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Emergency Dentist in Coventry

Don't ignore dental pain. If you're suffering from a dental emergency, get in touch with our team. We aim to see all emergency patients on the same day to prevent further pain and discomfort.

When you're having a dental emergency, it can be difficult to know where to turn.

Dental emergencies can happen suddenly, and you need to know that you can access quality care as soon as possible so you can get back to your life. Our emergency dental service in Coventry will aim to get you into the dentist's chair on the same day. We will then diagnose the issue and take steps to stop your pain and prevent further damage. If the issue cannot be solved in one visit, you can then book a follow-up appointment to complete the work.

What counts as a dental emergency?

It can be difficult to know if you are having a dental emergency, or if your problem can wait. To help clear up any confusion, we've listed the most common dental emergencies below. In these cases, you should seek emergency care as soon as possible.

  • If you have lost a tooth, try to find the tooth and book an appointment as soon as possible, as we may be able to place the tooth back in the socket.

  • A chipped or broken tooth can leave you with a sharp edge that can cut your lips and tongue. Visit the emergency dentist to prevent further damage to your mouth.

  • An abscess will result in intense pain and swelling in your cheek, jaw and sometimes even your neck. It's a sign that a bacterial infection has spread to your tooth root.

  • If toothache strikes out of nowhere, or a mild toothache gets worse, this is considered a dental emergency. The pain is often caused by an infection, so it's important to seek treatment right away.

  • If you lose a crown, bridge or dental implant, it's important to visit a dentist as soon as possible.

  • Bleeding should stop after a dental procedure, so if you're still experiencing bleeding and it cannot be controlled by biting down on gauze, book an appointment as soon as possible.

Out of hours private 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?

Our Out-of-Hours Private Emergency Dental Appointments are now open from Monday to Friday, 6:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturday from 3:00pm to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 8:00am to 10:00pm. We offer same-day appointments and treatments so you can start feeling better right away.

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.

This all depends on the time of day you experience your dental emergency. If the practice is closed, called 111 and they will advise you on the steps to take. They might recommend waiting for the dental practice to open, or they might direct you to the A&E department.

There are some cases that would require urgent NHS care, usually at the hospital. This includes: uncontrolled bleeding after an extraction, rapidly increasing swelling around the eye or throat and trauma confined to the dental arches.

There are a few things to look for that may indicate you have a dental emergency. Excessive bleeding from the gums or mouth. A tooth that has been knocked out. Severe pain in the mouth or teeth that cannot be controlled with over-the-counter pain medication. Swelling in the mouth or face.

There are a few things you can do to help ease the pain of a toothache at home. Rinse your mouth with warm, salty water to clean it out. Use dental floss to remove any food that might be stuck between your teeth and causing the pain. Take over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen to help reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid using a warm compress, as this will aggravate the inflammation. Instead, try sleeping with your head slightly elevated to relieve pressure on the area.

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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.

  • Anthony Mulhall

    Jun 10,2025

    All of the staff and team I was in contact with were all very friendly and professional.

  • Jackie Smith

    Jun 6,2025

    Excellent! Lovely staff , I was seen on time . Made to feel comfortable by dental team .

  • david hannigan

    Jun 6,2025

    Very pleased with the service I am receiving and would recommend. Anastasia is very very good !

  • Mary Elden

    Jun 2,2025

    Anastasia is always very professional, thorough and very pleasant. I have great confidence in her advice and expertise

  • Trisha Hendry

    Jun 2,2025

    I Was made extremely welcome by Anastacia Sacca the dentist I was booked in with.Anastacia was extremely helpful and professional .

  • Sara Mwangi

    May 30,2025

    Excellent service from Dr Andrew and he is reassuring during treatments.

  • rock & rolla rc

    May 30,2025

    I was in and out in about 20 minutes

  • Lew Poole

    May 29,2025

    My last appointment was Tuesday had my New teeth fitted by Martin which are perfect.please pass on my kind regards to him as I'm really really pleased with them

  • Martin Davies

    May 28,2025

    As usual, very amenable, accomodating + accessible. Nb. Some APPALLING car-parking behind yr surgery -by patients. Didn't affect me but it was selfish, totally inconsiderate, embarrassing + incompetent 'driving'.

  • gina cartwright

    May 19,2025

    No pain!!

  • keith grove

    May 17,2025

    Hi my name is Keith had some issues with my teeth I do not like the dentist at all but ahammid and his assistant jasmine have been super supportive and helpful giving me my smile back with all work pain free it was unbelievable couldn’t be happier 100% fabulous place

  • Yogesh Thaker

    May 16,2025

    I had to seek an emergency appointment with my regular dentist ( Dr Andrew Leering) due to ongoing tooth infection that is delaying my forthcoming knee surgery. Reception staff Andrew’s team were very efficient and professional in offering necessary treatment. Thank you Andrew (and RCT specialist Dr Puneeta Badwal for telecon on Saturday) for all at Longfellow Dental practice. 💯

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