Dental emergencies do not keep office hours, so we hold same-day appointments for pain, swelling, broken teeth and knocked-out teeth. My priority at that first visit is to get you out of pain and stabilise the problem. The full repair can usually be planned calmly afterwards.
The worst outcomes I see come from waiting. A toothache that is ignored for a week often becomes an abscess, and a knocked-out adult tooth has the best chance of being saved if it is back in place quickly. Call us first and we will tell you what to do while you travel. You do not need to be registered with us to be seen.
“If you are in pain, phone us. Deciding whether it is an emergency is my job, not yours.”
— Dr. Mary Talbot, Associate Dentist
My recommendationIf a tooth is knocked out, hold it by the crown, rinse it gently, put it back in the socket if you can or keep it in milk, and come straight in.
Questions patients ask me
What will you do at the emergency appointment?
Examine and X-ray the problem, relieve the pain, and do whatever is needed to stabilise the tooth, such as a temporary filling, a dressing or an extraction. We then agree the next steps together.
How much will it cost?
It depends on what the problem turns out to be. You get a clear quote before any treatment goes ahead, and the priority on the day is getting you out of pain.
Can I be seen if I am not a patient here?
Yes. We see people who are not registered with us for emergencies, and you are welcome to register afterwards if you would like to stay.
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