Dental pain, swelling, a broken tooth or damage to a restoration can be uncomfortable and worrying.
An emergency dental appointment gives the team an opportunity to assess the problem, understand your symptoms and advise on the most appropriate next steps. Seeking advice promptly can be particularly important if pain is severe or symptoms are getting worse.
The care recommended will depend on the cause of the problem and the findings of your examination.
The priority may be to relieve symptoms, protect the affected tooth or manage an infection, with further treatment arranged if needed. Please contact the practice to discuss your symptoms and current availability; the team can advise you on what to do next.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you have:
These problems should be assessed promptly to relieve pain and reduce the risk of further complications.
The following issues can usually wait for a routine appointment:
While these issues aren’t usually emergencies, it’s still important to arrange an appointment so they can be treated before they become more serious.
The team will ask about symptoms and medical history, examine the area and may take an X-ray. The aim is to assess the problem, relieve symptoms where possible and explain options. Further treatment may be needed.
Your dentist will discuss the most appropriate next steps based on the findings of your assessment. This may involve treatment during the appointment or arranging a follow-up visit. You will be advised on how to manage your symptoms and when to seek further help if they worsen.
If you visit us in the clinic we will have you seen within 30 minutes!
Or contact the practice as soon as possible for current options.
Severe toothache, dental trauma, a painful broken tooth, swelling or suspected infection may need urgent assessment.
Contact a dentist urgently. If swelling spreads rapidly or breathing or swallowing is difficult, seek emergency medical help.
Call and describe your symptoms so the team can advise on next steps.
Seek urgent dental advice immediately, handle the tooth by its crown and keep it moist if possible. Do not delay care.
The first visit may focus on assessment and urgent care. Further appointments may be needed.
Costs depend on the assessment and treatment required. Ask the practice about fees when you contact the team.
