Same-Day Appointments · Tanjong Pagar CBD

Emergency Dentist in Singapore — seen the same day, no surcharge

If you have a dental emergency in Singapore, call or WhatsApp a same-day clinic such as Vera Dental in Tanjong Pagar — consultation is $40–$50 with no emergency surcharge, and we set aside time for urgent cases Monday to Saturday. Severe toothache, a knocked-out tooth, facial swelling, or a broken crown: contact us during opening hours and we will do our best to fit you in the same day.

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Open Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Closed Sun & PH. Outside opening hours, send us a WhatsApp message — we will reply and fit you in as soon as we open.

Emergency Consultation
$40–$50
The same fee as a normal consultation — no emergency surcharge, ever.
Transparent Fees Before Treatment
Same-Day Care
Mon–Sat
Urgent cases prioritised during opening hours
Pain relief comes first
X-ray & 3D scan on site
Walk-Ins Welcome
No referral needed
Getting Here
3-min walk
from Tanjong Pagar MRT
Calling or messaging ahead lets us prepare for your arrival and usually shortens your wait.
Same-Day Appointments
No Emergency Surcharge
Tanjong Pagar CBD
Medisave & CHAS Accredited
Gentle, Experienced Dentists
Is This an Emergency?

What Counts as a Dental Emergency

Any dental problem that involves severe pain, swelling, bleeding, or a damaged tooth deserves prompt attention. Here are the situations we see most often — and what you can do while getting to the clinic.

Knocked-Out Tooth

Time matters most here. Hold the tooth by the crown — never the root — and keep it moist in cold milk or saline. A tooth re-implanted within 30–60 minutes has the best chance of being saved, so contact us immediately.

Severe Toothache

Throbbing pain that keeps you awake or does not respond to painkillers often signals an infected nerve or deep decay. Take paracetamol or ibuprofen as directed on the packet, and avoid very hot, cold, or sweet food until you are seen.

Swollen Face or Abscess

A gum boil or facial swelling usually means an infection that will not resolve on its own. Use a cold compress and do not press or try to burst it. If you also have fever or difficulty swallowing or breathing, go straight to a hospital A&E.

Broken Tooth or Crown

Keep any fragments or the crown itself, rinse your mouth gently with warm water, and avoid chewing on that side. A sharp edge can be covered temporarily with sugar-free chewing gum or dental wax until we repair or re-cement it.

Bleeding That Won't Stop

After an extraction or injury, bite firmly on clean gauze or a folded handkerchief for 15–20 minutes without checking. If bleeding continues after repeated pressure — or is heavy — contact us straight away or go to A&E.

Wisdom Tooth Pain

Swollen, tender gums around a partially erupted wisdom tooth (pericoronitis) can flare up fast. Rinse with warm salt water and see us the same day — then read our guide on the signs you need wisdom tooth removal.

When to go to hospital A&E instead

Some situations need a hospital, not a dental clinic. Go to the nearest A&E immediately if you have fever together with facial swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling spreading towards the eye or neck, a suspected jaw fracture, or bleeding that will not stop with pressure. For everything else dental, we can usually see you the same day during opening hours.

What to Expect

What Happens at a Same-Day Visit

Emergency visits follow a simple principle: get you out of pain first, then agree on a clear plan. Here is how a typical urgent appointment unfolds at Vera Dental.

1

Call, WhatsApp, or Walk In

Tell us what happened and where it hurts. Our team gives you immediate first-aid guidance over the phone and finds you the earliest available slot — where possible, the same day. Walk-ins during opening hours are also welcome.

Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
2

Assessment & Imaging

The dentist examines the painful area and takes an X-ray — or a 3D scan where needed — to find the exact cause: deep decay, a cracked root, an abscess, or an impacted wisdom tooth. You will know what is going on before anything else happens.

Consultation $40–$50 · no emergency surcharge
3

Pain Relief First

Before any definitive treatment, we settle the pain: local anaesthesia, a sedative dressing, drainage of an abscess, or medication as appropriate. Most patients feel substantially better before they leave the chair.

Comfort is the first priority
4

A Clear Treatment Plan

We explain your options and all fees before treatment begins. Many problems — re-cementing a crown, a simple extraction, starting root canal treatment — can be completed at the same visit. More complex surgery, such as an impacted wisdom tooth, is scheduled promptly once the infection is under control.

Transparent fees, agreed before we start

Honest advice, not pressure

An emergency visit is not a sales appointment. If a tooth can be saved, we will tell you. If treatment can safely wait, we will tell you that too. You leave with the pain managed, a written plan, and clear pricing — and the decision about next steps stays with you.

How We Can Help

Common Same-Day Treatments

Most dental emergencies fall into a handful of categories. These are the treatments we most often provide — or begin — at an urgent visit.

Emergency Pain Relief

For severe toothache from an infected nerve, we numb the tooth, remove the inflamed tissue, and place a soothing dressing — the first stage of root canal treatment. The pain relief is usually immediate.

Abscess & Infection Management

Draining an abscess relieves pressure and pain quickly. Combined with the right medication, it brings the infection under control so definitive treatment can follow safely.

Simple Extractions

When a tooth is too damaged to save, a simple extraction ($150–$350) under local anaesthesia is often the most direct route out of pain — frequently completed at the same visit.

Wisdom Tooth Surgery

For infected or impacted wisdom teeth, we calm the flare-up the same day, then plan wisdom tooth surgery in Singapore — the surgical fee is typically claimable via Medisave, so most patients pay $0* cash.

Crown & Broken Tooth Repair

Lost crowns can often be re-cemented on the spot, and chipped teeth restored with bonding. For teeth that need a new restoration, see our dental crowns and bridges page.

Painful or Loose Implants

Pain, swelling, or movement around a dental implant should be assessed promptly. We examine the implant and surrounding bone — see our guide to dental implant removal for when an implant cannot be saved.

*Fees are deducted from your Medisave account — $0 cash out of pocket for most patients.

Transparent Pricing

Emergency Dental Fees

An emergency should not come with a surprise bill. Your consultation costs the same as any other day — $40–$50, with no emergency surcharge — and every fee is explained before treatment begins.

Emergency Consultation
$40–$50
the same fee as a normal consultation — no emergency surcharge
Item Fee Notes
Emergency / same-day consultation $40–$50 Same as a normal consultation — no surcharge
Dental X-ray (OPG) From $80 Where needed for diagnosis
Simple tooth extraction
Fully erupted, no surgery needed		 $150–$350 Often completed at the same visit
Surgical wisdom tooth removal — surgery fee
Impacted or partially erupted · depends on complexity · excludes consultation & X-rays		 $1,350–$1,550 MEDISAVE Typically fully claimable — $0* cash for most patients
Prices correct as of 13 July 2026. *Fees are deducted from your Medisave account — $0 cash out of pocket for most patients. Medisave claims are subject to MOH approval and individual eligibility. All treatment fees are explained and agreed before we begin. No hidden charges.
While You Get to Us

Dental First-Aid Tips

The right first aid in the minutes after a dental injury can make a real difference to the outcome. Save these tips — and call us on the way.

Knocked-Out Tooth

  • Handle the tooth by the crown only — never touch the root
  • If dirty, rinse briefly with milk or saline — do not scrub
  • Keep it moist: in cold milk, saline, or tucked inside your cheek
  • Do not store the tooth in plain water or let it dry out
  • Get to a dentist within 30–60 minutes if at all possible

Toothache & Swelling

  • Take paracetamol or ibuprofen according to the packet directions
  • Never place aspirin directly on the gum — it burns the tissue
  • Apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek in 15-minute intervals
  • Rinse gently with warm salt water to keep the area clean
  • Avoid very hot, cold, sweet, or hard foods until you are seen

Broken Tooth, Crown, or Filling

  • Keep every fragment — and the crown itself — in a clean container
  • Rinse your mouth gently with warm water
  • Cover sharp edges with sugar-free chewing gum or dental wax
  • Avoid chewing on the affected side
  • Do not glue a crown back yourself — household adhesives damage the tooth

Bleeding & Injuries

  • Bite firmly on clean gauze or a folded cloth for 15–20 minutes
  • Do not keep lifting the gauze to check — constant pressure is key
  • Keep your head elevated and avoid rinsing, spitting, or straws
  • For lip or cheek injuries, apply a cold compress to limit swelling
  • If bleeding continues despite pressure, contact us or go to A&E
Dr Jamie Wong — Founder and Principal Dentist at Vera Dental, Singapore
Founder & Principal Dentist
Your Emergency Dentist

Urgent Care Led by Dr. Jamie Wong

Emergency appointments at Vera Dental are led by Dr. Jamie Wong, the clinic's founder and principal dentist. A graduate of the University of Queensland (BDSc Hons), Dr. Wong brings over a decade of hands-on clinical experience — including extensive surgical and implant dentistry — to every urgent case that walks through the door.

That experience matters most when something has gone wrong: a calm, accurate diagnosis, pain settled quickly, and an honest recommendation about what your tooth actually needs — nothing more.

BDSc (Hons), University of Queensland ITI Member ICOI Member Singapore Dental Council Registered
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Common Questions

Emergency Dental Care FAQs

No — an emergency consultation is $40–$50, exactly the same fee as a normal consultation, with no emergency surcharge. You only pay for the treatment you actually need, and we explain all fees before proceeding.

Yes — walk-ins are welcome during opening hours (Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–6:30 PM, Sat 9:00 AM–6:00 PM). We do recommend calling 8980 0247 or sending a WhatsApp message first — it lets us prepare for your arrival and usually shortens your wait.

In most cases, yes — call or WhatsApp us during opening hours and we will do our best to fit urgent cases into the same day's schedule. The earlier in the day you contact us, the easier it is to find you a slot. We cannot guarantee a specific time, but genuine emergencies are prioritised.

We are closed on Sundays and public holidays. If you have fever with facial swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or bleeding that will not stop, go to a hospital A&E immediately. Otherwise, WhatsApp us — we will reply when we reopen and arrange the earliest possible appointment.

Hold the tooth by the crown (the white part), never the root. If it is dirty, rinse briefly with milk or saline — do not scrub. Keep it moist in cold milk, saline, or tucked inside your cheek, and get to a dentist as quickly as possible — ideally within 30–60 minutes. Quick action gives the best chance of the tooth being saved.

If the swelling comes with fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or is spreading towards your eye or neck, go to a hospital A&E immediately — these can be signs of a serious spreading infection. If the swelling is localised around one tooth or the gum without those symptoms, a same-day dental appointment is usually appropriate.

A simple (non-surgical) extraction is $150–$350. If the problem tooth is an impacted wisdom tooth that needs surgical removal, the surgery fee is $1,350–$1,550 per tooth depending on complexity — this fee is typically deducted from your Medisave account, so most patients pay $0* cash out of pocket. Consultation is $40–$50 with no emergency surcharge. *Fees are deducted from your Medisave account — $0 cash out of pocket for most patients.

It can be. Pain with swollen gums around a partially erupted wisdom tooth (pericoronitis) can worsen quickly and spread if untreated. We can see you the same day to relieve the pain and manage the infection, then plan wisdom tooth surgery if removal is needed — the surgical fee is typically claimable via Medisave.

Medisave can be used for surgical dental procedures, such as surgical wisdom tooth removal. It cannot be used for consultations, X-rays, fillings, or simple extractions — these are paid by cash, NETS, or card. We will confirm what applies to your case before any treatment starts.

Paracetamol or ibuprofen, taken according to the packet directions, is generally suitable for dental pain if you have no allergies or medical reasons to avoid them. Never place aspirin directly on the gum or tooth — it burns the soft tissue. A cold compress on the outside of the cheek also helps.

We are at 10 Anson Road, International Plaza #02-47, Singapore 079903 — a 3-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15). From the CBD, Raffles Place, Marina Bay, or Chinatown, we are usually reachable within 10–15 minutes.

It is rarely dangerous, but the exposed tooth can become sensitive and is vulnerable to decay and fracture, so it should be seen within a few days. Keep the crown safe and bring it with you — in many cases we can re-cement it at a same-day visit.

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Vera Dental Implants & Aesthetics

10 Anson Road, International Plaza #02-47
Singapore 079903

Phone / WhatsApp: 8980 0247

3-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15)

Opening hours

Monday – Friday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday & Public HolidaysClosed

Same-day appointments are offered during opening hours. Prefer to write first? Reach us through our contact page and we will get back to you as soon as we open.

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In pain right now? Let's fix that today.

Call or WhatsApp Vera Dental during opening hours and we will do our best to see you the same day. Consultation $40–$50 — the same fee as any other visit, with no emergency surcharge.

WhatsApp Us Now Call 8980 0247

Open Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Closed Sun & PH

In pain? Message us for a same-day slot