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Emergency dental help in Matthews starts with one phone call. Tell us what hurts and where you are, and we route you to a licensed Matthews dentist with an opening today.

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How do I get emergency dental care in Matthews today?

Call 1-855-219-4656. The line is answered 24 hours a day. Give the operator your Matthews ZIP code and describe the problem. They match you with a partner dentist in Matthews or nearby in Mecklenburg 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 Matthews and Mecklenburg County

Partner clinics serve Matthews from several points across Mecklenburg County, with more in Charlotte, Monroe, Concord. Because the operator sees who is open at the moment you call, you are sent to the nearest available dentist rather than the first name in a directory.

ZIP codes covered in Matthews: 28104, 28105, 28106

Don't see your ZIP? Call anyway. We cover every neighborhood in Mecklenburg 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 Matthews

Emergency dentist coverage area in Matthews, NC

What to do while you wait for your Matthews 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: severe toothache, bleeding that will not stop, knocked-out tooth.

How much does an emergency dentist cost in Matthews, NC?

Because Matthews is a smaller community, fees sit in the ranges shown below. Clinics differ, so the operator can tell you a specific office's exam fee when you call. Patients without insurance pay the same base fee as everyone else, and many Mecklenburg County dentists offer monthly plans.

Emergency dental costs in Matthews
TreatmentMatthews range (no insurance)With insurance (typical)
Emergency exam + X-ray$90–$200$0–$50 copay
Simple extraction$130–$35020–50% of fee
Abscess drainage$180–$45020–50% of fee
Root canal$700–$1,30030–50% of fee
Temporary crown$90–$26050% of fee

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

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Matthews emergency dentist FAQ

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

How quickly can I be seen in Matthews, NC?
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 Matthews clinic is full, but a booked emergency slot is held for you.
Can you help if I am visiting Matthews and my dentist is elsewhere?
Yes. Visitors call us often. We refer you to a Matthews partner clinic for the urgent problem, and you can follow up with your own dentist when you get home.
Is there a dentist open on weekends in Matthews?
Yes. Several partner clinics serving Matthews and Mecklenburg County open on Saturdays, and a smaller number on Sundays. Call 1-855-219-4656 and we will tell you which one has the earliest slot.
Can I get a root canal on the same day in Matthews?
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 Matthews partner dentists can start the same day.
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