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Dental Abscess? Seen Today in Golders Green NW11

A painful swelling needs prompt attention — call for a same-day assessment and a clear treatment plan.

020 8455 0465 WhatsApp The Dentist

£35 emergency consultation — day, evening or weekend. Treatment is priced separately and agreed before we start.

Open 7 days, late into the night until 3am — call for today's availability

50 The Vale, Golders Green NW11 8SG

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What happens when you call

1
Speak to the team
Tell us about your symptoms and check today’s availability.
2
Come in today
We arrange an available appointment at 50 The Vale.
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Examination and X-ray if needed
The dentist assesses the cause and recommends suitable imaging.
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Options and price before treatment
We explain options and the price before any treatment.

Swollen gum, bad taste or throbbing pain?

A dental abscess is a collection of pus caused by infection around a tooth or in the gum. You may notice a tender gum lump, pain when biting, a bad taste, facial swelling or difficulty opening your mouth. Even if the lump drains and pain eases, the source of infection can remain.

Why an abscess should not wait

Infection can spread beyond the tooth, and painkillers do not remove its source. Contact us urgently for new or increasing swelling. Do not squeeze a gum abscess or try to puncture it at home. Tell the team if you have a fever, feel unwell, or the swelling is getting larger.

What we can do at your visit

The dentist checks the tooth and gums and may recommend an X-ray. Where clinically suitable, treatment can include abscess drainage, cleaning a gum pocket, the first stage of root canal treatment or extraction. Antibiotics are prescribed only when indicated; they are not a substitute for treating the cause. Some infections need hospital or specialist care.

When to seek emergency medical help

Go to A&E / call 999 if swelling affects breathing or swallowing, spreads to the eye or neck, or is accompanied by high fever. Do not wait for a dental appointment or a WhatsApp reply.

Urgent abscess assessment at 50 The Vale

Our private clinic is in Golders Green NW11, near Golders Green Road and Finchley Road. Use the map for a route to the surgery rather than to the station. If you feel unwell, arrange someone to accompany you. Ask the team about nearby parking and check local bay restrictions.

Directions to 50 The Vale

Dental abscess & swelling: your questions

Can you assess a gum abscess today?

Call 020 8455 0465 and describe the swelling, pain and any fever. We will check same-day availability and advise how urgently you should attend.

Will antibiotics alone clear a dental abscess?

Usually the infected tooth or gum also needs treatment. The dentist decides whether drainage, root canal care or extraction is appropriate and whether antibiotics are indicated.

How much is abscess drainage?

Abscess drainage starts from £80 and any needed X-ray from £20. £35 emergency consultation — day, evening or weekend. Treatment is priced separately and agreed before we start.

Is a painless gum lump still urgent?

A draining abscess can become less painful without the infection resolving. Arrange a dental assessment rather than waiting for the lump to return.

When should facial swelling go to hospital?

Go to A&E or call 999 if swelling affects breathing or swallowing, spreads to the eye or neck, or is accompanied by high fever. Do not wait for a dental appointment in these circumstances.

Can an infected tooth be saved?

Some teeth can be saved with root canal treatment, whose first stage starts from £250. The examination determines whether this is suitable; extraction is priced at your consultation if needed.

Speak to Emergency Dental Experts

Call for today’s availability at our Golders Green clinic.