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20 Amoy St, Singapore 069855
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8 Eu Tong Sen Street #20-86 The Central, Office 2, Singapore 059818
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133 Cecil Street 01-01B Keck Seng Tower, Singapore 069535
View clinic →Same-Day Emergency Dental Care in City Hall / Raffles Place
Fast relief for sudden pain, broken teeth, and dental trauma — with zero waiting for same-day appointments.
Emergency Dental Services Pricing
$100 – $500
Simple pain management ($100–$150) costs far less than trauma repair or extraction ($300–$500). Knocked-out teeth requiring reimplantation are at the higher end.
X-rays or CBCT scans add $50–$100 to identify hidden fractures, abscesses, or root damage — often essential in emergencies to rule out serious issues.
Clinics open late or on weekends may charge 20–30% above standard rates for emergency slots. Same-day daytime appointments typically have no surcharge.
Emergency visits often provide pain relief and stabilization ($100–$200); follow-up restorative care (crowns, root canals) is booked separately and costs significantly more.
| Option | Cost |
|---|---|
| Acute pain management + pain relief | $100–$150 |
| Trauma repair (cracked/broken tooth, crown loss) | $200–$350 |
| Extraction or complex emergency (knocked-out tooth, severe abscess) | $350–$500 |
Prices are indicative. Contact clinics directly for current quotes.
What Happens During an Emergency Dental Visit
- 1
Rapid triage and pain assessment
5–10 minutesYou'll be seen quickly (often ahead of routine patients). The dentist assesses your pain level, visible trauma, and whether there are signs of infection or systemic involvement (fever, swelling, difficulty swallowing). This helps determine urgency and treatment type.
- 2
Clinical examination and imaging
10–15 minutesThe dentist visually inspects the affected tooth and surrounding tissue, then takes X-rays or scans if needed to identify hidden fractures, abscesses, or root involvement. This guides the treatment decision and cost estimate.
- 3
Pain relief and stabilization
10–20 minutesLocal anesthetic is applied, and the dentist relieves pain by removing decay, draining abscess pus, or stabilizing a fractured tooth with temporary filling or bonding. Antibiotics may be prescribed if infection is present.
- 4
Temporary restoration or extraction
10–25 minutesIf the tooth can be saved, a temporary crown, filling, or splint is placed. If extraction is necessary, the tooth is removed under anesthetic with care to preserve the socket for future implant options. Extraction site is cleaned and gauze applied.
- 5
Aftercare instructions and follow-up scheduling
5 minutesYou receive post-emergency care instructions (bite pressure, pain management, diet, activity restrictions) and antibiotics if prescribed. A follow-up appointment is booked for definitive treatment (e.g., crown, root canal, implant) within 1–2 weeks.
Who Can Be Seen for Emergency Dental Care?
Good candidates
- Anyone with acute dental pain, visible tooth fracture, or trauma that started within the last 24–48 hours — regardless of age or existing dental history.
- Patients with a knocked-out tooth who arrive within 60 minutes (best chance of reimplantation success) or even up to 2 hours if the tooth is kept moist in milk or saline.
- People experiencing swelling, fever, or difficulty swallowing alongside dental pain — signs of infection requiring urgent antibiotic and drainage.
- Those with lost or broken crowns, bridges, or other restorations causing sharp pain or inability to eat — same-day stabilization is standard.
May need extra assessment
- Patients with severe facial swelling or fever — may require imaging (CBCT) to rule out deep space infection, which can occasionally need hospital assessment.
- Children with primary (baby) teeth injuries — assessment needed to confirm whether the tooth needs extraction or preservation to protect the developing permanent tooth.
- People on anticoagulants (warfarin, apixaban) or with bleeding disorders — extraction may require prior coordination with GP or hematologist for safety protocols.
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