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Swollen face or gumSwelling from a tooth is a sign of infection and should be seen the same day. Swelling that spreads towards the eye or neck, or affects breathing or swallowing, needs a hospital emergency department.

Within a few days

ToothacheToothache that lasts more than a day or two, keeps you awake or comes with swelling needs a dentist soon, because it often means infection or a deep cavity.Chipped or broken toothA chipped or broken tooth should be seen within a few days, sooner if it hurts or has a sharp edge, so the dentist can protect it before it cracks further.Wisdom tooth painPain and swelling around a back tooth that is coming through is often an infected wisdom tooth; it usually settles with cleaning and treatment, and some teeth need removing.

Routine care

Check-up and cleaningMost adults benefit from a check-up and professional cleaning every six months; it is the visit that catches problems while they are small.Bleeding gumsGums that bleed when you brush are usually an early sign of gum disease, which a professional cleaning and better daily care can often reverse.Missing toothReplacing a missing tooth stops neighbouring teeth drifting into the gap; implants, bridges and dentures are the main options.Crooked or gappy teethCrowding, gaps and bite problems are treated with braces or clear aligners, after an orthodontic assessment with X-rays and a scan.Stained or yellow teethSurface stains often lift with a professional cleaning; deeper yellowing responds to whitening, and stains that do not may need veneers.Smile makeoverA smile makeover is planned around a consultation, photos and a mock-up; good clinics suggest the least invasive option that meets your goal.Child's first visitChildren should see a dentist when their first tooth appears or by their first birthday; early visits are short and mostly about getting comfortable.Nervous about the dentistIf you are anxious, tell the clinic when you book; many dentists offer longer appointments, breaks and, for some treatments, sedation.

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