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Kennet Bridge Dental

NHS and private dentistry by the Kennet

Urgent & out-of-hours care

If you're in dental pain, start here — most problems can be seen the same day.

What to do right now

Same-day advice: Call us — same-day slots

We hold same-day emergency slots every weekday morning for anyone in dental pain, whether or not you are already registered with us. Call as early as you can — slots go quickly, and reception will ask a few questions to make sure you're seen by the right person.

Call 0118 496 0234

Out of hours: We're closed — call NHS 111

When the practice is closed, call NHS 111. They can advise you over the phone and, if you need to be seen, direct you to the local urgent dental service, which runs evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Get help from NHS 111

Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A&E now if:

  • You have uncontrolled bleeding from your mouth that will not stop with firm pressure
  • Swelling in your mouth, face or neck is affecting your breathing or swallowing
  • You have a facial injury with a possible broken jaw, or teeth knocked out after an accident
  • You have a high temperature alongside facial swelling

These are not dental problems a dentist can treat safely — go straight to A&E, not the surgery.

What an urgent visit costs

£27.90

An NHS urgent appointment covers an examination and, if we can treat you the same day, the treatment needed to relieve pain or infection — one charge, whatever we do.

Page last reviewed: 4 August 2026
Next review due: 4 August 2027