Emergency dentist in Oxford
Your trusted emergency dentist in Oxford
When you should contact an emergency dentist
It can sometimes be hard to know if your issue requires immediate attention. You should contact our emergency dentist in Oxford right away if you experience any of the following issues:
- Severe toothache or throbbing pain: Intense or persistent pain that can’t be managed with over-the-counter painkillers.
- Knocked-out tooth (Avulsed Tooth): Immediate care is crucial to save the tooth.
- Chipped, broken, or fractured tooth: Especially if it is causing pain or has sharp edges that are cutting your mouth.
- Lost filling or crown: Leaving the tooth exposed can cause sensitivity and damage.
- Dental abscess or swelling: A painful, pimple-like swelling on the gums, often accompanied by facial swelling, indicates a serious infection.
- Bleeding in the mouth: Uncontrollable or heavy bleeding following an injury.
Emergency dental care tips
For a toothache
For a knocked-out tooth
For a broken tooth
What to expect during your emergency dental visit
- Triage and assessment: Your visit will begin with a thorough examination and X-rays of the affected area to accurately diagnose the problem. Please tell us exactly what happened and describe your pain level.
- Immediate relief: Our dentist will focus on treating the source of your pain. This may involve cleaning an infected area, stabilising a fractured tooth, or addressing an abscess.
- Treatment plan: We aim to complete definitive treatment during the emergency visit, but for complex issues, we will perform a temporary fix to relieve pain and then schedule a follow-up appointment to complete the necessary care. We will explain all your options clearly before starting any procedure.
Don’t wait for pain to worsen. If you need urgent dental care, contact us as your trusted emergency dentist in Oxford right away.
Nervous patients
If you are experiencing dental anxiety, IV sedation is a safe, effective way to make you feel completely relaxed and much more willing to undergo treatment. Your worries will be eliminated, but you remain conscious and able to answer questions, so the dentist can treat you more effectively.
We can offer IV sedation at the practice to help you get the emergency dental care you require or further treatment.
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FAQ's
Yes, we absolutely welcome new patients seeking urgent care! We understand that dental emergencies don’t wait for you to register with a practice. Whether you live in Headington, Jericho, or any surrounding area in Oxford, if you are experiencing a severe dental issue, please call us right away or book an appointment online. Our primary goal is to provide pain relief and treatment to anyone in our local community who needs emergency dental help.
We strive to see all patients with genuine dental emergencies as quickly as possible. You can book an emergency appointment online, and there is an emergency appointment with pain option for new or existing patients, so we can fully understand your needs. If you call us with an emergency, we will assess your situation immediately, and we will offer you the very next available slot to ensure you receive timely care and relief from pain. The sooner you call us, the better we can accommodate your needs.
A knocked-out tooth is one of the most serious dental emergencies, and we treat it with the highest urgency because time is critical for saving the tooth. If this happens, please follow these steps before calling us: first, handle the tooth only by the crown (the visible part) and avoid touching the root. If you can, gently try to reinsert the tooth into its socket. If not, place the tooth in a container of milk or tuck it on the inside of your cheek. But be careful not to swallow it. Contact us immediately and let us know your situation, we will see you as quickly as possible and guide you on how to manage the tooth safely until you arrive at the practice.
We will work out what treatment you may need and will provide you with a full price breakdown and options for treatment.
The emergency dentist can offer dental treatment for missing teeth, infections, abscesses, and any dental-related emergency. We can offer telephone advice and will do our best to help you and get you an appointment as quickly as possible. Our dentists listen to your problem and explain the treatment options available to get you out of pain and back on the road to recovery. We may also follow up on your dental care to ensure you are recovering well.
It’s important to see a dentist as soon as you can if you have toothache. You can take painkillers and use an analgesic gel, which can numb the area for a while. You can also rinse your mouth out with warm, salty water. This can help rinse your mouth of the bacteria that could be causing you issues. An ice pack can be applied to the cheek to help reduce swelling. Many people swear by clove oil. Just add a couple of drops on a cotton bud and apply to the affected area. Drinking warm peppermint tea can also soothe your mouth overall.