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Dental emergencies in London

Dental emergencies need a fast, accurate response to stop pain and protect the tooth. This page helps you identify which type of emergency you have and the treatment it usually needs at our practice in Primrose Hill.

Dr Ope Sodeinde, GDC-registered specialist periodontist (GDC No. 104071), leads the practice, and our team sees urgent cases first.

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  • Primrose Hill, London NW1

Emergency Dental Treatment Options

We treat patients from across Central London and its inner and outer suburbs. Pain is usually the first priority, so the examination and x-rays are aimed at finding the cause quickly and then stopping the discomfort.

Severe Pain and Infection

Acute pain needs immediate attention. We treat toothache and severe tooth pain by resolving the underlying cause, and where there is a dental abscess and facial swelling we control the infection first. Where the tooth can be saved, root canal treatment is usually the route.

Trauma and Structural Damage

Accidents happen. If you have a knocked-out tooth, we attempt to replant and save the natural tooth. If you have a broken or chipped tooth, we assess the damage to decide the right restoration. Root canal treatment or an extraction is quoted after the examination, before any treatment starts.

Costs and Assessments

An emergency visit is priced as an examination plus the cost of whatever treatment it shows you need. Because dental emergency costs depend on the specific problem, we give you an itemised breakdown at the visit before any treatment starts.

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Urgent Dental Care Questions

Where is the practice located?

We are at 111 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR. The clinical team is led by Dr Ope Sodeinde, specialist periodontist.

Why choose a specialist-led practice for emergency treatment?

We diagnose the cause of the problem before treating it, which relieves the pain and reduces the chance of the same tooth causing trouble again. See our emergency dentist costs in London.

What types of dental emergency are there?

The most serious are significant facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, and acute dental injury such as a knocked-out or fractured tooth. Uncontrolled dental pain is also an emergency. All of these need prompt assessment to prevent further complications.

Which dental emergency option is right for me?

That depends on your symptoms. Decay that has caused pain is usually treated with a tooth filling, which removes the decay and seals the tooth. Pain from an infected nerve is treated with root canal treatment or, where the tooth cannot be saved, extraction.

How do I choose between dental emergency options?

You do not need to choose before you arrive. Our clinicians examine the tooth and recommend the treatment. Some patients need a tooth extraction, which we carry out under local anaesthetic or intravenous sedation. Others need a crown to restore a fractured tooth.

How much do the different dental emergency options cost?

Costs depend on the clinical action required. You get a clear breakdown of fees at your assessment, and our emergency pricing page sets out the detail.

What happens at a dental emergency assessment?

We examine your teeth and gums, take any in-mouth x-rays needed, and explain the diagnosis and options. It is a straightforward visit, however long it has been since you last saw a dentist. Learn what happens at your same-day emergency appointment and how to book.

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Emergencies we treat

  • Toothache and severe tooth pain.
  • Dental abscess and facial swelling.
  • Knocked-out tooth.
  • Broken or chipped tooth.

We give you a written plan and itemised quote that is yours to keep and use at any other practice. You can discuss payment options with our staff.

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Patient reviews

What our patients say

Real, verified Google reviews from patients of London Dental Specialists.

“Recently had a tooth extracted and I was feeling anxious, but the staff was super calming and the procedure was quick and painless.”

Megan Kennedy · Google review

“Dr Ope and his team really helped to put me at ease and there was no pain at all in the procedure.”

Kirsty L · Google review

“Ope was incredibly skilled and made me feel at ease from the moment I arrived.”

Halima Diallo · Google review

“Even from my very first consultations Ope made me feel at ease and confident in his treatment plans and execution.”

Rory Hinde · Google review

“The hygienist also wanted to make me feel reassured and confident and I left much less anxious.”

Fran · Google review

“Also before by extraction, I had a hygienist appointment with Florentina who made me feel at ease and comfortable throughout, she also explained proper teeth hygiene techniques to help prevent plaque and gum disease which I will be carrying on from now on.”

Tinu O · Google review

“Ope, a specialist in Periodontics, reassured me and explained the entire process thoroughly.”

J J · Google review

“Florentina is clearly passionate (and extremely knowledgeable) about dental care and answered my numerous questions with calm professionalism.”

Juliet Ellis · Google review

“By the end, my mother felt much more comfortable with Ope, something she never felt before with dental professionals.”

Sophie O · Google review

“Ope and his team are always very professional and reassuring.”

Jill Bowden · Google review

“I am normally anxious about dental work but Dr Patel made me feel very comfortable; she kept me updated throughout and reassured me.”

Abigail Grace · Google review

“Ope is kind, warm, and reassuring, while also being immensely professional & down-to-business.”

Hesse K · Google review

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111 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR

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