Urgent dental problems
We'll see pain and broken teeth as quickly as we can schedule a visit. We want to be straight with you, though: we are not a same-day emergency service.
What we can help with
Toothache and sensitivity, a broken or chipped tooth, a lost filling or crown, a sore or ulcerated mouth, a denture that's cracked, loose or rubbing, and pain under a denture. For most of these we can settle the problem at the first visit and plan anything further.
While you wait
Paracetamol or ibuprofen as the packaging allows (check with a pharmacist if the patient is on other medication). Keep the area clean with warm salt-water rinses. Take a loose denture out if it's rubbing. Avoid very hot or very cold food and drink.
Getting seen sooner
Tell us it's urgent when you contact us. We group visits by area, so if a dentist is already due nearby we can often add a visit within a few days.
Common questions
Do you do out-of-hours or weekend call-outs?
No. Visits are scheduled during normal working hours.
Can you prescribe antibiotics?
Where clinically appropriate, yes — but antibiotics alone rarely fix a dental problem, so we'll also plan the treatment that will.
Ready to arrange a visit?
Tell us a little about the patient and where they are. We'll call you back to plan the visit and answer any questions.