Emergency Dentist in Edinburgh: In Pain? Call Us First
Comely Bank Dental holds same-day emergency appointments every weekday, and you don't need to be registered with us to book one. It's £75 if you're a registered patient, £99 if you aren't, and nothing at all on a dental plan.2
Already a patient? Sign in to the patient portal, then choose a time.
What to Do Now
What you can do before we see you.
Knocked-Out Adult Tooth
Pick it up by the crown, never the root. Rinse it briefly in milk and, if you can, put it back into its socket; if not, keep it in milk. Be seen within the hour.
Severe Toothache
Ordinary painkillers can help, taken as the pack directs. Keep off very hot or cold food and phone us to be seen.
Swelling
Phone us that day. Go to A&E if it's spreading fast or making it hard to breathe or swallow.
Broken Tooth or Filling
Save any fragments and rinse with warm water. Sugar-free gum will cover a sharp edge meanwhile.
Lost Crown
Store the crown safely and bring it in. Don't try to refit it with glue.
Bleeding After an Extraction
Bite firmly for 20 minutes on clean, damp gauze or tissue. If it carries on, phone us.
The Emergency Visit
Our first job is easing your pain before you leave.
Book or Call
We see emergencies on the day, Monday to Friday, registered with us or not. If you're new, you can book online right now.
Find the Cause
We examine the tooth, take an X-ray if needed and tell you plainly what's wrong.
Relieve the Pain
Most often there and then: a dressing or temporary filling, settling an infection, or beginning root canal treatment.
A Plan for What's Next
We set out the options and fees for a lasting repair, and you decide without pressure.
Emergencies We See Every Week
Not sure it counts as an emergency? Give us a ring and we'll help you decide.
Toothache and Abscesses
A throbbing ache, swelling or a nasty taste, often from deep decay or a crack in the tooth. What to do about an abscess
Broken or Chipped Teeth
Anything from a minor chip to a split tooth. Bring along any pieces you find. What to do about a broken tooth
Lost Crowns and Fillings
We cement them back or replace them, protecting the tooth meanwhile.
Knocked-Out Teeth
Speed is everything. Use the first-aid steps above and reach us within the hour.
Wisdom Tooth Pain
Sore, puffy gum around a wisdom tooth, at times with a stiff jaw as well. About wisdom teeth
Implant, Bridge or Denture
A loose implant crown, broken bridge or cracked denture. Does your jaw ache or click? Jaw pain and TMJ
Do I Need Antibiotics?
In most cases, no. The cause of most toothache is something antibiotics can't fix, and you only need them if an infection is spreading or you're feeling unwell. What brings lasting relief is treating the tooth: a filling, root canal treatment, or taking it out if it can't be saved.
Out of Hours
We're open 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, here in Comely Bank. At other times in Scotland, call NHS 24 on 111; dental plan members also get out-of-hours care through their plan. If swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow, or affects your eye, call 999 or go to A&E.
Emergency Fees
An emergency appointment is £75 if you're registered with us and £99 if you aren't. Dental plan members pay nothing.2
Questions
Being seen, fees and first steps.
Emergency Guides
Need to Be Seen Today?
New to us? You can book an emergency appointment online now. If you're already registered, sign in to the patient portal and book from there.