Emergency consultation
Dental Emergencies Don’t Run On a Schedule
Dental emergencies don’t run on a schedule.
Our aim is for you to be seen as soon as possible so you can return to feeling like your normal self. If you have a dental emergency, contact us straight away and we’ll do our very best to fit you in on the same day.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Email us hello@fiacladental.ie
What is a Dental Emergency?
Ring us straight away if you have any pain, swelling or trauma, including
Toothache
Facial or gum swelling
Dental trauma
A knocked-out or loose adult or baby tooth after an accident
A broken tooth with a sharp edge or exposed nerve
Bleeding that won't stop after an extraction
A lost filling or crown on a painful tooth
An abscess, or a lump on the gum
Pain and Swelling
Pain and swelling are two of the most common symptoms that require urgent care. Dental abscesses can be very serious if they spread and should be treated immediately.
Dental Trauma
Dental trauma includes injuries to teeth resulting in pain, broken teeth, change in position, and sometimes even a lost tooth.
If you lose an adult tooth, hold it by the crown and gently clean the root avoiding water and instead use milk, saline, or your own saliva. If possible, replace the tooth into the socket in the correct orientation immediately. If you can’t replace the tooth yourself, store the tooth in a container of milk, saline, or saliva (you can hold the tooth in your cheek but be careful not to swallow!). Seek a dental professional as soon as possible, preferably within 2 hours of the injury.
If your child loses a baby tooth do not try to replace it. Seek a dental professional’s advice as soon as possible.
Broken Tooth Without Pain
If you have broken a tooth but there’s no pain don’t worry too much, a broken back tooth or cavity that is not painful is not a dental emergency. For these cases, please contact us and we will book you into our next available appointment.
What Happens at an Emergency Dental Appointment?
If you have a dental emergency, you will be fully assessed and we will form a clear plan of what needs to be done next. That may mean a dental examination and an x-ray and intra-oral images if needed. Followed by a diagnosis, treatment plan and prescription for any medication or pain relief.
If specialist care is needed, you may be provided with a referral to see a specialist.
We’ll discuss treatments to settle the immediate problem and what follow up work is needed, whether that's dressing a tooth, draining an infection, re-cementing a crown or starting root canal treatment.
What Does It Cost?
An emergency appointment at Fiacla Dental Clinic is €125, which covers the emergency examination, x-rays, diagnosis, prescription and treatment plan. Any further treatments needed will be fully explained to you during your consult, and additional costs will be outlined before treatment starts.
Meet Your Emergency Dentist
Dr. Shawn Shelley has worked in private practice in both Ireland and Singapore, having completed his Pre-Med degree at the University of Wyoming, USA before qualifying as a dentist at Trinity College Dublin.
At Fiacla Dental Clinic, each patient is unique and we base our high-quality dental care around your individual needs. We take a considered and conservative approach, removing only what needs removing and keeping as much of your own tooth as possible.
Why Patients Choose Fiacla Dental Clinic
Can not say enough good things about this dental practice,I went to a different dentist who put me on a anti biotic for an infection on my wisdom tooth and told me to brush more, when the gums kept getting worse and more inflamed after 2 courses of antibiotics I went to fiacla, they fit me nearly straight away, they are very professional and explained everything so I knew exactly what was going on at all times, they explained the tooth wasn’t infected but impacted and had to come out.
I was nervous but the dentist did not rush me once, he was very patient and made sure I was comfortable the whole time before pulling the tooth which was quick and painless and has healed perfectly.
Fiachla Dental is the best dental practice I have ever experienced.
From the moment you step into the Clinic you feel at ease - having designated parking spots out front, and a wonderfully calm and beautifully appointed waiting room.
In my visits to the Clinic I have found the staff are attentitive, friendly and efficient. Dr Shawn is informative, thorough and has a very clear and calm manner.
I feel that if I had been attending a Dental Clinic like this previously over the years, then I wouldn't have been as nervous about dental work.
They are second to none, and I am delighted that I have moved to this practice, and my husband will be doing the same!
Couldn’t recommend this Dental practice more highly.
From the state of the art, modern clinic, to all the staff. I had a cracked tooth that had caused pain for a while but went undiagnosed for a couple of years.
Dr Shelley diagnosed the problem straight away and tried his best to save the tooth before going ahead with an extraction. He has such a calm, caring manor and would put the most nervous patient at ease.
Both my children & husband also attended and were equally impressed. Dr Shelley has a lovely way with children.
If you’re looking for a new Dentist, I doubt you’ll find another as good! Thank you Dr Shelley :)
Recent ClientFrequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dental Appointments
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Yes. Call us on (01) 563 5898 as early in the day as you can and we'll do our best to fit you in.
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A&E may be able to provide pain relief and antibiotics, but besides the long wait times, they usually won’t be set up to treat the tooth, so you'll still need a dentist.
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Only if it's the right answer and it will be your decision. Most dental emergencies are resolved without extraction, and we'd rather save the tooth where it can be saved. We'll explain the options before anything is done.
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Yes, we remain actively involved until solutions are fully operational and staff are confident.
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No, if you have a dental emergency and are not an existing patient we’ll still try our best to fit you in for treatment.
Book an Emergency Dentist Appointment With Fiacla Dental
If you have a dental emergency, contact us immediately to book an appointment. Call us on (01) 5635898, or leave a voicemail to request a callback, email hello@fiacladental.ie or book online.We'll take it from there.