DR. LIN JACOB VARGHESE
Professor & HOD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
View DetailsEmergency Dental Care
Dental emergencies need quick care. SAIDS Dental Hospital offers emergency dental care in Kozhikode for severe pain, swelling, broken teeth and facial injuries, with the full support of MMC Hospital on the same campus.
Common Dental Emergencies
- Severe toothache
- Facial or gum swelling (abscess)
- Broken, chipped or knocked-out tooth
- Jaw injury or fracture after an accident
- Bleeding after extraction
- Lost filling or crown
- Painful wisdom tooth
What to Do Before You Reach Us
- Knocked-out tooth: hold it by the crown, do not scrub, keep it in milk and come immediately
- Bleeding: bite firmly on clean gauze for 20 minutes
- Swelling: apply a cold pack on the cheek
- Pain: rinse with warm salt water; take a pain reliever as advised by your doctor
How We Treat Emergencies
- Pain relief and drainage of infection
- Emergency root canal opening
- Temporary or permanent fillings
- Re-fixing of crowns
- Splinting of loose or knocked-out teeth
- Management of jaw fractures and facial injuries by our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department, led by experienced surgeons from Government Dental College backgrounds
When It Is an Urgent Emergency
Facial swelling with fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or a jaw injury needs immediate care. MMC Hospital's 24x7 emergency department on the same campus provides backup for serious cases.
Why Choose SAIDS Dental Hospital, Kozhikode?
- Strong surgical team: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department, led by experienced surgeons from Government Dental College backgrounds.
- 9 specialist departments with experienced MDS doctors under one roof.
- Advanced diagnostics: Dental X-ray, OPG and CBCT 3D scan on campus.
- Hospital backup: Part of the MMC Hospital campus – safe care for patients with diabetes, heart disease and other medical conditions.
- Transparent planning: Clear explanation of treatment options and cost before we start.
Patients We Serve
SAIDS Dental Hospital is at the MMC Campus, Ulliyeri, Modakkallur, Kozhikode, right on the Perambra – Kozhikode bus route. Buses from Perambra side pass in front of the hospital, making it easy to reach. Patients visit us from Perambra, Nadapuram, Kuttiady, Naduvannur, Ulliyeri, Atholi, Balussery and nearby areas of Kozhikode district. Ample parking is available on campus.
Read more: Tooth Pain at Night: Causes, Quick Relief & When to See a Dentist
Book Your Appointment
In a dental emergency, call us before you come. Visit SAIDS Dental Hospital & Clinic, MMC Campus, Ulliyeri, Modakkallur, Kozhikode – 673323.
Call / WhatsApp: +91 75105 00043 | +91 86067 30213
OPD Timings: Monday – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Services offered
- Emergency Consultation
- Simple Extraction
- Difficult Extraction
- Incision & Drainage
- Wound Debridement & Primary Closure
Our People
Faculty — Emergency Dental Care
4 faculty members delivering this care.
Good to Know
FAQs — Emergency Dental Care
Q: What counts as a dental emergency?
A: Severe pain, swelling, a knocked-out or broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding or a jaw injury.
Q: Can a knocked-out tooth be saved?
A: Often yes, if it is placed back within about an hour. Keep it in milk and come immediately.
Q: What if the emergency happens after OPD hours?
A: MMC Hospital's emergency department on the same campus can provide first aid and pain control.
Q: Is facial swelling from a tooth dangerous?
A: It can be, if the infection spreads. Swelling with fever needs prompt treatment.
Q: Should I take antibiotics for toothache?
A: Only as advised by a doctor. Antibiotics alone do not fix the cause – the tooth needs treatment.
Q: Where can I get emergency dental treatment in Kozhikode?
A: SAIDS Dental Hospital at the MMC Campus, Ulliyeri, Kozhikode offers emergency dental treatment by specialist doctors. Call or WhatsApp +91 75105 00043 to book.
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