Emergency dentist blackpool
Same-day appointments. GDC-registered clinicians. Serving Blackpool for over 40 years.
Emergency dentist blackpool
If you are in dental pain, every hour matters. ARC Dental Surgery offers same-day emergency appointments at our practice on Lytham Road, Blackpool – no referral needed, new patients accepted.
- 4.9 stars on Google
- GDC-registered clinicians including Dr Matmari and Avinash, named by patients for complex emergency and surgical treatment
- Established in Blackpool for over 40 years – often treating multiple generations of the same family
- CQC-registered practice – regulated for safety and quality of care
- Same-day appointments available – call as early as possible for the best chance of being seen today
- 0% finance available on treatment plans
What Is An Emergency Dental Appointment?
An emergency dental appointment is a same-day or next-day appointment for a dental problem that cannot safely wait for a routine booking. At ARC Dental Surgery in Blackpool, we assess your situation, provide immediate pain relief where possible, and either resolve the problem in that visit or stabilise it and plan the definitive treatment.
Emergency appointments are not just for severe pain. A lost crown with a sharp edge, a broken denture before an important event, or a knocked-out tooth all qualify – the sooner you call, the more options we have.
What Dental Emergencies Do We Treat?
We treat all common dental emergencies at our Blackpool practice, including:
- Severe toothache or dental abscess
- Knocked-out or partially dislodged adult tooth
- Cracked, chipped, or broken tooth
- Lost filling or lost crown
- Broken or damaged dentures or braces
- Painful wisdom teeth or pericoronitis
- Soft tissue injuries – cuts or lacerations to the gums or mouth
- Dental infections with swelling
When to go to A&E instead: If you have facial swelling that is affecting your ability to breathe or swallow, or a spreading infection tracking into the neck or throat, go to A&E or call 999 immediately. A&E cannot carry out dental treatment, but they can manage a life-threatening infection. For everything else, call us first – we can almost always see you faster than A&E and actually treat the cause. Read our full guide on when to go to A&E with a dental emergency.
First Aid – What To Do Before Your Appointment
Toothache or abscess
Take ibuprofen as directed on the packaging – it reduces inflammation as well as blocking pain, making it more effective than paracetamol for most dental pain. Do not place aspirin directly against the gum; this causes a chemical burn and will not help.
Knocked-out adult tooth
Pick the tooth up by the white visible part only – never the root. Rinse briefly under cold water if dirty. Reinsert it into the socket if you can, or store it in milk or between your cheek and gum. Call us immediately – the chances of saving it drop significantly after 30 minutes.
Lost crown or filling
Avoid chewing on that side. Dental temporary cement from a pharmacy (such as Dentemp) can cover a sensitive exposed tooth until your appointment. Do not use superglue.
Broken denture
Do not try to repair it yourself. Bring all the pieces with you to the appointment. We offer new dentures at the practice if a repair is not possible.
Your Emergency Appointment – What To Expect
- Call us on 01253 835010 – call as early in the day as possible. Our reception team will ask about your symptoms and find the earliest available slot. You can also request a callback if you cannot get through.
- Arrival and triage – when you arrive at 307 Lytham Road, Blackpool, let reception know you are an emergency patient. You will be seen by a GDC-registered dentist who will examine the affected area and take a digital X-ray if needed.
- Immediate treatment or stabilisation – in most cases we can relieve your pain and treat the cause in the same visit. Where more extensive work is needed, such as root canal treatment or crown work, we will stabilise the tooth and book you back for the definitive appointment.
- Treatment plan and costs confirmed – before any treatment beyond the initial examination begins, we will tell you exactly what is needed and what it will cost. See our treatment fees for full pricing guidance.
- Aftercare advice – we will give you clear written and verbal instructions on what to do and what to avoid following your treatment.
Cost Of Emergency Dental Treatment In Blackpool
Emergency dental treatment at ARC Dental Surgery starts from £100, which covers your initial examination and assessment. Treatment costs beyond the examination – such as fillings, extractions, root canal treatment, or crown repair – are quoted separately and confirmed with you in writing before any work begins. You will always know the full cost before we proceed.
Book a Same-Day Appointment or call 01253 835010 to discuss costs before you come in.
Meet Your Emergency Dentists
ARC Dental Surgery is owned and led by husband-and-wife principal dentists Dr Avinash Matmari and Dr Rashmi Matmari. Between them they bring over 36 years of clinical experience, and the practice has been treating Blackpool families for over 40 years.
Dr Avinash Matmari
Principal Dentist and Co-Owner | GDC No: 102505
BDS (1998) | MFDS RCSEd | PG Cert Endodontics, University of Chester | MSc Implantology, University of Salford (2024)
Dr Avinash specialises in root canal treatment, dental implants, and surgical extractions – the procedures most frequently required in a dental emergency. He is regularly named by patients in reviews for his calm, thorough approach with nervous patients. For complex surgical cases, he works alongside Ganesh Vinayahan, an associate specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
Dr Rashmi Matmari
Principal Dentist and Co-Owner | GDC No: 155948
BDS (1998) | GDC registered (2008) | Special interests: orthodontics, dentures, nervous patients
Dr Rashmi has over 20 years of clinical experience across general and cosmetic dentistry. She is known among long-term patients for her warm chairside manner and her particular skill in putting anxious patients at ease.
All clinicians are GDC-registered. The practice is independently regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Serving Blackpool And Surrounding Areas
ARC Dental Surgery is located at 307 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1DR – on the main Lytham Road arterial route through the south of Blackpool, easily accessible from the town centre and surrounding areas.
We regularly see emergency patients from across the Fylde Coast, including Lytham St Annes, Poulton-le-Fylde, Cleveleys, Bispham, South Shore, and Fleetwood. Parking is available nearby, with reduced-rate parking available at the car park opposite the practice (£1).
Opening hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm | Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm | Saturday: By prior appointment only | Sunday: Closed
For emergencies outside opening hours, call NHS 111 (option 2 for dental) or visit 111.nhs.uk.
Why Choose Arc Dental Surgery For Emergency Care In Blackpool?
- Over 40 years serving the Blackpool community – a family-run practice with deep local roots, not a corporate chain
- Named, GDC-registered clinicians – you will know who is treating you and can verify their registration
- CQC-registered – independently regulated for patient safety and care quality
- 4.9-star Google rating from verified patient reviews
- New patients accepted for emergencies – you do not need to be an existing patient to be seen
- 0% finance available on treatment plans
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an emergency dental appointment cost?
Emergency appointments at ARC Dental Surgery start from £100, covering your examination and assessment. Any further treatment – fillings, extractions, root canal, crown repair – is quoted separately and confirmed with you in writing before anything proceeds. 0% finance is available for larger treatment plans.
Do you offer same-day emergency dental appointments in Blackpool?
Yes. Call 01253 835010 as early in the day as possible. We accept new patients for emergency appointments – you do not need to be registered with us first. New patients can register online before attending.
Does emergency dental treatment hurt?
We use local anaesthetic for all procedures that would otherwise cause discomfort. If you are nervous, tell us when you call – our clinicians have specific experience with anxious patients. Find out more about our care for nervous patients.
Should I go to A&E or call a dentist?
For toothache, abscess, broken tooth, or a lost crown or filling – call a dentist. A&E cannot fill, extract, or repair teeth and you will typically wait longer for less treatment. The exception is facial swelling affecting your airway or a spreading infection into the neck – in those cases go to A&E or call 999 immediately.
Can I be seen if I am not a registered patient?
Yes. You do not need to be an existing patient to be seen for an emergency. Call 01253 835010 and we will do our best to see you the same day.
Emergency Dental Care in Blackpool – Trusted for Over 40 Years
If you are in dental pain in Blackpool, do not wait for it to get worse. ARC Dental Surgery has provided same-day emergency care on the Fylde Coast for over 40 years, and our clinicians treat every emergency with the same care they give their own families.
