– COVID-19 Update –

Dear patients,

In light of the recent outbreak and rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) we have made the unprecedented decision to temporarily close the practice from Monday 23 March for a duration of at least 2 weeks and will be reassessing the situation on a weekly basis. Dental procedures and therefore the dental setting is an extremely high risk environment for the transmission of COVID-19.

We have a duty of care to protect all of our wonderful patients, especially those who are vulnerable and at high risk.

At present, we have been advised that clinics for emergency dental care are in the process of being set up. If you have a dental emergency please send an email to bridgedentalemergencies@gmail.com and we will give you advice as soon as possible. If you are unable to email then please ring 07852 654461

Email messaging: (9am– 6pm)

bridgedentalemergencies@gmail.com

The following are examples of emergencies:

1. Trauma to the teeth and/or face
2. Severe pain, which cannot be controlled using painkillers
3. Swelling *please get in touch as a matter of urgency ASAP if this is affecting swallowing, breathing or extending up to the eye*
4. Uncontrollable bleeding after removal of a tooth
5. Severe lock jaw

Please be advised that any treatment that can currently be carried out safely is very limited.

You may find the downloadable pdf ‘Managing Toothache at Home’ useful while you are waiting to receive treatment.

We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding at this very difficult time. Take good care of yourselves, your family members and friends. As a team, we are doing everything we can to stay fit, well and able to work so that we can continue to provide you the usual high standard of care once it is safe to resume practising.

Best wishes from all the team at Bridge Dental Smiles