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Emergency dentists in Edinburgh
36 dental practices in Edinburgh 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.
36 Emergency providers
£113 average listed price
Top Emergency providers in Edinburgh
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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- Prices fromCheck-up£119Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most
- Gentle hygienist
- Clear explanations
- Anxious patient care
- Modern technology
- Prices fromCheck-up£74Hygienist£69Patients sayLikes most
- Gentle dentist
- Friendly team
- Pain-free treatment
- Professional service
- Prices fromCheck-up£50Hygienist£150Patients sayLikes most
- Friendly staff
- Gentle approach
- Clear explanations
- Modern practice
- Prices fromCheck-up—Hygienist£57Patients sayLikes most
- Gentle and reassuring
- Clear explanations
- Skilful dentist
- Friendly staff
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Q Court, 3 Quality St, Edinburgh EH4 5BP, EH4 5BP
Private Invisalign ProviderPrices fromCheck-up£94Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most- Friendly staff
- Gentle treatment
- Great with nervous patients
- Excellent communication
- Prices fromCheck-up—Hygienist£69Patients sayLikes most
- Quick appointments
- Friendly staff
- Emergency availability
- Modern equipment
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76 St John's Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 8AT, EH12 8AT
PrivatePrices fromCheck-up£150Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most- Great with children
- Skilled paediatric dentists
- Child-friendly environment
- Excellent communication
- Prices fromCheck-up£150Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most
- Friendly staff
- Clear explanations
- Gentle treatment
- Easy appointments
Worth knowing- Billing issues
- Reception communication
- Prices fromCheck-up£85Hygienist£95Patients sayLikes most
- Friendly staff
- Great with nervous patients
- Clear explanations
- Excellent emergency care
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Barnton Dental, 461 Queensferry Rd, Edinburgh EH4 7ND, EH4 7ND
Private Invisalign ProviderPrices fromCheck-up£80Hygienist£30Patients sayLikes most- Friendly staff
- Professional care
- Clear communication
- Calm environment
- Prices fromCheck-up£98Hygienist£56
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 Edinburgh?
Private emergency appointments in Edinburgh 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 (£27.40) — but availability is very limited.
Can I get an NHS emergency dentist in Edinburgh?
NHS 111 can refer you to an emergency NHS dentist if one is available — call them first. Some practices in Edinburgh 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.