EMERGENCY HELPLINE
A dental abscess is an active infection. It will not clear up by itself. Left alone, it can spread to your jaw, your face, and beyond. We offer same-day emergency appointments in Cheadle from £35.
Typically Responded to within 24 hours
An abscess rarely stays small or quiet. If you recognise any of the following, please get in touch today rather than waiting to see if it settles.
Constant, intense pain that over-the-counter painkillers barely touch is one of the clearest signs of a dental abscess.
Visible swelling means the infection has already moved beyond the tooth and into the surrounding tissue.
A raised temperature alongside tooth pain suggests the infection is affecting more than just your mouth.
This often means a pocket of pus has formed and started draining on its own. It still needs proper treatment.
Swollen lymph nodes are a sign your body is actively fighting an infection nearby.
Abscess pain rarely stays put. It can radiate well beyond the tooth where the infection actually started.
Our first job is to relieve the pressure causing your pain. We then deal with the source of the infection.
We numb the area straight away to ease the intense pressure that comes with an abscess.
We check how far the infection has spread and identify exactly which tooth or area of gum is the source.
We explain what is causing the abscess and talk through your treatment options before doing anything.
We drain the abscess to relieve pressure. We then treat the underlying cause, whether that is the tooth itself or the gum around it.
Where appropriate we prescribe antibiotics and arrange a follow-up to confirm the infection has fully cleared.
Booking your appointment is the most important step. These measures can help while you wait to be seen.
Ibuprofen or paracetamol can help manage the pain. Never place aspirin directly against the gum or abscess.
A gentle salt water rinse can help draw out some infection and keep the area clean.
Pressing on an abscess can push infection deeper into the tissue rather than releasing it safely.
Chewing near the affected area is likely to be painful, so soft, easy-to-eat foods are kinder while you wait.
Lying flat can increase blood flow and pressure to an infected tooth, making the throbbing worse.
Watch for swelling spreading to your eye or neck, or difficulty swallowing or breathing. This is a medical emergency. Call 999 or go to A&E immediately. Do not wait for a dental appointment.
We are based in Cheadle and serve patients across south Manchester and Cheshire. If you are suffering from toothache in any of the following areas, we can see you — same or next day.
SK8 · Our home clinic
SK8 · 1.4 miles
SK9 · 3.4 miles
SK8 · 2.2 miles
SK9 · 5.9 miles
SK1–SK8 · 3.1 miles
M33 · 6.6 miles
1.7 miles · M20
Not sure if we cover your area? Call us on +4407789 696472 — if we can help, we will.
When you’re in pain, you need a dentist you can rely on. Here’s why hundreds of patients across Cheadle and south Manchester choose us for their dental emergencies.
We prioritise emergency appointments so you are never left in unnecessary pain. Same-day slots are often available.
Emergency appointments start from £35. We always confirm the cost before we begin — no hidden fees, ever.
You do not need to be registered with us. Any patient can book an emergency appointment — no referral required.
Emergency appointments are available outside standard hours including evenings and weekends.
Our team handles all types of dental emergencies quickly and calmly, with your comfort as the priority throughout.
Proud members of the British Dental Association, committed to the highest standards of patient care and safety.
Here are the questions we are asked most often about emergency abscess treatment in Cheadle.
It is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection. It usually starts inside a decayed or injured tooth, or in the gum around it. The pus building up in a confined space is what causes the intense pain.
Yes, if it is left untreated. The infection can spread into the jaw and face. In rare cases it reaches the bloodstream, which is a medical emergency. This is exactly why we treat abscesses as same-day appointments.
Not always. Antibiotics help control infection that has spread beyond the tooth. But the abscess itself still needs draining, and the underlying cause still needs treating. We will assess your case and prescribe antibiotics only where they are genuinely needed.
It depends on how much damage the infection has caused. Many abscessed teeth can be saved with root canal treatment, once the infection is under control. Where the tooth is too badly damaged, extraction may be the safer option. We will explain why, if that applies to you.
As soon as possible. Abscesses do not resolve on their own. The longer one is left, the more tissue it can affect. If you suspect you have one, please call us the same day, rather than waiting for the pain to ease.
Pain can ease for a while if pressure is released, for example if the abscess starts draining naturally through the gum. This does not mean the infection has gone. It usually means it has simply found another way out. The tooth still needs treatment.
Stress and tiredness do not cause abscesses directly. But a weakened immune system can make it harder for your body to keep a low-level infection contained. This can let an existing problem flare up more noticeably.
Our Cheadle emergency dental team is ready to help. Appointments available within 24 hours for patients in Cheadle, Gatley, Bramhall, Handforth, Didsbury, Hale and Hazel Grove.
Appointments from £35 · New patients welcome · 7 days a week · No walk-ins — booking only