Appointment slots that are otherwise unavailable

Emergency dental appointments, near you

Search trusted dental practices near you, see the times they have free, and secure your appointment before you travel.

Immediate availability

Slots released by practices that can see you without a long wait.

Practices near you

Search by postcode and radius, with wheelchair access filters.

Registered dentists

Every practice is reviewed and approved before it appears in results.

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A patient smiling while being shown their dental x-ray
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How it works

Three simple steps from dental pain to a confirmed appointment.

1

Search your area

Enter your postcode and see the dental practices near you with emergency appointments available.

2

Book your slot

Pick a date and time that works for you and secure it with a single £40 booking fee.

3

Attend your appointment

Your confirmation, directions and practice details arrive by email straight after booking.

One clear fee, no surprises

The £40 booking fee covers everything needed to diagnose your emergency. Any treatment recommended after your examination is agreed directly with your practice.

£40per emergency appointment
  • Consultation with a registered dentist
  • Full dental assessment
  • X-rays for diagnosis
  • Confirmed appointment, sent by email
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Ready to be seen?

Search for emergency dental appointments near you. No registration required.

Dental problems we can help with

Whatever has brought you here today, a nearby practice with a free emergency slot can take a look.

Toothache

Throbbing or sharp pain in a tooth that will not settle, day or night.

Wisdom tooth pain

Pain or pressure at the back of the mouth, where a wisdom tooth is coming through.

Broken filling or tooth

A filling that has come out, or a tooth that has chipped, cracked or broken.

Swelling or abscess

A swollen gum, cheek or jaw, or a tender lump that may point to an infection.

Denture problems

A denture that is loose, rubbing, broken or uncomfortable to wear.

Crown or bridge problems

A crown or bridge that has come loose, fallen out or no longer fits properly.

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Norwich
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Emergency dentists right across the UK

Dental emergencies do not only happen in big cities. Practices the length and breadth of the country list their free emergency appointments here, so wherever you are you can see who is able to see you today.

Search by postcode, see what is closest

Results are ordered by distance, with the day each emergency slot is free shown clearly.

Something further afield if you need it

When nothing nearby is free, we show the closest practices with space instead.

Why choose Emergency Dental Search?

Dental pain rarely waits for an appointment in opening hours. We bring the free emergency slots from local practices together in one place, so you can be seen today instead of ringing round.

Appointments you cannot get by calling

Practices release emergency slots here that are not offered anywhere else, so you can be seen sooner.

See the times before you book

Live availability from approved practices, filtered by how far you are able to travel.

One clear £40 booking fee

A single fixed fee secures your slot, with any treatment costs agreed with the practice on the day.

Registered, approved practices

Every practice is reviewed before it appears, with wheelchair access shown clearly.

Directions and details by email

Your confirmation, how to find the practice and what to bring arrive straight after booking.