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Urgent Dental Care Near Hockley Heath, Day or Night
For patients travelling north from Hockley Heath, our 24-hour emergency clinic is in central Solihull at 16 Drury Lane.
Reference point
Hockley Heath village centre
the A3400/School Road area, B94 6QT
Approximate road distance
6 miles
To 16 Drury Lane from the stated reference point.
Time to allow by car
around 15–25 minutes
Traffic, roadworks and your exact start can make the trip longer.
Getting to our clinic from Hockley Heath
From the village centre, travel north on Stratford Road/A3400. Continue towards the Solihull approach, using the bypass and Warwick Road corridor into the town centre. Turn for Drury Lane; the clinic is at number 16.
Main roads on the researched route: Stratford Road (A3400), Solihull Bypass, Warwick Road.
Local travel context
Hockley Heath has a clear north–south road reference in the A3400. From the village centre near School Road, the journey follows Stratford Road towards Solihull before joining the town-centre approach. Patients beginning in Earlswood or on the rural edge of B94 should calculate from their exact address because those journeys can be materially longer.
Bus services operate between Hockley Heath and Solihull, but journey times and frequency vary. Check the live timetable before choosing public transport for a late or urgent appointment.
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 Hockley Heath
What is the road distance from Hockley Heath?
From the village-centre reference point near School Road, the researched route to Drury Lane is approximately 6 miles.
Does the route use the A3400?
Yes. The main route heads north on Stratford Road/A3400 before continuing towards central Solihull.
Should I call before setting off from B94?
Calling or booking online first is sensible, especially because rural-edge addresses may be farther away than the village-centre estimate.
When should I go to hospital instead?
Serious facial trauma, uncontrolled heavy bleeding, or severe swelling that affects breathing or swallowing requires urgent medical assessment rather than a routine dental journey.
You may also find the journey information for Dorridge useful if you live near the boundary.
Book before you travel from Hockley Heath
The clinic is open 24 hours at 16 Drury Lane, Solihull. Call, book online or message the team before setting off.