Emergency
Call if you have urgent dental pain, swelling or an injury. Tell us what’s happened so the team can advise which care you need and discuss the next available appointment.
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Treatments
Your clinician will discuss suitable options with you after an assessment.
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Digital X-rays
The dentist may recommend an X-ray if it would help identify the problem or guide treatment.
FAQs
Can I book an emergency visit online?
Call us first for urgent advice, especially after a dental injury or if swelling is getting worse. If you don’t need immediate advice, you can check for a suitable appointment online.
Highfield’s booking portalWhat if an adult tooth is knocked out?
Seek emergency dental care straight away, even if you cannot find the tooth. Hold it by the crown and avoid touching the root. If it won’t go back in easily, keep it in milk or saliva in a clean container. Never put a baby tooth back in.
NHS advice for a knocked-out toothWhat if I can’t reach the practice?
If you need urgent dental care and can’t reach a dentist, contact NHS 111 for advice. For the serious symptoms listed in the emergency warning, call 999 or go to A&E.
Get help from NHS 111Will the tooth be repaired at the first visit?
It depends on what your dentist finds. They may be able to repair the tooth at your first visit or recommend a temporary repair and a follow-up appointment at Highfield.
Temporary dental repairsFurther reading
What to tell us when you call
Describe the problem, when it started and whether you have swelling, bleeding or an injury. Tell the team about any recent dental treatment or medicines that may be relevant.