When should you book?
Routine check-ups can identify problems before they become painful. You should also contact a dentist if you have persistent tooth pain, a broken tooth, swelling, bleeding gums, sensitivity that does not settle, a lost filling or concern about a tooth that feels loose.
Urgent symptoms
Dental pain can sometimes be associated with infection or trauma. If you have rapidly increasing facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or serious facial injury, seek urgent medical care rather than relying on an online enquiry.
After treatment
Follow the specific instructions given by your treating dentist, because aftercare differs between cleaning, fillings, root canal treatment, extractions and restorative procedures.