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Emergency dentists in Preston

17 dental practices in Preston 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.

17
Practices offering it
Of 47 in Preston
£87
Average listed price
At practices that publish one

Emergency Dentists providers in Preston

NHS status unknown

Holly Dental Practice

4.9 (163 reviews) Preston, PR1
Emergency £65
Check-up £52 £8 below UK typical£8 below typical
Hygienist £56 £24 below UK typical£24 below typical
NHS status unknown

Acer Dental Clinic

4.3 (63 reviews) Preston, PR1
Emergency £53
Check-up £45 £15 below UK typical£15 below typical
White filling £60 £90 below UK typical£90 below typical
Not taking NHS patients

Dr Arnold

4.9 (228 reviews) Preston, PR1
Emergency £180
Check-up £70 £10 above UK typical£10 above typical
Hygienist £100 £20 above UK typical£20 above typical
NHS children only, checked 18 Sept 2026

Mrs H Burns Bds

4.3 (66 reviews) Preston, PR2
Emergency £55
Check-up £35 £25 below UK typical£25 below typical
White filling £90 £60 below UK typical£60 below typical

All 47 dentists in Preston

Common 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 Preston?

Private emergency appointments in Preston 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 Preston?

NHS 111 can refer you to an emergency NHS dentist if one is available — call them first. Some practices in Preston 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.

Emergency Dentists near Preston