Emergency Dentist in Finchley: Same-Day Care For Tooth Pain

Contact our Finchley practice immediately during opening hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-5, Tue/Thu 11-7) if you experience severe toothache that keeps you awake, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown causing pain, or a dental abscess (a painful swelling or pimple on your gum). These issues require prompt attention to prevent further complications. A recent patient from North Finchley called us on a Tuesday evening with a suspected abscess; we were able to see them at 6 PM the same day to diagnose the issue and start treatment to relieve the severe pain.

You should go to your nearest Accident & Emergency department if you have uncontrolled bleeding that won't stop, severe facial swelling that affects your breathing or vision, or have suffered a significant injury to your face or jaw. These can be signs of more serious medical issues that require hospital care. For dental-only problems outside our office hours, you can call NHS 111 for advice on where to find out-of-hours services. We are not an out-of-hours service.

Your emergency appointment aims to make you comfortable and safe. When you call, we ask a few questions to understand the situation and give you instructions before you arrive. The visit usually lasts 30 to 60 minutes. We examine the area and may take a digital X-ray to identify the problem. Dr. Reddy will explain what we find, the treatment options, and the total cost. The immediate goal is pain relief. This might involve a temporary filling, dressing the tooth, or draining an abscess. We then arrange a follow up for a permanent solution.

After your emergency visit you may have some tenderness as the anaesthetic wears off. For 24 hours you can take over the counter pain relief such as ibuprofen, avoid aspirin. Eat soft foods and avoid chewing on the affected side. If a temporary filling was placed, brush gently. Most discomfort improves in 1-3 days. Attend your follow up to finish the treatment. A Muswell Hill patient had an emergency root canal and was back to normal in two days with paracetamol. Red flags call during office hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-5, Tue/Thu 11-7): contact us if pain increases after 48 hours, swelling worsens, fever, or if a temporary filling falls out. For emergencies outside hours, go to A&E or call 111.

We offer transparent competitive pricing. The price depends on the treatment needed to relieve pain. An initial consultation and diagnosis fee applies, and we will give you a clear itemised breakdown before we proceed. No hidden fees. We are private and do not offer NHS services, but we accept plans from Max Bupa, Denplan and Cigna which may cover part of the costs. Our focus is on quick, high quality care that solves the problem.

To ensure you get the right care, whether you see us or another practice in North London, here are important questions to ask: the total cost for today's emergency treatment; the plan for follow-up care and its cost; what is causing the pain and long term options; will this temporary solution last until the next appointment; are there alternatives to the recommended treatment?