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

1206 Reviews

5.0

9th July 2026

Nothing to complain about!

9th July 2026

Reception staff excellent in trying to fit me in for emergency treatment without waiting too long.Dentist very thorough and professional in explaining options available to me.

8th July 2026

Mr Preston is Brilliant.

6th July 2026

Very thorough and got on with it.

4th July 2026

Always very professional, attentive and considerate. Feel very comfortable and confident at the practice. Know that I'm getting first class care.

2nd July 2026

Friendly atmosphere

2nd July 2026

Excellent explanation of problem and solution.

1st July 2026

Sara is an extremely likeable and competent hygienist. She put me at ease from the minute she came to the waiting room to collect me for the appointment. She is professional and answered the questions I had fully, advising me on how to treat the dental issues I raised with her. She was really relaxed and allowed me to relax fully too. I cannot recommend her highly enough. As I said to Sara during the appointment, I have never enjoyed a visit to a hygienist so much before.

1st July 2026

The team at Shipston Dental practice run a very professional clinic and offer excellent quality dental care and advice to the patients.

28th June 2026

Amazingly excellent treatment over many years. All problems have been dealt with promptly and with very good outcomes.

28th June 2026

Dr Preston is a highly skilled, knowledgeable and personable practitioner Everyone at the practise are very personable and professional.

24th June 2026

Extremely thorough and professional, appointment. Comfortable throughout. Very friendly staff

24th June 2026

Eplained all 0ptions never pushed extra treatments pleasant nature a likeable young Lady

24th June 2026

Nice practice

22nd June 2026

Very friendly and professional team of people. Feel very confident that the advice and treatments provided suit my dental needs.

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EH

Excellent care and treatment at the surgery.<br>Very friendly and helpful admin team

19th June 2026

Sarah and her assistant are excellent, very professional and caring

15th June 2026

By far the best hygienist team I have met at the practice

13th June 2026

Significantly experienced and professional dentist with an impressive appreciation of the patient’s requirements.

12th June 2026

Very friendly, had all my notes to hand and gave a very examination and clean and advice on ongoing care of my teeth

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