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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

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. If you have reached us outside of our opening hours, please complete the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Reached us outside of our opening hours? Request an emergency appointment using the form below.

If you have reached us outside of our opening hours, please complete the form below and we will get in touch as soon as possible.

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

1153 Reviews

5.0

19th April 2026

All conducted as promised with care and attention. Efficient scheduling by email with confirmation (reminder) follow up which is helpful for me as patient and sensible for the practice also. Efficiently executed on the day so all good, thank you.

18th April 2026

Welcomed politely, not too long to wait until called in

16th April 2026

Helpful receptionsists. Easy to make appointment.

12th April 2026

Everything was on time and the whole experience was very good.

10th April 2026

I was well informed and relaxed, my best visit to a dentist

2nd April 2026

Hygienist and assistant very welcoming and made you feel at ease. Also very efficient during treatment.

1st April 2026

Very professional and helpful staff and able to get an additional problem sorted out with an emergency appointment the same day as a hygiene appointment.

31st March 2026

Professional treatment by the hygienist. Advice and discussion on the size of inter dental brushes to use. How to clean the teeth next to the gum level.Appointment ran on time and was completed in the expected time.Receptionist took payment for my treatment professionally and quickly.

SG

Simon Girdler

Excellent service and treatment

29th March 2026

Appointment on timeProfessionalismSkill & knowledgeLatest equipment and techniquesCalm and unhurriedCharges are steadily increasing at every visit

28th March 2026

Great service. Delightful dentist. Kathryn Newbold

27th March 2026

Everyone is very professional but still friendly

26th March 2026

The hygienist was friendly, listened to me and was knowledgeable. She explained many things to me, showed me how to enhance my cleaning, gave me some information leaflets and cleaned my teeth well

26th March 2026

Tremendous customer experience and the staff were absolutely brilliant 8

26th March 2026

First of all, I have been a patient at this Dental Surgery for over 40 years not onlywhen I have resided locally but also from as far away as Stanford in the Vale,which is between Faringdon and Wantage in Oxfordshire in the Vale of White Horse.That should illustrate my level of satisfaction ovedr a long period of time.I have been seen by a number of dentists and hygienists in my long patient periodat Shipston Dental Surgery and I have been impressed with them all, not least with Dr Millward and my current dentist, Dr Kathryn Newbold in terms of their obvious expertise, efficiency and their 'bedside' manner. The hygienists and office staff alsoare always polite and efficient and set the tone for the Surgery as a whole.

24th March 2026

All straight foreward and very professional

24th March 2026

Appointment times are kept. I am not kept waiting for any length of time. Staff are professional and friendly. Clinic is well maintained. Reception staff and welcoming.

22nd March 2026

Really helpful efficient staffNice and engagingSeem very competentParking was fine; all in all it was a fine experience. They communicate great

21st March 2026

After a long time since my last visit to a dentist, everyone was helpful, kind, thorough, and it was reassuring to be well looked after during my visits. It makes returning for regular checkups easier and definitely worthwhile.

20th March 2026

The hygienist was very good. The nurse and reception staff were really friendly.

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