Emergency dentist in South London

If you need emergency dental care in South London, the fastest option is to call a practice directly. Below you will find emergency dental providers across South London’s boroughs, including Bexley, Croydon, Bromley, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth, Greenwich, Sutton, Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames, and Wandsworth.

What to Do Right Now

1. Call a practice below that offers emergency appointments
2. If it is outside normal hours, call NHS 111 for advice and out-of-hours dental services in your area
3. 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 South London you are in, go directly to the emergency page for your borough:

• Emergency dentist in Bexley
• Emergency dentist in Croydon
• Emergency dentist in Bromley
• Emergency dentist in Lewisham
• Emergency dentist in Southwark
• Emergency dentist in Lambeth
• Emergency dentist in Greenwich
• Emergency dentist in Sutton
• Emergency dentist in Merton
• Emergency dentist in Kingston upon Thames
• Emergency dentist in Richmond upon Thames
• Emergency dentist in Wandsworth

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 South London on our main South 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.

Written and reviewed by the Dentist-London.com Editorial team. Last reviewed 9 March 2026. Prices shown are indicative ranges, not quotes - confirm costs directly with the practice.