Treatment · Emergency Dentistry
Dental pain or an accident? Call us first.
If you have toothache, swelling, a broken tooth or a lost filling, call the practice as early in the day as you can. We keep time aside for urgent problems and will do our best to see you, or advise you on what to do next.
- Often includes
- Assessing pain, swelling, broken teeth, lost fillings or crowns, and knocked teeth
- Who it’s for
- Existing patients and new patients
- First step
- Phone the practice. Please don’t use the online form for urgent problems
When to call emergency services
If you have swelling that is spreading or affecting your eye, breathing or swallowing, a high temperature with facial swelling, heavy bleeding that will not stop, or have had a significant injury to the head or face, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department straight away.
Overview
What happens when you call
When you phone, a member of the team will ask a few questions about what has happened and how you are feeling. This helps us decide how quickly you need to be seen and what to prepare.
At an urgent appointment, the aim is to find the cause of the problem and relieve pain where possible. Sometimes a temporary measure is used first, with further treatment planned afterwards.
If you contact us outside opening hours, a live site would explain the out-of-hours arrangements here.
Why patients enquire
Common dental emergencies
- Toothache Pain that keeps you awake or doesn’t settle with over-the-counter pain relief taken as directed.
- Swelling Swelling of the gum, face or jaw.
- A broken or chipped tooth Especially if it is sharp, painful or sensitive.
- A knocked-out tooth Time matters. Call immediately for advice.
- A lost filling or crown Keep the crown if you can and bring it with you.
- Bleeding that won’t stop For example after an extraction.
The process
What it generally involves
Every plan is individual. This is the usual shape of treatment; your dentist will explain exactly what applies to you.
01
Call the practice
Tell us what has happened. We’ll advise you and arrange the earliest suitable appointment we can.
02
Assessment
Your dentist examines the area and takes an X-ray if it would help.
03
Relief and options
We explain what we found and the options, and aim to make you comfortable.
04
Follow-up
If further treatment is needed, it is planned and costed with you.
Questions
Questions about emergency dentistry
Can’t see your question? Call the practice and speak to someone who can help, or browse all FAQs.
Do you see new patients for emergencies?
Yes, we do our best to help new patients too. Please call and explain what has happened.
Can I book an emergency appointment online?
Please phone instead. The online form is for routine requests and isn’t monitored for urgent problems.
What should I do with a knocked-out adult tooth?
Call immediately for advice. Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root, and keep it moist, for example in milk, until you’re seen.
What if it happens when you’re closed?
A live site would list the out-of-hours arrangements here. For severe symptoms, use the emergency advice on this page.
Related
Related treatments
Appointments
In pain? Call us first.
Phone the practice as early in the day as you can and we’ll do our best to see you. For routine visits, use the appointment form.
Opening hours
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00am – 6:00pm |
|---|---|
| Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Saturday | Selected mornings, by appointment |
| Sunday | Closed |
New patients welcome. For urgent dental pain, please call rather than using the form.