Emergency dentist in Colchester
Practices serving Colchester whose own websites advertise emergency or same-day dental appointments — with the NHS 111 fallback that works even when every practice is full.
Practices advertising emergency appointments in Colchester
Claimed practices appear first, followed by practices with NHS activity on record. Phone before travelling; a directory listing does not reserve an emergency slot.
"Advertises emergency appointments" means the practice's own website says so — availability on the day is never guaranteed, so always phone first. Practices with NHS activity on record are marked; urgent NHS treatment is charged at the flat urgent rate.
| Practice | Area | Registration | NHS activity on record | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Dental Care Prettygate | Colchester · CO3 4EQ | CQC 1-194971906 | Yes | 01206 577664 |
| Oracle Dental Group - Bromley Road Dental Surgery | Colchester · CO4 3JE | CQC 1-10512305465 | Yes | 01206 870678 |
| The Avenue DP Ltd | Colchester · CO3 3PA | CQC 1-439761451 | Yes | 01206 577696 |
| The Dental Studio | Colchester · CO4 5AS | CQC 1-7274058569 | Yes | 01206 845891 |
| Tiptree Dental Surgery | Colchester · CO5 0HB | CQC 1-4375252449 | Yes | — |
| Brightlingsea Dental Practice | Colchester · CO7 0AQ | CQC 1-22161198846 | — | 01206 305300 |
| Creffield Lodge Dental Practice | Colchester · CO3 3JA | CQC 1-16851294814 | — | 01206 572093 |
| Kelvedon Dental Centre | Colchester · CO5 9JN | CQC 1-5075308970 | — | 01376 570785 |
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What an emergency dentist costs in Colchester
Urgent NHS dental treatment is a flat £27.90 in England, or free if you are exempt. Private emergency appointments typically cost £50–£150 for the visit itself, with any treatment priced on top — always ask for the appointment fee and likely treatment cost when you phone. NHS dental charges are fixed nationally in England — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 at every NHS practice.
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Emergency dentist in Colchester — FAQ
How do I see an emergency dentist in Colchester today?
Phone a practice below and ask for an emergency or same-day appointment — 8 practices serving Colchester advertise them on their own websites. If none can fit you in, call NHS 111, which can book you into an urgent dental service without any prior registration. Urgent NHS dental treatment is a flat £27.90 in England, or free if you are exempt. Private emergency appointments typically cost £50–£150 for the initial visit, before any treatment.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe pain that painkillers do not touch, a knocked-out or badly broken tooth, significant swelling, or bleeding that will not stop after an extraction. Go to A&E or call 999 instead if you have facial swelling affecting your breathing or swallowing, uncontrollable bleeding, or serious facial trauma — those are medical emergencies, not dental appointments.
How much does an emergency dentist cost in Colchester?
On the NHS, urgent treatment is charged at a single flat rate — £27.90 in England — no matter what is done, or free if you are exempt. Privately, expect £50–£150 for the emergency appointment itself, with any treatment (fillings, extractions, root canal) priced on top. NHS dental charges are fixed nationally in England — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 at every NHS practice.