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Emergency dentists in Cambridge

18 dental practices in Cambridge 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.

18
Practices offering it
Of 48 in Cambridge
£120
Average listed price
At practices that publish one

Emergency Dentists providers in Cambridge

NHS status unknown

Cambridge Dental

4.8 (218 reviews) Cambridge, CB3
Emergency £98
Check-up £98 £38 above UK typical£38 above typical
Hygienist £120 £40 above UK typical£40 above typical
NHS status not updated recently

Apple Tree Dentistry

4.9 (357 reviews) Cambridge, CB23
Emergency £125
Check-up £120 £60 above UK typical£60 above typical
White filling £175 £25 above UK typical£25 above typical
Not taking NHS patients, checked 20 Oct 2026

Midsummer Dental

4.8 (304 reviews) Cambridge, CB5
Emergency £96
Check-up £96 £36 above UK typical£36 above typical
Hygienist £87 £7 above UK typical£7 above typical
Taking NHS adults, checked 7 Oct 2026

Trumpington Street Dentistry

4.9 (214 reviews) Cambridge, CB2
Emergency £135
Check-up £130 £70 above UK typical£70 above typical
White filling £189 £39 above UK typical£39 above typical
NHS status unknown

Dentistry and More

4.9 (109 reviews) Cambridge, CB2
Emergency £90
Check-up £90 £30 above UK typical£30 above typical
Hygienist £90 £10 above UK typical£10 above typical
NHS status not updated recently

Bar Hill Dental Clinic

4.9 (77 reviews) Cambridge, CB23
Emergency £90
Check-up £75 £15 above UK typical£15 above typical
Hygienist £95 £15 above UK typical£15 above typical
NHS status not updated recently

Falkner House Dentistry

4.5 (215 reviews) Cambridge, CB22
Emergency £125
Check-up £120 £60 above UK typical£60 above typical
White filling £175 £25 above UK typical£25 above typical

All 48 dentists in Cambridge

Common 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 Cambridge?

Private emergency appointments in Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

NHS 111 can refer you to an emergency NHS dentist if one is available — call them first. Some practices in Cambridge 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.

Emergency Dentists near Cambridge