Emergency Dentist
Compare emergency dental appointments — same-day private slots, NHS urgent care via 111, typical call-out fees, and when to go straight to A&E.
Dental emergencies — severe toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, a lost crown, an abscess or swelling — usually need same-day attention. You have two routes: NHS urgent dental care, accessed by calling NHS 111 (a fixed £27.40 urgent charge in England, whether or not you're a regular patient anywhere), or a private emergency appointment, where the assessment fee typically runs £50–£150 with any treatment (temporary dressing, extraction, first stage of root canal) charged on top. Many practices keep same-day emergency slots for both NHS and private patients, and some cities have dedicated emergency clinics open evenings and weekends. One rule overrides everything: if you have facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma involving possible jaw injury, go to A&E or call 999 — those are medical emergencies, not dental appointments.
19 practices offering emergency
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Dental Practice · Southampton · SO15 · CQC-registered practice · GDC-registered team
UnclaimedNHSPlans from £18/moEvening appointments · Digital X-rays
NHS Dentistry · Dental Check-ups · Hygienist Cleaning
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Modern NHS and private dentistry near Southampton city centre.
Check-Up from £55
Dental Practice · Liverpool · L1 · CQC-registered practice · GDC-registered team
UnclaimedNHSPlans from £14/moEvening appointments · Digital X-rays
NHS Dentistry · Dental Check-ups · Hygienist Cleaning
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City-centre NHS and private dentistry with same-day emergency slots.
Check-Up from £47
Dental Practice · London · SE1 · CQC-registered practice · GDC-registered team
UnclaimedNHSPlans from £26/moGround-floor surgery · Wheelchair access
NHS Dentistry · Dental Check-ups · Hygienist Cleaning
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NHS and private dentistry near Borough Market and London Bridge.
Check-Up from £75
Online Dental Provider · Online · UK-Wide · GDC-registered dentists
UnclaimedPrivate onlyRemote / at-homeEvening video consultations
Emergency Dentist
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Video dental consultations, triage, and second opinions from UK dentists.
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Dental Practice · Sheffield · S11 · CQC-registered practice · GDC-registered team
UnclaimedNHSPlans from £14/moFree parking · Ground-floor surgery
NHS Dentistry · Dental Check-ups · Hygienist Cleaning
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Friendly NHS and private practice on Sheffield's Ecclesall Road.
Check-Up from £46
Dental Practice · Reading · RG1 · CQC-registered practice · GDC-registered team
UnclaimedNHSPlans from £21/moEvening appointments · Wheelchair access
NHS Dentistry · Dental Check-ups · Hygienist Cleaning
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NHS and private dental care by Forbury Gardens, Reading.
Check-Up from £62
Dental Practice · Newcastle upon Tyne · NE1 · CQC-registered practice · GDC-registered team
UnclaimedNHSPlans from £13/moWheelchair access · Digital X-rays
NHS Dentistry · Dental Check-ups · Hygienist Cleaning
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Mixed NHS and private practice in Grainger Town, Newcastle.
Check-Up from £45
Dental Practice · Leicester · LE1 · CQC-registered practice · GDC-registered team
UnclaimedNHSPlans from £12/moGround-floor surgery · Wheelchair access
NHS Dentistry · Dental Check-ups · Hygienist Cleaning
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Family-run NHS and private dental practice in central Leicester.
Check-Up from £45
Dental Practice · Leeds · LS1 · CQC-registered practice · GDC-registered team
ClaimedNHSPlans from £15/moWheelchair access · Ground-floor surgery
NHS Dentistry · Dental Check-ups · Hygienist Cleaning
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Long-standing NHS and private family practice on The Headrow.
Check-Up from £49
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an emergency dentist cost?▼
NHS urgent dental treatment costs a fixed £27.40 in England, arranged by calling NHS 111. Private emergency appointments typically charge £50–£150 for the assessment, with treatment costed separately — for example a temporary filling, extraction (£100–£350) or the first stage of root canal treatment. Ask for the fee structure when you book.
How do I see an NHS dentist in an emergency?▼
Call NHS 111 (or use 111 online). They assess urgency and can book you into an urgent dental care slot, even if you haven't seen a dentist for years — you don't need to be a 'registered' NHS patient anywhere. If you have a regular practice, phone them first: most reserve same-day emergency appointments.
When should I go to A&E instead of a dentist?▼
Go to A&E or call 999 for facial or neck swelling that affects breathing, swallowing or opening your eye, bleeding that won't stop after 20 minutes of firm pressure, or facial trauma with a suspected broken jaw. Everything else — including severe toothache — is best handled by a dentist or NHS 111.
What should I do with a knocked-out adult tooth?▼
Time matters. Handle it by the crown (not the root), rinse briefly if dirty, and ideally push it back into the socket and bite gently on a clean cloth. If you can't, keep it in milk or inside your cheek and see a dentist within the hour if at all possible. Baby teeth should never be re-implanted — see a dentist anyway.
Can an emergency dentist see me if I'm not their patient?▼
Yes. Private emergency clinics see anyone, and NHS urgent care arranged through 111 doesn't depend on being anyone's existing patient. You'll pay the practice's emergency fee privately, or the £27.40 NHS urgent charge (England) unless you're exempt.