Emergency Dental Care in Lagos — Urgent Help When You Need It.
Toothache at 3am? Chipped tooth before a meeting? Swelling that appeared overnight? Our Lekki dental clinic offers same-day emergency appointments for patients across Lagos — call and we will see you today.
What you need to know about this service
What happens at your appointment
Every visit at Dovers is clear, comfortable, and straightforward. Here is exactly what to expect.
Call or WhatsApp Us Immediately
Contact us as soon as the emergency occurs. Describe your symptoms — we will advise you on any immediate first-aid steps and reserve an emergency slot for you on the same day.
Same-Day Assessment
Your dentist assesses the emergency thoroughly — taking X-rays where needed to understand what is happening beneath the surface. You receive an immediate diagnosis and treatment options.
Immediate Pain Relief
Wherever possible, we provide immediate relief at the same appointment — whether that is drainage of an abscess, temporary or permanent filling of a broken tooth, or pain-controlling treatment for an exposed nerve.
Follow-Up Treatment Plan
After immediate relief is provided, your dentist explains the full treatment needed to resolve the underlying cause. Emergency care addresses the crisis; follow-up care addresses the source.
Why Lagos patients choose us for this treatment
Slots Reserved Daily for Emergencies
We hold emergency appointment slots every day — including Saturdays. If you call in the morning, we can almost always see you the same day.
Full Diagnostic Capability
Emergency care without the right diagnosis is incomplete. We have digital X-rays on-site so we can see what is causing the problem immediately and treat it correctly the first time.
MDCN-Licensed Emergency Treatment
Every emergency is handled by a licensed dentist — not a technician or locum. You receive qualified care at a clinic that knows your history.
WhatsApp Available
For patients who cannot call, our emergency WhatsApp line is monitored throughout the day. Send a message with your symptoms and we will respond promptly.
Frequently asked questions
A dental emergency is any condition causing severe pain, swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or significant risk of further harm. This includes: severe toothache, dental abscess, knocked-out tooth, broken tooth exposing the nerve, lost crown or filling causing pain, and swelling of the face or gums. If in doubt, call us.
Handle the tooth only by the crown (not the root). Rinse it very gently without scrubbing. If possible, place it back in the socket or store it in milk or between your cheek and gum to keep it moist. Call us immediately — chances of saving it drop significantly after the first hour.
Yes. Facial swelling from a dental source is a serious sign of spreading infection and must be assessed the same day. If swelling is affecting your breathing or ability to swallow, go directly to a hospital emergency room.
Painkillers mask symptoms but do not address the cause. An abscess will continue to grow, and bone damage or spreading infection can worsen significantly while pain is controlled. We always recommend same-day assessment for severe dental pain rather than waiting.
Yes. Our Lekki clinic is open Saturdays and we maintain emergency slots. Call or WhatsApp us as early as possible on the day — we will do everything we can to see you.
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