Chipped tooth/Broken filling
If you chip or break a tooth, it can be very painful, especially if the pulp is exposed. Don’t ignore this common issue—visit our dental team as soon as possible to get the right treatment. If you can save the broken tooth fragment, we may be able to reattach it. Learn more about what to do if you chip/break a tooth.
Lost crown or veneer
Crowns are commonly used to protect vulnerable teeth, so if they come loose or fall out, your tooth could be at risk. Try to save the crown if possible and we can reattach it. Otherwise, we will protect the tooth in the meantime while we wait for a replacement crown to be fitted.
Infection
Dental infections, whether in the tooth or gums, can cause significant pain and swelling. With a dental infection, the pain often comes on suddenly, and may subside if you are able to ignore it for long enough. However, we don’t recommend ignoring the pain as this is a sign that the infection is only going to get worse and the pain will return eventually.
Gum pain
Painful gums are a sign of gum disease or infection, among other issues. You might also have an abscess on your tooth. Regular dental check-ups can help prevent or address gum-related problems. See a dentist as soon as possible if you’re experiencing pain that stops you from sleeping or cannot be controlled with painkillers like paracetamol.
Broken denture
Broken dentures are considered a dental emergency, as this could impact your ability to eat and speak. Don’t suffer in silence with a broken denture – seeking a prompt repair or replacement from an emergency dentist will help you to get back to normal. We can also assist with lost dentures.
Ready for Your Emergency Visit
Our fully-equipped treatment rooms are ready around the clock, so whenever pain strikes, you’ll be seen in a calm, modern space built for fast, precise emergency care.
Emergency dentist in Leeds — your questions answered
Are you open right now?
Yes. Twilight Dental sees patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1 Moor View, Woodhouse, Leeds LS6 1AQ. Reception is answered around the clock and will book you in with our on-call dentist. We are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and we do not close at 10pm. A fixed out-of-hours fee applies after 10:30pm, and reception confirms the exact cost before you attend.
How much does an emergency dental appointment cost in Leeds?
A new patient emergency consultation at Twilight Dental costs £24 at any hour of the day or night. That includes a full examination, any X-rays you need and a clear diagnosis with a written treatment plan. A fixed out-of-hours fee applies after 10:30pm for the on-call dentist, and reception will tell you the exact cost when you call. Treatment is always quoted before we start.
Can I be seen the same day?
Yes. We keep emergency slots free every day, and an on-call dentist covers the overnight hours. Call 0113 819 7865 or message us on WhatsApp at any hour and, in most cases, we can see you the same day or the same night. You do not need a referral and you do not need to be an existing patient.
Do I need to be registered as a patient?
No. Twilight Dental is a private clinic and we welcome anyone in dental pain, whether or not you have a regular dentist. Many of our patients are registered elsewhere, are on an NHS waiting list, or have no dentist at all.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe or throbbing toothache, facial swelling, a dental abscess, a knocked-out or broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, bleeding that will not stop, wisdom tooth pain, or a broken denture. Facial swelling that is spreading, or any difficulty breathing or swallowing, is urgent — call 999 or go to A&E immediately.
What should I do while I wait for my appointment?
Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the packet, rinse gently with warm salty water, and avoid very hot, cold or sugary foods. Do not place aspirin directly on the gum. If a tooth has been knocked out, keep it in milk and bring it with you — it can sometimes be replanted within the hour.
Where are you and how do I find you?
We are at 1 Moor View, Woodhouse, Leeds LS6 1AQ — a Victorian terrace just off the main road with painted blue step rails and a blue front door. We are a few minutes from Leeds city centre, the University of Leeds, Hyde Park and Headingley.
Do you treat nervous patients?
Yes. A large part of our work is with people who have avoided the dentist for years and are now in pain. We explain everything before we do it, work at your pace, and make sure you are properly numb before we start.
Can I just take antibiotics for a tooth infection?
Antibiotics can reduce swelling but they do not treat the cause. The infection almost always returns unless the tooth is treated with root canal treatment or extraction. National guidance discourages antibiotics alone for dental infections, which is why being seen matters.
Do you take NHS patients?
Twilight Dental is a private clinic, so treatment is not NHS-funded. We exist because NHS emergency access in Leeds is limited, especially in the evening. If you have called NHS 111 and been told to wait, we can usually see you the same evening.
How do I pay?
We accept card and cash, and payment is taken at the appointment. You will always be quoted for treatment before it begins.
What if I need follow-up treatment?
Your £24 consultation includes a written plan. If you need further treatment — root canal, a crown, an extraction — you can book it with us in the evening, or take the plan to your own dentist. There is no obligation to continue with us.
Emergency dental problems we treat
Whatever has happened, reception is answered 24 hours a day on 0113 819 7865. Go straight to the problem below, or just call us.
Toothache
Severe, throbbing or night-time pain that painkillers will not settle.
Dental abscess
Swelling, a gum boil, a bad taste or a raised temperature with the pain.
Broken or chipped tooth
Same-day repair, including front teeth rebuilt with composite.
Lost filling or crown
Bring the crown — it can often be cleaned and cemented straight back on.
Knocked-out tooth
Keep it in milk and come now. The first hour decides the outcome.
Emergency extraction
Simple and surgical removal, at any hour.
Wisdom tooth pain
Pericoronitis and infection around a partly erupted wisdom tooth.
Out-of-hours dentist
Nights, weekends and bank holidays with an on-call dentist.
Student dentist
Minutes from campus in Woodhouse, with a student discount.
Go straight to A&E or call 999 if swelling is closing your eye or spreading down your neck, or if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Coming from Headingley, Hyde Park or the LGI?
We are the nearest 24-hour practice to most of LS6. There are directions, walking times and parking details on our pages for Headingley, Hyde Park and Woodhouse. Leeds General Infirmary is 1.1 miles up Woodhouse Lane, and NHS, police, fire and ambulance staff get 10% off treatment — students get the same, on the student dentist page.
