Dental Emergency

Fast, Reliable Emergency Dental Care When You Need It Most

A dental emergency can happen unexpectedly and often requires prompt attention to relieve pain, prevent further complications, and protect your oral health. Whether you are experiencing severe toothache, swelling, a broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, dental trauma, or signs of infection, our experienced team is here to provide fast and effective care. We will assess your condition, identify the cause of the problem, and recommend the most appropriate treatment to help restore your comfort and wellbeing.

At Whitchurch Smiles, we understand how distressing dental emergencies can be, which is why we aim to see urgent cases as quickly as possible. Our team is committed to providing compassionate support and high-quality treatment to alleviate discomfort and address the underlying issue. If you require emergency dental care outside of normal practice hours, emergency cover is available through our dedicated out-of-hours service to ensure you can access professional advice and assistance when you need it most.

Benefits Of Treatment

Fast Appointments

Urgent dental care when you need it most.

Pain Relief

Prompt treatment to reduce discomfort and restore comfort.

Experienced Team

Skilled dentists providing expert emergency care.

Out-of-Hours Support

Emergency cover available outside normal practice hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered a dental emergency?

A dental emergency may include severe toothache, facial swelling, a knocked-out tooth, a broken tooth, dental trauma, bleeding that will not stop, or signs of infection.

We aim to see emergency patients as quickly as possible and often offer same-day appointments where availability allows.

Handle the tooth by the crown, avoid touching the root, gently rinse it if dirty, and try to place it back in the socket. If this is not possible, store it in milk and contact us immediately.

 

Contact the practice as soon as possible. In the meantime, you may take pain relief medication as directed and avoid very hot, cold, or sugary foods and drinks.

Yes, out-of-hours emergency cover is available. Please contact our emergency number for advice and assistance when the practice is closed.