Open 24 hours · £20 consultation including X-rays · no registration required
Emergency Dentist Near Birmingham City Centre: Open 24 Hours
If you work, study or live in the city centre and a tooth cannot wait, our 24-hour emergency clinic is in central Solihull, about 9 miles away. Call first and we will tell you what to expect.
Reference point
Birmingham New Street station
the Bullring and city-centre core, B2 4QA
Approximate road distance
9.5 miles
To 16 Drury Lane from the stated reference point.
Time to allow by car
around 25–40 minutes
Traffic, roadworks and your exact start can make the trip longer.
Getting to our clinic from Birmingham City Centre
From the city centre, follow the signs for Sparkhill and Acocks Green onto the A41 Warwick Road, or take the A34 Stratford Road through Hall Green and Shirley. Both routes lead into Solihull town centre. Turn for Drury Lane; the clinic is at number 16. Use a sat nav for live traffic.
Main roads on the researched route: A41 Warwick Road, A34 Stratford Road, A4540 Middleway.
Local travel context
Many city-centre dentists close in the early evening and most NHS emergency slots are gone by mid-morning. We are open through the night, on Sundays and on bank holidays, so a late finish in the Jewellery Quarter or a night out in Digbeth does not leave you waiting until morning. The drive out along the A41 or A34 is quietest outside the rush hours; allow extra time between 7.30am and 9.30am and 4pm and 6.30pm.
Trains run between Birmingham Moor Street or Snow Hill and Solihull in roughly 15–20 minutes during the day, but services are limited late at night. Check National Rail before relying on a train, or consider a taxi if you are in severe pain.
Emergencies we can assess
An emergency appointment begins with an examination of the problem. These links explain common reasons patients contact the clinic; the dentist will diagnose the cause and discuss suitable care.
Toothache
Assessment for persistent or severe dental pain.
Read treatment information →Dental abscess
Urgent assessment of pain, swelling or signs of infection.
Read treatment information →Broken or chipped tooth
Care after a tooth breaks, cracks or becomes painful.
Read treatment information →Lost filling or crown
Help when a restoration comes loose or falls out.
Read treatment information →Emergency extraction
Assessment when saving a painful tooth may not be possible.
Read treatment information →Wisdom tooth pain
Advice and treatment options for inflamed or painful wisdom teeth.
Read treatment information →What happens at the appointment
- 1. Assessment: the dentist listens to what happened and examines the affected area.
- 2. X-rays where needed: necessary imaging helps the dentist identify the cause.
- 3. Options and costs: the diagnosis, suitable treatment and fees are explained before treatment.
- 4. Care and aftercare: treatment may be provided where appropriate, followed by advice for recovery or follow-up.
Why patients travel to Solihull
- Open 24 hours, Monday to Sunday
- No registration or referral required
- Emergency-focused appointments
- Online booking before you travel
- Assessment and necessary X-rays included in the £20 consultation
Treatment beyond the consultation costs extra. Read the current payment and pricing information before booking.
When A&E may be more appropriate
Serious facial trauma, uncontrolled heavy bleeding, or severe swelling that makes breathing or swallowing difficult needs urgent medical assessment. Call 999 or attend A&E rather than delaying care to travel to the dental clinic.
Questions from patients travelling from Birmingham City Centre
Is there an emergency dentist open 24 hours near Birmingham city centre?
Our clinic is at 16 Drury Lane in Solihull, about 9.5 miles from New Street station, and it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no branch in the city centre, so call first and we will confirm when to arrive.
How long does it take to get from the city centre to your clinic?
Allow around 25–40 minutes by car, depending on traffic and where you start. The A41 Warwick Road and the A34 Stratford Road both lead into central Solihull.
Can I be seen at night or on a Sunday if I am in the city centre?
Yes. We are open overnight, on Sundays and on bank holidays, and you do not need to be registered with us beforehand.
How much is an emergency appointment?
The emergency consultation is a flat £20 and includes a full examination and any X-rays needed. The dentist explains any treatment and its cost before starting.
When should I go to A&E instead of travelling to you?
Go to A&E or call 999 for swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, swelling that is closing an eye, heavy bleeding that will not stop, or serious injury to the face or jaw. For toothache, a broken tooth or a lost filling or crown, call us.
You may also find the journey information for Acocks Green useful if you live near the boundary.
Book before you travel from Birmingham City Centre
The clinic is open 24 hours at 16 Drury Lane, Solihull. Call, book online or message the team before setting off.