Wellswood & Babbacombe Dental
Dental Practice • Torquay

Emergency Dental Care · Torquay

Dental pain shouldn’t wait. Neither should you.

Toothache, swelling, broken teeth, lost fillings, and dental abscesses assessed promptly by our regular dental team. Emergency appointments are £250 and include a focused assessment, small X-rays where needed, and routine emergency treatment where clinically appropriate on the day.

Same-day appointments available
£250 — transparent, fixed fee
Free parking outside
Dr Ed Streamer · GDC: 277834
Your next step
Call the practice
Ring us on 01803 389 222. We answer the phone Monday to Friday: 8:45 am–5:00 pm.

Experiencing a dental emergency right now? Call us on 01803 389 222 — or WhatsApp +44 7413 884689 — and we will do everything we can to see you today.

When to call 999 or 111 instead

Some symptoms require urgent medical attention rather than a dental appointment. If you are experiencing severe facial swelling affecting your eye, airway, or ability to swallow; difficulty breathing; uncontrolled bleeding; or serious facial trauma — call 999 or contact NHS 111 immediately. Do not wait for a dental appointment.

When to seek urgent care

Symptoms that warrant an emergency appointment

If you are experiencing any of the following, do not wait for a routine appointment. Early assessment can often make treatment simpler and help avoid the problem worsening.

What we can usually help with on the day

Toothache · Dental abscesses · Abscess drainage · Temporary fillings · Lost or broken fillings · Recementing crowns where clinically suitable · Simple extractions · Fractured teeth · Broken or lost dentures · Urgent X-rays

Treatment is subject to clinical assessment on the day. Not all presentations can be fully resolved in a single emergency appointment.

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Severe toothache
Persistent or intense pain that is not managed by over-the-counter analgesics, or pain that wakes you from sleep.
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Dental abscess
Swelling of the gum, jaw, or face, sometimes with a raised temperature. A dental abscess requires prompt treatment.
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Lost or broken crown or filling
Exposed dentine is sensitive and vulnerable to further damage. Prompt replacement protects the underlying tooth.
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Chipped or fractured tooth
A crack can extend rapidly under biting forces. Assessment determines whether the tooth can be restored or requires removal.
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Knocked-out or displaced tooth
Time is critical. Keep the tooth moist — ideally in milk — and attend immediately. Re-implantation is sometimes possible.
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Bleeding that does not resolve
Some bleeding following a recent procedure can be expected; persistent or heavy bleeding requires clinical assessment.
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Transparent pricing

What does an emergency appointment cost?

Emergency appointments are £250. This covers a focused assessment, X-rays of the affected area where needed, diagnosis, and routine emergency treatment where clinically appropriate on the day. A separate oral health assessment appointment is required for a comprehensive examination — we will discuss this with you before you leave.

Emergency Appointment Fee

£250

Emergency appointments are £250. This covers a focused assessment, X-rays of the affected area where needed, diagnosis, and routine emergency treatment where clinically appropriate on the day. If further or definitive treatment is needed, we will explain the options and costs before anything is booked. A full oral health examination is a separate appointment.

Focused clinical assessment of the presenting problem
X-rays where required to assess the affected area
Emergency treatment to relieve pain (extractions, temporary dressings, drainage where appropriate)
Prescription for antibiotics or analgesics where clinically indicated
Advice on next steps and an invitation to book a full oral health assessment
Your clinicians

Seen by one of our regular GDC-registered dentists

You will be seen by one of our regular GDC-registered dentists, not by an agency locum.

Dr Ed Streamer
Principal Dentist & Owner · MSc Restorative Dentistry
Dr Streamer is the principal dentist at WB Dental and holds a Master of Science in Restorative Dentistry, bringing a strong restorative focus to all aspects of clinical care.
Dr Lin Little
Associate Dentist
Dr Little is an experienced associate dentist at WB Dental with broad clinical experience across general and restorative dentistry.
Dr Andrew Rochester
Owner · Implant Dentist
Dr Rochester is WB Dental’s implant dentist and co-owner, with a particular focus on surgical and restorative implant work.
What to expect

Your emergency appointment, step by step

From the moment you contact us to leaving the chair, we aim to make the process straightforward.

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Contact us
Call 01803 389 222, book online via the patient portal, or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us briefly what is happening and we will confirm your appointment.
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Arrive & settle
Free parking is available directly outside on Babbacombe Road. Our team will meet you and run through any necessary paperwork before you see the dentist.
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Focused assessment
Your dentist will assess the presenting problem — including X-rays of the affected area where needed — to understand what is causing your pain and what needs to be done about it.
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Emergency treatment
The priority is getting you out of pain. Your dentist will carry out the appropriate emergency treatment on the day — local anaesthetic is used to numb the area where needed. This may be an extraction, temporary dressing, or drainage of an abscess, depending on the clinical picture.
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What happens next
Before you leave, your dentist will explain what was done and what, if anything, needs to follow. A full oral health assessment is a separate appointment — if you would like to register with us as a new patient, we will arrange this for you before you go.
Continuing care

From emergency patient to registered patient

Many of our most long-standing patients came to us first in an emergency. Once the immediate problem is resolved, they stayed — because the quality of care, the thoroughness of the assessment, and the clarity of the communication were noticeably different from what they had experienced elsewhere.

Comprehensive Assessments
Getting started.

If you have not had a stable dental home in Torquay, or if you have been putting off dealing with dental issues that go beyond today’s emergency, we would like to help you address them properly. A comprehensive oral health assessment with Dr Streamer is the appropriate starting point.

Why W&B?
Exceptional care, convenient location.

Patients from Babbacombe, St Marychurch, Wellswood, Teignmouth, and across Torbay attend the practice regularly. Free parking directly outside on Babbacombe Road makes attendance straightforward, particularly for those travelling from further afield.

Spread the cost of your routine care

No surprises, costed before you commit

Payment Plans
Monthly Payments
Our membership plans are a straightforward way to manage the cost of keeping your teeth healthy

Paying a fixed monthly amount rather than a larger sum at each visit. Plans are available at different levels to suit your needs.

Our most popular plan includes one oral health assessment and two hygiene appointments per year, covered by a simple monthly payment. For most patients returning to regular dental care, this is the right starting point.

Your consultation includes
One oral health assessment per year
Two hygiene appointments per year
Fixed monthly cost — no bill at each visit
Discount on any additional treatments needed
Plans available for adults and children
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What our patients say

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Here to help

Ready to book your
emergency appointment?

Book online or call us now. Same-day appointments are subject to availability — contacting us as early in the day as possible gives us the best chance of seeing you today.

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What patients ask
before their consultation
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about Emergency Appointments. At WB Dental, we take a personalised approach to every treatment, ensuring care is tailored to your individual needs. If you have any questions or would like further information, our team will be happy to help.

You can book directly via our online patient portal at south-devon-dental-wb-dental.portal.dental, which is available at any time. If you would prefer to speak to someone — or if you are in significant discomfort and would like confirmation that an appointment is available today — please call us on 01803 389222 during practice hours. You are also welcome to contact us via WhatsApp on +44 7413 884689.

Emergency appointments are £250. This covers a focused assessment, X-rays of the affected area where needed, diagnosis, and routine emergency treatment where clinically appropriate on the day. If further or definitive treatment is needed — for example, a course of root canal therapy or a replacement crown — your dentist will explain the options and costs clearly before anything is booked. A full oral health examination is a separate appointment, which we can arrange before you leave if you would like to register as a new patient.
Where treatment is required, local anaesthetic is used to numb the area being treated. Most patients find that once this takes effect, the procedure itself is comfortable. Some post-operative sensitivity or mild discomfort is normal and typically resolves within a few days; your dentist will advise you on appropriate aftercare and pain management before you leave. If you have concerns about anaesthesia or a history of dental anxiety, please let us know when you book — we take this seriously and will take the time to address it.
Yes. You do not need to be a registered patient to access emergency care at the practice. Emergency appointments are available to new patients, and we welcome patients from across Torquay, Babbacombe, Teignmouth, Dawlish, and the wider Torbay area. If you decide to continue your care with us after the emergency appointment, we will discuss registering as a routine patient and the options available to you — including our monthly membership plan.

Call us immediately — time is the most critical factor. If you have the tooth, handle it only by the crown (the visible part), not the root. Do not scrub or disinfect it. If possible, place it back in the socket; if not, keep it moist in a small container of milk or, if milk is unavailable, in your own saliva. Do not store it in water. Re-implantation is sometimes clinically possible, particularly within the first 30 to 60 minutes. Call 01803 389222 as you travel to us.

Note: this guidance applies to adult (permanent) teeth only. Do not attempt to reinsert a baby tooth — contact us for advice.

No. We understand that attending in pain, often unplanned, is a particularly difficult experience for patients who already find dental visits stressful. Your dentist will explain what they are doing at each stage, and nothing will proceed without your understanding and consent. If you are anxious, please say so when you book — it is helpful information, and we will make it part of the appointment brief. The goal of the emergency appointment is to resolve the immediate problem and, if you wish, to have a conversation about how we can make future care less difficult.