Emergency Dentist in Manchester
Dental pain has a way of taking over everything. If you are hurting, swollen or you have just broken a tooth, you need to know one thing: when can someone see me? Call us, and if you are in pain we will do everything we can to see you the same day.
Same-day emergency dental appointments
You do not need to be registered with us to book an emergency appointment. Patients in pain are given priority, and we usually see them on the same day. If we cannot see you straight away, we will find you the earliest suitable slot.
When you arrive, your dentist will find the cause of the problem, ease your pain and explain your options and costs before any treatment starts. If you need further treatment, we can usually carry it out here.
What counts as a dental emergency?
If you are not sure whether your problem is urgent, call us and we will advise you. These are the situations we see most often, with what to do before your appointment.
Severe or persistent toothache
Rinse your mouth with warm water and gently floss around the tooth in case food is trapped. Take over-the-counter painkillers as directed on the packet, and never place aspirin directly on your gum. A cold compress on your cheek can help, and try to avoid very hot, cold or sugary food.
Knocked-out or loose tooth
Time matters here. Pick up an adult tooth by the white crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly in milk or with a gentle stream of cold water, then try to push it back into its socket and bite gently on a clean cloth. If you cannot, keep it in a small container of milk and come straight to us, ideally within an hour. Do not try to put a baby tooth back in.
Broken, chipped or cracked tooth
Rinse your mouth with warm water and keep any pieces of tooth you can find. A cold compress will help with swelling, and sugar-free chewing gum or dental wax can cover a sharp edge until we see you.
Lost filling, crown or veneer
Keep the crown or veneer safe and bring it with you, as we may be able to refit it. A temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can protect the tooth for a short time. Never use household glue.
Dental abscess or facial swelling
A painful swelling in your gum or face is often a sign of infection and needs to be seen quickly. Rinse with warm salt water and take painkillers as directed. If the swelling is affecting your breathing, your swallowing or your eye, go to A&E or call 999 straight away.
Bleeding gums that will not stop
Fold a clean, damp piece of gauze or cloth, place it over the area and bite down firmly for 20 minutes without checking it. If the bleeding still has not stopped, or the bleeding is heavy, call us or seek urgent medical help.
Broken brace or orthodontic appliance
If a wire is digging in, cover the end with orthodontic wax or a small piece of sugar-free gum. Do not cut the wire yourself. Keep any loose pieces and call us, and our orthodontic team will arrange to repair or adjust your brace.
What to do before you reach us
A few simple steps in the 30 minutes before your appointment can make a real difference:
- Call us first on 0161 766 4906, so we can prepare for you and give you advice specific to your problem.
- Take painkillers only as directed on the packet, and tell us what you have taken and when.
- Bring any broken pieces of tooth, crowns or veneers with you.
- If you are very anxious, tell us when you call. We will take things at your pace.
Emergency appointment fees
If you are a member of our practice plan, you are also covered for temporary emergency treatment in the UK and abroad, up to £400 per incident. Find out more about our fees and membership plans.
Nervous or in pain? Sedation options
Being in pain is hard enough without being frightened of the dentist too. We are an Accredited Dental Phobia Centre, and our team is used to helping anxious patients feel calmer. We offer IV sedation for adults, and inhalation sedation for children with our specialist children’s dentist. We can often arrange a sedation appointment very quickly, sometimes the next day. Read more about our support for nervous patients.
“My daughter needed an urgent tooth extraction with sedation as we were due to go on holiday, the reception staff were great and arranged an urgent appointment for her the same day.”
Catherine Barlow, Google review
Our opening hours and out-of-hours guidance
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 8.30am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 8.30am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 8am to 3pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 1pmSelected Saturdays
- Sunday
- Closed
If you need urgent dental advice when we are closed, call NHS 111, who can direct you to an out-of-hours dental service. Then call us when we open.
You have swelling that affects your breathing, swallowing or vision, bleeding that will not stop, or a serious injury to your face or jaw.
How to reach us quickly from Manchester
Take a Bury line Metrolink tram from Manchester Victoria to Besses o’ th’ Barn or Whitefield. It takes around 20 minutes, then a five-minute walk.
Around 20 minutes from central Manchester via Bury New Road (A56), close to junction 17 of the M60. Park in our own car park, which holds 12 cars, or on the free on-street parking nearby.
The 135 runs along Bury New Road from Manchester city centre.
As a visitor to Manchester, I was very grateful that Rhys was able to see me at such short notice.
Emergency dentist Manchester - frequently asked questions