Open 24 hours · £20 consultation including X-rays · no registration required
Emergency Dentist for Moseley and Kings Heath: Open 24 Hours
Toothache, a broken tooth or a lost filling in Moseley or Kings Heath? Our 24-hour clinic in central Solihull is roughly 7 miles away and sees emergency patients without registration.
Reference point
Moseley Village
the village centre, B13 8JU; Kings Heath High Street is about a mile to the south
Approximate road distance
7.5 miles
To 16 Drury Lane from the stated reference point.
Time to allow by car
around 20–35 minutes
Traffic, roadworks and your exact start can make the trip longer.
Getting to our clinic from Moseley & Kings Heath
From Moseley or Kings Heath, head south-east towards Hall Green and join the A34 Stratford Road towards Shirley, then follow signs into Solihull. Alternatively, cross to the A41 Warwick Road via Acocks Green. Turn for Drury Lane; the clinic is at number 16. Use a sat nav for live traffic.
Main roads on the researched route: A435 Alcester Road, A34 Stratford Road, A41 Warwick Road.
Local travel context
Moseley and Kings Heath have plenty of everyday dental practices, but emergency appointments there are often taken by lunchtime and few open late. If pain hits in the evening or at the weekend, the route south-east through Hall Green and Shirley is usually the quickest way to Solihull. Patients starting near Billesley or Maypole will be a little closer than the village-centre estimate.
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 Moseley & Kings Heath
Is there an emergency dentist open at night near Moseley or Kings Heath?
Our clinic is in Solihull, around 7.5 miles from Moseley Village, and open 24 hours a day. There is no branch in Moseley or Kings Heath, so call first and we will confirm the best time to arrive.
How far is the clinic from Kings Heath?
Kings Heath High Street is a little under 7 miles away by road. Allow around 20–35 minutes depending on traffic and the route.
Do I need to be registered to be seen?
No. You do not need to be registered or have a referral. We are a private clinic, so you can book an emergency appointment straight away instead of waiting for an NHS slot.
What does an emergency appointment cost?
A flat £20 for the emergency consultation, including a full examination and any X-rays needed. Treatment is explained and quoted before it begins.
What should I do for toothache while I travel?
If you can safely take them, paracetamol or ibuprofen following the packet instructions can ease pain, and a cold compress on the outside of the cheek can help. Call us before you set off so we can prepare for your arrival.
You may also find the journey information for Hall Green useful if you live near the boundary.
Book before you travel from Moseley & Kings Heath
The clinic is open 24 hours at 16 Drury Lane, Solihull. Call, book online or message the team before setting off.