Dental Emergency Tewkesbury

• Bleeding that will not stop?
• Swelling of the mouth or throat which is getting worse?
• Trauma to the face, mouth or teeth?
• A permanent tooth knocked out?

Yes?

All these are matters of urgency. Don’t wait to call for help.

• Call the SpaDental Tewkesbury phone number: 01684 293091
• Our answer machine will advise you of numbers to call.
• SpaDental Tewkesbury is on a rota with other local dentists, providing dental treatment over weekends.

• Contact the practice on: 01684 293091
• Our answer machine will give you specific instructions to follow.
• If urgent, you may be eligible for assistance from the Worldwide Dental Emergency Assistance Scheme. Please check your plan handbook for details.

Costs will vary, therefore:

• Always be clear about the cost from your treating dentist before you begin treatment.
• Be sure you know what is included in the fee quoted to you.
• Also, ask about costs for additional treatments that you may need later.
• In a dental emergency SpaDental Tewkesbury charges registered patients an initial weekend callout fee of £*135, plus the list prices for treatment.

* December 2018.

• Be able to describe the problem.
• Give details of any known medication.
• Know your medical and health history.
• Be honest about alcohol intake or illegal substances.

This is a common emergency. While a chipped tooth is not urgent, a tooth that is knocked out needs urgent attention.

• Apply pressure to the tooth site to control bleeding.
• Use a cold compress to control swelling.
• Put the tooth in a container covered with a little cow’s milk or saliva.
• Only touch the crown of the tooth, not the root.
• An adult may be able to store the tooth between the gum and lip.
• See a dentist as soon as possible, as the tooth can sometimes be replanted.
• Call us on: 01684 293091

• The NHS advice is to only visit A&E for dental care in ‘serious’ circumstances, such as:
  • severe pain (when self-administered pain relief is inadequate or not possible for medical reasons)
  • heavy bleeding
  • injuries to the face, mouth or teeth.

• The NHS emergency helpline is there 24/7 for advice or help:
  • In England call 111

• The NHS does not usually count the following as a dental emergency:
  • toothache
  • broken denture
  • chipped tooth
  • lost crown or filling.

• If your emergency is not urgent, then call the dental practice as early in the morning as possible.
• We keep some appointment times free for emergency patients each day.
• Phone early as these slots are on a first call basis and soon fill up during the day.
• Call the practice on 01684 293091 and explain the problem.
• If you are a SpaDental Plan patient, please inform the receptionist.
• We aim to see emergency patients within 24 hours.

• Emergency call patients not registered with us are assessed and charged for treatment necessary to control the immediate problem.
• Our registered patients make the emergency appointment, and then pay the fee for the treatment.
• If follow-up treatment is needed, the patient receives a full treatment plan outlining procedures and costs.
• SpaDental Tewkesbury’s private treatment fees.

• Ask a pharmacist for advice on pain medication.
• Check any medication you have been prescribed, and follow the recommended dosage.
• Take care if you take non-prescription painkillers.
  • Follow the instructions for use.
  • Ask a healthcare professional about compatibility with other medications.
  •  Remember:
    • A painkiller only disguises the problem.
    • Do not rely on them, and
    • Do not avoid treatment.
• Rinse the mouth with salty water.
• Avoid things that are very hot, cold, sweet or spicy.
• Eat soft foods to avoid pressure.
• Try some gum numbing gel (if there’s a chemist open).

• Practice’s emergency appointment – call: 01684 293091
• Practice’s private payment information

Out of hours emergency support service for the Tewkesbury area

• Call the Freephone 111 service.
• Simply dial 111.

NHS Dental Access Centre:

• Gloucestershire Dental Access Centre, 2 Kimbrose Way, Gloucester GL1 2DB.  Telephone: 0300 421 6440

Pharmacies:

•  Boots, 92 High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5JZ. Telephone: 01684 292122
• Lloyds Pharmacy 94 High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5JZ. Telephone: 01684 293125

Local doctors:

•  Mythe Medical Practice – First Floor The Devereux Centre, Barton Road, Tewkesbury GL20 5GJ. Telephone: 01684 293278
• Church Street Medical – Ground Floor The Devereux Centre, Barton Road, Tewkesbury GL20 5GJ. Telephone: 01684 217333

Hospitals:

• Tewkesbury Community Hospital, Barton Road, Tewkesbury GL20 5GJ. Telephone: 0300 421 6100
• Cheltenham General Hospital, Sandford Road, Cheltenham GL53 7AN. Telephone: 0300 422 2222
• Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester GL1 3NN. Telephone: 0300 422 222

 Local social services:

• Gloucestershire Social Services, Quayside House, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2TG  Telephone: 01452 426565
• Adult Social Care Emergency Duty Team out of hours telephone 01452 614194 (for social care emergencies out of hours only).
• To report a child a risk contact Children and Families Helpdesk Telephone: 01452 426565 (during office hours). Or, contact the police on 101 at anytime.

Police:

• non-emergency number: 101
• in an emergency: 999.