Emergency dentist in Chiang Mai
Toothache, a broken tooth, a crown that has come off or a swollen gum? Call us, or message us on WhatsApp, LINE or email, and tell us your symptoms. Our coordinators look for a dentist and a time that suit how urgent your problem is, including the same day when possible.
- Open every day, 09:00–20:00
- Opposite Chiang Mai Gate
- Coordinators in English and Thai
Urgent dental care at a glance
Call us, or message us on WhatsApp, LINE or email, and describe your symptoms. A photo helps if you can send one.
Coordinators look for a slot, or fit in a time, with a dentist suited to your problem and how urgent it is.
Open every day from 09:00 to 20:00 (Thailand time). Closed on 31 December, 1 January and 13–15 April.
You can walk in, but an open time is not certain, so please contact us before you come.
Examination, X-ray and treatment fees are on our prices page, and your dentist tells you the cost before starting.
How to reach us quickly
Call or message us
Phone the clinic, or message us on WhatsApp, LINE or email. If you are calling from the USA, Australia or New Zealand, local numbers that ring our front desk are on the contact page.
Tell us what is happening
Describe the problem, when it started and whether there is swelling, bleeding or fever. Send a photo if you can, and tell us which language you prefer.
We find a dentist and a time
Our staff assess how urgent your situation is and prioritize appointments accordingly. They look for a dentist whose field suits your problem and confirm the time with you.
Come to the clinic
We are at 7/2-3 Changloa Road, opposite Chiang Mai Gate. Bring the items listed below, and any tooth, crown or piece that has come out.
In pain now?
Call the clinic or send us a message with your symptoms. A coordinator replies in English or Thai.
What to do before you see us
Broken or chipped tooth
Keep any pieces and bring them with you. Rinse your mouth gently with warm water. A cold compress on the cheek can ease swelling. Avoid chewing on that side.
Toothache
Rinse with warm water and floss gently to remove trapped food. Do not hold a tablet against the gum. If you take a pain reliever, follow the label or a pharmacist's advice, and tell us what you took. A pain reliever does not treat the cause, so the tooth still needs to be checked.
Swollen gum or face
Apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek for 15–20 minutes at a time. Do not use heat. If the swelling spreads, or you have a fever or trouble swallowing, see the hospital warning signs below.
Crown or filling came out
Keep the crown in a small container and bring it with you. Do not glue it back yourself. Avoid chewing on that side until you are seen.
Knocked-out adult tooth
Pick the tooth up by the crown (the part you normally see), not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly under cold running water without scrubbing. If you can, put it gently back in its socket and bite on a clean cloth to hold it; if not, keep it in milk. Do not let it dry out, and contact us straight away, because time matters. Do not put a baby tooth back.
Bleeding after an extraction
Place clean gauze over the area and bite down firmly to keep pressure on it. Some oozing in the first 24–48 hours is common. Contact us if bleeding continues for more than 2 hours despite pressure.
When to go to a hospital emergency department
Go to the nearest hospital emergency department, rather than waiting for a dental appointment, if you have swelling that spreads toward the eye, neck or under the tongue, difficulty breathing or swallowing, a high fever with facial swelling, bleeding that does not stop with firm pressure, or an injury to the head or jaw.
Treatment that needs general anesthesia is done in a hospital, and our dentists refer you when it is needed.
Urgent problems we help with
Severe toothache
Often from deep decay or an inflamed nerve. Relieving the pain may start root canal treatment or a filling.
Broken, chipped or cracked tooth
Small chips can often be rebuilt with bonding; a deeper break may need the tooth covered with a crown.
Swollen gum or abscess
Swelling near a tooth is often an infection. Your dentist finds the source and treats it, which may mean root canal treatment, gum treatment or removing the tooth.
Lost crown or filling
A crown can sometimes be cemented back after the tooth is checked; otherwise a new filling or crown is planned.
Painful wisdom tooth
Pain and swelling around a partly erupted wisdom tooth are treated first; removal is planned when the tooth needs to come out.
Knocked-out or loose tooth
A tooth knocked out or pushed out of place needs to be seen as soon as possible. Follow the steps above and contact us straight away.
Problems after an extraction
Bleeding that will not stop, or pain that gets worse after 2–3 days, should be checked by a dentist.
What happens at an urgent visit
Registration and history
We register you and ask about your symptoms, the medicines you take and any medical conditions.
Examination and X-rays
Your dentist examines the area and takes X-rays if needed to find the cause.
Relief first
Treatment aims to relieve pain, control infection or protect the tooth. Your dentist explains the options and the cost before starting.
Plan for what comes next
If more treatment is needed, such as a root canal or a crown, it is planned with a dentist in the right field at the clinic, at times that suit you.
What to bring
- Passport or ID card for registration
- A list of the medicines you take
- Previous dental records and X-rays, and results for medical conditions you are being treated for
If a tooth, crown or piece has come out, bring it with you.
What an urgent visit costs
Fees for the examination, X-rays and treatment are listed on our prices page. Your dentist explains what treatment you need and what it costs before starting.
If you plan to claim from travel insurance, ask for an itemized receipt and a medical certificate in English.
Who sees you
Kitcha Dental Clinic has dentists in many fields under one roof, including root canal treatment, oral surgery, gum treatment and crowns. For an urgent problem, coordinators look for the dentist whose field and schedule fit your case, and you can continue any follow-up treatment with the same team.
Emergency dentist FAQs
Can I see a dentist today?
Call us, or message us on WhatsApp, LINE or email, and tell us your symptoms. Coordinators look for a slot, or fit in a time, to suit how urgent your problem is, including the same day when possible.
Can I walk in with a dental emergency?
Yes, but we cannot promise an open time when you arrive. Please call or message us first, so the team can check which dentist can see you and when.
What if I need help outside opening hours?
The clinic is open every day from 09:00 to 20:00 (Thailand time), and closed on 31 December, 1 January and 13–15 April. Outside these hours, you can still send a message with your symptoms; the team replies when the clinic opens. If you have a warning sign such as spreading swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding that will not stop, go to a hospital emergency department.
How much does an emergency dental visit cost?
Fees for the examination, X-rays if needed and any treatment are on our prices page, and your dentist tells you the cost before starting treatment.
Can I send a photo first?
Yes. A photo or a recent X-ray helps the team judge how urgent the problem is and which dentist to book. It cannot replace an examination, so the dentist confirms the diagnosis when they see you.
I am visiting Chiang Mai. Can you help?
Yes. We see both local and visiting patients, and coordinators reply in English or Thai. Bring your passport and a list of the medicines you take. For travel insurance claims, ask for an itemized receipt and a medical certificate in English.
When should I go to a hospital instead?
Go to a hospital emergency department if swelling spreads toward the eye, neck or under the tongue, if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, a high fever with facial swelling, bleeding that does not stop with firm pressure, or an injury to the head or jaw.
Contact us about an urgent problem
Tell us your symptoms and, if you can, send a photo. A coordinator replies in English or Thai and finds a time with a suitable dentist. Open every day, 09:00–20:00 (Thailand time).
Or email us at [email protected]
Content reviewed by Dr. Pawak Tungthangthum — DDS, Chiang Mai University; Master's Degree in Esthetic Restorative and Implant Dentistry (International Program), Chulalongkorn University · Last reviewed