Pain & Dental Emergencies — advice from your Wimpole Street dentist

Persistent dull, sharp or throbbing tooth pain — a sign something needs professional attention.

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A pocket of infection in a tooth, gum or bone. Needs prompt care — do not wait.

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Swelling linked to a tooth can signal spreading infection — seek prompt assessment.

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An incomplete fracture that causes sharp pain on biting and often hides from routine X-rays.

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Pain and swelling around a partially erupted wisdom tooth (pericoronitis).

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Significant structural damage that may expose the sensitive inner layers of the tooth.

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The underlying tooth is vulnerable until it is reviewed and re-protected.

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Often points to a crack, infection or bite imbalance — worth investigating early.

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