Dental emergencies — same-day care when you need it most
Dental pain rarely waits for a convenient time. If you’re in significant pain, you’ve knocked a tooth out, or something has broken and you’re not sure what to do — call us first.
At a glance
- Call028 3025 2228Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm. Saturdays by appointment
- Knocked-out toothMinutes matterHold it by the crown, keep it in milk, and ring us straight away
- Don’t wait onSwellingAn abscess can spread — it isn’t something to sit on over a weekend
What counts as a dental emergency?
- A knocked-out adult tooth. Time matters. Pick it up by the crown (not the root), rinse gently in milk or saliva if dirty, and try to put it back into the socket if you can. If not, hold it in your cheek or in milk and call us immediately.
- Severe, sustained pain — particularly if it’s keeping you awake, accompanied by swelling, or radiating to your face/neck.
- A dental abscess — a swelling around a tooth or gum, often with a bad taste. Don’t wait — abscesses can spread.
- A broken tooth — particularly if a piece is missing or the tooth is sharp enough to cut your tongue.
- A lost or broken filling, crown or bridge — especially if the underlying tooth is exposed or painful.
How to reach us
- In hours (Mon–Fri 8.30–5.30): call 028 3025 2228. We’ll triage and find you the earliest possible slot — same day where we can.
- Saturday: by appointment — call ahead.
- Out of hours (evenings, Sundays, bank holidays):
Existing patients and new patients
We prioritise our existing patients for same-day slots, but we welcome new patients in genuine emergencies and will help where we can. If we can’t see you immediately, we’ll point you to who can.
Frequently asked
Should I go to A&E instead?
A&E is for life-threatening situations — severe facial swelling restricting breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma involving more than just teeth. For most dental emergencies, calling us first is faster and more effective.
What can I do for pain in the meantime?
Over-the-counter painkillers (ibuprofen if you can take it, paracetamol either way) and a cold compress on the cheek can help while you wait. Avoid putting anything (aspirin, clove oil) directly on the gum.
Do you charge more for emergency appointments?
No — emergency consultations are charged at the standard examination fee. Any treatment is charged at standard rates.
Call us on 028 3025 2228 — we’re here to help.