Treatments

Emergency dentist near Skegness, open every day.

We're in Boston, about 22 miles from Skegness, and see emergencies the same day, every day, for £25. Call 01205 337 000.

Key facts.

From SkegnessAbout 22 miles, 35 to 40 minutes by car
By trainDirect, about 35 minutes
Emergency appointment£25
From Skegness

A same-day dentist, a train ride away

Whether you live in Skegness or you're staying on the coast and a tooth starts to hurt, you can be seen in Boston today. We're at 14-16 Strait Bargate, in Boston town centre.

Call us on 01205 337 000. Our phone line is open 24/7. An emergency appointment is £25. You don't need to be registered with us, you don't need a referral, and it doesn't matter where you live, so visitors can book too.

Getting here

How far is it from Skegness?

Boston is about 22 miles south west of Skegness by road. In normal traffic the drive takes about 35 to 40 minutes. Allow longer at busy times.

  • By train. East Midlands Railway runs a direct train from Skegness to Boston, usually about once an hour. The journey takes about 35 minutes. Boston station is about a 10 to 15 minute walk from us.
  • By bus. Stagecoach runs the 57 and Brylaine runs the B7 between Skegness and Boston Bus Station. The bus station is under 10 minutes' walk from us.
  • By car. The A52 runs from Skegness to Boston. In Boston, the council runs pay and display car parks around the town centre, listed on the council's car parks page.

Train and bus times change, so check them before you travel, especially on Sundays and bank holidays.

Open today

Open on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays

We're open every day of the year:

  • Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 7:30pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am to 5:30pm
  • Bank holidays: open

So if you break a tooth on a bank holiday weekend at the seaside, you don't have to wait until you get home. Call us first, and we'll give you a time that fits the train, the bus or the drive.

Urgent

Common emergencies, and what to do

  • A knocked-out adult tooth. This is urgent. Call us straight away. Our broken tooth page explains, from NHS advice, how to keep the tooth while you travel.
  • A chipped or broken tooth. Keep any pieces and call us. See the broken tooth page.
  • Toothache. Ask a pharmacist about painkillers and call us. See toothache.
  • A swollen gum or face. This can be an infection. See dental abscess and call us the same day.

Go to A&E or call 999 for a serious injury to your face or jaw, a head injury, bleeding from your mouth that won't stop, or swelling of your mouth, lips, throat or neck with difficulty breathing. Don't drive yourself. If you're not sure, call NHS 111.

Your visit

What happens when you get here

  1. We ask what happened and where it hurts.
  2. Your dentist checks the tooth and takes an X-ray if it's needed.
  3. We explain the cause and your options, with the price of each.
  4. We ease the pain the same day where we can. If you're only visiting the area, tell us, and we'll talk through what can be done today and what can wait until you're home.

More about our emergency service is on our emergency dentist page.

Find us

How to find us

14-16 Strait Bargate, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6LJ, in the town centre. It's under 10 minutes' walk from Boston Bus Station and about 10 to 15 minutes' walk from Boston train station.

Price

What it costs

Emergency appointmentguide£25
Antibiotics, if you need themguide£30
Simple extractionfrom£150
Composite filling (small)from£145

The £25 covers your emergency appointment. If you need treatment after that, your dentist tells you the price before anything starts. “From” prices start at that amount and depend on your treatment. Your dentist will give you a written plan and price before any work starts. See all our prices.

Questions

Common questions

Is there an emergency dentist open on Sunday near Skegness?

Yes. We're open Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 5:30pm in Boston, about 22 miles from Skegness, with same-day emergency appointments for £25.

I'm on holiday in Skegness. Can you see me?

Yes. You don't need to be registered with us or live locally. Call 01205 337 000 and we'll book you in the same day.

How do I get to you from Skegness without a car?

There's a direct East Midlands Railway train to Boston, usually about once an hour, taking about 35 minutes. The Stagecoach 57 and Brylaine B7 buses also run to Boston Bus Station.

How much is an emergency appointment?

£25. If you need treatment after that, such as a filling or an extraction, your dentist tells you the price first.

Do I need to be registered?

No. New patients and visitors can call or book online.

Can I bring my child?

Yes. We see children at the same prices as adults, with a parent's or guardian's consent.

What if it's late at night?

Call us on 01205 337 000. The line is open 24/7 and we'll book you into the first same-day slot. If you have serious swelling or bleeding, call 999 or 111.

Ready to book?

Book online, or call us on 01205 337 000. If it's urgent, our phone line is open 24/7.

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