Tooth Pain
It can be scary or upsetting when your child is in pain. Try not to panic.
This flowchart will help you decide how to find the right help.
Does your child have:
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Toothache or sensitivity?
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A small hole or a lost filling?
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Teething pain?
Try Home Care
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Pain relief (paracetamol or ibuprofen)
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Avoid hot foods
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Teething ring
Contact your dentist for an appointment
Are they still in pain?
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Contact your dentist if you have one.
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If you are not registered, ring NHS 111.
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Visit a pharmacist.
Does your child have:
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Bleeding that will not stop from the face or mouth?
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Severe swelling around their face, throat or eye?
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Serious injury to their face, teeth or mouth?
Contact:
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Your dentist might have an emergency appointment.
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Contact NHS 111. They will help you find an emergency dental service.
Does your child have:
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Severe pain not helped by painkillers?
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Swelling in the mouth?
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A temperature?
Go to A&E.
If you can not get there, ring 999.
If you are still not sure, contact NHS 111 and they will help you find the right help.
Your GP or doctor can not offer emergency dental care.