What qualifies as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency is any problem that causes severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, serious infection, or risk of permanent tooth loss. Left untreated, dental emergencies worsen quickly — sometimes within hours.
Common emergencies treated at DentalTouch include:
- Severe toothache — throbbing or constant pain that disrupts eating or sleep
- Knocked-out tooth — requires attention within 30–60 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth
- Cracked or broken tooth — especially when the nerve is exposed, causing sharp pain on temperature or biting
- Dental abscess — a bacterial infection causing swelling of the jaw, face, or neck, sometimes with fever
- Lost filling or crown — leaves the underlying tooth exposed and vulnerable to further damage
- Wisdom tooth pain — often caused by impaction or pericoronitis (infection around a partially erupted tooth)
- Bleeding that will not stop — from a dental injury, a tooth extraction site, or spontaneously
What to do before you reach the dentist
For a knocked-out tooth
Time is critical. Pick up the tooth by the white crown, not the root. Rinse gently with clean water — do not scrub. If possible, place it back into the empty socket and bite down gently to hold it. If replanting is not immediately possible, store the tooth in milk, or tuck it between your cheek and gum. Get to a dentist within 30 minutes if you can — the odds of saving the tooth drop sharply after 60 minutes.
For a dental abscess
Rinse your mouth with warm salty water to provide some temporary relief. Do not try to pop or lance the abscess yourself — this can spread the infection. If swelling is spreading into your neck, or you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately. This is a life-threatening situation. For swelling limited to the jaw or cheek, contact DentalTouch the same day.
For severe toothache
Take an over-the-counter painkiller at the recommended dose — paracetamol or ibuprofen are effective for dental pain. Do not place aspirin tablets directly against the gum tissue, as aspirin can cause a chemical burn to the soft tissue. A cold compress wrapped in cloth, applied to the outside of the cheek, may reduce swelling. Do not apply heat.
For a broken or chipped tooth
Rinse your mouth with warm water. Save any large broken pieces in a small container of water or milk. If there is bleeding, apply gentle pressure with clean gauze. If a sharp edge is cutting your tongue or cheek, cover it temporarily with a piece of sugar-free chewing gum or dental wax (available at most pharmacies) until you can be seen.
Emergency dental care at DentalTouch, Peshawar
DentalTouch is located on Nasir Bagh Road, directly adjacent to DHA Peshawar and Askari — making it one of the most accessible dental clinics in the University Town / University Road corridor of Peshawar. The clinic is equipped to handle the most common dental emergencies on-site: abscess drainage, emergency extractions, temporary and permanent fillings, broken tooth repair, and root canal opening to relieve acute pain.
The fastest way to secure an emergency appointment is to WhatsApp the clinic directly. You will receive a response with available same-day times. Walk-in patients are accommodated when capacity allows, but confirming availability first prevents an unnecessary wait.
Emergency dental treatment costs in Peshawar
Treatment costs vary based on what is needed. The following are approximate ranges based on current Peshawar dental market pricing:
- Emergency consultation and examination: PKR 500–2,000
- Simple tooth extraction: PKR 2,000–8,000
- Surgical extraction (e.g. impacted wisdom tooth): PKR 8,000–20,000
- Temporary or emergency filling: PKR 1,500–5,000
- Root canal — emergency opening / first session: PKR 5,000–15,000
- Abscess drainage: PKR 3,000–10,000
DentalTouch discusses costs clearly before beginning any treatment. WhatsApp the clinic for a same-day estimate.
Situations that can wait for a regular appointment
Not every dental problem requires same-day attention. The following can generally wait for a scheduled appointment:
- Mild tooth sensitivity to temperature that comes and goes but has been stable for weeks
- A small chip with no pain and no sharp edges cutting soft tissue
- A crown that came loose but has no pain and no difficulty eating
- A filling that fell out but the tooth is not sensitive
When you are uncertain whether something is urgent, WhatsApp the clinic with a brief description — the team can advise whether you need same-day care or a routine slot.