Emergency Dental Services in Isle of Wight
In pain right now? We provide urgent dental appointments for acute toothache, dental abscesses, trauma, and broken teeth at Chapel House, Newport.
Common Dental Emergencies We Treat
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, contact our Newport clinic without delay.
Severe Toothache
Constant throbbing or sharp pain that prevents sleep, eating, or normal activities often indicates nerve inflammation or infection.
Broken, Cracked or Chipped Teeth
Trauma or biting into hard foods can fracture tooth structure, exposing sensitive dentine or sharp edges that cut the tongue.
Dental Abscess or Facial Swelling
Swollen gums or cheek accompanied by fever or a foul taste indicates a bacterial infection requiring prompt clinical drainage or antibiotics.
Knocked-Out (Avulsed) Adult Tooth
Time is critical! Handle the tooth only by the white crown, store it in cold milk or saliva, and reach us within 60 minutes for replantation.
Lost Filling or Dislodged Crown
Exposed underlying teeth can be highly sensitive to hot and cold. We can place a soothing dressing or recement your crown.
Uncontrolled Post-Extraction Bleeding
If bleeding continues despite biting firmly on a clean rolled gauze for 20 minutes, call our surgery for immediate clinical assistance.
What to Do While You Wait to See Us
Paracetamol or ibuprofen (if medically suitable) helps moderate inflammation. Never place an aspirin tablet directly against gums as it burns soft tissue.
Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Gently rinse to cleanse the area and reduce bacterial load.
If your cheek or jaw is swollen, hold an ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the outside of your face for 10-minute intervals.
If swelling extends towards your eye or down your neck, or if you experience difficulty breathing, swallowing, or opening your mouth, go directly to St Mary's Hospital A&E or call 999.
Emergency Treatment Cost
Under the NHS, urgent dental care has a fixed statutory charge of £26.80. This covers clinical examination, diagnosis, X-rays, and immediate treatment to relieve pain (such as temporary dressings or emergency prescriptions). Patients with valid NHS exemption certificates receive this treatment free of charge.