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Emergency Dental Care

Rapid pain relief, guaranteed same-day assessment slots, and expert emergency care.

Experiencing a Dental Emergency?

Contact our reception team immediately to secure a same-day emergency appointment slot.

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Same-Day Emergency Slots

We understand that dental emergencies can be painful, stressful, and require prompt attention. To help patients access urgent dental care when they need it most, Kingshurst Dental Surgery reserves a number of emergency appointment slots each day.

Same-day urgent appointments are available for £50, subject to availability and when booked during our normal opening hours or online.

Our emergency dental service can help with:

  • Toothache, dental infections, and facial swelling
  • Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth
  • Lost fillings, crowns, bridges, or veneers
  • Dental trauma and other urgent dental concerns
  • Emergency assessment, diagnosis, and pain relief

If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please contact the practice as early as possible and our team will do their best to arrange a prompt appointment.

What To Do In An Emergency

While waiting to see your KDS dentist, follow these essential guidelines to manage symptoms, preserve teeth, and mitigate further damage.

Severe Toothache

Rinse your mouth with warm water. Gently use dental floss to remove any food particles lodged between teeth. Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek if there is facial swelling. Never apply pain relievers directly against the gums.

Broken / Chipped Tooth

Rinse your mouth and save any broken tooth fragments. Apply clean gauze to the area if it is bleeding. Apply a cold compress to your lip or cheek to reduce swelling and call for an emergency appointment immediately.

Extruded Tooth

If a tooth is partially dislodged or knocked out, contact us immediately. Handle the tooth only by the crown (chewing surface), not the root. Keep it moist in a container of milk or saliva, and bring it to your appointment.

Lost Filling or Crown

Bring the crown with you. You can temporarily protect the exposed cavity using dental cement or a small cotton swab dabbed with clove oil to relieve sensitivity until you reach our surgery.

Emergency Assessment Fees

We maintain clear pricing for our emergency services so you always know exactly what to expect.

NHS Patient

Band U

subject to availability

Covers emergency assessment and treatment necessary to relieve pain, control bleeding, or manage infection. Any definitive or follow-up treatment required to resolve the underlying problem will incur additional NHS or private charges.

Private Patient

£50

Flat fee for ad-hoc private emergency visits. Includes full diagnostic assessment, diagnostic radiographs, and minor stabilization treatment.

KDS Plan Member

£20

Active KDS members receive a guaranteed 50% discount on emergency assessment fees (or free emergency visits on selected premium plans).

Weekend & Evening Emergency Cover

If you experience a dental emergency outside our normal working hours, on weekends, or during public holidays, Kingshurst Dental Surgery ensures you are never left without options.

Active members of our dental plans have comprehensive out-of-hours callout support integrated within the Global Dental Accident & Emergency Scheme.

  • Out-of-hours UK helpline support
  • Worldwide trauma and accident assistance benefits
  • Overnight hospitalisation benefits & oral cancer cover

Out-Of-Hours Call-Outs

If you require immediate clinical attention outside normal surgery hours, please call our main line at 0121 770 3424 to retrieve instructions on how to reach our on-call emergency dentist.

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