Emergency dental care

Need urgent dental care?

Serving Nottingham and surrounding areas.

Call us now on 0115 985 6156 to arrange an emergency appointment and speak directly with our team.

Whether you are registered with us, new to the practice, or just visiting the area, all patients are welcome.

We prioritise patients in pain and will always aim to offer the earliest available appointment.

We can help with:

  • Toothache    
  • Broken teeth  
  • Lost fillings or crowns  
  • Swelling or infection  
  • Dental trauma  


What should you do if you have tooth pain?

If you're experiencing dental pain: 

  •  Call us as soon as possible so we can advise you 
  •  Avoid chewing on the affected area 
  •  Take over-the-counter pain relief if appropriate 
  •  Seek urgent care if swelling or severe pain develops 

 We will always aim to see you as quickly as possible and guide you on the next steps.


dental pain? We're here to help.

FAQS

No, we welcome both registered and non-registered patients for emergency appointments.

The cost of an emergency dental appointment can be found on our fees page. The cost of your dental treatment can vary depending on the problem and any treatment required.

 We will always explain any costs clearly before starting treatment.

We aim to provide immediate relief and may begin treatment during your emergency appointment. However, some treatments may require a follow-up visit depending on complexity.

No, a dental infection will not go away without treatment. While symptoms may temporarily improve, the infection will remain. Our dentists can give you full detailed advice during your appointment.

If you experience pain, trauma, swelling, or damage to a tooth, contact the practice as soon as possible. Our team will assess your situation and arrange an urgent appointment where needed.

During your appointment, the dentist will:

  • Examine the problem
  • Identify the cause
  • Relieve pain where possible
  • Explain your options

The priority is to get you comfortable and stabilise the issue.

Tooth pain can feel worse at night because lying down increases blood flow to the head, which can increase pressure in the affected tooth. There are also fewer distractions, making the pain feel more intense.

Why choose us for urgent dental care?

• Experienced and supportive clinicians  

• Calm, patient-focused approach  

• Clear and transparent pricing  

• Focus on getting you out of pain quickly  

Why choose us for emergency dental care?

In pain? Let’s get it sorted.

Call us now on 0115 985 6156 to arrange your appointment and speak directly with our team.

We’ll assess the problem, explain your options clearly, and help you move forward with the right treatment. We prioritise patients in discomfort and will always aim to offer the earliest available appointment. If you have reached us outside of our opening hours, please complete the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Reached us outside of our opening hours? Request an emergency appointment using the form below.

If you have reached us outside of our opening hours, please complete the form below and we will get in touch as soon as possible.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Sherwood Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

1265 Reviews

5.0

11th April 2026

I am very anxious about going to the dentist, but Katie is simply amazing. She is patient with me, explains everything and listens to my concerns. Katie is the best dentist I have ever visited

10th April 2026

Reception staff are always very helpful and friendly. Always punctual with appointments.

10th April 2026

Always greated well by reception staff. Not usually very long to be seen and every time I have met a different dentist they have been polite and happy to explain any procedure. Overall a super practice. Thank you

9th April 2026

The appointment was on time, highly professional, considerate and thorough..

8th April 2026

Dentist was polite. Courteous and explained all treatments in detail Also answered any questions I had

7th April 2026

I feel taken care of. I’m a bit of a nervous patient and the team are always very reassuring even when I’m struggling through an appointment.

4th April 2026

I have always found the reception staff to be friendly and professional. Dr Mayur Patel is always very friendly, and gives good honest advise about my dental needs. He updates me with what is likely to be needed over the coming year.

4th April 2026

Very kind and understanding dentist and hygienist - both took their time and explained everything. Really reassuring as a nervous patient

3rd April 2026

Nice place Friendly staffShort wait timeCaring and knowledgeable dentists

1st April 2026

Very competent staff, highly knowledgeable who go out their way to make you feel at ease.

1st April 2026

my appointments have always started on time. the reception staff always have a smile, are polite and very informative. My dentist and nurse are very professional giving me information and choices for my treatments without trying to push them onto me.Overall i am an anxious patient but am always made to feel calm and relaxed. If i had to award stars for the whole dental surgery it would be 10 out of 10 plus 1

1st April 2026

Honoring appointments as scheduled without failure, and good conduct of all stakeholders.

31st March 2026

All the staff have always been extremely professional and helpful

30th March 2026

Never wait long to be seen. Dentist is always polite and explains treatment. The treatment is always very swift but thorough.The treatment room is always prepared and ready when I enter. The dentist is ready to greet me ie not finishing off something from another patient so is able to give me his full attention.The dentist always asks if I have had any problems before he makes his examination..

29th March 2026

Dr Patel has an excellent manner, works in a calm and orderly way, and obviously knows his stuff. I felt confident and relaxed, even though he was drilling and pulling my teeth.

29th March 2026

All the staff was lovely very proffetional and described all treatments in details as I'm very anxious at the dentist

28th March 2026

I've learned to trust me dentist, he puts me at ease and explains everything clearly. The rest of the team are very professional and make you feel comfortable at what can be a stressful time.

28th March 2026

A very polite reception, no fuss filling in my medical sheet. I arrived early and was seen by the Dentist 10 minutes ahead of time. After my examination it was very easy to book my next appointment at a time and date that suited me.

27th March 2026

Put at ease

27th March 2026

all staff friendly and helpful, everything explained clearly.

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