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Emergency care · Same day
Toothache does not book ahead. You can.
An emergency dental appointment is for pain, swelling, a broken tooth or a lost crown that cannot wait. Call or WhatsApp 07497 573 936 and we will find the earliest slot, often the same day. The visit is there to find the cause, get you out of pain and stabilise the tooth. We are under three minutes from Liverpool Street station. Emergency appointment £125.
Guide fee
£125
How soon
Often the same day
Book by
Call, WhatsApp or online
Where
Under three minutes from Liverpool Street station
Who it is for
What counts as a dental emergency
Severe or lasting toothache
Pain that throbs, keeps you awake or is not controlled by ordinary painkillers usually means the nerve of a tooth is inflamed or infected. It rarely settles on its own.
Swelling of the gum or face
Swelling usually points to infection and needs to be seen promptly. If it affects your breathing or swallowing, or is spreading towards your eye or neck, go to A&E instead.
A broken or knocked-out tooth
A fractured tooth can often be smoothed, covered or rebuilt at the first visit. A knocked-out adult tooth is time-critical, so see a dentist within the hour if you can.
A lost crown, a lost filling or bleeding
A lost crown or filling leaves the tooth sharp, sensitive and more likely to break. Bleeding that continues after an extraction also needs checking. Both are worth a call the same day.
The difference
What gets it sorted quickly
One number, by call or WhatsApp
Call or message 07497 573 936 and tell us what has happened and how long it has been going on. We will find the earliest slot, often the same day. You can also book online.
Diagnosis before treatment
We test the tooth, take any X-rays needed and, where indicated, use CBCT 3D imaging on site. Treating the right tooth for the right reason matters more than speed.
Same-day repair where appropriate
With CEREC milling and a lab on site, a broken tooth can sometimes be restored with a finished ceramic crown the same day, instead of a temporary repair and a return visit.
Experience with urgent problems
Emergency care is led by Dr Shivan Dave, our Clinical Director, whose background is in hospital oral surgery at King's College Hospital. Infections, difficult extractions and dental injuries are familiar ground.
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Get in touch
Call or WhatsApp 07497 573 936, or book online. Tell us your symptoms and we will find the earliest slot, often the same day, subject to availability.
02
Diagnose
We listen, examine the area and take X-rays where needed, at £30 each. You are told what is causing the problem and what the options are before anything is done.
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Relieve the pain
The area is numbed and we treat the cause as far as is sensible at a first visit. That may mean a dressing, a temporary filling, draining an infection or starting root canal treatment.
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Stabilise
A broken tooth is smoothed or covered, a lost crown is refitted where possible and sharp edges are dealt with. The aim is a tooth that is comfortable and protected.
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Plan the lasting repair
You leave with a written plan and fees for any further treatment. Sometimes that treatment is completed the same day, such as a same-day crown. Otherwise we book it in at a time that suits you.
Afterwards
Aftercare
Follow the advice we give you on the day, and take any pain relief as directed on the packet or by your pharmacist. Avoid chewing on the treated side until the tooth is fully restored. A temporary filling is a holding measure, so keep your follow-up appointment. If pain or swelling worsens, call us. If swelling affects breathing or swallowing, go to A&E.
Guide fees
Emergency appointment£125
X-rays, where needed£30 each
Temporary fillingfrom £75
Same-day CEREC crown, where suitablefrom £1,250
Guide fees. You receive a written plan with exact costs before treatment starts. See all fees
Common questions
Questions, answered
Can I see an emergency dentist today near Liverpool Street?+
Call or WhatsApp 07497 573 936 and we will find the earliest slot, often the same day. Appointments are subject to availability, so contact us as early as you can. We are under three minutes from Liverpool Street station.
How much does an emergency dental appointment cost?+
An emergency appointment is £125. X-rays, if needed, are £30 each and a temporary filling is from £75. We confirm the fee for any treatment before it is carried out.
What should I do if an adult tooth is knocked out?+
Hold it by the crown, the white part, and do not touch the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly in milk or cold water, then put it back in the socket and bite gently on a clean cloth to hold it there. If you cannot replace it, store it in milk. See a dentist within the hour, and never put a baby tooth back in.
When should I go to A&E instead of a dentist?+
Go to A&E or call 999 if swelling is affecting your breathing or swallowing, or is spreading towards your eye or down your neck. Do the same if bleeding will not stop with firm pressure, or if you have had a serious injury to your face or jaw. These need hospital care first, and dental repairs can follow.
Will my tooth be fixed at the emergency appointment?+
The first aims are to diagnose the problem, relieve the pain and stabilise the tooth. Some problems can be treated fully on the day, such as refitting a crown or making a same-day ceramic crown. Others need a planned follow-up, and you receive a written plan and fees for it.
Does emergency dental treatment hurt?+
We numb the area with local anaesthetic before treating it, so you should feel pressure but not sharp pain. A badly inflamed tooth can take longer to numb, and we allow time for that. Most people leave more comfortable than they arrived.
What can I do for toothache until I am seen?+
Take over-the-counter pain relief such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if it is safe for you, following the packet instructions. Avoid very hot, cold or sweet food and drink, and do not place aspirin against the gum. Painkillers mask the problem without treating it, so book an appointment even if they help.