Same-Day Emergency Dental Care in Pinner
Dental pain, swelling or a damaged tooth can be difficult to ignore, particularly when the problem develops suddenly.
If you need an urgent dentist in Pinner, contact West House Dental and we will help you understand what to do next.
We provide private emergency dental care for adults and children from our practice in Pinner Memorial Park. We offer same-day emergency dental appointments for many urgent problems, including severe toothache, dental infections, broken teeth and fillings, lost crowns and dental injuries.
You can request an appointment online at any time or call us directly on 020 8866 3025. If you are in pain, contacting us as early as possible gives us the best opportunity to arrange a same-day appointment.
Our first priority is to assess the cause of the problem, relieve pain where possible and protect your dental health. If further treatment is required after the emergency has been stabilised, we will explain the options, costs and next steps clearly before you decide how to proceed.
What Dental Emergencies Can We Treat?
Contact us for an emergency dental appointment if you are experiencing:
- Severe toothache or sudden dental pain
- Swelling, an abscess or another suspected dental infection
- A chipped, cracked or broken tooth
- A broken or lost filling
- A lost, loose or damaged dental crown
- Pain or swelling around a wisdom tooth
- A knocked-out, loosened or displaced adult tooth following an injury
- Pain or damage caused by braces or another orthodontic appliance
Some emergency problems can be treated during the initial appointment, while others may require further care once the immediate pain or damage has been managed.
For example, an infected tooth may require root canal treatment, while a tooth that cannot be restored may need a tooth extraction. If a crown has broken or come away, we will assess the tooth and explain whether it can be replaced or whether a new dental crown is needed.
What Happens at an Emergency Dental Appointment?
At your emergency dental appointment, we will first ask about your symptoms and how the problem started. Your dentist will then examine the affected tooth, gums and surrounding area and may take an X-ray if this is needed to understand the cause.
The immediate treatment will depend on what we find. We may be able to treat the problem during the appointment, or we may need to relieve the pain, stabilise the tooth or provide temporary treatment before arranging the next stage of care.
If further treatment is required, we will explain what we recommend and provide clear information about the expected costs and follow-up appointments.
Dental emergencies can be particularly stressful if you already feel anxious about dental treatment. If this applies to you, please let us know when you contact us. You can also learn more about our approach to caring for nervous patients.
When Should You Contact NHS 111 or Go to A&E?
Most urgent dental problems, including toothache, dental infections, broken fillings and lost crowns, should be assessed by a dentist.
If you cannot access an emergency dental appointment or need help finding urgent dental care out of hours, the NHS guidance on emergency dental care advises contacting NHS 111.
Go to A&E or call 999 for a serious facial or jaw injury, heavy bleeding from the mouth that will not stop, or severe swelling of the mouth, lips, throat or neck that is affecting breathing.
Out-of-Hours Emergency Dentist in North West London
We offer a limited out-of-hours emergency dentist service to our patients from our Pinner practice until 8pm on weekdays and Saturdays.
If you need urgent dental care outside our normal opening hours, please call 020 8866 3025 and explain the problem you are experiencing. If we are unable to answer, leave a voicemail with your name, contact details and a brief description of the problem.
We aim to respond to out-of-hours messages within 15 minutes, although this is not always possible. Existing patients also have access to an extended out-of-hours service.
Emergency Dentist in Pinner Memorial Park
West House Dental is located on the 2nd floor of West House, 50 West End Lane, inside Pinner Memorial Park.
Our private dental practice is set away from the high street in a calm environment, while remaining convenient for patients travelling from Pinner and the surrounding North West London area, such as Harrow, Hatch End, Eastcote, Ruislip, Northwood and Stanmore.
If you are attending an urgent appointment and need help finding the practice, call us on 020 8866 3025 before you travel.
Why Choose West House Dental for Emergency Dental Care?
A dental emergency can be painful and stressful, so our priority is to make it as straightforward as possible to get the assessment and care you need.
At West House Dental, you can expect:
- Same-day emergency dental appointments for many urgent problems
- Private dental care for both existing and new patients
- Clear explanations of the problem and the available treatment options
- Transparent information about costs and any follow-up treatment
- Support for patients who feel nervous or anxious about dental care
- A calm practice setting in Pinner Memorial Park
Whether you contact us because of severe toothache, swelling, a broken tooth, a lost crown or a dental injury, we will assess the problem and explain the most appropriate next steps.
FAQs
Out of hours emergency treatment costs £195. This includes everything to get you out of emergency pain and includes any temporary work required.
If follow up treatment is needed, a further appointment will be required. We will provide you with a detailed treatment plan and quote for this. Alternatively we will provide you with the information so you can seek treatment at your regular dentist.