Wisdom Tooth Pain
in Blackpool
Wisdom tooth pain: impaction, infection or decay. Same-day assessment and extraction if needed. From £156.
Do They Need Removing?
Not always. Removal recommended if repeated infections, damage to adjacent teeth, decay, or partial impaction. Dentist advises after X-ray.
Extraction from £156
Final cost confirmed at your consultation. 0% finance available.
What Happens at Your Appointment
Wisdom Tooth Pain — Causes & Treatment
Most Common Causes
- Partially erupted wisdom tooth (pericoronitis — infection under the gum flap)
- Impaction against the neighbouring molar
- Decay in a wisdom tooth that's hard to clean
- Cyst formation around an unerupted wisdom tooth
- Bite trauma from an over-erupted tooth
- Referred pain from other jaw structures
Our Clinical Approach
We start with X-rays to see the position and condition of the wisdom tooth. If the pain is from a flap of gum over a partially erupted tooth, antibiotics and a hygienist clean often resolve it within a week. If the tooth is impacted or causing recurrent problems, extraction is usually recommended. Straightforward extractions we do at the practice; complex cases needing surgical extraction are referred to an oral surgeon.
Pricing & Finance
Emergency appointment from £79. Straightforward wisdom tooth extraction from £156. Surgical extraction (if needed) typically £280–£448.
Typical Treatment Timeline
Pain usually settles within 3–5 days with antibiotics. Extraction recovery is typically 5–7 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book an appointment at Tower Dental?
You can book in three ways: call 01253 353759 during opening hours, use the online booking form on any page of our website, or message us on WhatsApp. For cosmetic treatments (veneers, composite bonding, whitening, implants, Invisalign), we use a £40 Smile Consultation booking — this is payable online at booking and includes a full smile assessment, 3D digital preview and personalised treatment plan. For general dentistry, emergencies and hygienist visits, booking is free and we confirm your appointment by phone.
Where is Tower Dental located and where do I park?
Tower Dental is at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 0TW. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice — there is no need to find a car park or pay for parking. The practice is easily reached from all Blackpool postcodes, from Cleveleys, Bispham, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton, Lytham St Annes and Kirkham and from the M55 motorway for patients travelling from Preston, Lancaster and further afield. Patients regularly travel to us from across the Fylde Coast and wider Lancashire.
Is Tower Dental a private or NHS practice?
Tower Dental is a private dental practice. We offer membership plans from £9.99 per month for children and from £19.60 per month for adults (includes two check-ups, hygienist visits, x-rays and a discount on treatments), plus pay-as-you-go pricing and 0% finance over 6 or 10 months on larger treatments. Our prices are transparent and published on the website. Every quote is confirmed in writing at your consultation before any work begins, with no pressure to proceed.
What are Tower Dental's opening hours and do you offer same-day emergency appointments?
We are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. We are closed on Sundays. Same-day emergency appointments are available Monday to Friday from 8:30am — please call 01253 353759 as early in the day as possible to secure a slot. Members of our Adult and Periodontal plans receive unlimited emergency appointments at no additional charge. Common emergencies we see include severe toothache, dental abscesses, broken or chipped teeth, lost fillings or crowns and dental trauma.
How is Tower Dental regulated and what are the dentists' qualifications?
Tower Dental is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and met all CQC regulations at its most recent inspection on 16 July 2024. All clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and members of the British Dental Association, which sets and enforces professional standards across UK dentistry. Our team includes Dr Sarah Metias (Principal, GDC 114267, MJDF RCS England), Dr San Chatterjee (Implant Dentist, GDC 84643), Dr Alaaeldin Elraggal (Associate, GDC 300605, PhD Dental Biomaterials) and Dr Safa Rafiq (Associate, GDC 296810). You can verify any GDC registration on the GDC Register.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Related at Tower Dental Blackpool
Tooth Extraction Patient Reviews
⭐ Verified reviews from our Google Business Profile · 4.9/5 from 220 patients
"As an incredibly nervous patient who had not seen a dentist for years it is a relief to now have a plan with such a good practice. From the initial assessment to the removal of a wisdom tooth the team helped me stay as relaxed as possible. Seby and Julie on reception were so friendly and welcoming which helped calm my nerves while dentist Safa was constantly reassuring me throughout the procedure. Many thanks to you all!"
"Very prompt and extremely efficient service with my emergency wisdom tooth extraction. Dr David talked me through the procedure and explained every step which turned out to be painless. Would highly recommend."
Find Tower Dental Blackpool
302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 0TW · 01253 353759