OUCH! / Emergency Dental Care For Patients
Fast Local Emergency Routing
Dental emergencies are stressful enough
Fast emergency dental help, without the phone chase.
Tell OUCH what is wrong and where you are. We route your case to suitable nearby practices so you can focus on getting seen.
Immediate Routing
Nearby Practices
No Calling Around
Real Appointment Offers
What happens next
Start in minutes
One request. Fast routing. Clear confirmation.
OUCH is built to reduce the panic of finding urgent dental care by handling the outreach and presenting a clear next step.
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Tell us what is wrong and where you are
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Suitable nearby practices review the request
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Confirm the appointment only if it works for you
Nearby help
One request reaches local practices fast.
Instead of calling around yourself, OUCH routes your emergency to suitable practices nearby.
Clear next step
You only confirm if the appointment works for you.
Review the offer, secure the booking, then attend with the details already in place.
How it works
A simple path from pain to an appointment.
One request, routed fast, confirmed only if suitable.
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Dental emergency
Start OUCH and tell us you need urgent dental help.
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Request
Share where you are, what is wrong, and any useful details.
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Offer
Nearby practices respond with an appointment if suitable.
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Confirm
Review the time offered and secure the booking if it suits you.
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Get treated
Attend the appointment and get the care you need.
Why choose OUCH
Built for a stressful moment, but search with ease.
OUCH is designed to replace the usual scramble with a guided, transparent route to urgent dental care.
Fast access to care
Less Searching, Calling and Waiting.
- Immediate access to dental help when needed
- One online request and multiple practices contacted
- No calling around practices yourself
- No waiting in phone queues
- Fewer dead ends when looking for urgent care
- Flexible appointment times when available
Calm and guided
Designed to reduce friction in a stressful moment.
- Designed by dentists around real emergency needs
- Growing network of dental practices nationally
- Your request is routed to nearby practices first
- OUCH handles the logistics for you
- Clear next steps once your appointment is confirmed
- Care closer to home when availability exists
Frequently asked questions
The key things patients usually want to know.
OUCH is meant to reduce uncertainty. These answers cover how the service works, what it costs, and what happens next.
What is OUCH?
OUCH is a dental emergency service that helps you get seen faster by routing your emergency to local dental practices. You make one request and we handle the rest.
Do I need to call dental practices myself?
No. OUCH contacts local practices for you, saving time and reducing stress.
How fast does OUCH work?
Once you submit your request, your case is routed immediately to suitable nearby practices.
What kind of dental problems can I use OUCH for?
OUCH is designed for urgent dental issues such as pain, swelling, infection, trauma, or anything that needs prompt attention.
Is OUCH available everywhere?
Availability depends on local dental practices in your area. OUCH always tries nearby practices first.
Does OUCH guarantee an appointment?
No service can guarantee availability. OUCH improves your chances by contacting suitable local practices quickly.
Is OUCH free to use?
Yes. Using OUCH is free. There is a £30 booking fee only when you choose to secure an appointment.
Why is there a £30 booking fee?
The booking fee helps prevent no-shows and supports practices in offering genuine emergency appointments.
Do I lose the £30?
No. The £30 booking fee is redeemable against the cost of your treatment at the dental practice.
Do I have to pay anything upfront?
Only if you decide to secure an appointment. There is no charge just to submit an emergency request.
Is OUCH for NHS or private treatment?
OUCH focuses on helping you access urgent dental care quickly. Treatment type and costs are discussed directly with the dental practice.
Is my information safe?
Yes. Your information is handled securely and only shared with relevant dental practices to help arrange your care.
Need urgent dental help?
Start one request and let OUCH handle the outreach.
Share your location and the problem, then review the appointment only if it works for you.