Urgent dental care / Eastcote & Pinner
Something hurts. Let's assess it.
Toothache, a broken tooth or a swelling can interrupt everything. Call the practice, describe what has happened and ask about the earliest suitable appointment before travelling.
Emergency dentistry starts with assessment.
- Call before travelling
- Availability confirmed by reception
- Treatment based on findings
Understanding your options
Find the cause. Agree the next step.
An urgent appointment focuses on the immediate problem. The treatment available that day depends on the diagnosis, your health and the work required.
Pain or sensitivity
We ask about the location, triggers and duration of pain, then assess the tooth and surrounding tissues. An examination, tests or X-rays may be needed.
Breakage or a lost restoration
A fractured tooth, lost filling or loose crown needs assessment to establish what can be repaired. Keep any pieces or restoration and ask reception for advice.
Swelling or infection
Swelling requires prompt professional advice. A dentist assesses the source and whether dental treatment, medication, referral or urgent medical care is needed.
An urgent visit may be the first stage
Relieving the immediate problem and completing definitive treatment can be separate steps. Root canal treatment, a crown or another restoration may need further appointments.
At the practice
Your care, step by step.
Tell reception about swelling, injury, bleeding or symptoms that are getting worse. Clear information helps the team guide you appropriately.
Planning your visit
Call first. Know where to go.
Emergency appointments depend on availability. The practice does not promise a 24-hour service or an appointment without confirmation.
Call and describe
Explain the symptoms, when they started and any recent injury. Reception can discuss availability and the appointment fee.
Bring the essentials
Have your medication and medical history details ready, including allergies. Bring any broken restoration if you have it.
Assess and explain
The dentist examines the area and discusses the likely cause, immediate options and any treatment costs.
Plan follow-up
Leave with advice on the next step, any further appointment and what to do if your symptoms change.
Looking ahead
A plan that makes sense.
An emergency appointment helps establish the problem. A clear treatment plan follows what the dentist finds.
After the appointment
Follow the instructions you are given and attend any recommended follow-up. If swelling or pain worsens, seek further advice; serious breathing or bleeding symptoms need emergency medical help.