For chipped, damaged, or knocked out teeth and displaced crowns:

Rinse your mouth with warm water to help relieve the pain. You can use a cold compress to reduce any swelling.

A toothache can usually be a sign of dental infection.

Gently clean and floss your teeth to remove any food that might cause infection and rinse with warm water.

• take painkillers, like ibuprofen or paracetamol (children under 16 should not take aspirin) 

• try rinsing your mouth with salt water (children should not try this)

• use a pain-relieving gel for your mouth – this can be bought from pharmacies or supermarkets

• eat soft foods, like yoghurt or scrambled eggs, and try to avoid chewing with the sore tooth

Impacted wisdom teeth don't always cause symptoms. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth becomes infected, damages other teeth or causes other dental problems, you may experience some of these signs or symptoms:

• Red or swollen gums

• Tender or bleeding gums

• Jaw pain

• Bad breath

• An unpleasant taste in your mouth

• Difficulty opening your mouth

If you have an emergency with your implant we can schedule an appointment with our implant specialist.

• you may have difficulty chewing

• implant has come loose

• infection

• swelling

• pain or discomfort

Signs of a dental abscess include:

• intense toothache or pain in your gums

• redness inside the mouth, or outside the mouth on the face or jaw

• sensitivity to hot or cold food and drink in the affected area

• a bad taste in your mouth

• difficulty opening your mouth and chewing food

• a swollen face or jaw

• a high temperature

A lost filling or crown can be painful because the exposed tooth tissue is often sensitive to temperature, pressure or air. If you lose a crown, put it in a safe place and make an appointment to see your dentist as soon as you can. Don't wait too long.