At Dublin18 Dental Care near Glenageary we understand that our patients are busy and they have daytime commitments, which make it difficult to arrange dental appointments. This is why we offer early morning and late evening appointments.

We aim to adopt a flexible approach so that our patients are able to attend their dental appointments without having to take an entire day off work or worry about childcare arrangements. In addition to our extended opening hours, we have also managed to acquire a few free parking spaces for clients, which will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Surveys show that many people put off going to the dentist because they cannot afford to take time off work or they struggle to get to the practice in work hours or arrange childcare. We have hopefully provided a solution to these problems and our surgery is very child-friendly, so please feel free to bring children along. We are happy to combine appointments so that children and parents can be seen at the same time.

Emergency dental appointments

We know that accidents can happen at any time in any place and dental injuries are fairly common. We offer urgent dental care and we are always at the end of the phone to try and arrange an appointment for you as soon as possible. If you have an accident or experience severe symptoms outside of office hours, contact the practice on the normal number and your call will be automatically forwarded to our emergency mobile number. Our aim is to ease your pain and make you feel comfortable as quickly as possible; in the event that you need further treatment, we can arrange your appointment at a time that suits.

 

We all know that accidents can happen when you least expect them and this is why we offer urgent dental appointments at Dublin18 Dental Care near Foxrock Village. If you have a dental emergency, contact us and we will try and see you and relieve any pain you have as quickly as possible.

Dental emergencies

Unfortunately, dental emergencies are fairly common and examples include broken and severely chipped teeth, abscesses and severe dental pain and dislodged teeth.

Often, severe dental pain is associated with injuries, which may be impossible to prevent, but if you’ve had toothache for a while and pain has been getting steadily worse, there is a good chance that you may have a decayed tooth. If you have toothache, sensitivity or you have symptoms of gum disease, such as bleeding and swollen gums, see your dentist; don’t put it off because the situation will get worse.

What to do in a dental emergency

If you have an accident, or you suffer an injury when playing sport and you need urgent dental treatment, contact the practice and the reception team will arrange an appointment for you as soon as possible.

If you have a dislodged tooth, it may be possible for us to save it if you can get to the practice fast enough. In the meantime, hold the tooth between the gum and cheek or place it in a glass of milk. Avoid touching the tooth by the root.

Preventing dental emergencies

Sometimes it is impossible to prevent injuries and accidents, but there are some things you can do to try and reduce your risk of dental injuries, including wearing a protective mouth guard when you play sport, going for regular dental check-ups and seeing your dentist if you have any symptoms, such as tooth pain or sensitivity.

 

A dental emergency can occur at any time. Teeth can chip, crack and fall out, whether due to accidents or tooth decay. Whatever the situation, we are on hand to help you in your dental crisis and bring you swift and thorough treatment to correct your dental problem.

Emergency treatment on the day of your dental accident

If you have suddenly suffered a dental catastrophe, such as a chipped or knocked out tooth, then do not hesitate to call the practice. We will do our very best to ensure that you receive the treatment you need on the day of your emergency, so you needn’t suffer any more worry or pain than is necessary. Our friendly and helpful dentists will assess your problem and find a solution before the situation can become worse.

A quick note on knocked out teeth

If one or more of your teeth have fallen out with the root and crown still attached, then it is advisable to take these steps to improve your chances of tooth rehabilitation.

• Only pick the tooth up by the crown, never the root.
• Leave all material that is attached to the root well alone.
• Either place the tooth within the pouch of your cheek or place it in a container of milk.

Amazing but true, a cleanly knocked out tooth can be fitted back into its socket if the correct steps are taken after the accident and you get to a dentist as quickly as possible.

24 hour emergency dentistry at Dublin18 Dental Care

We at Dublin18 Dental Care near Monkstown provide a 24 hour service via our website. You can send your query or problem and we will get back to you within a short period. We also provide an on call service at weekends. One call to the surgery and our phones divert you to our on call emergency service. Our Practice Nurse will listen and assess your emergency and offer you advice. Where necessary we can call our dental support team out in emergency cases.

 

At Dublin18 Dental Care near Cornelscourt we know that accidents can happen at any time and we provide emergency appointments to ensure that our clients get the treatment they need as quickly as possible.

We offer urgent dental care and we try to arrange appointments as soon as possible. The aim is to reduce pain and other symptoms very quickly and make sure that patients are as comfortable as possible.

Examples of dental emergencies

Dental emergencies are fairly common and they range from injuries and trauma-related problems to severe tooth pain and dislodged teeth.

Tooth pain and abscesses

Abscesses can be very painful and it is best to treat them as early as possible to prevent pain. Dental abscesses can only be treated by dentists; the aim is to reduce pain as quickly as possible and to drain the abscess and prevent further infection. Severe tooth ache is often symptomatic of decay or another dental problem and we will examine the mouth to determine the cause and decide the best course of action.

Dislodged tooth

If your tooth is dislodged as a result of a sports injury or an accident, we may be able to save the tooth. If you tooth is knocked out, try to find it and call us immediately; we will try to arrange an appointment as soon as possible; in the meantime, clean the tooth (hold it by the crown, rather than the root) and then hold it between the gum and the cheek or place it in a glass of milk. If you manage to get to us quickly, we may be able to re-implant the tooth; do not try and do this yourself, as you may cause more damage.

Jaw fracture

If you have severe pain in your jaw or you are struggling to move the jaw, you may have a fracture; if this is the case, you should visit your nearest Accident and Emergency department and you will be sent for an X-ray to determine firstly, whether there is a break and secondly, how bad the fracture is.

It goes without saying that looking after ones teeth is vitally importance. If we don’t have healthy, sturdy teeth, we are not able eat or speak normally, and that’s let alone any problems that damaged or unhealthy teeth might cause to our appearance. But, no matter how much trouble we take of our teeth, accidents may still occur. Some of the worst problems that affect our teeth can happen quickly, when we least expect it, rather than a gradual process. These sorts of ‘immediate’ problems can range from trauma to teeth – such as having a tooth knocked out or chipped in an accident – to an abscess suddenly making itself known by causing extreme pain that simply cannot (and should not) just be covered up with painkillers. When problems like this strike, it’s important that you go for emergency dental care.

Emergency dentistry at Dublin18 Dental Care

When problems such as chipped teeth, abscesses, loosened teeth or any unexplained severe pain in your mouth make themselves known, the first thing you should do is call the dentist. It’s not worth thinking that you should put it off, or just try to ‘grin and bear it’, as this will not only cause you to suffer, but could lead to further problems if the problem is not treated right away. Try to call Dublin18 Dental Care straight away, and we will try to see you as soon as possible, on the same day, to ensure that the problem can be solved as quickly as possible. This includes on Saturdays, when emergency dentistry is also available.  We can help with many problems, from emergency root canal surgery to helping with tissue damage or teeth which have fallen out. Call Dublin18 Dental Care for help with your emergency dentistry needs on 01 235 4631.

 

Any kind of damage to your teeth can feel like a nightmare scenario if you don’t know what treatments are available to you. Several varieties of procedure are available, each one being better suited to treating certain types of damage.

Treating a chipped tooth

We’ll start with the least severe of the three. In minor cases, where the damage is purely cosmetic, you will most likely be recommended dental veneers. Veneers are wafer thin shells of material that are bonded to the teeth and help conceal aesthetic blemishes. If the chip is more extreme, or if you are experiencing difficulty eating or drinking with that tooth, a crown may be more appropriate. A crown is like a cap, which sits upon the damaged tooth, both protecting it and improving its appearance.  Cosmetic bonding may also be deemed appropriate. This is a process where a dental composite material is applied to the teeth, which can be used to fill in and conceal a chip.

A tooth is knocked out 

It is possible to re-insert a knocked out tooth, provided you haven’t lost it! In such a situation you should contact your dentist immediately. If you’ve lost it, or the tooth itself cannot be salvaged, there are plenty of options available outside of an unsightly gap, the most common being dentures, bridges and implants. Dentures are removable replacements for your teeth and can look incredibly convincing and feel extremely comfortable for patients near Carrickmine with missing teeth. Dental bridges are a little more permanent than dentures. A bridge is essentially a false tooth that is anchored to the surrounding teeth. Dental implants are the most effective in the replacement of teeth and shouldn’t affect the surrounding teeth during the replacement surgery, something that can occur with bridges. 

Fractured Teeth

Fractured teeth are handled in a similar way to chipped teeth and use the same procedures. Which treatment is the most appropriate is determined by the extent of the damage.

It goes without saying that taking care of our teeth is of vital importance. Without healthy, strong teeth, we cannot eat properly or speak correctly, not to mention the negative way unhealthy teeth affect our appearance. Yet no matter how much care we take of our teeth, accidents can still happen. Some of the worst problems that affect our teeth can occur quickly, when we least expect it, rather than as part of a gradual process. These sorts of ‘immediate’ problems can range from trauma– such as having a tooth knocked out or chipped in an accident – to an abscess suddenly making itself known by causing extreme pain that simply cannot (and should not) just be covered up with painkillers. When problems like this strike, it’s important that you visit a dentist for emergency dental care.

Emergency dentistry at Dublin18 Dental Care

When problems such as chipped teeth, abscesses, loosened teeth or any unexplained severe pain in your mouth make themselves known, the first thing you should do is call the dentist. It’s not worth thinking that you should put it off, or just try to ‘grin and bear it’, as this will not only cause you to suffer, but could lead to further problems if the problem is not treated right away. Try to call Dublin18 Dental Care near Foxrock straight away, and we will try to see you as soon as possible, on the same day, to ensure that the problem can be solved as swiftly. This includes on Saturdays, when emergency dentistry is also available.  We can help with many problems, from emergency root canal surgery to helping with tissue damage or teeth that have fallen out. Call Dublin18 Dental Care to help with your emergency dentistry needs on 01 235 4631.