If It’s Urgent or Life-Threatening

Call 999 or go to A&E immediately if you have any red-flag symptoms:

• Rapidly spreading facial/neck swelling
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing, drooling, or trismus (can’t open mouth)
• Uncontrolled bleeding that does not stop with firm pressure
• High fever, confusion, or feeling very unwell

These can indicate serious infection or airway risk and need urgent hospital care.

NHS 111 – Out-of-hours Dental Triage

Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk if you need guidance when GP/dental practices are closed. NHS 111 can triage your symptoms and, where available, refer to an urgent dental hub or advise the most appropriate service.

• Be ready with your postcode, medications, and allergies.
• Explain how long you’ve had symptoms and any swelling, fever, or trauma.
• If they advise an urgent hub, note the location and what ID to bring.

Self-Care Until You’re Seen (Short Term)

• Pain relief: pharmacy advice for paracetamol and/or ibuprofen (if suitable for you). Avoid aspirin on extraction sites.
• Mouth rinses: warm salt-water mouthbaths after 24 hours for extraction sites; before that, avoid vigorous rinsing.
• Cold compress: 10–15 minutes on/off for swelling. Avoid heat.
• Do not lance, drain, or glue teeth/dentures at home.

Need Help Now?

We prioritise urgent cases with same-day appointments. If it’s not 999/A&E, we can assess, relieve pain, and give a clear plan.

Note: We are a private emergency service. We’ll confirm costs before treatment. For life-threatening symptoms, use 999/A&E.