In pain now? Ring us.

What counts as an emergency

• Severe pain that painkillers don't touchRing now
• Swelling in the face or gumRing now
• A knocked-out or badly broken toothRing now
• Bleeding that won't stopRing now, or 999 if heavy

While you wait

• PainParacetamol and ibuprofen together if you can take both, as directed on the pack
• Knocked-out adult toothHold by the crown, rinse gently, keep in milk — bring it with you
• Broken toothKeep the piece, avoid hot and cold
• SwellingDon't apply heat — a cold compress on the outside only