Emergency dental treatment UK cost in 2026
Urgent care for pain, trauma, or infection.
NHS price
£27.90
Urgent
Private (typical)
£80–£300
Varies by clinic and region
What's included
- Pain relief
- Temporary filling or extraction
- Antibiotics if infection
- Follow-up booked separately if non-urgent work needed
How long does it last?
One urgent appointment to stabilise the problem.
Insider tips
NHS 111 will direct you to the urgent slot. See our emergency dentists page for surgeries offering urgent care.
Find an NHS dentist for this treatment
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