Emergencies
We’re here to help in an emergency.
Same day appointments are usually available.
We know how distressing a dental emergency can be. Whether you’re dealing with pain, or you have a damaged tooth or other crisis, our experienced staff are here to help quickly and calmly.
Things to remember
- We’re here to help – give us a call and we’ll talk you through what to do and arrange to see you as soon as we can.
- It is important to seek immediate treatment if you are experiencing pain due to a dental emergency. In addition to greatly reducing your discomfort, receiving prompt treatment can often reduce the likelihood of further dental problems or complications developing.
- We’ve dealt with every kind of dental emergency. Below is some advice on how to deal with some common situations.
If you’re in pain or need speedy treatment, just give us a call and we’ll do whatever we can to make you more comfortable quickly.
In an emergency, we can usually see you for a same day appointment and where needed, we offer out-of-hours care for our registered patients.
What should I do if I have knocked out a tooth (an avulsed tooth)?
If the tooth is still whole, it may be possible to save it. Avulsed teeth need to be placed back in the socket as soon as possible, but before you attempt to re-socket the tooth, you need to examine it to make sure it is clean. If needed rinse the tooth with milk. Take care to handle the tooth by the crown, do not touch the root.
To re-socket the tooth, hold it by the crown and insert the root back into the socket, then bite down on a clean cloth or handkerchief for approximately 20 minutes. If you cannot get the tooth back into the socket, place it in the side of your mouth, between your cheek and gums and arrange an emergency dental appointment immediately.
In the case of small children, it is advisable that the tooth is transported to the emergency dental appointment in milk. This is because there is a danger of the child swallowing the tooth. Where the avulsed tooth is a milk tooth, it is generally not advisable to replace it. Book a dental appointment so that the dentist can check to make sure that no fragments of the avulsed milk tooth remain in the socket.
Things to remember
- We’re here to help – give us a call and we’ll talk you through what to do and arrange to see you as soon as we can.
- It is important to seek immediate treatment if you are experiencing pain due to a dental emergency. In addition to greatly reducing your discomfort, receiving prompt treatment can often reduce the likelihood of further dental problems or complications developing.
- We’ve dealt with every kind of dental emergency. Below is some advice on how to deal with some common situations.
What should I do if I have knocked out a tooth (an avulsed tooth)?
If the tooth is still whole, it may be possible to save it. Avulsed teeth need to be placed back in the socket as soon as possible, but before you attempt to re-socket the tooth, you need to examine it to make sure it is clean. If needed rinse the tooth with milk. Take care to handle the tooth by the crown, do not touch the root.
To re-socket the tooth, hold it by the crown and insert the root back into the socket, then bite down on a clean cloth or handkerchief for approximately 20 minutes. If you cannot get the tooth back into the socket, place it in the side of your mouth, between your cheek and gums and arrange an emergency dental appointment immediately.
In the case of small children, it is advisable that the tooth is transported to the emergency dental appointment in milk. This is because there is a danger of the child swallowing the tooth. Where the avulsed tooth is a milk tooth, it is generally not advisable to replace it. Book a dental appointment so that the dentist can check to make sure that no fragments of the avulsed milk tooth remain in the socket.
What should I do if I have a partially dislodged tooth (extruded tooth)?
Sometimes a tooth may become partially dislodged due to an impact injury, this is known as an extruded tooth. It is important that you leave the tooth as it is and book an emergency dental appointment immediately. Do not pull the tooth out, blood vessels and the tooth nerve may still be connected, greatly increasing the chance of the tooth being saved.
What should I do if I have a chipped tooth (a tooth fracture)?
There are several types of tooth fracture:
Enamel fractures
Enamel is the whitish outer layer of a tooth. Enamel fractures can cause little sensitivity, sharp edges left by the fracture can lead to irritation of soft tissues such as the tongue or lips. An application of wax over the fracture can provide temporary relief. Book an emergency appointment so that your dentist can repair the tooth.
Enamel & Dentine fractures
Dentine is yellow to brown in colour: fractures involving dentine may be sensitive to hot and cold. If the fracture has exposed this layer of the tooth, it is recommended that you visit your dentist within 48 hours to seal the dentine and prevent problems with the nerve, regardless of whether the fracture is causing pain. Avoid hard foods and hot or cold extremes. Over the counter painkillers such as ibuprofen may help relieve your discomfort.
Enamel, Dentine, & Pulp fractures
An Enamel, Dentine, and Pulp fracture can be identified by the visibility of dark red pulp at the centre of the tooth. If the Pulp is exposed book an emergency dental appointment immediately. Avoid solid foods and hot or cold extremes. Over the counter painkillers such as ibuprofen may help relieve your discomfort.
If you’re in pain or need speedy treatment, just give us a call and we’ll do whatever we can to make you more comfortable quickly.
In an emergency, we can usually see you for a same day appointment and where needed, we offer out-of-hours care for our registered patients.
Things to remember
- We’re here to help – give us a call and we’ll talk you through what to do and arrange to see you as soon as we can.
- It is important to seek immediate treatment if you are experiencing pain due to a dental emergency. In addition to greatly reducing your discomfort, receiving prompt treatment can often reduce the likelihood of further dental problems or complications developing.
- We’ve dealt with every kind of dental emergency. Below is some advice on how to deal with some common situations.
What should I do if I have knocked out a tooth (an avulsed tooth)?
If the tooth is still whole, it may be possible to save it. Avulsed teeth need to be placed back in the socket as soon as possible, but before you attempt to re-socket the tooth, you need to examine it to make sure it is clean. If needed rinse the tooth with milk. Take care to handle the tooth by the crown, do not touch the root.
To re-socket the tooth, hold it by the crown and insert the root back into the socket, then bite down on a clean cloth or handkerchief for approximately 20 minutes. If you cannot get the tooth back into the socket, place it in the side of your mouth, between your cheek and gums and arrange an emergency dental appointment immediately.
In the case of small children, it is advisable that the tooth is transported to the emergency dental appointment in milk. This is because there is a danger of the child swallowing the tooth. Where the avulsed tooth is a milk tooth, it is generally not advisable to replace it. Book a dental appointment so that the dentist can check to make sure that no fragments of the avulsed milk tooth remain in the socket.
What should I do if I have a partially dislodged tooth (extruded tooth)?
Sometimes a tooth may become partially dislodged due to an impact injury, this is known as an extruded tooth. It is important that you leave the tooth as it is and book an emergency dental appointment immediately. Do not pull the tooth out, blood vessels and the tooth nerve may still be connected, greatly increasing the chance of the tooth being saved.
What should I do if I have a chipped tooth (a tooth fracture)?
There are several types of tooth fracture:
Enamel fractures
Enamel is the whitish outer layer of a tooth. Enamel fractures can cause little sensitivity, sharp edges left by the fracture can lead to irritation of soft tissues such as the tongue or lips. An application of wax over the fracture can provide temporary relief. Book an emergency appointment so that your dentist can repair the tooth.
Enamel & Dentine fractures
Dentine is yellow to brown in colour: fractures involving dentine may be sensitive to hot and cold. If the fracture has exposed this layer of the tooth, it is recommended that you visit your dentist within 48 hours to seal the dentine and prevent problems with the nerve, regardless of whether the fracture is causing pain. Avoid hard foods and hot or cold extremes. Over the counter painkillers such as ibuprofen may help relieve your discomfort.
Enamel, Dentine, & Pulp fractures
An Enamel, Dentine, and Pulp fracture can be identified by the visibility of dark red pulp at the centre of the tooth. If the Pulp is exposed book an emergency dental appointment immediately. Avoid solid foods and hot or cold extremes. Over the counter painkillers such as ibuprofen may help relieve your discomfort.
If you’re in pain or need speedy treatment, just give us a call and we’ll do whatever we can to make you more comfortable quickly.
In an emergency, we can usually see you for a same day appointment and where needed, we offer out-of-hours care for our registered patients.
Things to remember
- We’re here to help – give us a call and we’ll talk you through what to do and arrange to see you as soon as we can.
- It is important to seek immediate treatment if you are experiencing pain due to a dental emergency. In addition to greatly reducing your discomfort, receiving prompt treatment can often reduce the likelihood of further dental problems or complications developing.
- We’ve dealt with every kind of dental emergency. Below is some advice on how to deal with some common situations.
If you’re in pain or need speedy treatment, just give us a call and we’ll do whatever we can to make you more comfortable quickly.
In an emergency, we can usually see you for a same day appointment and where needed, we offer out-of-hours care for our registered patients.
Things to remember
- We’re here to help – give us a call and we’ll talk you through what to do and arrange to see you as soon as we can.
- It is important to seek immediate treatment if you are experiencing pain due to a dental emergency. In addition to greatly reducing your discomfort, receiving prompt treatment can often reduce the likelihood of further dental problems or complications developing.
- We’ve dealt with every kind of dental emergency. Below is some advice on how to deal with some common situations.
What should I do if I have knocked out a tooth (an avulsed tooth)?
If the tooth is still whole, it may be possible to save it. Avulsed teeth need to be placed back in the socket as soon as possible, but before you attempt to re-socket the tooth, you need to examine it to make sure it is clean. If needed rinse the tooth with milk. Take care to handle the tooth by the crown, do not touch the root.
To re-socket the tooth, hold it by the crown and insert the root back into the socket, then bite down on a clean cloth or handkerchief for approximately 20 minutes. If you cannot get the tooth back into the socket, place it in the side of your mouth, between your cheek and gums and arrange an emergency dental appointment immediately.
In the case of small children, it is advisable that the tooth is transported to the emergency dental appointment in milk. This is because there is a danger of the child swallowing the tooth. Where the avulsed tooth is a milk tooth, it is generally not advisable to replace it. Book a dental appointment so that the dentist can check to make sure that no fragments of the avulsed milk tooth remain in the socket.
If you’re in pain or need speedy treatment, just give us a call and we’ll do whatever we can to make you more comfortable quickly.
In an emergency, we can usually see you for a same day appointment and where needed, we offer out-of-hours care for our registered patients.
What should I do if I have knocked out a tooth (an avulsed tooth)?
If the tooth is still whole, it may be possible to save it. Avulsed teeth need to be placed back in the socket as soon as possible, but before you attempt to re-socket the tooth, you need to examine it to make sure it is clean. If needed rinse the tooth with milk. Take care to handle the tooth by the crown, do not touch the root.
To re-socket the tooth, hold it by the crown and insert the root back into the socket, then bite down on a clean cloth or handkerchief for approximately 20 minutes. If you cannot get the tooth back into the socket, place it in the side of your mouth, between your cheek and gums and arrange an emergency dental appointment immediately.
In the case of small children, it is advisable that the tooth is transported to the emergency dental appointment in milk. This is because there is a danger of the child swallowing the tooth. Where the avulsed tooth is a milk tooth, it is generally not advisable to replace it. Book a dental appointment so that the dentist can check to make sure that no fragments of the avulsed milk tooth remain in the socket.
What should I do if I have a partially dislodged tooth (extruded tooth)?
Sometimes a tooth may become partially dislodged due to an impact injury, this is known as an extruded tooth. It is important that you leave the tooth as it is and book an emergency dental appointment immediately. Do not pull the tooth out, blood vessels and the tooth nerve may still be connected, greatly increasing the chance of the tooth being saved.
What should I do if I have a chipped tooth (a tooth fracture)?
There are several types of tooth fracture:
Enamel fractures
Enamel is the whitish outer layer of a tooth. Enamel fractures can cause little sensitivity, sharp edges left by the fracture can lead to irritation of soft tissues such as the tongue or lips. An application of wax over the fracture can provide temporary relief. Book an emergency appointment so that your dentist can repair the tooth.
Enamel & Dentine fractures
Dentine is yellow to brown in colour: fractures involving dentine may be sensitive to hot and cold. If the fracture has exposed this layer of the tooth, it is recommended that you visit your dentist within 48 hours to seal the dentine and prevent problems with the nerve, regardless of whether the fracture is causing pain. Avoid hard foods and hot or cold extremes. Over the counter painkillers such as ibuprofen may help relieve your discomfort.
Enamel, Dentine, & Pulp fractures
An Enamel, Dentine, and Pulp fracture can be identified by the visibility of dark red pulp at the centre of the tooth. If the Pulp is exposed book an emergency dental appointment immediately. Avoid solid foods and hot or cold extremes. Over the counter painkillers such as ibuprofen may help relieve your discomfort.
Emergencies
FAQs
A dental emergency is any situation involving severe pain, swelling, trauma to the teeth or jaw, a knocked-out tooth, a dental abscess or significant bleeding. If you're in doubt, it's always best to contact us. At Maple Leaf Dental in Harrogate, we prioritise emergency patients and will do our best to see you as quickly as possible.
Yes — Maple Leaf Dental offers emergency appointments for patients experiencing dental pain, trauma or urgent concerns. We aim to see emergency patients as quickly as possible. If you're in pain or have an urgent dental problem in Harrogate, please call us directly and we will do our best to accommodate you on the same day.
If a permanent tooth is knocked out, act quickly. Handle it by the crown (not the root), rinse gently if dirty, and try to reinsert it into the socket if possible. If not, store it in milk or between your cheek and gum to keep it moist, and call us immediately. Time is critical — the sooner you're seen, the better the chance of saving the tooth.
Contact Maple Leaf Dental as soon as possible for an emergency appointment. In the meantime, over-the-counter pain relief such as ibuprofen or paracetamol can help manage discomfort. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the tooth or gum. Severe, persistent toothache can indicate infection or nerve involvement and should not be left untreated.
Contact us to book an appointment as soon as possible. Keep the area clean and avoid chewing on that side in the meantime. Dental cement from a pharmacy can be used as a temporary measure to protect the tooth until you're seen. Don't leave a lost filling or crown untreated — the exposed tooth can become more sensitive and vulnerable to further damage.
Yes — a broken or fractured tooth can be a dental emergency, particularly if there is pain, sharp edges, or if the break is close to the nerve. Contact Maple Leaf Dental as soon as possible. We will assess the damage and advise on the most appropriate treatment, which may include bonding, a crown or other restorative options.
We aim to see emergency patients as quickly as possible, often on the same day. If you're experiencing pain, swelling, trauma or another urgent dental concern in Harrogate, please call us directly rather than waiting for an online appointment. Our team will assess your situation and get you booked in as a priority.
A dental abscess is a serious infection that requires prompt treatment. Symptoms include throbbing pain, facial swelling, fever and a bad taste in the mouth. Contact Maple Leaf Dental immediately for an emergency appointment. Do not attempt to drain an abscess yourself. If you develop difficulty breathing or swallowing, seek emergency medical care at A&E immediately.
Emergency appointment fees at Maple Leaf Dental cover the assessment and any necessary treatment carried out at that visit. A written estimate will be provided before any treatment beyond the initial assessment begins. Our monthly membership plan also offers discounts on treatment costs for plan members.
A&E is appropriate for dental emergencies involving facial swelling that is spreading, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or significant facial trauma. For most dental pain, broken teeth or lost restorations, contact Maple Leaf Dental directly for an emergency appointment rather than attending A&E, where dental treatment cannot be provided.
