Emergency dentist in London

Urgent care for toothache, swelling, broken teeth and knocked-out teeth.

  • 1,101 Verified practices
  • £50–£95 Typical "from" price (448 practices' published fees)
  • 33 Borough guides

If you need an emergency dentist in London right now, here’s what to do. Step 1: Call a dental practice below that offers emergency appointments. Many can see you the same day. Step 2: If it’s outside normal hours, call NHS 111. They can find an out-of-hours dental service near you. Step 3: If you’re experiencing severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, or swelling that’s affecting your ability to swallow, go to your nearest A&E.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

Dental emergencies include severe toothache that isn’t controlled by painkillers, a knocked-out or broken tooth, a dental abscess with swelling, a lost crown or filling causing pain, and bleeding that won’t stop after an extraction. A chipped tooth with no pain or a lost filling with no discomfort is uncomfortable but not an emergency - book a routine appointment instead.

Emergency Dentist by Region

Emergency Dentist by Borough

Use the links below to find emergency dental practices in your part of London. Each borough page lists practices offering urgent appointments with phone numbers and opening hours.

If you need NHS dental care rather than emergency treatment, visit our NHS dentist London hub to find practices accepting new patients.

NHS dental funding changed significantly in April 2026. The NHS dental contract reforms affect how emergency dental care is resourced across London. Most urgent NHS appointments are treated under Band 1, so it’s worth knowing the current NHS dental charges before you attend.

Written and reviewed by the Dentist-London.com Editorial team. Last reviewed 14 April 2026. Prices shown are indicative ranges, not quotes - confirm costs directly with the practice.

Always phone before travelling in a dental emergency. We've verified 1,101 London practices that name emergency dental care on their own websites. Whether an urgent slot is free today still depends on the practice: call ahead, or NHS 111 out of hours, to confirm availability.

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