DentalEmergencyUSA
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Tooth pain can't wait. Neither should you.

One call connects you with an emergency dentist near you who can see you today. Nights, weekends and holidays included.

1-855-219-4656Free call · No insurance needed · Same-day appointments
  • Toothache, abscess, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost crowns
  • Partner dentists in 47 states and 21,000+ cities
  • We book the appointment for you while you're on the line
  • 24/7 free referral helpline
  • Dentists in 47 states
  • Content reviewed by licensed dentists
  • No insurance? Still welcome

What should I do if I have a dental emergency right now?

Call 1-855-219-4656. Tell us your ZIP code and what's wrong, and we'll match you with a nearby dentist who takes emergencies, usually within minutes, with an appointment the same day. While you wait, rinse with warm salt water, take ibuprofen or acetaminophen as directed on the label, and keep any broken tooth pieces in milk.

How the helpline works

1

Call, day or night

A real person answers 24/7. Tell us where you are and what hurts.

2

We find a dentist near you

We check which partner clinics in your area are open and can treat your problem today.

3

You're booked in

We confirm the appointment and send you the address and what to bring.

Common dental emergencies we help with

Each guide is written and reviewed by dentists: what it feels like, what to do tonight, and what the dentist will do.

Severe toothache

Throbbing pain that keeps you up is usually infection or nerve exposure.

Tooth abscess

Swelling, a bad taste or fever means the infection needs draining today.

Cracked tooth

A crack that hurts on biting can split the tooth if it is not treated.

Knocked-out tooth

You have about an hour to re-implant it. Keep it in milk and call now.

Lost crown

Not always urgent, but exposed dentin hurts and decays fast.

Emergency dental services available same-day

Weekend dentist

Saturday and Sunday openings for problems that cannot wait.

24 hour dentist

After-hours and on-call dentists for night-time emergencies.

Find an emergency dentist in your state

Choose your state, then your city. Every city page lists the ZIP codes we cover, typical costs, and what to do before your appointment.

Most-searched cities

No dental insurance? You can still be seen tonight.

Roughly a third of American adults have no dental coverage, and every dentist in our network treats them. Expect to pay the exam fee at the visit. Treatment costs are quoted before anything is done, and most clinics offer monthly payment plans or third-party financing.

Emergency visitTypical cost (no insurance)
Emergency exam + X-ray$100–$250
Simple tooth extraction$150–$400
Abscess drainage + antibiotics$200–$500
Root canal (front tooth / molar)$700–$1,500
Temporary crown / filling$90–$300

Estimates from partner clinic fee schedules. Your dentist quotes the exact fee before treatment. Ranges are national figures compiled from partner clinics. Your city page shows local figures.

Read the no-insurance guide
Dentist explaining treatment costs to a patient without insurance
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Frequently asked questions

Need help right now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.

How do I find an emergency dentist open right now?
Call 1-855-219-4656. Our referral line runs 24 hours a day and matches you with a partner dentist in your area who can see you the same day, including nights, weekends and holidays.
How much does an emergency dental visit cost without insurance?
An emergency exam and X-ray typically costs $100 to $250. Treatment is extra: a simple extraction runs $150 to $400, a root canal $700 to $1,500. Most partner dentists offer payment plans.
Should I go to the ER for a toothache?
Go to the ER only if you have facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or a jaw injury. For pain, infection, broken or knocked-out teeth, an emergency dentist can treat the cause. An ER usually cannot.
Can I be seen without dental insurance?
Yes. Every dentist in our network accepts patients without insurance and takes cash, debit and credit cards. Many offer financing or in-house discount plans.
Is the helpline free?
Yes. Calling and being referred costs nothing. You only pay the dentist for the treatment you receive.
Are there dentists open 24 hours?
True 24-hour dental offices are rare. What we do is keep an up-to-date list of clinics with extended, weekend and on-call hours, so a dentist can see you at the earliest possible time, often within a few hours and always the same or next morning.
Do you have Spanish-speaking dentists?
Yes. Tell the operator you prefer Spanish and we will match you with a clinic that has Spanish-speaking staff.

Get out of pain today

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