What to expect
Emergency appointments prioritise diagnosis, pain control and stabilisation.
Common reasons to book urgently:
• Severe toothache.
• Facial swelling.
• Broken tooth, lost filling/crown.
• dental trauma.
• Wisdom tooth flare-ups
What we do in an emergency visit:
• Focused examination and targeted tests to find the cause
• X-ray if clinically indicated
• Immediate relief where possible (temporary filling, dressing, drainage, bite adjustment, etc.)
• Clear next steps: definitive treatment plan and urgency level
Notes on antibiotics:
Antibiotics are not routinely prescribed for toothache unless there are specific signs of spreading infection or systemic involvement. The correct treatment is usually dental intervention.
If you have significant swelling affecting breathing/swallowing, fever, or rapidly spreading swelling, seek urgent medical attention immediately.
