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24 Hour Emergency Dentist in Wilkes Barre, PA

A cracked molar at dinner, a throbbing tooth at 2 a.m., a child's front tooth knocked loose at practice. In Wilkes Barre you do not have to wait for Monday. One free call finds a licensed dentist nearby who can see you today.

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How do I get emergency dental care in Wilkes Barre today?

Pick up the phone and call 1-855-219-4656. We match Wilkes Barre callers to the closest partner dentist with an open emergency slot, not just any dentist, and we confirm hours and directions before you set off. Uninsured patients are welcome at every clinic in the network.

Emergency dentists serving Wilkes Barre and Luzerne County

Coverage spans every Wilkes Barre neighborhood and the neighboring communities of Pittston, Dallas, Scranton. Clinics in our Luzerne County network offer extended hours, weekend openings and on-call dentists for after-hours pain and injuries.

ZIP codes covered in Wilkes Barre: 18701, 18702, 18703, 18705, 18706, 18710, 18711, 18762, 18764, 18765, 18766, 18767, 18769, 18773

Don't see your ZIP? Call anyway. We cover every neighborhood in Luzerne County and can refer you to the nearest open clinic.

Partner clinic locations are shared when you call, so you are sent to the one that is open and closest to you.

Emergency dental services available in Wilkes Barre

Emergency dentist coverage area in Wilkes Barre, PA

What to do while you wait for your Wilkes Barre appointment

  • Numb the area safely: a cold pack wrapped in a cloth against the cheek, 15 minutes at a time. Skip numbing gels on broken skin.
  • Keep it clean: rinse gently with warm salt water after eating. Do not probe a cavity or socket with anything sharp.
  • Manage the pain: ibuprofen or acetaminophen as the label directs. Never place a tablet against the gum.
  • Save what came out: a crown, a filling fragment or a whole tooth. A knocked-out tooth goes in milk and needs a dentist within the hour.

Read the full first-aid guides: lost crown, bleeding that will not stop, tooth abscess.

How much does an emergency dentist cost in Wilkes Barre, PA?

Most emergency visits in Wilkes Barre have two parts: the exam with an X-ray, then the treatment itself. You always hear the treatment price before anything is done. The figures below are based on partner clinic fee schedules in mid-sized cities and are meant as a guide, not a quote.

Emergency dental costs in Wilkes Barre
TreatmentWilkes Barre range (no insurance)With insurance (typical)
Emergency exam + X-ray$100–$230$0–$50 copay
Simple extraction$150–$40020–50% of fee
Abscess drainage$200–$50020–50% of fee
Root canal$750–$1,50030–50% of fee
Temporary crown$100–$30050% of fee

Estimates from partner clinic fee schedules. Your dentist quotes the exact fee before treatment. Figures reflect partner clinic fee schedules in mid-sized cities. See the no-insurance guide and full cost guide.

Emergency dentists near Wilkes Barre

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Wilkes Barre emergency dentist FAQ

Need a Wilkes Barre dentist now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.

What if I do not have dental insurance in Wilkes Barre?
You will still be seen. Every dentist in our Wilkes Barre network accepts uninsured patients and quotes fees before treatment. Many offer monthly payment plans.
Should I go to a Wilkes Barre hospital ER for tooth pain?
Only if you have swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or a jaw fracture. Hospital emergency rooms in Luzerne County generally cannot pull teeth or treat the cause. An emergency dentist can.
Can I get a root canal on the same day in Wilkes Barre?
Often the first visit relieves pain by opening the tooth and removing the infected nerve, with the root canal completed at a second visit. Several Wilkes Barre partner dentists can start the same day.
How quickly can I be seen in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Typically the same day. Overnight calls are usually booked for the first available slot the next morning, and the operator tells you the time before you hang up.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
Call first. Walk-ins are sometimes turned away when a Wilkes Barre clinic is full, but a booked emergency slot is held for you.
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