Emergency dental care

Need urgent dental care?

Serving Caversham, Emmer Green and Reading and surrounding areas.


Call us now on 0118 947 2517 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 0118 947 2517 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

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Prospect Street Dental Practice. 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…

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Patient reviews

2344 Reviews

5.0

29th August 2026

We have visited this dental practice several times now, and we are very happy that a friend recommended it to us. This time, we came as a whole family — our children had their routine check-ups, my wife had an appointment, and I needed treatment for a chipped front tooth. The dentist did an excellent job and repaired it to a very high standard.The whole team are true professionals, from the friendly and polite reception staff to the dentists themselves. Everything is very well organised, clean and welcoming, and we always feel that we are in good hands. The level of care and professionalism is genuinely excellent.We are very happy with our experience and would definitely recommend this practice to others. Keep up the great work!

28th August 2026

Excellent service. My dentist was brilliant and explained everything. Highly recommended.

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Steven Wiggins

First time at a dentist for several years. The dentist was very thorough, explained everything clearly, including prices of further treatment. A very professional experience. would highly recommend if you've not been for a while or thinking of changing dentist.....thank you!

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Fiona Brown

Very happy to see Peter and Stefanie at Prospect Street Dental Practice. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

27th August 2026

Everything went well from check in to the actual appointment. Great clinic and lovely staff

27th August 2026

I've been a patient there for many years and the staff are all friendly and professional and I feel well looked after.

27th August 2026

My dentist listened to my concerns, explained clearly what he would do, did what he said he would while talking me through what was happening and then showed me the results and discussed options with me. I was then very pleasantly surprised with how much the whole thing cost. For an emergency appointment I thought it would cost the earth but it didn’t. I felt like they did right by me not trying to milk my vulnerability.

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Mary Waite

Always good service. Have full confidence in this practice.

26th August 2026

Jill found why I was suffering food packing because of a missing filling. She cleaned the area thoroughly and informed Peter who I will be sing next week to resolve the problem.

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Niraj Thapa

The service was excellent! The receptionist made every effort to get in touch with me, and although I missed a few calls, I was able to book the next available appointment for the following day. Great service from start to finish! I will definitely be recommending them to my friends and family.

24th August 2026

I have always found this dental practice to be responsible, friendly, professional and very helpful. I am a nervous dental patient and have always been impressed with the clinicians care at this practice.

23rd August 2026

Professional and friendly.

LH

Linda Hyden

I came to the practice for my mormal 6 monthly hygienist visit. Jill has always provided brilliant cleaning procedures. Jill now uses the more up to date guided biofolm therapy using dye to stain plaque and then removing the plaque with a warm water spray. This is a much more comfortable method for my sensitive teeth..

MJ

Matthew Jones

Jill did a great job as usual. I trust her implicitly and she has been keeping me out of dental trouble for more years now than either of us care to remember! Very competent and professional. And friendly with it.

TC

Tony Cox

Excellent treatment, very professional staff

19th August 2026

Darragh was extremely thorough explaining to me and my daughter what would be happening at the appointment. He made her feel at ease and was very kind and helpful with the after care advice.

19th August 2026

Dr Buckley is professional, skilled, friendly and thoughtful. He has treated my children on the NHS for a few years and I have been really impressed with his skill and approach. So when my old dentist left my previous practice (and was replaced with another dentist who seemed to be more interested in the hard sell than what was best for the patient) I had no hesitation in moving over to Prospect Street. Dr Buckley did a great job on replacing a cracked filling. Injections were painless and he explained everything carefully in advance. Furthermore, the work cost just one third of what the other dentist had been planning to charge me, some of which would have been for work which wasn’t necessary. I highly recommend Prospect Street practice.

18th August 2026

Friendly, helpful and professional service by everyone.

DG

Dace Grīga

I visit Stefanie Binnee, a dental hygienist and therapist, every six months. My teeth are extremely sensitive, making dental care challenging, but she is remarkably thorough and attentive. You can feel a noticeable difference immediately following the appointment. I strongly recommend her services to anyone seeking exceptional hygiene.

13th August 2026

Always great service

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