Urgent · Treatment
Emergency Dentistry
Help with sudden dental pain, broken or knocked-out teeth, infections and injuries to the mouth.
Overview
Dental problems rarely wait for a convenient time. If you have pain, a broken tooth, swelling or an injury to your mouth, call the clinic during opening hours and tell us what has happened so we can advise you.
If you have swelling that is spreading to your eye or neck, difficulty breathing or swallowing, heavy bleeding that will not stop, or a serious injury to your face, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What it can include
Teeth
- Tooth trauma: cracked, chipped or damaged teeth
- Knocked-out or repositioned tooth
- Toothaches
- Tooth decay
- Lost crown or damaged orthodontic appliance
Gums & soft tissue
- Sore and swollen gums
- Bleeding gums, lips, tongue and cheeks (lacerations)
- Severe bite to the lips or tongue
- Foreign object stuck in the mouth
- Pus, abscess or other signs of infection
Face
- Facial trauma
Step by step
What to expect.
Every mouth is different, and your dentist will explain the steps for your own treatment.
Call us
Tell us what happened and how you are feeling. We will advise you on what to do next.
First aid
For a knocked-out adult tooth, hold it by the crown, rinse gently, keep it moist in milk and call immediately.
Examination
We find the cause, usually with an X-ray, and relieve pain or infection.
Follow-up
Once the urgent problem is under control, we plan any further treatment.
Who you’ll see
General DentistryDr. Anita Narayanan
Consultant Dental Surgeon
BDS
General DentistryDr. Govind Roy
Consultant Dental Surgeon
BDS
Specialist availability varies by day and clinic. Tell us who you would like to see when you book, and we will confirm where and when.
Common questions about emergency dentistry
What should I do if a tooth is knocked out?
For an adult tooth: pick it up by the crown, not the root, rinse it briefly if it is dirty, and either put it back in its socket or keep it in milk. Call us straight away; time matters. Do not put a baby tooth back in.
Can I take painkillers for a toothache?
Over-the-counter pain relief can help in the short term if it is safe for you, but it does not treat the cause. Call us so the tooth can be examined.
When should I go to hospital instead?
Go to the nearest hospital emergency department if you have swelling spreading to your eye or neck, difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or a serious facial injury.
Where to book
- Book at Tolichowki
Tolichowki
Beside Masjid-e-Quba · Mon–Sat · 10 am–2 pm & 4 pm–9 pm
- Book at Golconda
Golconda
Opposite Katora Houz · Mon–Sat · 10 am–2 pm & 4 pm–9 pm
Related treatments
This page is general information about emergency dentistry. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination. The right treatment for you depends on your own teeth, health and preferences.
Book your visit
Questions about emergency dentistry?
Book a consultation and we will examine, explain your options and the likely cost, and let you decide in your own time.
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