Professional assessment and treatment provide reassurance and a clear plan to resolve the issue.
A dental emergency can happen at any time and often involves pain, swelling, bleeding, or trauma to the teeth and gums. Common emergencies include severe toothache, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost fillings or crowns, and signs of infection such as swelling or abscess. Prompt treatment is important to relieve discomfort, prevent the problem from worsening, and protect your overall oral health.
If you are experiencing a dental emergency, it is important to seek professional care as soon as possible. An urgent appointment allows the dentist to assess the issue, stabilise the area, and provide appropriate treatment to ease pain and restore function. Early intervention can often save a tooth and reduce the need for more complex treatment later.
If you have a problem during surgery hours, please phone the practice immediately on 01527 852 740 and we will give you the first available appointment, outside of our regular opening hours please leave a voicemail and our reception team will get back to you.
Urgent treatment quickly reduces discomfort and helps you feel comfortable again.
Early care stops the problem from worsening and protects surrounding teeth and gums.
Prompt action can often preserve a tooth that might otherwise be lost.
Professional assessment and treatment provide reassurance and a clear plan to resolve the issue.
Severe toothache, swelling, bleeding, a knocked-out or broken tooth, and signs of infection are all considered dental emergencies and should be treated promptly.
If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please contact the practice as soon as possible. We always do our best to see emergency patients on the same day where availability allows. If this is not possible, we will offer you the next available appointment and provide advice on managing your symptoms in the meantime.
If a tooth has been knocked out, it is important to contact the practice immediately so we can advise you and arrange an appointment as soon as possible.
If possible, carefully pick up the tooth by the crown (the white part), avoid touching the root, and keep it safe in milk or saliva until you are seen. Acting quickly can sometimes help improve the chances of saving the tooth.
The main goal of an emergency visit is to relieve pain and stabilise the issue. Further treatment may be arranged if needed.
The cost can vary depending on the treatment required. The dentist will explain the fees clearly before proceeding.