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Emergency Dentistry

Same-day appointments for dental pain, trauma and swelling — calm help when you need it most.

Overview

What this treatment involves

Dental emergencies are stressful; getting help should not be. We reserve same-day emergency slots at both clinics every weekday. Our first priority is getting you out of pain; a calm conversation about definitive treatment comes after.

Benefits for you

  • Same-day appointments reserved every weekday
  • Open to new and existing patients
  • Pain relief first, decisions second
  • Transparent emergency fees told to you before treatment

Who this treatment suits

Anyone in dental pain or with a dental injury — including patients who have never visited us before.

Please note: Treatment suitability must be confirmed by a qualified dentist at an in-person clinical assessment. This website is for general information only and does not replace professional dental advice. Treatment suitability can only be confirmed after an in-person clinical assessment, and results vary between patients.

Step by Step

How your treatment unfolds

Treatment process

  1. 01

    Call us first

    Phone the clinic and our team will triage your situation and book you the same day where possible.

  2. 02

    Assessment and relief

    We diagnose the cause and prioritize getting you comfortable at the first visit.

  3. 03

    Stabilize

    Temporary or definitive treatment on the day, depending on what is clinically best.

  4. 04

    Plan properly

    Once you are out of pain, we plan any further treatment without pressure.

Expected timeline: Same-day where possible when you call in the morning. Severe swelling, difficulty breathing or major trauma need urgent hospital emergency care — not a dental appointment.

Recovery & aftercare

  • Follow the written aftercare guidance we send home with you.
  • Contact the clinic promptly if you notice unexpected pain, swelling or sensitivity.
  • Keep your scheduled review appointments so we can monitor healing.

Risks & considerations

  • All dental treatment carries some degree of risk, which your dentist will explain before you consent.
  • Temporary sensitivity or tenderness is common after many procedures.
  • Suitability must be confirmed at an in-person clinical assessment.

Questions

Emergency Dentistry FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Emergency Dentistry

Yes — we hold same-day emergency slots at both clinics every weekday, for existing and new patients. Call as early as you can.

Severe pain, facial swelling, a knocked-out or broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, or a lost filling or crown causing pain. If in doubt, call — we will advise you honestly.

Our phone line message directs you to out-of-hours advice. Severe swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, or significant trauma, needs hospital emergency care immediately.

Your Team

Clinicians for this treatment

Relevant dentists

Portrait of Dr. Amara Okafor, principal dentist at LUMINA Dental Studio

Dr. Amara Okafor

Principal Dentist & Implant Surgeon

BDS · MSc Implant Dentistry · Dip Sedation · 18 years

Founder of LUMINA and an implant surgeon with 18 years of experience, Dr. Okafor is known for calm precision and honest, unhurried treatment planning.

  • Mon–Tue & Fri at Riverside · Thu at Hillcrest
  • English, French

Special interests: Dental implants, Full-mouth rehabilitation, Guided surgery

Portrait of Dr. Sofia Lindqvist, general and children's dentist at LUMINA Dental Studio

Dr. Sofia Lindqvist

General & Children's Dentist

DDS · Cert Paediatric Dentistry · 9 years

Dr. Lindqvist leads our family and nervous-patient care — patient, unhurried, and quietly brilliant at turning white-knuckle visitors into regulars.

  • Mon–Wed & Fri at Hillcrest
  • English, Swedish

Special interests: Nervous patient care, Children's dentistry, Preventive dentistry

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Next Step

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