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Emergency dental care

Serving patients throughout Cottingham, Hull and East Yorkshire

For dental emergencies, call 01482 770597

If you have toothache, a broken tooth that is causing you discomfort or have damaged your mouth in an accident, please give us a call on 01482 770597. If you call early in the morning we will try and arrange an emergency dental appointment for you for the same day.

We work on an appointment system, and we have allocated emergency slots. We will try our best to minimise waiting time for emergency patients, but we respectfully ask patients to be aware that in some cases there may be an unavoidable delay. Whether you are registered with us, new to the practice, or just visiting the area, all patients are welcome.

Outside of Practice Hours

Outside of practice hours patients may ring the usual practice number 01482 770597. The recorded message will then advise you how to contact the Castle Park Dental Care team. We also work with other local practices to make sure there’s cover on weekends and Bank Holidays. If you need care during those times, call the same number, and your call will be transferred to the dentist on call. Please be aware there’s a call-out fee of £120.

We’re here to support you, even when the practice is closed!

Whilst waiting for your appointment you may want to try the following steps to help you manage any dental emergencies:

  • If you are in pain, use an over the counter pain reliever such as paracetamol (unless advised not to by your GP)
  • Rinse your mouth out with warm water
  • Apply pressure on any bleeding areas using gauze or a wet teabag
  • Apply an icepack to your cheek if there’s any swelling
  • If you have access to it, cover any major cracks with temporary dental cement
  • Cover any broken teeth with milk, saliva or saline solution



We can help with:

✅Toothache or severe pain  

✅Broken or chipped teeth  

✅Lost fillings or crowns  

✅Swelling or infection  

✅Dental trauma  

✅Bleeding or inflamed gums  

Dental Pain, we're here to help

FAQS

Yes — you do not need to be a registered patient. We welcome both new and existing patients for emergency appointments and will always aim to help you as quickly as possible.

Yes. Persistent or severe toothache is often a sign of infection or damage and should be assessed as soon as possible. Left untreated, it can worsen and lead to more serious problems.

We aim to offer same-day emergency appointments where possible, particularly if you call early in the day. Availability may vary depending on demand.

Swelling can indicate a dental infection and should be treated urgently. If the swelling is severe or affecting breathing or swallowing, seek immediate medical attention.

The cost of emergency dental appointment can be found on our fees page. Treatment costs can vary depending on the treatment required.We will always give you full treatment costs prior to treatment, 

 For full details on our fees, please visit our fees page or contact the practice and our team will be happy to explain costs before treatment begins.

We would not recommend waiting. Dental issues rarely resolve on their own and often worsen over time. Early treatment is always simpler, more effective, and less costly.

Sudden tooth pain is often caused by decay, infection, a cracked tooth, or inflammation of the nerve inside the tooth. It can also be triggered by biting down on something hard or underlying gum issues. If the pain comes on quickly, it’s important to have it checked as soon as possible.

The most common cause is an infection inside the tooth (often called an abscess). This happens when bacteria reach the inner pulp of the tooth, causing inflammation and pressure, which can lead to intense pain.

You can manage discomfort temporarily by:

  • Taking paracetamol or ibuprofen (if suitable for you)
  • Rinsing with warm salt water
  • Applying a cold compress to the outside of your cheek

These are short-term measures — you should still see a dentist as soon as possible

Tooth pain can feel worse at night because lying down increases blood flow to the head, which can increase pressure in the affected tooth. There are also fewer distractions, making the pain feel more intense.

No — a dental infection will not go away without treatment. While symptoms may temporarily improve, the infection will remain.

We aim to provide immediate relief and may begin treatment during your emergency appointment. However, some treatments may require a follow-up visit depending on complexity.

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