Emergency dentist in Nottingham
How to get urgent dental care in Nottingham today: the NHS 111 route at £27.90, private same day appointments at £80 to £400, and when A&E is the right place.
Dental emergency right now?
Call NHS 111 (or use 111 online) if you cannot get hold of a dentist. They can book an urgent NHS appointment, cost £27.90.
Go to A&E for swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop after 20 minutes of pressure, or a facial injury.
Getting an urgent NHS appointment in Nottingham
- Phone your own dentist if you have one; NHS practices must offer urgent slots to their patients.
- If you have no dentist or cannot get through, call NHS 111 or use 111 online. They will assess your symptoms and book you into an NHS urgent dental centre serving Nottingham. Severe pain, swelling and bleeding are usually seen the same day.
- The charge is £27.90, or nothing if you are exempt (under 18, pregnant, on qualifying benefits).
Private emergency dentists in Nottingham
Private practices in Nottingham generally hold same day slots for emergencies. Expect £80 to £400 for the appointment, covering examination and temporary relief, with permanent treatment charged separately. Phone before travelling and ask for the emergency fee and what it includes.
A live list of Nottingham practices with their NHS status is being added. Until then the NHS finder lists every practice by postcode.
Go to A&E in Nottingham if
- Swelling is spreading to your eye, neck or throat, or affects breathing or swallowing
- Bleeding has not stopped after 20 minutes of firm pressure
- You have a facial injury with a possible broken jaw
Costs if you need treatment afterwards
| Treatment | Low | Typical | High | NHS option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (composite) filling | £75 | £150 | £280 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Tooth extraction (simple) | £90 | £160 | £292 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Root canal treatment | £179 | £450 | £900 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Crown | £350 | £720 | £995 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| Emergency appointment (private) | £80 | £200 | £400 | Urgent, £27.90 |
Private figures: national low, median and high from a survey of 2,000+ UK practices (treatcompare.com, March 2026); composite bonding and emergency appointment from dentistcost.co.uk guideline ranges (September 2026). London typically runs 25 to 40% above the median.
Get quotes before you commit
For implants, veneers, aligners and crowns, prices vary two to three fold between practices for the same treatment. Ask two or three for a written treatment plan with the total cost and what is excluded.
We may earn a referral fee from partners listed here once agreements are in place. It never changes the prices or facts we publish.