Unsure if a trip to an emergency dental team will resolve that toothache? Or are you worried about being judged?

At Dublin 18 Dental Rooms, our emergency dentist Dublin can offer same-day appointments to all of our patients, helping you get back on track and out of discomfort as soon as possible. Perfect!

Here, we answer 5 FAQs that we receive about our emergency dentist Dublin.

Will an emergency appointment relieve discomfort?

Most certainly; our emergency dentist Dublin operates to alleviate the discomfort that can accompany some dental emergencies, such as abscesses or loose fillings.

Depending on the nature of the emergency, we may be able to only offer a reprieve and you will need to follow up with your regular dentist to prevent some issues from recurring, such as a dental abscess.

We are also able to prescribe medications to help with emergency dental issues, such as antibiotics.

Will I be judged?

No; our team at Dublin 18 Dental Rooms will not judge you if you have a dental emergency.

Our emergency team is here to help get patients out of discomfort as soon as possible and to prevent more invasive techniques from being needed at a later date. We will offer you advice, treat the issue and refer you to other services if required.

So, don’t be worried about calling us!

What constitutes a dental emergency?

One of the most common reasons to see an emergency dental team is discomfort. If it is distracting you in your daily life, causing you to miss sleep, then please seek help from our emergency team as soon as possible.

If you notice any swelling in your mouth, to your face or underneath your jawline, you should call us. For other issues such as cracks, chips, oral bleeds (that last for longer than 20 minutes), lost fillings or crowns, you should also seek a same-day appointment.

If during brushing you spot that you have an ulcer that is larger than a 5 pence piece, you should call our team, as this can be a sign of oral cancer and should be investigated as soon as possible. 

Will I need a follow-up appointment?

Potentially, but this will depend on the nature of the dental emergency.

If you are having a cracked tooth repaired, then your dental team will be informed by us, but if you need more substantial work completed such as a root canal, then you will certainly need to see your regular dental team.

If you have a dental abscess, we may be able to resolve some of the pressure and prescribe antibiotics, but for either an extraction or a root canal, you will need to see your regular dentist.

Can I have a tooth removed at an emergency appointment?

This will depend on the condition of the tooth, but our emergency team will be able to remove a tooth if it is damaged or decayed beyond repair.

Don’t worry! We will take the time to perform X-rays if needed and of course provide you with pain relief before we remove the tooth. We may also stitch the area to promote faster healing. For this kind of emergency treatment, you will need a follow-up with your regular dentist.