In pain, or worried about a broken or lost tooth? Phone us as early in the day as you can. We make emergency appointments for new patients as well as existing ones.
Emergency appointments are open to people who are not yet patients
Saturday
Open 8:30am to 2:00pm
Closed
Wednesdays and Sundays
When to ring
When can I get an emergency appointment?
Ring the practice during opening hours on 020 8542 3711. Calling first thing gives us the most chance of fitting you in the same day.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am to 2:00pm
Monday: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Wednesday and Sunday: closed
When the practice is shut, call NHS 111 for advice.
Opening hours
Monday
8:30am to 5:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am to 5:30pm
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
8:30am to 5:30pm
Friday
8:30am to 5:30pm
Saturday
8:30am to 2:00pm
Sunday
Closed
What happens when you call.
You phone us
Tell reception what has happened and how long you have been in pain. Say if you are nervous.
We find you a time
We offer the earliest emergency appointment we can. You do not need to be a patient already.
Your dentist looks
We check the tooth, take an x-ray if it is needed and explain what we find in plain words.
You choose what happens next
We explain the options and the fee. Then we agree a plan together.
What counts as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency is any sudden problem with a tooth, gum or the area around them, such as bad toothache, a broken tooth or a swelling.
These are the problems we see most often.
Severe toothache that does not settle, or keeps you awake
A broken, chipped or cracked tooth
A tooth that has been knocked out or has come loose
A swelling in the gum, face or jaw
A lost filling or a crown that has come off
Bleeding from the gum that will not stop
If you are not sure whether it counts, ring us. We would rather you called than waited in pain.
When should I go to hospital instead of the dentist?
Go to A&E or call 999 if a swelling is spreading to your eye or neck, or if you have trouble breathing or swallowing.
Heavy bleeding or a bad injury. If you have bleeding you cannot stop, or an injury to your face or head, go to A&E. The NHS gives advice on toothache and when to get help.
For anything else, call us first on 020 8542 3711.
How much does an emergency visit cost?
We are a private practice, and we will explain the fee for an adult emergency appointment when you call, before you come in.
Treatment costs depend on what is needed. These are some of the fees on our published list.
Fees that often apply after an emergency
Small x-rayeach
£30
White fillingone, two or three surfaces
£175 to £195
Simple extraction
£150
Complex extraction
£240 to £340
Re-cement a crown
£65
Root canal treatmentdepends on the tooth
£795 to £900
See every price on the fees page. Your dentist confirms the cost of your treatment before it starts.
What happens after an emergency visit?
Your dentist explains what was done and what you may need next, such as a filling, root canal treatment or a crown.
If you do not have a regular dentist, you are welcome to join us. See our new patient page. If the pain or visit has left you feeling anxious, our nervous patients page explains how we help.
Principal dentist and registered manager. His interests include root canal treatment and helping nervous patients. You can check any dentist on the GDC register.
A last-minute hygiene visit
Just brilliant! Lovely receptionist managed to book me in last minute for a hygiene clean. Dr Irshad (I hope I’ve spelled that right, apologies if not) was great! Wasn’t painful and I felt at ease. Thank you so much again!
Rinse gently with warm water, keep your head up and take a painkiller that is safe for you, following the pack instructions.
Avoid very hot, very cold or sugary food on the sore tooth. Do not put an aspirin against the gum, as it can burn. If you are unsure which painkiller suits you, ask a pharmacist. The NHS page on toothache has more.
What should I do if a tooth is knocked out?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, the white part, never the root, and call us straight away.
Do not scrub it. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly in milk or cold water. A tooth that is put back quickly has the best chance, so ring us on 020 8542 3711 on the way. If it is a baby tooth, do not put it back, but still let us check your child.
