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Emergency dentists in Canterbury
4 dental practices in Canterbury list emergency appointments. If you have severe pain, bleeding, or a knocked-out tooth, call ahead — most practices will fit urgent cases in on the same day. The list below shows practices that explicitly offer emergency care.
4 Emergency providers
£70 average listed price
Top Emergency providers in Canterbury
Ranked by patient mentions of Emergency in reviews, overall rating, and review volume. Practices marked with a quote contain direct patient experiences with this treatment.
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55 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8BS, CT2 8BS
Private Invisalign ProviderPrices fromCheck-up£128Hygienist£128Patients sayLikes most- Friendly staff
- Expert dentists
- Pain-free treatment
- Great for nervous patients
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4 Hales Dr, St Stephens, Canterbury CT2 7AB, CT2 7AB
Private Emergency AppointmentsPrices fromCheck-up£58Hygienist£43Patients sayLikes most- Gentle and painless treatment
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Modern equipment
- Great for nervous patients
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8 Upper Bridge St, Canterbury CT1 2NA, CT1 2NA
Private Emergency AppointmentsPrices fromCheck-up—Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most- Friendly staff
- Gentle dentist
- Good for nervous patients
- NHS service
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency includes severe toothache that paracetamol/ibuprofen won't control, swelling of the face or jaw, a knocked-out adult tooth (best chance of saving it is within 1 hour), uncontrolled bleeding after an extraction, and trauma to the teeth or jaw. If you have facial swelling spreading to your eye or neck, go to A&E — that's a medical emergency.
How much does an emergency dental appointment cost in Canterbury?
Private emergency appointments in Canterbury typically cost £75–£150 for the assessment, with treatment (extraction, temporary filling, root canal start) charged separately. NHS emergency dental treatment falls under Band 1 (£27.90) — but availability is very limited.
Can I get an NHS emergency dentist in Canterbury?
NHS 111 can refer you to an emergency NHS dentist if one is available — call them first. Some practices in Canterbury also offer NHS emergency slots, but availability is extremely limited and often booked days in advance. Most patients with urgent issues end up paying for private emergency care.
What should I do for tooth pain before I can see a dentist?
Take paracetamol and ibuprofen alternating (if you can take both — check with a pharmacist), apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek for swelling, rinse with warm salt water (1 tsp salt in a cup of water), and avoid very hot/cold food. Don't put aspirin directly on the tooth — it burns the gum. If pain is severe or you're developing facial swelling, seek same-day care.