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24 Hour Emergency Dentist in Birmingham, AL

A cracked molar at dinner, a throbbing tooth at 2 a.m., a child's front tooth knocked loose at practice. In Birmingham 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 Birmingham today?

Call 1-855-219-4656. The line is answered 24 hours a day. Give the operator your Birmingham ZIP code and describe the problem. They match you with a partner dentist in Birmingham or nearby in Jefferson County who is open and able to treat it, then book the appointment for you. No insurance is needed and there is no charge for the referral.

Emergency dentists serving Birmingham and Jefferson County

Coverage spans every Birmingham neighborhood and the neighboring communities of Mobile. Clinics in our Jefferson County network offer extended hours, weekend openings and on-call dentists for after-hours pain and injuries.

ZIP codes covered in Birmingham: 35201, 35202, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35219, 35220, 35221, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35229, 35231, 35232, 35233, 35234, 35235, 35236, 35237, 35238, 35242, 35243, 35244, 35246, 35249 and 22 more

Show all 62 Birmingham ZIP codes

35253, 35254, 35255, 35259, 35260, 35261, 35266, 35270, 35282, 35283, 35285, 35287, 35288, 35290, 35291, 35292, 35293, 35294, 35295, 35296, 35297, 35298

Don't see your ZIP? Call anyway. We cover every neighborhood in Jefferson 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 Birmingham

Emergency dentist coverage area in Birmingham, AL

What to do while you wait for your Birmingham appointment

  • Pain relief: ibuprofen and acetaminophen taken together, as the labels allow, usually work better than either alone. Avoid heat on the face.
  • Bleeding: bite on clean gauze or a damp tea bag for 20 minutes without checking. If it soaks through repeatedly, tell the operator when you call.
  • Lost filling or crown: keep the crown if you have it. Temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can cover the tooth until your appointment.
  • Tooth knocked out: do not scrub the root. Put the tooth in milk or hold it in your cheek and get to the dentist within the hour if you can.

Read the full first-aid guides: tooth abscess, cracked tooth, severe toothache.

How much does an emergency dentist cost in Birmingham, AL?

Most emergency visits in Birmingham 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 large metro areas and are meant as a guide, not a quote.

Emergency dental costs in Birmingham
TreatmentBirmingham range (no insurance)With insurance (typical)
Emergency exam + X-ray$120–$280$0–$50 copay
Simple extraction$180–$45020–50% of fee
Abscess drainage$250–$60020–50% of fee
Root canal$900–$1,70030–50% of fee
Temporary crown$120–$35050% of fee

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

Emergency dentists near Birmingham

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Birmingham emergency dentist FAQ

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

Is the referral really free?
Yes. Calling 1-855-219-4656 costs nothing and you are under no obligation. You pay only the Birmingham clinic for treatment you choose to have.
What if I do not have dental insurance in Birmingham?
You will still be seen. Every dentist in our Birmingham network accepts uninsured patients and quotes fees before treatment. Many offer monthly payment plans.
Can I get a same-day tooth extraction in Birmingham?
In most cases, yes. Birmingham partner dentists reserve emergency slots for extractions, abscess drainage and broken teeth. If the tooth needs an oral surgeon, we refer you to one with same-day availability.
What should I bring to an emergency appointment in Birmingham?
Photo ID, a list of medications, your insurance card if you have one, any broken tooth pieces (in milk), and a way to pay the exam fee.
Are Spanish-speaking dentists available in Birmingham?
Tell the operator your language preference. Where a Jefferson County partner clinic has Spanish-speaking staff, we route you there.
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