Emergency · 4 min · 18 January 2026
Toothache at 11pm: what to do before morning
Safe home measures, red-flag symptoms, and how Meridian’s emergency triage works overnight.
If breathing or swallowing is affected, go to hospital first. Otherwise, rinse with warm salt water and avoid extreme temperatures.
Message or call Meridian — we triage overnight and hold morning emergency slots. Do not place aspirin on the gum.
Bring a list of medications and any swelling photos. Stabilisation is the goal of the first visit; definitive treatment may follow.