How do I find an NHS dentist near me?

Use the NHS website (https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist/) to search for a dentist near you. The site also provides information on which dental practices currently accept new patients, whether they offer urgent appointments, and how others have rated the service.

While this is a good starting point for finding a local dentist, people often tell us that these records are only sometimes kept updated, so you should contact the practice directly for more information. If the records are out of date, you should let the practice know. On 4 September 2025, the following dentists in Southend said they were accepting new patients, but the situation can change quickly:

ND Rankin	647 London Road, Westcliff	Accepting children and adults, incl adults entitled to free dental care
Dentistry for You	288 Leigh Road, Leigh on Sea	Accepting children and adults, incl adults entitled to free dental care
Parmar Dental Leigh on Sea	54 Hadleigh Road. Leigh on Sea	Accepting children and adults, incl adults entitled to free dental care
Thames Dental	1707 London Road. Leigh on Sea	Accepting children and adults, incl adults entitled to free dental care
Smiles on Broadway	122 The Broadway, Southend	Accepting children and adults, incl adults entitled to free dental care
Southend Dental Care	Unit 2-4 Southchurch Road, Southend	Accepting children under 17
Mr Patel	25 Station Road, Thorpe Bay	Accepting children under 17

You can also visit a dentist outside your local area if it's more convenient. For example, if you prefer to see a dentist near where you work. These dentists are 5 miles from central Southend:

Elder Tree Dental Practice, Canvey Island	6-8 Eldertree Road, Canvey Island, canvey island	Accepting children and adults, incl adults entitled to free dental care
Toothcare Ltd Canvey Island	90a High Street, Canvey Island	Accepting children under 17
Hadleigh Dental Practice	279 London Road, Hadleigh	Accepting children under 17 and adults entitled to free dental care
Hockley Dental Care	45 Southend Road, Hockley	Accepting children under 17 and adults entitled to free dental care

How do I get an emergency NHS dentist appointment?

If you need immediate care for your teeth, you should:

• Ask your regular dentist whether they can offer an emergency appointment.

• Phone NHS 111, who can locate an urgent dental service.

• Visit A&E if you experience severe pain, heavy bleeding, or face, mouth or teeth injuries.