6 Pittville Lawn, Cheltenham GL52 2BD, GL52 2BD
- Friendly staff
- Gentle dentists
- Clear explanations
- Great for nervous patients
22 dental practices in Cheltenham 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.
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.
6 Pittville Lawn, Cheltenham GL52 2BD, GL52 2BD
32 Christ Church Rd, Cheltenham GL50 2PL, GL50 2PL
1 Royal Cres, Cheltenham GL50 3DB, GL50 3DB
4 Suffolk Rd, Cheltenham GL50 2AQ, GL50 2AQ
Gratton House, Gratton St, Cheltenham GL50 2AS, GL50 2AS
4 Crescent Terrace, Cheltenham GL50 3PE, GL50 3PE
Church Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8LR, GL52 8LR
1st Floor, at Boots, 197-199 High St, Cheltenham GL50 1DB, GL50 1DB
6, Brewery Yard, Sheep St, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham GL54 1AA, GL54 1AA
40 Church Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8LR, GL52 8LR
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.
Private emergency appointments in Cheltenham 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.
NHS 111 can refer you to an emergency NHS dentist if one is available — call them first. Some practices in Cheltenham 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.
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.