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Emergency Dentist in Coventry

Looking for an emergency dentist in Coventry? We can help you to find relief from your dental pain. Same day appointments or out of hours are available in most cases, so you can quickly get your dental emergency under control.

If you’re in pain due to a dental emergency, Longfellow Road Dental can help.

When a dental emergency happens, the last thing you should try to do is ignore the pain. Dental issues rarely resolve on their own, and if the pain does go away, you can be confident it will return worse than before. You are also risking further damage to your oral health by ignoring dental emergencies. With our help, you can quickly get life back on track and avoid further pain and discomfort. The aim of an emergency dental appointment would be to quickly diagnose the problem and address the pain. Some treatment may be carried out on the same day, or you may need to visit again for follow-up treatment.

Is this a dental emergency?

You might be reluctant to call your symptoms a dental emergency, which can delay treatment. If you’re not sure if you are dealing with a dental emergency or not, look for your symptoms below:

  • If your toothache is sudden or severe, this should be investigated further. Pain in your teeth suggests there is either an injury or infection.

  • A knocked out tooth may be saved with swift treatment. We can also check for hidden damage to surrounding teeth and the jaw bone.

  • This condition could leave you with sharp edges that can cause damage and discomfort. Chipped teeth can also expose the sensitive nerve root.

  • This could indicate an abscess, which is an infection of the tooth root. If you have swelling in your gum, cheek or neck, make an appointment to see our emergency dental team.

  • If you have lost or broken a bridge, crown or filling, you should visit the dentist as quickly as possible. The sensitive tooth root could be exposed to damage or bacteria.

  • If you have had a dental procedure and the bleeding will not stop, even when you apply pressure with gauze, then you need to seek medical help.

Out of hours dental emergencies

Having a dental emergency?

If you are suffering with a dental emergency, it's important to address it as soon as possible. Contact us and we will do our very best to help you! Call us on 02476 451 569 during office hours or Whatsapp or call 07709084957 outside of office hours to find out how to access emergency treatment.

Emergency out of hours?

If you require urgent dental care outside normal surgery hours, please contact NHS 111. NHS 111 can assess your symptoms and, if appropriate, arrange an out-of-hours emergency dental appointment or provide advice on the next steps. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Meet our team

Our team includes specialist dentists, dental support staff and practice staff. We're all united in a goal to make high-quality dental care accessible, affordable and stress-free.

Meet the team
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Have a question about your dental treatment? We've answered the most common questions below.

You should only visit A&E if you have a life-threatening condition, or if you have been advised by the dental practice or the NHS 111 helpline. A life-threatening condition would include difficulty breathing or excessive and uncontrollable bleeding.

If you’re in pain, you would qualify for an emergency dental appointment. If you’re not sure if you should wait for a routine appointment, call our reception team and let them know what is wrong. They will be able to advise you further.

There are steps you can take to manage dental pain while you wait to see a dentist. Start by rinsing your mouth with warm, salty water. You can also use over-the-counter pain medication to help manage pain and inflammation. Keep your head elevated, as this will help to prevent the pain from getting worse. You should also avoid warm compresses, as this can increase inflammation.

The purpose of an emergency appointment is to diagnose the issue and then provide relief from your pain. Some treatment may be carried out on the same day, such as fillings or extractions. You may also be asked to return to complete your treatment plan.

No, you do not have to be registered as a patient to see an emergency dentist at Longfellow Road Dental. You may register with us if you would like to continue your treatment or arrange follow-up care, or you may return to your usual dentist.

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NHS Dentistry

NHS dental care offers a cost-effective way to access the dental care you need. All treatments that are medically required for healthy teeth and gums are available on the NHS treatment pricing bands.

  • Nicky Middleton

    Aug 6,2026

    Travel from rugby to come here as all staff are lovely. Always receive excellent care by all

  • Sue Bullock

    Aug 6,2026

    Made me feel at ease and told me everything they were doing

  • Graham Hobbins

    Aug 6,2026

    Punctual start to treatment. Informed about treatment. Procedure carried out efficiently to its conclusion. Dentist and assistant pleasant and polite.

  • Willerton Richard

    Aug 5,2026

    Appointment on time staff very pleasant and helpful.

  • Dave Brennan

    Aug 5,2026

    Very god service

  • Janette Morrison

    Jul 28,2026

    Excellent service very patient and really made me feel at ease. Very pleased with my treatment.

  • Tracey Andrews

    Jul 28,2026

    Friendly professional service

  • Surbdip Basra

    Jul 28,2026

    I was very nervous about my procedure but it went well, thought it was going to take ages but the dentist was quicker than I thought. That was a bonus!!!

  • Sharon Etherson

    Jul 28,2026

    Fantastic dental practice I have been going here for nearly 30 years as I worked near there, left and went to one nearer home but soon came back !!! The receptionist are lovely and very helpful as is my dentist. Andrew is a brilliant dentist he explains everything he is doing and is very thorough in a really relaxing and friendly way. Highly recommend this dental practice.

  • Hazel Worrall

    Jul 25,2026

    Dentist was training up a member of staff on how to take impressions, it was lovely and generous way he was explaining to the young lady and I felt that she would be benefitting as he shared experiences as to the why you don’t overfill the plate, I learnt a few things too. Lovely clean surgery and staff polite and willing to help including the admin desk.

  • Lady Destini

    Jul 24,2026

    Always a good experience, made at ease, very kind and gentle, very reassuring and explains procedures brilliantly, Thank you Dr Gowda

  • Peter Burge

    Jul 23,2026

    Professional and pleasant staff but reception need to up their game.

Contact our practice

Longfellow Road Dental Practice

2-4 Longfellow Road,
Coventry CV2 5HB

Monday8am - 8pm
Tuesday8am - 8pm
Wednesday8am - 8pm
Thursday8am - 8pm
Friday8am - 8pm
Saturday8am - 4pm
SundayClosed