How much does dental abscess treatment cost in London?

An emergency abscess appointment at Sure Smile Clinic London starts from £120, which covers assessment, X-ray and immediate drainage. Root canal treatment or extraction is quoted separately before we proceed.

Will a dental abscess go away on its own?

No. The pain may ease temporarily if the abscess bursts, but the infection remains and will flare again. It needs draining and the cause treating.

Do I need antibiotics for a dental abscess?

Only when infection is spreading or you are systemically unwell. The essential treatment is draining the abscess and treating the tooth or gum pocket.

Can the tooth be saved?

Often yes, with root canal treatment. We will tell you honestly at the emergency visit whether saving it is realistic and what the alternatives cost.

When should I go to A&E instead?

If you have swelling affecting your eye or neck, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a high fever, attend A&E immediately.

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Dental Abscess Treatment in London

Severe pain and swelling need treating today, not next week.

A dental abscess is a trapped bacterial infection. Antibiotics alone rarely resolve it — the source must be drained and treated. Request an urgent appointment below.

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Why patients choose us for their dental abscess treatment

Same-day emergency appointments
Rapid pain relief through drainage
Treats the cause, not just symptoms
Antibiotics only where clinically justified
Options to save the tooth
Clear aftercare and follow-up

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Dental Abscess Treatment at Sure Smile Clinic, London

Types of abscess

A periapical abscess forms at the root tip when the nerve inside a tooth dies, and is treated with root canal treatment or extraction. A periodontal abscess forms in a deep gum pocket and is treated by draining and cleaning the pocket. The treatments are quite different, so accurate diagnosis matters.

Why antibiotics are not the answer alone

Antibiotics may briefly reduce swelling but cannot reach the dead tissue inside a tooth or the debris in a deep pocket, so the infection returns once the course ends. UK guidance is clear: drain and treat the source, and use antibiotics only where there is spreading infection or systemic illness.