Emergency Appointments
Here When You Need Us Most
Dental emergencies can be distressing and painful, so we prioritise seeing both registered and non-registered patients as quickly as possible. Prompt treatment is essential—delaying care can lead to permanent damage or more complex and costly procedures.
Whether you’re a regular patient or visiting us for the first time, our experienced friendly dental surgeons are here to help. The sooner you reach out, the better the chances of relieving pain and saving your tooth—so don’t wait.
Emergency appointments are available via e-consultation or in-clinic, with a dedicated out of hours and weekend line for urgent care.
The purpose of an emergency appointment is to assess your dental pain. In the event treatment is required, additional costs will apply and which will be fully explained prior to treatment being undertaken.
Call us 01273 202102.
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes as a dental emergency?
If you are in severe dental pain, we class this as a dental emergency. Get in contact with us as soon as you can and we will do our best to relieve the pain on the same day you call.
Other issues that we will prioritise include:
- Facial swelling
- Post-extraction bleeding
- Trauma following an accident
For any broken crowns, bridges, fillings, dentures and implants, we will seek to remedy these as soon as possible. We have tips that you can follow to make our job easier when we see you. If you are in pain, however, we will endeavour to see you quickly. While we completely understand that it can be distressing to lose your prosthesis, our emergency service has to prioritise those in pain and in need of urgent care.
How do I get an emergency appointment?
Call us the moment you can on 01273 202102. If you call our clinic when we open at 8.15am, there is more of a guaranteed chance that we can see you quickly. We do all we can to deal with emergencies on the day that you call so you aren’t in pain for longer than you have to be. We will also give you advice on how to manage the pain and alleviate any symptoms at home before we can treat you.
Do you have an out-of-hours service?
We have an emergency dental service on Saturdays between 9am – 12pm. If you call our clinic on 01273 202102 early on a saturday, we can book you in as soon as possible. If you call outside those hours please listen to the instructions on the recorded message, there will be further instructions to assist you.
I am in dental pain, what do I do?
Painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen can provide some relief. Rinsing the area with warm salt water can also help. For any tooth pain, it’s essential that you get in contact with us as it’s a clear sign that something is wrong, even if it isn’t an emergency.
What can I do while I’m waiting to receive emergency attention?
While you are waiting to receive emergency attention, the following tips may help
- Toothache – take painkillers regularly to help relieve the pain. You can use paracetamol or ibuprofen, but please remember to follow the instructions on the packet.
- Lost filling – insert a temporary shop-bought dental filling material into the cavity or use sugar-free chewing gum.
- Lost crown – if the crown is still intact, you can use an over-the-counter dental cement or sugar-free gum to stick it in place, but please don’t use superglue. If your crown is broken, keep all the pieces and cover the cavity in the same way as a lost filling.
- Chipped tooth – keep any small pieces and rinse your mouth with warm water. A cold compress will help reduce any swelling, and you can apply a piece of gauze to stop any bleeding. Try to put the tooth back in position, making sure it is the right way round. If this is not possible, then place it in some milk (or water containing a pinch of salt).
- Lost baby tooth – this is not normally considered an emergency unless the gum is damaged or parts of the tooth are still embedded. Child-friendly painkillers can be given and (ideally sugar free) ice lollies may help relieve pain and swelling. Never try to re-implant a baby tooth as it could damage the new adult tooth in the gum.
- An abscess – rinse your mouth with warm, salty water and apply a cold compress to ease any swelling. If you experience intense pain and swelling, accompanied by flu-like symptoms, you should go to your nearest A&E department.