Prices from
Check-up
£99
Hygienist
£89
Patients say
Likes most
- Friendly reception
- Gentle hygienist
- Clear explanations
- Nervous patient care
Emergency dentists in Knaresborough
4 dental practices in Knaresborough list emergency appointments. If you have severe pain, bleeding, or a knocked-out tooth, call ahead — most practices will fit urgent cases in on the same day. The list below shows practices that explicitly offer emergency care.
4 Emergency providers
£125 average listed price
Top Emergency providers in Knaresborough
Ranked by patient mentions of Emergency in reviews, overall rating, and review volume. Practices marked with a quote contain direct patient experiences with this treatment.
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18 High St, Knaresborough HG5 0EQ, HG5 0EQ
Private Emergency AppointmentsPrices fromCheck-up£145Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most- Friendly reception team
- Gentle with nervous patients
- Excellent emergency care
- Great with children
- Prices fromCheck-up£92Hygienist£125
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Castle Precinct, 3 Castle Yard, Knaresborough HG5 8AS, HG5 8AS
Private NHSPrices fromCheck-up—Hygienist—
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency includes severe toothache that paracetamol/ibuprofen won't control, swelling of the face or jaw, a knocked-out adult tooth (best chance of saving it is within 1 hour), uncontrolled bleeding after an extraction, and trauma to the teeth or jaw. If you have facial swelling spreading to your eye or neck, go to A&E — that's a medical emergency.
How much does an emergency dental appointment cost in Knaresborough?
Private emergency appointments in Knaresborough typically cost £75–£150 for the assessment, with treatment (extraction, temporary filling, root canal start) charged separately. NHS emergency dental treatment falls under Band 1 (£27.90) — but availability is very limited.
Can I get an NHS emergency dentist in Knaresborough?
NHS 111 can refer you to an emergency NHS dentist if one is available — call them first. Some practices in Knaresborough also offer NHS emergency slots, but availability is extremely limited and often booked days in advance. Most patients with urgent issues end up paying for private emergency care.
What should I do for tooth pain before I can see a dentist?
Take paracetamol and ibuprofen alternating (if you can take both — check with a pharmacist), apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek for swelling, rinse with warm salt water (1 tsp salt in a cup of water), and avoid very hot/cold food. Don't put aspirin directly on the tooth — it burns the gum. If pain is severe or you're developing facial swelling, seek same-day care.