Prices from
Check-up
£126
Hygienist
£76
Patients say
Likes most
- Friendly team
- Professional service
- Gentle hygienist
- Modern equipment
Emergency dentists in Colchester
14 dental practices in Colchester 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.
14 Emergency providers
£80 average listed price
Top Emergency providers in Colchester
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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The Centre, Business Park, The Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9QQ, CO4 9QQ
PrivatePrices fromCheck-up£99Hygienist£164Patients sayLikes most- Gentle hygienist
- Friendly team
- Great for nervous patients
- Modern equipment
- Prices fromCheck-up£75Hygienist£75
- Prices fromCheck-up£100Hygienist£140Patients sayLikes most
- Gentle hygienist
- Friendly staff
- Clear explanations
- Nervous patient care
- Prices fromCheck-up£130Hygienist£160Patients sayLikes most
- Friendly staff
- Gentle hygienist
- Professional care
- Long-term trust
- Prices fromCheck-up£130Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most
- Friendly staff
- Gentle hygienist
- Modern equipment
- Clear explanations
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Brickstables House, Halstead Rd, Colchester CO3 0JU, CO3 0JU
Private Invisalign ProviderPrices fromCheck-up£40Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most- Friendly staff
- Gentle care
- Excellent emergency service
- Clear explanations
- Prices fromCheck-up£60Hygienist£40Patients sayLikes most
- Friendly staff
- Thorough dentist
- Professional service
- Good communication
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14B Field House, Rural Business Park, Earls Colne Airfield, Colchester CO6 2NS, CO6 2NS
Private NHSPrices fromCheck-up£90Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most- Friendly staff
- Great for nervous patients
- Sedation options
- Quick extractions
- Prices fromCheck-up£55Hygienist£145Patients sayLikes most
- Great with children
- Gentle and caring
- Professional team
- Modern equipment
- Prices fromCheck-up£60Hygienist£75
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Kelvedon Dental Practice, 1 New Rd, Kelvedon, Colchester CO5 9JN, CO5 9JN
Private Invisalign ProviderPrices fromCheck-up£85Hygienist£110
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 Colchester?
Private emergency appointments in Colchester 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 Colchester?
NHS 111 can refer you to an emergency NHS dentist if one is available — call them first. Some practices in Colchester 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.