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24 Hour Emergency Dentist in Providence, RI

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

1-855-219-4656

How do I get emergency dental care in Providence today?

The quickest way is to ring 1-855-219-4656. Our operators keep current availability for Providence partner dentists and can usually place you the same day. They also tell you what to do for the pain until you are seen and what to bring.

Emergency dentists serving Providence and Providence County

Our Providence network stretches across 12 ZIP codes and reaches into Pawtucket, Cranston, Warwick. That spread matters at night and on weekends, when only a handful of Providence County offices are open and the nearest one may be a few miles from your usual dentist.

ZIP codes covered in Providence: 02901, 02902, 02903, 02904, 02905, 02906, 02907, 02908, 02909, 02912, 02918, 02940

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

Emergency dentist coverage area in Providence, RI

What to do while you wait for your Providence 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: tooth abscess, cracked tooth, broken braces or wire.

How much does an emergency dentist cost in Providence, RI?

Emergency dental fees in Providence vary by clinic and by how complex the treatment is, but they are rarely higher than a routine visit. Most Providence dentists charge their standard fee, occasionally with a small after-hours surcharge. Ask the operator for the clinic's price range before you book. Every partner quotes the exam fee up front.

Emergency dental costs in Providence
TreatmentProvidence 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 Providence

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Providence emergency dentist FAQ

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

Will the dentist prescribe antibiotics over the phone?
No. A dentist must examine the tooth before prescribing. What we can do is get you in front of a Providence dentist quickly so that treatment, including antibiotics when needed, starts today.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
Call first. Walk-ins are sometimes turned away when a Providence clinic is full, but a booked emergency slot is held for you.
What happens if I call at 3 a.m.?
A real person answers. For severe swelling or bleeding you will be advised whether the emergency room is safer. Otherwise we book the first Providence slot available and tell you how to manage the pain until then.
What should I bring to an emergency appointment in Providence?
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.
Do Providence emergency dentists treat children?
Yes. Tell the operator the patient's age and we will refer you to a pediatric dentist or a general dentist in Providence who treats children.
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