Emergency

Phone the practice as quickly as possible and one of our dentists may be able to save the tooth. If you have the tooth, store it in a glass of milk or hold it in between your cheek and gum while you wait to be seen (this is not advisable for children as they may risk swallowing it).

If you have suffered an accident and you experience pain in your jaw or suspect that it may be broken, visit the nearest Accident and Emergency department.

If you are in severe dental pain, or have lost a tooth, it is very likely that you will need emergency treatment. We don’t want you to suffer with pain, and you may require urgent treatment. Please contact us as soon as possible. We are always happy to advise you – it is far better to be safe than sorry!

The fee for the Emergency Assessment with one of our dentists is as quoted above. We may ask you to pay this over the phone when booking the appointment with us. This fee is for investigation, diagnosis & discussion of the specific complaint you have attended with. In addition, this fee includes discussion of the treatment options available to you along with the benefits and negatives of these options.

After diagnosis and discussion of your problem, the dentist will detail the treatment options and pros/cons of any treatment. If you are happy to proceed, we will provide a treatment plan detailing costs and payment will be taken before completion of the treatment. Regrettably, we have had non-payment in the past despite successful completion of treatment, so we have to amend our processes accordingly.

If a tooth is knocked out, act quickly as time is critical. Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, and avoid touching the root surface. If it is dirty, rinse it gently with milk or saliva, never scrub it. If you can, place it back into the socket and bite down gently on a clean cloth. If you cannot reinsert it, keep it in a cup of milk and contact us immediately. A knocked-out tooth has the best chance of being saved if you are seen within the hour, so call the practice straight away for urgent care.

Some dental issues can wait for a routine appointment, while others need urgent attention. You should seek emergency treatment if you have severe or worsening toothache, facial swelling, bleeding that will not stop, a knocked-out or broken tooth, a dental abscess, or pain following a recent extraction. If your symptoms are mild, such as a small chip with no pain, a routine visit is usually sufficient. If you are unsure, please call us and our team will advise you.

Most dental emergencies can be treated at the practice, but some signs need urgent medical attention at A&E or by calling 999. Seek immediate medical care if you have swelling that is spreading towards your eye or down your neck, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or uncontrolled bleeding following an injury. These can indicate a serious spreading infection or trauma that needs hospital treatment, not just dental care.

Yes. We pride ourselves on offering same-day emergency appointments wherever possible for patients in pain. Whatever your emergency dental needs, from a sudden toothache to a lost filling or crown, our service is here to help. Please call or message us as early in the day as you can so we can arrange to see you quickly.