If you need emergency dental care in East London, the fastest option is to call a practice directly. Below you will find emergency dental providers across East London’s boroughs, including Newham, Tower Hamlets, Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Havering, and Bexley.
What to Do Right Now
- Call a practice below that offers emergency appointments
- If it is outside normal hours, call NHS 111 for advice and out-of-hours dental services in your area
- If it is a serious medical emergency involving heavy bleeding, difficulty breathing, or facial trauma, go to your nearest A&E or call 999
Find an Emergency Dentist by Borough
If you know which part of East London you are in, go directly to the emergency page for your borough:
- Emergency dentist in Newham
- Emergency dentist in Tower Hamlets
- Emergency dentist in Barking and Dagenham
- Emergency dentist in Redbridge
- Emergency dentist in Havering
- Emergency dentist in Bexley
Common Dental Emergencies
Severe toothache that is not managed by over-the-counter painkillers. A knocked-out tooth – keep it moist in milk or saliva and contact a dentist immediately, as it may be possible to re-implant within the first hour. A broken, cracked, or chipped tooth, particularly if it is causing pain or has sharp edges. A lost filling or crown leaving the tooth exposed or sensitive. A dental abscess causing swelling, throbbing pain, or a bad taste in the mouth. Bleeding from the mouth that does not stop after applying pressure for 10 minutes.
If you are unsure whether your situation counts as an emergency, call NHS 111 for guidance. For more information, see our full guide on what to do in a dental emergency. You can also browse all dentists in East London on our main East London dentist page.
For emergency dental services across all of London, see our Emergency Dentist London hub. For NHS dental availability, visit our NHS dentist London page.