- Friendly staff
- Gentle dentists
- Clear explanations
- Emergency appointments
Emergency dentists in St Albans
13 dental practices in St Albans 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.
Top Emergency providers in St Albans
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.
- Prices fromCheck-up—Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most
- Prices fromCheck-up£74Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most
- Professional staff
- Gentle hygienist
- Puts anxious patients at ease
- Clear explanations
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34 Marford Rd, Wheathampstead, St Albans AL4 8AS, AL4 8AS
Private NHS Invisalign ProviderPrices fromCheck-up£77Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most- Friendly staff
- Great for nervous patients
- Excellent hygienist
- Modern and clean
- Prices fromCheck-up£65Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most
- Friendly team
- Gentle dentist
- Great with children
- Clear explanations
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12 High St, Wheathampstead, St Albans AL4 8AA, AL4 8AA
Private Emergency AppointmentsPrices fromCheck-up£65Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most- Friendly staff
- Gentle dentists
- Great for nervous patients
- Professional service
- Prices fromCheck-up£50Hygienist£97Patients sayLikes most
- Friendly staff
- Gentle dentists
- Great with children
- Clear explanations
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14 Spencer St, St Albans AL3 5EG, AL3 5EG
Private Invisalign ProviderPrices fromCheck-up£80Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most- Gentle hygienists
- Friendly reception
- Professional team
- Thorough cleaning
- Prices fromCheck-up£89Hygienist£167Patients sayLikes most
- Friendly staff
- Gentle hygienist
- Clear explanations
- Modern technology
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148 High St, London Colney, St Albans AL2 1QF, AL2 1QF
Private Invisalign ProviderPrices fromCheck-up—Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most- Friendly staff
- Same-day appointments
- Gentle hygienist
- Great with nervous patients
Worth knowing- Long waiting times
- Limited parking
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39 High St, Redbourn, St Albans AL3 7LW, AL3 7LW
Private Emergency AppointmentsPrices fromCheck-up£85Hygienist£80Patients sayLikes most- Friendly staff
- Gentle dentist
- Clear pricing
- Covid safety measures
- Prices fromCheck-up£65Hygienist£55Patients sayLikes most
- Gentle and kind staff
- Great with nervous patients
- Clear explanations
- Friendly atmosphere
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65 Oakwood Rd, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3QB, AL2 3QB
Private Invisalign ProviderPrices fromCheck-up£55Hygienist—Patients sayLikes most- Friendly staff
- Great with nervous patients
- Excellent sedation experience
- Good cosmetic results
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 St Albans?
Private emergency appointments in St Albans 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 St Albans?
NHS 111 can refer you to an emergency NHS dentist if one is available — call them first. Some practices in St Albans 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.
