It may come as a big relief to know that it is possible to find an Emergency Dentist when one is needed. The first step in the process is to phone in and give the necessary information pertaining to the patient.It may come as a big relief to know that it is possible to find an Emergency Dentist when one is needed. The first step in the process is to phone in and give the necessary information pertaining to the patient. Once this has been done , the caller will be given directions to the clinic that is most suitable for the need at hand; and information on where to park. In the event that the patient has dental insurance , the paper-work will be provided after the treatment , in order for a claim to be made.London area residents and those immediately within the London area , if in need of urgent dental attention , will be in a position to receive help almost immediately. Members of the public already registered with a local dentist , may be able to obtain assistance by phoning in , even after working hours. If the patient is unregistered with a dentist locally , it is recommended that an immediate phone call be made to the National Health Service (NHS) Directly. Directions will be given that lead to the nearest emergency dental facility in London. It is possible that on reaching the NHS provided emergency dental facility , there will already be a queue and therefore the patient will have to wait. If the situation is desperate , and waiting is not possible , a visit to a private practice will be necessary. It will be more costly , but immediate attention will be given to the patient.An Emergency Dentist may be needed to resolve some terribly painful situations such as the risk that the patient may lose a tooth , or an infection may occur , or even if the pain is unbearable no matter what the reason. A broken denture can also be considered an emergency situation especially if the patient cannot ingest anything as a result of not being able to use the dentures. Extruding teeth , painful though it may seem , is sometimes the only way a dentist can ease an underlying painful situation; and this may be another reason why an emergency visit to a dentist may be called for. In cases where there is a swelling caused by infection or an abscess , or if a crown has fallen out , or perhaps if the patient is suffering from the excruciating pain that is caused by a wisdom tooth; it is time to get in touch with a dentist who can attend to the problem immediately. Some cases may involve fractured or broken teeth , from a fall or impact; these will be able to be repaired , or at least made less painful , with the help of a dental professional who can see to the problem urgently.It is wise to consider taking up a dental insurance plan in case of just such emergencies. Dental procedures , emergency or otherwise , are usually quite expensive , so a dental insurance plan would come in handy. The advantages of having a dental coverage plan , are that routine dental check-ups as well as emergency dental procedures are all covered.