Question 1

How much does an emergency dentist cost in Golders Green?

Accepted Answer

Our emergency consultation fee is just £35 during weekday hours and £45 for out-of-hours appointments (evenings, weekends, and bank holidays). All treatment costs are explained before we begin — no hidden fees.

Question 2

Is there a 24-hour dentist in Golders Green?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Emergency Dental Experts at 50 The Vale, Golders Green, London NW11 8SG is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and all bank holidays.

Question 3

Do I need an appointment for the emergency dentist?

Accepted Answer

No appointment is necessary — walk-ins are always welcome. However, calling ahead on 020 8455 0465 helps us prepare and minimise waiting time. A dentist answers your call directly.

Question 4

What should I do if I've knocked out a tooth?

Accepted Answer

Call us immediately on 020 8455 0465. If possible, gently place the tooth back in its socket without touching the root, or store it in milk. Time is critical — the sooner we see you, the better the chance of saving the tooth.

Question 5

Is there an emergency dentist open on weekends in Golders Green?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We are open every Saturday and Sunday, all day and all night, providing full emergency dental treatment including root canals, extractions, abscess drainage, and broken tooth repair.

Question 6

Can I see an emergency dentist late at night in London?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Emergency Dental Experts is open through the night, every night. Whether it's 10 PM, midnight, or 4 AM, a qualified dentist is always available at our Golders Green clinic.

Question 7

Should I go to A&E or an emergency dentist for tooth pain?

Accepted Answer

An emergency dentist is almost always the better option. A&E departments generally cannot provide dental treatment — they can only prescribe painkillers. At Emergency Dental Experts, we diagnose the problem with X-rays and begin treatment in the same visit.

Question 8

Can you do a root canal in one visit?

Accepted Answer

In many cases, yes. Our dentists use modern rotary endodontic instruments and can often complete root canal treatment in a single visit. Emergency consultations start from £35.

Question 9

What is the difference between NHS emergency dental and private emergency dental?

Accepted Answer

NHS emergency dental services often require calling NHS 111 and waiting for a callback, with appointments sometimes days away. At Emergency Dental Experts, you are seen immediately by a qualified dentist — no waiting lists. Prices start from just £35.

Question 10

How do I find an emergency dentist near me open right now?

Accepted Answer

Call 020 8455 0465 right now. Emergency Dental Experts is open 24/7 at 50 The Vale, Golders Green, London NW11 8SG — 3 minutes from Golders Green Tube Station. We serve all of North and Central London.

Question 11

What is irreversible pulpitis?

Accepted Answer

Irreversible pulpitis is inflammation of the dental pulp (the nerve inside a tooth) that has progressed beyond the point of healing. The pulp tissue cannot recover and the tooth requires either root canal treatment or extraction. Key symptoms include spontaneous throbbing pain, pain lingering more than 30 seconds after hot or cold, pain that wakes you at night, and pain radiating to the jaw or ear. Antibiotics alone do not cure pulpitis. At Emergency Dental Experts in Golders Green we provide same-day root canal treatment from £250.

Question 12

What is the difference between reversible and irreversible pulpitis?

Accepted Answer

Reversible pulpitis causes brief pain (a few seconds) triggered by cold or sweet stimuli and is treated with a filling. Irreversible pulpitis causes spontaneous, throbbing, lingering pain (over 30 seconds), often worse at night and triggered by heat. Irreversible pulpitis requires root canal treatment or extraction — it will not heal on its own.

Question 13

How can I tell if I have a dental abscess?

Accepted Answer

Signs of a dental abscess include severe throbbing pain, facial or gum swelling, a bad taste from pus drainage, fever, tender lymph nodes, and difficulty opening the mouth. A dental abscess is a bacterial infection requiring urgent dental treatment — drainage, antibiotics, and definitive root canal or extraction. Go to A&E only if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, or swelling spreading to the eye or down the neck.

Question 14

What should I do for severe tooth pain at night?

Accepted Answer

Take ibuprofen 400 mg (with food) plus paracetamol 1 g — they can be combined safely for stronger relief. Sleep with your head elevated to reduce throbbing. Apply a cold compress to the cheek. Avoid heat and avoid lying flat. Call Emergency Dental Experts on 020 8455 0465 — we are open through the night every night at our Golders Green clinic.

Question 15

Can a tooth infection kill you?

Accepted Answer

Yes, although rare in the UK. An untreated dental infection can spread to the floor of the mouth (Ludwig's angina), the bloodstream (sepsis), or the brain. Warning signs requiring immediate A&E attention include difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading to the eye or neck, or high fever with confusion. For non-life-threatening infection, go directly to an emergency dentist — A&E cannot provide dental treatment.

Question 16

Will antibiotics cure my toothache?

Accepted Answer

No. Antibiotics can temporarily reduce infection and swelling but they do not treat the underlying cause of toothache, which is usually decay, a cracked tooth, or pulp inflammation. The pain will return once the antibiotics finish unless the tooth is treated with a filling, root canal, or extraction. UK dental guidelines discourage prescribing antibiotics without definitive dental treatment.

Question 17

How much does a root canal cost in London?

Accepted Answer

At Emergency Dental Experts in Golders Green, root canal treatment starts from £250, in addition to the £35 emergency consultation. We use modern rotary endodontic instruments and can often complete treatment in a single visit, even out of hours.

Question 18

What is dry socket and how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a painful condition that develops 3–5 days after a tooth extraction when the protective blood clot is lost. Symptoms include severe throbbing pain radiating to the ear, a bad taste, and visible bone in the socket. Treatment involves irrigation and packing the socket with a medicated dressing — fast relief is usually achieved within hours. Available 24/7 at Emergency Dental Experts.

Question 19

Where is the best 24-hour emergency dentist in London?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Dental Experts at 50 The Vale, Golders Green, London NW11 8SG is one of London's leading 24-hour emergency dental clinics, with 309+ five-star Google reviews, the Best Private Dentist Open Late Hours 2023 award, GDC and CQC registration, and consultations from £35. Open 24/7/365, no appointment needed. Call 020 8455 0465.

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