If you need urgent dental help in Glasgow, please get in touch with 199 Dental and tell us what has happened. We’ll do our best to advise you on the next steps and available appointments.
Dental problems can happen unexpectedly. Knowing what to do while you arrange care can help protect your teeth and make a difficult situation feel a little more manageable.
If you are in pain or have suffered an injury, contact a dentist promptly. If you have serious swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, seek emergency medical help.
Knocked-Out Tooth
If an adult tooth is knocked out, hold it by the crown rather than the root. If possible, gently put it back in place; otherwise keep it in milk and seek urgent dental attention. Never put a baby tooth back in.
Cracked or Fractured Tooth
Rinse your mouth gently with water and avoid biting on the damaged tooth. Contact a dentist as soon as possible so they can assess the damage.
Bitten Tongue or Lip
Clean the area gently and apply pressure with clean gauze if it is bleeding. Seek urgent help if the bleeding is heavy or does not stop.
Toothache or Severe Dental Pain
If you have toothache, arrange dental advice promptly. You can carefully clean around the tooth, but avoid placing aspirin directly on your gums.
Object Stuck Between Teeth
Try to remove trapped food gently with dental floss. Avoid using sharp objects, and ask a dentist for help if it will not come free.
Knocked-Out Tooth
For a knocked-out adult tooth, acting quickly is important. Keep it moist and seek urgent dental care; do not touch or scrub the root.
A few simple habits can help lower your risk of accidental dental injuries:
If you need help outside normal opening hours, NHS 24 can provide urgent dental advice on 111.
Please note:
Emergency appointments depend on availability and clinical urgency. Our team will explain the options when you contact us.
We’ll always try to help you access appropriate advice and care as quickly as possible.
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