EMERGENCY HELPLINE
A chipped tooth is often more minor than it feels, but a sharp edge or new sensitivity is your sign to get it looked at. Same-day emergency appointments in Cheadle from £35, with most chips repaired in a single visit.
Typically Responded to within 24 hours
Most chips are straightforward to fix, but it helps to know when to get one checked rather than leaving it. If any of the following apply, get in touch today.
A jagged chip can repeatedly nick soft tissue inside your mouth until it is smoothed or repaired.
Sensitivity to cold air or drinks at the site of a chip can mean the inner dentine layer has been exposed.
Even a chip that does not hurt is worth repairing, both to protect the tooth and to restore its natural shape.
Front tooth chips are highly visible and tend to bother people more, but they are also usually some of the quickest repairs to carry out.
If a tooth feels different to how it did before, even without pain, it is worth a quick check to confirm nothing deeper is affected.
Finding a small piece of tooth, for example after biting something hard, is a clear sign the area needs checking and likely repairing.
Most chips are quick, comfortable fixes. Here is what to expect when you come in.
We look closely at the chip to check whether it is purely cosmetic or whether the dentine or nerve has been affected.
For larger chips, or those caused by an impact, we may take an X-ray to rule out any hidden damage to the root.
We explain the size and depth of the chip, the repair options available, and the cost, before starting any work.
In most cases we smooth any sharp edge and use tooth-coloured composite bonding to rebuild the missing portion in a single visit.
We let you know how to look after the repair, including anything to avoid in the first day or two while it settles in.
Booking your appointment is the most important step. These measures can help in the meantime.
Bring it with you in a clean, dry container, just in case it is useful when we assess the repair.
Sugar-free gum or dental wax from a pharmacy can temporarily smooth a sharp edge to protect your tongue and cheek.
Try to chew on the opposite side until the chip has been repaired.
This helps clear any debris and lets you see the chip more clearly.
If the chip has caused sensitivity, temperature extremes are likely to trigger discomfort.
If the chip happened after a fall or impact and you also have a headache, dizziness, or pain elsewhere in your face or jaw, please seek medical attention as well as dental care.
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 chipped tooth repair in Cheadle.
Small chips are not always urgent, but it is worth having them looked at soon. A sharp edge can injure your tongue or cheek repeatedly, and the exposed area is more vulnerable to further chipping or decay if it is left.
Most chips are repaired with composite bonding, a tooth-coloured material that is shaped and smoothed to match the rest of the tooth. It is one of the quickest dental repairs and is usually completed in a single visit.
Yes, in almost all cases. We match the composite material closely to the colour of your existing teeth, and once shaped and polished, the repair typically blends in well with the rest of your smile.
With reasonable care, composite bonding can last several years, though it is not quite as strong as natural enamel. Avoiding biting directly on very hard foods with that tooth will help it last as long as possible.
For larger chips that have removed a significant portion of the tooth, a veneer or crown may be a better long-term option than bonding alone. We will let you know if this applies to your tooth.
It is uncommon for a small chip to reach the nerve, but larger chips occasionally do, especially after a hard impact. This is why we still recommend having any chip checked, even if it does not hurt.
Please call us as soon as you can. Front tooth chips in children are common after falls, and most are repaired quickly and comfortably, but it is worth confirming there is no damage to the root or nerve underneath.
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