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Same-day emergency appointments in Harlow are subject to assessment and availability. Choose Nuffield Dental Practice or Church Langley Dental below. Both open Monday to Friday; Church Langley also opens on Saturdays. Reception confirms your private emergency fee, appointment time and practice address before you travel.Same-day emergency appointments in Harlow, subject to assessment and availability. Reception confirms your private emergency fee before booking.
Call 999 or go to A&E for swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, a swollen or painful eye or changes to vision, heavy mouth bleeding that will not stop, or serious injury to the face or jaw. Do not wait for a form reply or drive yourself.
Contact a dentist for severe toothache, suspected infection or dental injury. If you cannot get urgent care, use NHS 111.
Hold the crown without touching the root. Rinse dirt off with milk, saline or saliva. If it slips back into place with gentle pressure, bite on a clean cloth. Otherwise keep it in milk or saliva in a container and seek a dentist at once. Never reinsert a baby tooth.
Ask for an urgent dental appointment. An abscess needs treatment even if the pain eases. Use the A&E guidance above if swelling affects breathing, swallowing or the eye.
Sit upright and bite on clean, damp gauze or a clean cloth for 20 minutes. Avoid rinsing or spitting. Contact a dentist if bleeding persists; heavy uncontrolled bleeding needs 999 or A&E.
If suitable for you, take paracetamol or ibuprofen according to the packet. A pharmacist can advise. Do not exceed the recommended dose or give aspirin to children under 16.
Confirm the appointment charge before booking. The dentist explains any additional treatment costs before you decide to proceed.
Reception confirms the fee for your chosen practice. Ask what is included in the assessment and whether X-rays or immediate treatment are charged separately.
£27.90
For patients who pay NHS charges. Exemptions may apply. Ask reception about NHS urgent access; routine registration and emergency availability are separate.
| Band | Charge |
|---|---|
| Band 1 | £27.90 |
| Band 2 | £76.60 |
| Band 3 | £332.10 |
An urgent course can include assessment, necessary X-rays and appropriate urgent treatment. Further care may cost more.
NHS Costs And Help With Payment ↗Charges checked 28 September 2026.Your dentist will explain what can be treated at the visit and whether further care is needed.
Severe or persistent toothache needs a dental assessment. The dentist checks the cause and explains the treatment options.
A suspected abscess needs urgent dental treatment. The dentist may recommend drainage, root canal treatment or extraction, depending on the cause.
New or increasing swelling needs urgent advice. Breathing or swallowing difficulty, or swelling affecting your eye, needs 999 or A&E.
A broken tooth may need protection or repair, particularly if it hurts. Keep fragments in milk and bring them to the appointment.
A knocked-out adult tooth needs immediate dental attention. Call now and follow the first-aid steps above. Never reinsert a baby tooth.
Contact a dentist if a filling or crown comes out. Keep the crown, avoid chewing on that side and bring it with you.
Pain or swelling around a wisdom tooth needs assessment. The dentist can discuss treatment or referral after examining you.
Bleeding that persists after pressure needs urgent advice. Call your treating practice or NHS 111; heavy bleeding that will not stop needs 999 or A&E.
Keep the pieces of a damaged denture and avoid household glue. Ask reception about assessment and repair arrangements.
Call for advice about tooth pain, swelling or an injured tooth. Tell reception the child’s age and whether it is a baby or adult tooth.
Call before travelling. Reception confirms the practice, appointment time and arrangements for your visit.
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CM17 9TEFor urgent help outside available appointments, use NHS 111. Check with reception for bank-holiday hours, access needs and parking advice.
Call your chosen practice for its private emergency fee and inclusions before booking. Any additional treatment is discussed with you. NHS urgent treatment in England costs £27.90 for patients who pay NHS charges. Ask reception which route is available; a private request does not confirm NHS access.
Same-day emergency appointments are subject to assessment and availability. Call your chosen practice and explain your symptoms; reception will confirm a time and the address. A form request does not reserve an appointment. If you cannot obtain urgent dental care, contact NHS 111 for advice.
Church Langley Dental publishes Saturday opening from 9am to 4:30pm. Call to check urgent appointment availability before travelling. Opening hours do not guarantee a free appointment. If you cannot get urgent care, contact NHS 111. For breathing or swallowing difficulty or heavy uncontrolled bleeding, use 999 or A&E.
Severe toothache, suspected infection, dental injury and persistent bleeding need urgent advice. Call and describe your symptoms so the team can assess the next step. A knocked-out adult tooth needs immediate attention. Heavy uncontrolled bleeding or swelling affecting breathing or swallowing needs 999 or A&E.
A decayed tooth needs urgent assessment if it causes severe pain, swelling or signs of infection. Decay without those symptoms still needs a dental appointment. Tell reception how long it has hurt and whether pain affects sleep or eating so they can advise on urgency.
Yes. Tell reception that you feel anxious when requesting an appointment, and explain any past difficulty or concern. Ask the dentist to talk through the examination and options before treatment. Reception can check what support is available; do not assume sedation is included in an emergency appointment.