Tooth infection and abscess
A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection in a tooth or gum. The NHS says it will not go away on its own and needs urgent treatment by a dentist. It is often painful, but not always.
If you have a toothache that keeps you awake, a broken tooth, facial swelling, or a lost crown, call your nearest practice and we will see you as soon as we can. Same-day availability is confirmed per practice, so call directly rather than waiting for it to pass on its own.
Emergency dental care treats a dental problem that can’t wait for a routine appointment. Call your nearest practice first and describe what’s happened; the team will tell you the soonest appointment they can offer, whether that means pain relief today or a same-day repair.
Ring the number for your nearest TG’s and describe what’s happened. The team will advise on the soonest appointment.
We identify the cause of the pain or damage, taking an X-ray if needed, and explain the options.
We treat the immediate problem: pain relief, a temporary filling, or a repair, then agree any follow-up treatment with you.
| Treatment | From | Member price |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency appointment: regular attendee (includes 1 radiograph, 1 temporary filling and/or pain relief) | £120 | £96 |
| Emergency appointment: non-attendee (includes 1 radiograph, 1 temporary filling and/or pain relief) | £150 | Not discounted |
Membership plans cover routine care and cut 20% off most other treatment. See Membership & Pricing to find the right plan.
Call as early as you can and we will see you as soon as possible. The number for your nearest TG’s is on our Areas We Serve pages, and the team will tell you the soonest appointment they can offer.
If extraction is unavoidable, we’ll talk you through replacement options such as a dental implant, bridge or denture once the emergency has been treated.
Call your practice’s usual number. Outside opening hours, the voicemail gives a mobile number for dental emergencies.
Call your nearest practice for the soonest emergency appointment. The team will tell you what to do next. Booking online works too if it can wait.