Emergency Dentist in Coimbatore
The short answer: Dental emergencies include severe toothache, facial swelling, a knocked-out or broken tooth and bleeding after an injury. Call or WhatsApp the clinic first so the team can prepare to see you. Swelling that affects breathing or swallowing needs hospital care immediately.
Reviewed by Dr. K. Saravanan, MDS (Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics), Reg. LM4646 · Last reviewed 7 November 2026
- Typical time
- Depends on the problem; many emergencies are treated in one visit
- Recovery
- Varies with the treatment given
- Led by
- Dr. K. Saravanan, LM4646
Who is Urgent Toothache Care for?
- People with severe or throbbing toothache
- Those with a broken, chipped or knocked-out tooth
- Patients with a swollen face or gum abscess
What happens, step by step
- 1
Phone or WhatsApp triage to advise first steps
- 2
Examination and X-ray
- 3
Pain relief and treatment of the cause, such as drainage, root canal or extraction
- 4
Follow-up plan to complete treatment
Benefits
- Fast assessment of the cause of pain
- Clear advice on what to do before the visit
- A plan to prevent it happening again
Things to consider
- Clinic hours apply; call to check availability
- Antibiotics alone do not cure the cause
- For a knocked-out tooth, speed matters
What affects the cost?
Fees depend on your examination, so we do not quote fixed prices online. The main factors are:
- Type of emergency
- Treatment required
- Follow-up care
Your dentist
Dr. K. Saravanan
MDS (Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics) · 9 years experience · Reg. LM4646 · Member, Indian Orthodontic Society
Emergency Dentist: your questions answered
Hold it by the crown, rinse gently without scrubbing, and place it back in the socket if you can or store it in milk. Come to the dentist immediately.
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Root Canal Therapy
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, cleans and shapes the canals, and seals them. It is done under local anaesthesia to relieve toothache and avoid extraction. Most teeth need a crown afterwards to protect them from fracture.
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Safe Tooth Removal
A tooth extraction removes a tooth that is too damaged to repair, infected, loose from gum disease or in the way of orthodontic treatment. It is done under local anaesthesia, and after the tooth is out, your dentist will explain options to replace it.
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Tooth-Coloured Fillings
A dental filling repairs a tooth damaged by decay by removing the decayed part and filling the space with a tooth-coloured composite material. Early treatment keeps the cavity small and protects the nerve inside the tooth. Larger cavities may need an inlay, onlay or crown instead.
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