Emergency Dental in a nutshell
Urgent dental care when you need it
Dental emergencies can happen suddenly, and early assessment can help relieve pain, protect damaged teeth and reduce the risk of the problem worsening.
At Pond Square Dental in Highgate, we provide urgent dental appointments for toothache, broken teeth, dental abscesses, swelling, dental trauma, lost crowns or fillings, wisdom tooth pain and other unexpected dental problems.
Your emergency appointment focuses on identifying the cause of your symptoms, relieving discomfort where possible, and explaining the most suitable next steps clearly.
Your emergency visit includes an assessment, diagnosis and clinical advice tailored to your needs.
Additional fees may apply if diagnostic imaging is needed: intraoral radiograph £33, panoramic radiograph £93, CT scan £163–£203 (not inc the report).
If further treatment is required, your options and associated costs will be explained before proceeding.
Treatment Options
A dental emergency is a problem that needs prompt assessment because it is causing pain, swelling, infection, trauma or damage to a tooth or restoration.
Dental emergencies can develop quickly and may worsen without timely care. Common conditions we treat include:
- Severe or persistent toothache
- Wisdom tooth pain or swelling
- Chipped, cracked or broken teeth
- Lost, damaged or dislodged crowns, bridges, veneers or fillings
- Dental abscesses or infections
- Dental injuries or trauma
- Gum infections or swelling
- Facial swelling
- Ulcers that are not healing
- Broken wires or loose orthodontic brackets
- Soft tissue injuries to the lips, cheeks, tongue or gums
If you are unsure whether your symptoms are urgent, contact us, and we can advise on the most appropriate next step.
Emergency Dental
Team
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Your emergency appointment will include:
- Assessment and diagnosis
- We identify the source of the problem using clinical examination and, if required, X-rays.
- Immediate pain relief
Our priority is to stop your discomfort as quickly as possible.
Stabilising treatment
Depending on the cause, this may include:
- temporary or permanent fillings
- root canal treatment for severe toothache
- repairing or replacing crowns, veneers or bridges
- draining infection
- extractions if a tooth cannot be saved
- managing gum or wisdom tooth infections
A follow-up plan
You will leave with clear instructions and a recommendation for any necessary ongoing treatment.
Emergency Treatment Options
- Root Canal Treatment (for severe toothache or infection)
Often required when pain is severe or an abscess has formed. Root canal therapy removes infection and protects the tooth from further damage.
- Dental Crowns or Fillings (for broken or cracked teeth)
If a tooth is structurally damaged, we repair it with a high-quality filling or a dental crown.
- Extractions (when a tooth cannot be saved)
If the tooth is beyond repair, we gently remove it and discuss replacement options such as dental implants or bridges.
- Wisdom Tooth Pain
We treat impacted or infected wisdom teeth and, if needed, offer surgical removal under local anaesthetic or sedation.
What to Do Before Your Appointmen
- Avoid chewing on the affected side
- Take over-the-counter pain relief if needed (unless medically advised otherwise)
- Apply a cold compress for swelling
- Keep any broken pieces of tooth or restorations
- Avoid extremely hot or cold foods
What if the emergency occurs out of hours?
If your emergency happens outside our opening hours and you are experiencing severe pain, swelling, difficulty breathing, or bleeding, contact NHS 111 for immediate advice.
Emergency Dental Fees
Emergency appointments include pain relief, diagnosis and stabilisation. Any further treatment will be discussed with you clearly before proceeding.
For full details, please see our Fees page.
Why Choose Pond Square Dental for Emergency Care?
- Fast same-day and next-day appointments
- Experienced clinicians across multiple disciplines
- Calm, reassuring environment
- Sedation options for nervous patients
- Modern digital diagnostics for accurate assessment
- Transparent fees
- Convenient Highgate location
Emergency Dental
FAQs
Our preferred method of payment is bank transfer, and we accept most debit and credit cards, though not American Express.
We are also pleased to be able to offer you a finance plan to help you spread the cost of your dental treatment into monthly payments that are manageable for you. Options include 0% interest free payments up to 12 months.
Sadly not, we are a private practice only.
There is on street regulated parking available in the area.
Generally speaking your treatment may be uncomfortable, but it should not be painful, and we will do our very best to make sure the whole experience is as pleasant as possible. If you are nervous, we do offer various forms of sedation and we are most happy to discuss your needs and options with you.
We are here to look after you, your teeth, gums and general oral health - all the team are very approachable and understanding. It's our job and we love doing it.
You can call 020 8348 9995, email info@pondsquaredental.co.uk, complete an enquiry form or book an appointment directly through our website.
A fee is usually charged if there is not enough notice given to cancel or rearrange an appointment or if an appointment is missed.
We follow all the regulations and advice and manufacturer requirements regarding cross infection, decontamination, hygiene and equipment maintenance. We take your safety and ours very seriously.
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