Emergency dentist in Twickenham
In pain today? Call us.
Toothache, a broken tooth, a lost crown or swelling all need seeing quickly rather than waiting out a weekend. We keep time aside for urgent appointments and will always tell you on the phone what to do in the meantime.
Emergency dentistry with Dr Sundeep Solanki, GDC 212282 — 2 London Road, Twickenham, London TW1 3RY.
Who it suits
When emergency dentistry is the right answer
If something simpler or less expensive would serve you better, that is what we will recommend at the consultation — and we will show you the fees for both.
- Toothache that keeps you awake
- A broken or knocked-out tooth
- A crown, veneer or filling that has come out
- Facial swelling
- Bleeding or trauma after an accident
- Pain from a wisdom tooth
How treatment works
Step by step, no surprises
Call
Phone the practice and describe what has happened. You will get advice for right now and the soonest appointment we have.
Relieve
The first appointment is about getting you out of pain and stabilising the tooth, not selling you a treatment plan.
Plan properly
Once you are comfortable, we look at the longer-term options in an unhurried appointment with the costs written down.
From the journal
Read before you decide
How appointments are handled if you are anxious, or have not been to a dentist in years.
If you are nervous about the dentist, read this first
A significant part of the practice is people who have not been seen in years. Nothing about that is unusual, and nothing about it is judged.
Read the guideCase study: a first appointment after ten years away
How a nervous patient who expected the worst was treated over four visits, in the order that made it bearable.
Read the guideCommon questions
Emergency dentistry, answered honestly
What counts as a dental emergency?
Pain you cannot control with painkillers, facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or a broken tooth that is cutting your tongue. Swelling that is spreading needs same-day care.
What do I do with a knocked-out adult tooth?
Hold it by the crown, not the root, rinse it in milk if it is dirty, put it back in the socket if you can and bite on a clean cloth. If not, keep it in milk and call us immediately — time matters.
Will I be charged more for an emergency appointment?
There is a set fee for an urgent appointment, and you will be told what it is when you book. Any treatment beyond that is quoted before it starts.
Before you decide
Risks and alternatives
Like any dental treatment, emergency dentistry carries risks, and whether it suits you depends on a full examination. Things to weigh up can include sensitivity, the need for maintenance or replacement in future, and whether healthy tooth structure has to be altered.
Alternatives may include a less invasive option, a different treatment, or no treatment at all. Your written plan sets out the risks, alternatives and fees that apply to you before you decide.