EMERGENCY HELPLINE
A deep, throbbing ache inside a tooth usually means the nerve is infected or inflamed. It will not settle on its own, and waiting only gives the infection more time to spread. We offer same-day emergency appointments in Cheadle from £35.
Typically Responded to within 24 hours
The nerve inside a tooth does not heal itself once it becomes infected or inflamed. If any of the following sound familiar, the tooth needs to be seen today, not in a few weeks.
If sensitivity carries on for ten seconds or more after the trigger has gone, the nerve inside the tooth is very likely inflamed or dying.
A deep, pulsing ache that worsens without warning, especially at night, is a classic sign of infection inside the tooth’s nerve chamber.
A small, pimple-like swelling near the root, sometimes called a sinus tract, means an infection is actively draining and needs urgent attention.
Extra blood flow to the head when you are lying flat can increase pressure inside an infected tooth, which is why it often disturbs sleep.
Pain on pressure usually means inflammation has spread past the nerve and into the ligament that holds the tooth in place.
A tooth turning grey or dark, even without pain, often means the nerve inside has died and the tooth needs treatment.
From the moment you arrive, our priority is getting the infection under control and you out of pain. Here is what to expect at your appointment.
We numb the tooth with local anaesthetic and, where needed, release built-up pressure so you feel comfortable straight away.
We take a targeted X-ray to see how far the infection has spread and confirm whether root canal treatment is the right next step.
We explain, in plain English, exactly what is happening inside the tooth, what your options are, and what it will cost before anything begins.
We remove the infected nerve tissue, clean and disinfect the canal, and seal the tooth, often completing this over one or two visits.
We talk you through what to expect as the tooth settles, and arrange a crown afterwards if your tooth needs one for long-term protection.
Booking your appointment is the most important step. These measures can take the edge off the pain while you wait to be seen.
Ibuprofen or paracetamol, taken at the dose stated on the packet, can reduce pain until your appointment.
Keep pressure off the tooth by eating on the opposite side of your mouth for now.
Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in warm water and rinse gently to reduce bacteria around the gum.
Holding a wrapped ice pack against the cheek for 15 to 20 minutes can ease swelling and dull the ache.
Temperature extremes and sugar can set off sharp pain in a tooth where the nerve is already under strain.
Facial swelling, a fever, or pain spreading toward your eye or neck means the infection may no longer be contained. Call us immediately, or go to A&E if it is outside our opening hours.
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.
We know you have questions. Here are the ones we are asked most often about emergency root canal treatment in Cheadle.
Not under local anaesthetic. The tooth is numbed before we start, so the procedure itself feels similar to having a filling. The pain people associate with root canal treatment is usually the infection itself, which the treatment is designed to relieve.
Extraction is always an option, but root canal treatment lets you keep your natural tooth, which helps you bite and chew normally and stops neighbouring teeth from drifting into the gap. We will talk through both routes so you can decide what is right for you.
Most root canal treatment is completed in one or two visits, depending on how many canals the tooth has and how advanced the infection is. Your emergency visit may focus on relieving pain and draining infection first.
Not necessarily, and this catches a lot of people out. Pain easing can simply mean the nerve has died, which removes the sensation but not the infection. The infection can keep spreading quietly, so the tooth still needs treating.
Often, yes, particularly on back teeth. Removing the nerve and the access made to treat it can leave a tooth more prone to fracture, so a crown is usually recommended to protect it long term. We will tell you whether your tooth needs one.
Your emergency appointment, including examination and initial pain relief, starts from £35. The cost of full root canal treatment depends on the tooth and number of canals involved, and we always confirm this in writing before we begin.
Yes. We see patients of all ages and take a gentle approach with younger patients. If a child’s tooth needs specialist care, we will let you know and help arrange it.
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