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Catching the Signs of a Gum Abscess for Quick Care

A gum abscess, or dental abscess, is a painful infection in the gums caused by a build-up of bacteria. Common symptoms include a severe toothache, swollen and red gums, and sensitivity to hot or cold foods. You might also notice a bad taste in your mouth or find it difficult to chew.

In some cases, the infection can cause swelling in the face or jaw, and a fever may develop. It’s important to seek gum abscess treatment promptly with Emerdency to avoid complications. Dental abscess treatment usually involves draining the infection and taking antibiotics to reduce swelling and pain.

Emerdency Is Here for Your Tooth Abscess Treatment Needs

At Emerdency, we prioritise providing fast and effective tooth abscess treatment to relieve pain and prevent infections from spreading. Whether you're dealing with a gum abscess or a root abscess, our expert emergency dentists are ready to help with advanced procedures like drainage and medication. Don’t let a tooth abscess disrupt your life—Emerdency is here to provide quick, professional care.

The Risks of Ignoring a Tooth Abscess

If a tooth abscess isn’t treated, it can lead to complications. Without urgent root abscess treatment, the infection can spread to your jawbone, neck, or even the bloodstream, potentially leading to life-threatening conditions like sepsis. Getting immediate dentoalveolar abscess treatment is essential to protect your oral and overall health.

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Know If You Fall into a High-Risk Category for Gum Abscess

Certain individuals are at higher risk of developing a gum abscess, particularly those with poor oral hygiene, untreated cavities, or gum disease. People with weakened immune systems, diabetes, or those who smoke also face increased vulnerability.

Without proper care, bacteria can easily accumulate, leading to infection. If you're prone to dental issues, regular checkups at Emerdency can help you avoid serious problems like abscesses.

What Leads to Gum Abscess and How Infections Begin

A gum abscess often starts from untreated tooth decay, gum disease, or trauma to the mouth, allowing bacteria to penetrate the gums. Over time, this leads to pus buildup, resulting in pain and swelling. Effective teeth abscess treatment usually involves drainage and the use of dental abscess antibiotics to clear the infection. At Emerdency, we prioritise providing immediate care to prevent abscesses from worsening and protect your dental health.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Booking with Emerdency

  • Enter your postcode to find available appointments near you.
  • Choose the location, date, and time that best suit your needs.
  • Pre-pay securely for your consultation using a credit/debit card or PayPal. Treatment fees are paid directly at the dental practice.
  • Receive your appointment details via the email address you provided during booking.
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Treatment Fees

(Per Item)

Dentist's Prescription

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Semi-permanent filling

Semi-permanent filling

Re-cementing a Crown/Bridge

Re-cementing a Crown/Bridge

Management of an infected socket

Management of an infected socket

Draining of an abscess

Draining of an abscess

Easing of dentures

Easing of dentures

Management of an infected wisdom tooth

Management of an infected wisdom tooth

Extraction

Extraction (excluding surgical extraction)

Initiate root canal treatment

Initiate root canal treatment

Why Emerdency is Your Go-To for Emergency Dental Care

Emerdency provides reliable, high-quality emergency dental services, offering quick and efficient solutions when you need them most. With expert care and a commitment to patient satisfaction, here’s why Emerdency stands out for emergency dental treatment:

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Book An Appointment 24/7

Emerdency operates 24/7, allowing you to book an appointment online at any time, without needing to call a dental practice. Whether it’s late at night or during the weekend, our team is ready to provide prompt care.

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Fixed-Price Dental Solutions

Emerdency offers affordable emergency dental services, ensuring you don’t have to choose between quality care and saving money. With our transparent pricing, you’ll know the costs upfront, without compromising on excellent treatment.

[Professionals Certified by GDC and CQC]

Professionals Certified by GDC and CQC

At Emerdency, you’re in the care of dentists certified by the General Dental Council (GDC), and our dental practices are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This ensures that every visit meets the highest clinical standards, providing both safety and professionalism.

[Prompt Emergency Treatment]

Prompt Emergency Treatment

When dental pain strikes, you need fast relief without delay. Emerdency prioritises swift diagnosis and treatment, addressing your discomfort as quickly as possible to restore your comfort and peace of mind.

[Book An Appointment 24/7]

Book An Appointment 24/7

Emerdency operates 24/7, allowing you to book an appointment online at any time, without needing to call a dental practice. Whether it’s late at night or during the weekend, our team is ready to provide prompt care.

[Fixed-Price Dental Solutions]

Fixed-Price Dental Solutions

Emerdency offers affordable emergency dental services, ensuring you don’t have to choose between quality care and saving money. With our transparent pricing, you’ll know the costs upfront, without compromising on excellent treatment.

[Professionals Certified by GDC and CQC]

Professionals Certified by GDC and CQC

At Emerdency, you’re in the care of dentists certified by the General Dental Council (GDC), and our dental practices are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This ensures that every visit meets the highest clinical standards, providing both safety and professionalism.

[Prompt Emergency Treatment]

Prompt Emergency Treatment

When dental pain strikes, you need fast relief without delay. Emerdency prioritises swift diagnosis and treatment, addressing your discomfort as quickly as possible to restore your comfort and peace of mind.

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1000 Genuine reviews

  • Dawn

    February 2025

    Easy to use.

  • Jamie

    February 2025

    Was good

  • Ikhazobor

    February 2025

    The website was easy and direct.

  • Leanne

    February 2025

    Easy to use. Can choose where and when to have an appointment

  • Zar

    February 2025

    Handy and simple

  • Dominic

    February 2025

    Very easy to book an appointment. Next day! Easy process too.

  • Jeffery

    February 2025

    We were welcomed and showed the easiest access upstairs. Due to my father being 94. All staff were very friendly. Bal; the dentist was very knowledgeable and explained everything before during and after the appointment. Kate; Bal’s dental nurse was really helpful and looked after us...

    The appointment resulted in an extraction and our service was excellent.

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  • Nicola

    February 2025

    Dentist was really friendly and helpful for such a short appointment time. Should be made clear on booking the there is no parking on site and that it can take time to find parking nearby.

  • Valerie

    February 2025

    Was so easy to book an appointment and very reassuring that you could be seen urgently.

  • Paul

    February 2025

    Quick and easy to book online.

  • Andrew

    February 2025

    Nice and easy to use

  • Stephen

    February 2025

    In one word excellent

  • Jemma

    February 2025

    Fast and efficient

  • Jenny

    February 2025

    Good

  • Allison

    February 2025

    Very easy to find a local dentist and book a same day appointment

  • Lisa

    September 2020

    Website was very user friendly and easy to navigate

  • vasile

    September 2020

    very happy with how fast the service was.

  • Anisa

    September 2020

    Very quick and efficient service. The website is easy to navigate through. I received a appointment on the same day (which was otherwise proving to be quite difficult on a weekend).

  • Stephanie

    October 2020

    Website really easy to use, the gentleman on reception unfortunately I never got his name. He called meslef back twice to make sure I had my appointment confirmed. He was understanding on my previous experience in the NHS denist and explained everything I needed to know.

  • Connor

    October 2020

    great from start to finish, was a little worried just turning up but was put at ease straight away, would highly recommend, very quick and cheaper service then any other i came across, thanks guys .

  • David

    October 2020

    Professional website, easy to navigate.

  • Leon

    October 2020

    Quick an easy booking

  • Richard

    October 2020

    Great website which let me see available appointments even though it was 2 am! Many thanks!

  • Cherryl

    November 2020

    Brilliant dentist , friendly and efficient

  • Anthony

    November 2020

    Easy to. Make an appointment through the website

  • Nitisha

    November 2020

    I had a really good experience booking an appointment for the same day within 4 hours with a dentist which was reasonably close to me to get to.

  • crenguta georgeta

    November 2020

    Very good clinic

  • Andrew

    November 2020

    The website is very easy to use and straight forward.

  • Joanne

    December 2020

    Easy to use, quick and professional when you need an appointment.

  • Abigail

    December 2020

    Very efficient. I was worried about it being an online booking service and having to pay an upfront fee...

    No worry necessary as once my transaction went through all the details were confirmed and a lovely advisor called Muhammed called me several times through out the booking process to make sure everything had gone through correctly and to reassure me.

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Our Dental Practices are regulated by the CQC. The CQC ensures health and social care services provide people with safe , effective, compassionate, high-quality care.

GDC

Our Dentists are regulated by the GDC. Primary purpose is to protect patient safety and maintain public confidence in dental services.

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