Dental emergencies Ipswich

Urgent dental care with our emergency dentist Ipswich

Are you in dental pain? - call now on 01473 250977 

With dental emergencies, it’s important for us to move fast. We can get to the issue and prevent any further problems from developing. We hold emergency appointments every working day and will see you the same day wherever possible.

Emergency appointment fees: £150 for new patients. £100 for existing patients, £90 for plan members.

Our hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. Saturdays by arrangement.

Evenings and weekends: call us on the same number — 01473 250977. Our answerphone will give you the details of the duty dentist covering that period, so you can always speak to a dentist.

If you are not a patient of the practice and need urgent dental advice out of hours, please call 111.

Emergency dentist service

It’s hard to know what qualifies as a dental emergency, but if something’s gone wrong and you’re suffering from dental pain, it’s better to give us a call. Any of the following might mean you need a speedy solution:

• Bleeding from the mouth
• Toothache
• Severe dental pain
• Loose teeth
• Broken tooth
• Lost crown
• Broken denture
• Wisdom teeth pain
• Swelling in the face or mouth
• Any new lumps or bumps in the mouth
• Bulges or swelling on your gums

Dental emergencies can include a cracked, broken or completely knocked-out tooth, a lost filling, damaged dental restorations, or an abscess, which can form within a tooth or on the gum. If something doesn’t feel right, please don’t hesitate to call us. You may require timely dental care from one of our skilled dentists to prevent the issue from worsening or causing lasting damage.

Emergency dental care tips

You shouldn’t have to wait too long to see us, but if you do have a mouth-related accident, you might want to follow these handy dental emergency tips to help relieve pain and prevent further damage:

• Knocked out a tooth? We will be much more likely to save the tooth if you see us quickly. Hold the tooth carefully and avoid touching the roots - these are very delicate. Rinse it gently with water to remove any dirt or debris. If possible, try to place the tooth back in its socket, making sure it is the right way round. Do not force it in, as this could damage the tooth and the gum. If you’re unable to do this, place it in some milk or water containing a pinch of salt.
• Chipped a tooth? First, rinse your mouth with warm water. If you have any pieces of the tooth, keep them. A cold compress will help reduce any swelling and you can stop any bleeding with a piece of gauze pressed on the wound.
• Lost a filling or crown? Keep the restoration if you still have it. If intact, you can use sugar-free gum to stick it in place. You can also use over-the-counter dental cement (if you have access to it).
• An abscess? If you suspect you are suffering from an abscess, rinse your mouth with warm, salty water and take over-the-counter painkillers. If you start to develop a high temperature, severe pain, or any difficulty breathing, you may have to go to A&E.

A dental emergency can be stressful and painful. Don't let it worsen. Our team offers immediate relief and expert care. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.