Emergency dentist in Northampton

A dental emergency includes severe toothache, knocked-out or broken teeth, swelling, bleeding that won’t stop, or signs of infection. If you’re in pain or unsure whether it’s an emergency, please contact us for advice.

Yes, we do our best to offer same-day appointments for dental emergencies during our regular clinic hours. Please call us as early in the day as possible so we can prioritise your care.

We don’t currently offer out-of-hours or 24/7 emergency dental care. However, we aim to accommodate urgent issues promptly during our opening hours. If your emergency occurs outside our opening hours, please contact NHS 111 for further assistance.

If a tooth is knocked out, try to gently place it back in the socket (without touching the root) or keep it in milk and call us immediately. Time is critical, so contact us as soon as possible for a same-day appointment.

To book an emergency appointment, call our reception team directly. We prioritise urgent dental issues and will do our best to see you on the same day.

There are some things you can do while you wait to see our emergency dentist in Northampton to keep you as comfortable as possible. Here are some tips:

• Toothache: If discomfort is worsening, try rinsing with warm water and flossing gently. You may also want to try applying clove oil to the area. Its soothing properties are known to temporarily relieve tooth pain.
• Swelling: This is almost certainly a dental emergency and should be dealt with immediately. In the meantime, you can try to alleviate discomfort with a cold compress to reduce pain and swelling.
• Knocked out or partially knocked out teeth: If the tooth has been fully knocked out and you have it, pick it up by the crown and gently clean it. Then, you can either gently reinsert it back into the socket, store it in a container of milk, or place it between the lower lip and gum or under the tongue. Avoid wrapping the tooth in cloth. When the tooth has been partially removed, rinsing the area with warm water is helpful. You can also apply a cold compress to reduce any swelling.
• Loose veneers, crowns, bridges or broken dentures: Keep the restoration secure until it can be cemented back into position. Avoid eating or drinking anything at extreme temperatures, and avoid chewing in that area of the mouth.

Remember, these are only temporary measures, and you should still contact our emergency dentist in Northampton right away and await further instructions.