Emergency Dental Care London

Need an Emergency Dentist in London?

If you're in pain or have a dental emergency, call us right away. Same-day appointments may be available.

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What to Do in a Dental Emergency

Seek Immediate Attention For:

Severe or persistent tooth pain
Facial swelling (especially around the eye or neck)
Signs of infection (fever, swollen lymph nodes)
Uncontrolled bleeding
Knocked-out or broken teeth
Difficulty swallowing or breathing

What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency requires immediate professional attention to relieve severe pain, save a tooth, or stop bleeding. For example, dental abscesses account for about 45% of all non-traumatic dental ER visits. Common emergency types include:

Severe Pain & Swelling

Intense pain or facial swelling affecting daily life.

Dental Abscess

Serious infection requiring urgent treatment to prevent spread.

Broken or Chipped Tooth

Significant damage from trauma or injury.

Knocked-Out Tooth

Requires immediate reimplantation for best outcome.

Uncontrolled Bleeding

Bleeding that won’t stop after injury or dental procedure.

Lost Crown or Filling

Restoration loss causing pain or sensitivity.

Immediate Action Steps

Before Visiting Our London Clinic

Call Ahead: Contact us immediately so we can prepare and guide you.
Pain Management: Take over-the-counter pain relievers as directed and apply a cold compress.
Gather Information: Note when symptoms began and what triggered the issue.

First Aid for Common Dental Emergencies

Severe Toothache

Rinse with warm water
Gently floss to remove debris
Never apply aspirin directly to the tooth
Use a cold compress for swelling

Broken or Chipped Tooth

Save fragments if possible
Rinse with warm water
Apply gauze to stop bleeding

Dental Abscess

Rinse with salt water several times daily
Do not delay treatment — infections spread quickly

Emergency Dental Care for Children

Children are especially vulnerable — an estimated 2.26 million school-days are missed each year due to dental issues. Tooth decay accounts for a third of all day surgeries among children aged 1–5.

Baby Teeth Emergencies

Do not reinsert knocked-out baby teeth
Contact our London clinic for guidance
Monitor for signs of infection

Permanent Teeth Emergencies

Follow adult knocked-out tooth protocols
Keep the tooth moist and seek care immediately

Our Emergency Protocols in London

Safety Measures

Strict infection control protocols
Priority scheduling for emergency cases
State-of-the-art diagnostic tools

Treatment Approach

Pain relief and infection control
Tooth preservation when possible
Follow-up care planning

Preventing Dental Emergencies

Prevention is the best approach. According to Statistics Canada, 18% of adults avoid certain foods due to oral pain. Maintaining oral health helps prevent emergencies.