Dental emergency
Emergency Dentist in Perumbakkam — Same-Day Pain Relief
A dental emergency is any problem that involves uncontrolled pain, bleeding, swelling or trauma to a tooth. These do not settle by waiting. We keep slots free each day for emergency patients in Perumbakkam so pain can be relieved on the same visit, with definitive treatment planned once you are comfortable.
- Same-day slots kept free for pain and swelling
- Open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm
- Call ahead on 072002 40570 so we can prepare
- Immediate relief first, full treatment planned after
What counts as a dental emergency
If you are unsure, phone the clinic and describe the symptoms — we will tell you whether you need to be seen today.
- Severe or throbbing toothache that painkillers no longer control
- Facial or gum swelling, especially with fever or difficulty swallowing
- A knocked-out permanent tooth after an accident
- A fractured tooth with a sharp edge or exposed nerve
- A lost crown, filling or broken denture causing pain
- Bleeding that has not stopped after an extraction
What to do before you reach us
Correct first aid in the first hour genuinely changes the outcome, especially with a knocked-out tooth.
- Knocked-out tooth — hold it by the crown, not the root, rinse gently in milk, and either reposition it in the socket or keep it in milk. Reach us within 60 minutes
- Toothache — rinse with warm salt water and take your usual painkiller; do not place aspirin on the gum
- Swelling — apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek and call immediately
- Bleeding socket — bite firmly on clean gauze for 20 minutes without checking repeatedly
- Broken tooth — save any fragments and avoid chewing on that side
Treatment on the day
The first priority is diagnosis and relief. Depending on the cause that may mean draining an abscess, starting a root canal, smoothing or restoring a fracture, or extracting a tooth that cannot be saved. Definitive work such as a crown or implant is scheduled once the acute phase has settled.
Avoidable emergencies
Most emergencies we see began as a small cavity or as bleeding gums ignored for months. Six-monthly check-ups, treating decay early, and wearing a mouthguard for contact sports prevent the majority of them.
Emergency dental care in Perumbakkam, today
We hold emergency slots open every working day for patients across Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur, Medavakkam, Karapakkam, Nookampalayam, Semmancheri, Navalur and the OMR residential blocks. If you are in pain, swollen, or have knocked out a tooth, call 072002 40570 before you set out so the chair is ready when you arrive at Mettu St.
- Same-day pain relief, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm
- Call ahead on 072002 40570 so we can prepare
- Mettu St, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600100
Deep infection is usually treated with root canal treatment.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I be seen today?
In almost all cases, yes. Call 072002 40570 and describe your symptoms — emergency slots are held open each working day.
Can a knocked-out tooth be saved?
Often, if it is replanted within an hour. Keep the tooth moist in milk, handle it only by the crown, and come straight in.
Will you extract the tooth straight away?
Extraction is a last resort. We first try to relieve the infection and save the tooth with a root canal wherever the tooth is restorable.
Which areas do you cover for dental emergencies?
We see emergency patients from Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur, Medavakkam, Karapakkam, Nookampalayam, Semmancheri, Navalur and the OMR residential blocks, at Mettu St, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600100. Call 072002 40570 on your way.
More answers across every treatment on our dental FAQ hub for Perumbakkam patients.
What patients in Perumbakkam say
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Book an appointment in Perumbakkam
PM Dental Care, Mettu St, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600100. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm.
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