Expert care
Emergencies
In Eastbourne
Love your teeth
Emergency Dental Care
When we are closed, please call either of the numbers below for further advice. If you’re unable to get help and are in severe pain, bleeding or have swelling, please go to your local A&E.
At Fellows Dental, we understand that dental emergencies can be distressing and require prompt attention. Our dedicated team is here to provide immediate assistance and relief for a range of urgent dental issues, from severe toothaches to knocked-out teeth. With our expertise and compassionate care, we aim to alleviate pain, address concerns, and restore oral health as quickly as possible.
Whether you’re a regular patient or seeking emergency care for the first time, you can trust in our commitment to delivering effective solutions and peace of mind during stressful situations.
Out of hours
Emergency Dental Service
Eastbourne telephone: 01323 4499170
Hastings telephone: 01424 850792
If you are a member of our Dental Care Plan and have a dental emergency and are away from home, please call 0800 783 2337 to find a dentist nearby who will be able to help you.
Eastbourne
Call now: 01323 4499170
Monday – Friday
Appointment Line from 6.30pm
Appointments: 7pm-9pm
Weekends & Bank Holidays
Appointment Line from 1pm
Appointments: 2pm-4pm
Hastings
Call now: 01424 850792
Monday – Friday
Appointment Line from 6.30pm
Appointments: 7pm-9pm
Weekends & Bank Holidays
Appointment Line from 1pm
Appointments: 2pm-4pm
expert advice
Bleeding after extraction
- Gently rinse your mouth with cool water to help feel fresh and identify where the bleeding is coming from.
- Using the gauze pads supplied or a clean handkerchief, moisten them a little and roll into a sausage shape.
- Apply the gauze across where the bleeding is adapting it as required to fit and apply pressure.
- Keep this applied for 15 minutes and then re-check the area.
- If needed repeat the process.
If you are unsuccessful after an hour or so then come into the surgery. If you are out of normal surgery hours then go to your local A&E department.
It is not unusual to experience some swelling and discomfort for a few days. However, if you have persisting pain, or bleeding then contact the surgery.
same day treatment
Severe Toothache
If you have pain lasting for more than 5-10 minutes at a time then you need to come and see one of our dentists. We will see patients the same day if you have throbbing tooth ache.
same day treatment
Severe Toothache
If you have pain lasting for more than 5-10 minutes at a time then you need to come and see one of our dentists. We will see patients the same day if you have throbbing tooth ache.
Compassionate Solutions
Swelling
If you suddenly develop a large swelling of your face or cheek, it might be due to a dental abscess. In cases such as this, which are swelling more rapidly, you will need to see one of the dentists here at the surgery. If you are outside normal surgery hours, then you will be best to go to your local hospital accident and emergency department.
Frequently asked Questions
Dental emergencies encompass a range of urgent situations, including severe toothaches, knocked-out teeth, broken or chipped teeth, abscesses, and sudden swelling or bleeding in the mouth. If you’re experiencing intense pain or trauma to your teeth or gums, it’s essential to seek prompt dental attention.
If a tooth gets knocked out, it’s crucial to act quickly. First, locate the tooth and handle it by the crown, avoiding touching the root. Rinse the tooth gently with water if it’s dirty, but do not scrub or remove any attached tissue fragments. Try to reinsert the tooth into its socket, holding it in place by gently biting down on clean gauze or a moistened tea bag.
If reinsertion isn’t possible, place the tooth in milk or pop it inside your mouth between your cheek and your gum and seek emergency dental care immediately.
If you’re experiencing severe tooth pain, start by rinsing your mouth with warm water and gently flossing around the affected tooth to remove any trapped debris. Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen can help alleviate discomfort temporarily. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gum tissue, as this can lead to burns. However, it’s essential to schedule an emergency dental appointment as soon as possible to address the underlying cause of the pain.
If you experience a dental emergency outside of our regular opening hours, please contact our emergency dental line for guidance and assistance in either Eastbourne or Hastings. If you have a severe swelling or bleeding of the mouth, throat or face, please go to your nearest A&E department.
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