Emergency dental care

Need urgent dental care?

Serving Shipston-on-Stour

Call us now on 01608 661551 to arrange an emergency appointment and speak directly with our team.

Whether you are registered with us, new to the practice, or just visiting the area, all patients are welcome.

We prioritise patients in pain and will always aim to offer the earliest available appointment.

We can help with:

  • Toothache    
  • Broken teeth  
  • Lost fillings or crowns  
  • Swelling or infection  
  • Dental trauma  


What should you do if you have tooth pain?

If you're experiencing dental pain: 

  •  Call us as soon as possible so we can advise you 
  •  Avoid chewing on the affected area 
  •  Take over-the-counter pain relief if appropriate 
  •  Seek urgent care if swelling or severe pain develops 

 We will always aim to see you as quickly as possible and guide you on the next steps.


dental pain? We're here to help.

FAQS

No, we welcome both registered and non-registered patients for emergency appointments.

The cost of an emergency dental appointment can be found on our fees page. The cost of your dental treatment can vary depending on the problem and any treatment required.

 We will always explain any costs clearly before starting treatment.

We aim to provide immediate relief and may begin treatment during your emergency appointment. However, some treatments may require a follow-up visit depending on complexity.

No, a dental infection will not go away without treatment. While symptoms may temporarily improve, the infection will remain. Our dentists can give you full detailed advice during your appointment.

If you experience pain, trauma, swelling, or damage to a tooth, contact the practice as soon as possible. Our team will assess your situation and arrange an urgent appointment where needed.

During your appointment, the dentist will:

  • Examine the problem
  • Identify the cause
  • Relieve pain where possible
  • Explain your options

The priority is to get you comfortable and stabilise the issue.

Tooth pain can feel worse at night because lying down increases blood flow to the head, which can increase pressure in the affected tooth. There are also fewer distractions, making the pain feel more intense.

Why choose us for urgent dental care?

• Experienced and supportive clinicians  

• Calm, patient-focused approach  

• Clear and transparent pricing  

• Focus on getting you out of pain quickly  

Why choose us for emergency dental care?

In pain? Let’s get it sorted.

Call us now on 01608 661551 to arrange your appointment and speak directly with our team.

We’ll assess the problem, explain your options clearly, and help you move forward with the right treatment. We prioritise patients in discomfort and will always aim to offer the earliest available appointment. 

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Shipston Dental Practice. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

1236 Reviews

5.0

20th August 2026

Friendly Knowledgeable Caring

20th August 2026

courteous, and efficient

20th August 2026

Very high standard of clinical care. Only negative experience was of the person on reception when I was there. She seemed very detached from her role, and made no eye contact in communication. I felt that she was indifferent to my presence. Clinical staff, however, are excellent.

15th August 2026

Very welcoming receptionist, put me at ease. Everything on time. Feels well run.

14th August 2026

Prompt and professional service, friendly and knowledgeable dentist.

14th August 2026

Personal attention

14th August 2026

This was the first time I had seen Sara Reid and will definitely see her again. She spent time explaining exactly what she was doing and why, suggested better cleaning techniques and future treatment.However, I find it incredible that one has to spit into a plastic cup!

12th August 2026

Super friendly and provided recommendations therewith my geographic tongue. Really thorough clean ad great explanation throughout.

7th August 2026

Caring, professional, knowledgeable, friendly staff. I felt safe and received person centred treatment from a clinician who remembered who I am not just another patient

7th August 2026

The appointment was arranged very quickly.

7th August 2026

Was made to feel relaxed, Sara explained and was genuinely interested in how I could improve my oral health. See you as enthusiastic and full of ideas.

EB

Emma Basson

Fantastic welcome . Always very professional and hygienist treatment and my check up very thorough with excellent , helpful advice .

6th August 2026

Friendly and efficient and I had no unnecessary work done

6th August 2026

Great service Dr Preston is the best dentist I have ever had. When we moved I still go back to him which is a 160 mile round trip.

1st August 2026

Efficient, friendly and GENTAL

31st July 2026

Excellent service and treatment

DE

Debby Evans

Dr Newbold was really gentle and considerate. She communicated well. Thank you to Ebony too.

29th July 2026

Efficiency

24th July 2026

Helpful and friendly staff go above and beyond to put me at ease as I have had bad experiences with dentists as a child.

23rd July 2026

Professional, knowledgeable, kind!

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