Emergency toothache help in Birmingham
When you’re in pain, the priority is relief — with clear options before anything is done. Same-day assessments available. Calm, comfort-first care.
341 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7AP
We’ll talk you through what’s happening, then agree the next step — no rushing.
When toothache is an emergency
If any of these are happening, don’t “wait it out” — contact us today.
- Facial swelling, swelling under the jaw, or swelling that’s getting worse
- Fever, feeling unwell, or a bad taste with pus (possible dental abscess)
- Severe pain that stops sleep or isn’t controlled with usual pain relief
- Difficulty opening your mouth, swallowing, or breathing
- A broken tooth with sharp edges cutting your tongue/cheek
- Recent trauma and the tooth now hurts or feels “high” when biting
What we do today
The aim is to get you comfortable first, then agree the safest next step.
- Quick history + focused check to find the cause (not guesswork).
- X-rays if needed to confirm what’s happening inside the tooth or under the gum.
- Relief first — numbing, calming the bite, smoothing sharp edges, or draining pressure where appropriate.
- Clear options explained before anything irreversible is done.
- Plan the next step (same day where possible, or booked promptly).
About antibiotics: sometimes they’re appropriate, but not always. If we think antibiotics are clinically indicated (for example, certain spreading infections), we’ll explain why — and we’ll still focus on treating the cause of the toothache wherever possible.
Common causes of toothache
- Deep decay irritating the nerve
- Cracked tooth (sharp pain on biting)
- Dental abscess (swelling, bad taste, throbbing, tenderness)
- Gum infection around a tooth or wisdom tooth
- High filling causing bite pain
- Sinus-related pain (upper teeth can feel sore)
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