Emergency Dentist in Paddington (W2)
When dental pain cannot wait
Dental emergencies don’t wait for office hours. Severe toothache, a knocked-out tooth, a broken filling, or sudden swelling can disrupt your day and feel frightening. At Paddington Smiles in W2, we keep same-day and next-day emergency slots open during the week so patients in Paddington, Bayswater, Marylebone, and the wider W2 area can be seen quickly.
Our team triages every emergency call to understand what is happening, provides clear advice for the time before your appointment, and prioritises pain relief, infection control, and stabilising the tooth. Treatment options and costs are discussed with you in clinic, never rushed.
Common dental emergencies we see at the practice
Here are the most common reasons patients call us for emergency dental care. If your situation is not listed below, call (020) 7402 4024 and our reception team will assess whether you need same-day attention.
Severe toothache or sharp pain
Knocked-out or broken tooth
Lost filling or crown
Swelling, abscess, or bleeding
What to do before your emergency appointment
While you are on your way to the practice or waiting for your appointment, these steps can help manage pain and protect the tooth.
For severe pain
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen at the recommended dose if you can. Avoid putting aspirin directly on the gum — it can burn the tissue.
For a knocked-out tooth
Pick the tooth up by the crown (not the root), rinse gently with milk or saline, and store it in milk while you travel to us. Time is critical.
For a broken or chipped tooth
Save any tooth fragments in a clean container. Rinse the mouth with warm water and use a cold compress on the cheek to reduce swelling.
For a lost filling or crown
Avoid chewing on that side. If you still have the crown, keep it clean and bring it with you — we can often re-cement the original.
For swelling or abscess
Rinse with warm salt water and apply a cold compress externally. Avoid heat on the area. Do not press the swelling.
For uncontrolled bleeding
Apply firm pressure with clean gauze for 15 minutes. If bleeding does not stop after extraction or trauma, call us or dial 111.
How our emergency triage works
When you call us, our reception team asks a few questions to understand the situation: what is hurting, when it started, whether there is swelling or bleeding, and any medical history relevant to treatment. Based on this we book you the earliest available emergency slot, usually the same day or next working day.
At the appointment, your dentist examines the tooth, takes x-rays where clinically indicated, identifies the cause, and discusses treatment options with you. Where we can resolve the issue at the same visit (drainage, temporary filling, re-cementing a crown, prescription if needed), we do. More complex treatment is planned with you, with costs confirmed before anything proceeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about emergency dental care at Paddington Smiles.
How quickly can I be seen?
What does an emergency appointment cost?
Are you open at weekends or evenings?
Do I need to be an existing patient?
Can a knocked-out tooth be saved?
Do you offer phone consultations for emergencies?
How do I pay for emergency treatment?
What if I need treatment we don't provide in-house?
What our patients say
Looking for private dental care in Paddington, W2? Call (020) 7402 4024 or book online.
Need urgent dental care?
Call (020) 7402 4024 to speak to our reception team about an emergency appointment. We are open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. Outside these hours, dial 111 for urgent dental advice, or attend A&E for severe trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing.