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Emergency Dentist in Bristol
Dental emergencies are never planned. If you are in pain, have damaged a tooth, or something has gone wrong with recent treatment, call us and we will aim to see you as soon as possible, often on the same day.
Urgent dental care
in Stoke Bishop
When you call with an urgent problem, we will ask what has happened and how long it has been going on, then arrange the soonest appointment we can. Our first priority is to get you out of pain and deal with any infection. Where further treatment is needed, such as a root canal or a crown, we will explain your options and what they cost before anything goes ahead.
You do not need to be registered with us to be seen in an emergency.
Go to A&E or call 111 instead if you have swelling that is spreading or affecting your eye or breathing, difficulty swallowing, a jaw injury, or bleeding that will not stop.
Dental emergencies
we treat
We treat a wide range of dental emergencies, including:
- Severe toothache or dental pain
- Knocked-out teeth
- Cracked, broken or chipped teeth
- Lost crowns, fillings or veneers
- Dental abscesses or infections
- Swelling, bleeding or trauma to the mouth
- Injuries from accidents or sports
If you're unsure whether your issue qualifies as an emergency, call us anyway. We're happy to advise and help you decide on the next steps.
What to do right now
A knocked-out adult tooth
Time matters most here. Pick the tooth up by the crown, the part you normally see, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly in milk or clean water without scrubbing. If you can, put it back in the socket and hold it gently in place by biting on a clean cloth. If you cannot, keep it in a cup of milk and bring it with you. Do not let it dry out. Call us straight away.
Do not try to put a child's baby tooth back in. Call us and we will advise.
A broken or chipped tooth
Keep any pieces and bring them with you. Rinse your mouth with warm water. Sugar-free gum or orthodontic wax can cover a sharp edge for now. A cold compress on the outside of your cheek helps with swelling.
Toothache
Take the pain relief you would normally take, following the instructions on the packet. Do not hold tablets against your gum, as this can burn it. Warm salt water rinses can help. Pain that keeps coming back usually means something needs treating, so call us.
Swelling
Swelling usually means infection and should be seen the same day. If it is spreading, affecting your eye or your breathing, or you feel unwell, go to A&E or call 111.
A lost crown or filling
Keep the crown if you have it. Temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can hold it in place for a short time. Do not use household glue. Avoid chewing on that side until you have been seen.
A problem with braces or aligners
Cover a sharp wire with orthodontic wax. Do not cut a wire yourself. A loose bracket that is not causing injury can usually wait until the next working day, but call us for advice.
Opening hours and out of hours care
- Monday: 08:00 to 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 to 17:15
- Wednesday: 08:00 to 17:15
- Thursday: 08:00 to 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 to 13:30
- Saturday and Sunday: closed
When we are closed, urgent dental care is provided by The 247 Dentist. You can also call NHS 111 for advice.
If you are nervous about coming in
Pain and nerves together are a hard combination, and plenty of people put off calling because of it. We work at your pace, explain what is happening before we do it, and stop when you ask us to. Conscious sedation is available for many treatments, and we will talk through what it involves before anything is agreed.
Questions people ask
Can I be seen today?
Call us as early as you can and we will offer the soonest appointment available.
Do you see people who are not registered with you?
Yes. You do not need to be one of our patients to be seen in an emergency.
What if you are closed?
Out of hours urgent care is provided by The 247 Dentist, or you can call NHS 111 for advice.
Will I need to come back?
Sometimes. The first visit focuses on getting you out of pain and dealing with any infection. Treatment such as a root canal or a crown is often done at a second appointment once things have settled.
Do you treat children?
Yes. Call and tell us what has happened and how old your child is.
Need help now?
Don’t wait.
Give us a call. Telling us what has happened helps us judge how quickly you need to be seen and what to do in the meantime.
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