Dental Advice - Fillings and Crowns

I’ve broken a tooth, what should I do?

Contact the practice – our reception team will be pleased to find you an emergency appointment. It is important that you are seen as soon as possible so that the hole doesn’t get any bigger. Teeth rarely hurt until the hole is close to the middle of the tooth and at this point it can be difficult to save the tooth without a root canal filling.
If you are away from home, you can purchase a temporary filling material from a chemist to fill up the hole. This can stop the tooth being sensitive and prevent it from making the rest of your mouth sore.
If you are away from home and a member of our DPAS scheme, please see the emergency care section for further advice.

Missing front crowns or veneers can be unsightly, so we will be pleased to see you as soon as we can, to put them back in place. Please contact the practice for an emergency appointment.
If the problem is a missing crown on a back tooth, it is also important to be seen promptly. This is because the teeth on either side or opposing the crown can move, making it very difficult to recement the crown.
If you are away from home and a member of our DPAS scheme, please see the emergency care section for further advice.

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