Dental emergencies can happen at any time. Common examples include a severe toothache, a broken or chipped tooth, a knocked-out tooth, or a filling or crown that has come loose. Acting quickly often makes treatment simpler and can save the tooth.
At Ayesha Dental Care in Wapda Town, Lahore, please call us to check whether Dr. Ayesha Irfan Sethi can see you urgently. Availability depends on her schedule, so we confirm each case by phone.
Go to the nearest hospital emergency department now if you have:
- Swelling of the face, cheek, jaw, neck or eye
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Fever together with facial or jaw swelling
- Heavy bleeding that does not stop after 15 to 20 minutes of firm pressure
In a life-threatening emergency, call Rescue 1122 or go straight to the nearest emergency department. Do not wait for a dental appointment in these cases.
Common Dental Emergencies
- Severe toothache that keeps you awake or does not respond to pain relief
- Broken or chipped tooth, especially if the inside of the tooth is exposed
- Knocked-out tooth, where the tooth should be seen as soon as possible
- Lost filling or crown, which can leave a sensitive tooth exposed
- Gum abscess, a swelling with a bad taste or pus, which needs prompt assessment
What to Do Until You Are Seen
- Rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water.
- If a tooth has been knocked out, hold it by the crown, not the root, and keep it moist, for example in milk. Bring it with you if you can.
- Use a cold pack on the outside of the cheek to ease swelling.
- Take pain relief as directed on the packet. Do not place aspirin or other painkillers directly against the gum, because they can burn the tissue.
- Avoid very hot, very cold or very hard foods on the affected side.
These steps are only temporary. Please see a dentist as soon as possible so the cause can be treated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer same-day emergency appointments?
Please call us to check. Availability depends on the day and on Dr. Sethi's schedule. We do not guarantee a same-day slot over the phone.
What are your hours?
We are open Monday to Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. On Sunday we are open from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, by appointment only.
What if I am in pain outside our hours?
Go to the nearest hospital emergency department if the pain is severe or you have swelling of the face or neck. For other problems, call us during opening hours to book the next available appointment.
Can I have a video consultation for dental pain?
A video consultation can help with advice, but it cannot replace an examination. Dr. Sethi may need to see the tooth in person. You can read more on our online consultation page.
Call Us About a Dental Emergency
Call us or send a WhatsApp message describing your problem, and we will tell you whether we can see you and when. If your problem is not urgent, you can also use our contact page.