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Emergency Dental Care: When to Call Your Dentist

At Sharples Dental, we understand that dental emergencies can be stressful and sometimes confusing. You may wonder whether your issue requires urgent attention or if it can wait for a routine dental appointment. Here, we’ll guide you on what constitutes a dental emergency and when to call us for expert help.

What is Considered a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any issue involving your teeth, gums, or mouth that requires immediate care to alleviate pain, prevent further damage, or address infection. Common dental emergencies include:

Severe Toothache: Persistent pain that doesn’t respond to over-the-counter pain medications may indicate an abscess or advanced decay.

Knocked-Out Tooth: Immediate action is vital to increase the chances of saving the tooth. Keep it moist and contact us straight away.

Broken or Cracked Teeth: Large fractures or damage exposing the tooth’s inner layers can lead to infection if left untreated.

Dental Abscess: Swelling, pus, or a fever may signal an infection that needs urgent attention.

If you experience any of the above, it’s crucial to seek professional dental services promptly.

When to Call for an Emergency Dentist Appointment

You should call us to arrange an emergency appointment if you:

These are all potential signs of serious dental issues that require immediate attention. Our Bolton-based dental practice offers emergency dentist appointments to address these urgent needs.

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

While waiting for your appointment, you can take steps to minimise pain and protect the affected area:

Avoid self-diagnosing or delaying professional care, as this can worsen the problem.

Emergency Dental Care from Sharples Dental

At Sharples Dental, we’re committed to providing quick, effective dental treatments for emergencies. Whether you’re an NHS or private patient, our compassionate team is here to help. We offer comprehensive dental services to relieve pain and restore your oral health.

If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can either book your appointment online or via telephone – whichever works best for you. For out of hours emergency appointments, please call our 24/7 dedicated emergency service directly on 0161 300 2099.

What Our Patients Are Saying experience

We’re dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, and our patients’ feedback speaks for itself. Here’s what some of our patients have to say about their experience with us:

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Josh Parkinson
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Excellent staff excellent practice
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ian brown
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Saved my smile
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Peter Mason
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Sharples Dental in Bolton, part of Riyo Dental with their Stretford practice have state of the art equipment to maximise successful outcomes for all their patients. All their people are highly trained with expertise across all dental treatments. They have provided me with routine treatment along with implants and cosmetic work. Their in house state of the art equipment and expert people from routine treatment to the cosmetic work have provided successful outcomes. They work with their patients, from children to elderly, from routine procedures to complex procedures as individuals. Special thanks to Jabir and all the people at their dental practices. I have no hesitation in recommending them across the entire range of treatment needs. I have witnessed first hand their considerate, personable expertise as a patient and the many people being successfully treated who pass through the reception areas and waiting rooms. Well done to all of you and thank you.
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Christine
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Great dentist. Very professional, helpful friendly and assuring can't recommend them enough.
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As a new patient I was made to feel very comfortable. Excellent service and advice. Quick appointments too.
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Excellent service, great experience from the time walking to the door to all the way till the end. Amazing Dentist, Hyginist and receptionist. Thank you Dr Duale, Mariam and Rosie :)
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First visit and excellent all-round.
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I've had a few dentist over the years at this practice with some poor experiences as a child that made me very anxious at appointments, so I was nervous when it was sold again. Thankfully it's the best thing that has happened. Jabir is the first person to actually talk to me, explain everything and listen to my concerns. Things are on the up and I don't dread going to the dentist anymore. Thank you Jabir!
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Our dentist was lovely, had a nice gentle manner and really professional. Made my children feel at ease. The dental nurse was excellent and you can tell they work well together. Just an all round good experience, I’m happy I switched to Sharples Dentist-fantastic community practice

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