I have a phobia of dentists so i try my best not to go to see them.
Recently i have been having severe pain in what i thought was 2 of my teeth, one on the top right and one on the bottom right.
I am no longer registered at a dental practice as i was let go from my family practice due to me making appointments and not being able to attend them due to my personal fear.
I had no alternative other than phoning 111 yesterday and after answering their questions they made me an emergency appointment at The Royal Victoria Emergency Dental Inpatients Department
My sister and her partner along with my partner gave me the best support to be able to make this appointment and after talking to a lovely student dentist and a professional dentist they sent me for some x-rays. They both agreed that i would need 3 teeth taken out so they numbed me all up and got started and about 2 hours later i was done and they had to take a total of 6 teeth out. They gave me some aftercare instructions and i was sent on my way. They were utterly amazing, i'm now recovering at home with some over the counter medication (paracetamol and ibuprofen) and in a few more days i will be able to east some normal foods but without any pain that will lead to toothache.
I'd love to say a massive thank you first to the 111 adviser that i spoke to but also to the 2 dentistry people that did such amazing job not only to keep me calm by explaining everything that they were doing but also to make this appointment manageable and as painless as possible. So thank you soo much, i wish i knew the names of those involved so that they too can know how much this experience and outcome will change my life for the better and i cant seriously thank you guys enough.
Thank you again.
"An emergency dental appointment"
About: North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust / NHS 111 North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust NHS 111 Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 8NY The Royal Victoria Infirmary The Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4LP
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