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24 Hour Emergency Dentist in Des Moines, IA
You should not have to ring a dozen Des Moines dental offices while your face is swelling. Call us once. We find the dentist, confirm they can treat your problem today, and set the appointment for you.
1-855-219-4656 How do I get emergency dental care in Des Moines today?
Phone 1-855-219-4656 now. Instead of calling Des Moines offices one by one, our team already knows which dentists in Des Moines, IA accept emergencies today and books the earliest appointment for you. Referrals are free. Treatment is paid to the clinic, with or without insurance.
Emergency dentists serving Des Moines and Polk County
Wherever you are in Des Moines, IA, there is usually a partner clinic within a short drive, and the network continues into the surrounding Polk County communities. Operators check live availability rather than a printed directory, so the clinic we name is actually open.
ZIP codes covered in Des Moines: 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50306, 50307, 50308, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50318, 50319, 50320, 50321, 50328, 50329, 50330, 50331, 50332, 50333, 50334, 50335, 50336, 50339, 50340, 50359, 50360, 50361, 50362, 50363, 50364, 50367, 50368 and 17 more
Show all 57 Des Moines ZIP codes
50369, 50380, 50381, 50391, 50392, 50393, 50394, 50395, 50396, 50936, 50940, 50947, 50950, 50980, 50981, 50982, 50983
Don't see your ZIP? Call anyway. We cover every neighborhood in Polk 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 Des Moines
Emergency oral surgery in Des Moines
Complex extractions, jaw injuries and facial swelling.
Emergency tooth extraction in Des Moines
Same-day removal of infected, cracked or impacted teeth.
Pediatric emergency dentist in Des Moines
Gentle care for kids' knocked-out teeth, injuries and pain.
Wisdom tooth removal in Des Moines
Urgent extraction for impacted or infected third molars.
Lost crown and filling replacement in Des Moines
Temporary or permanent restoration in one visit.
What to do while you wait for your Des Moines appointment
- Rinse, do not scrub: warm salt water every few hours calms the gum and clears debris around a cracked or infected tooth.
- Cold, not heat: a wrapped ice pack on the cheek limits swelling. Heat spreads it.
- Keep the pieces: a chipped fragment or a crown that came off can sometimes be reattached, so bring it with you.
- Eat carefully: soft foods, nothing very hot or cold, and chew away from the sore side until you are seen.
Read the full first-aid guides: lost crown, bleeding that will not stop, wisdom tooth pain.
How much does an emergency dentist cost in Des Moines, IA?
Pricing across Des Moines clinics is fairly consistent for common emergency treatments. The exam and X-ray are paid at the visit. The dentist then quotes the treatment cost and you decide. Ranges below reflect partner clinic fee schedules in large metro areas. Call for a specific clinic's fees.
| Treatment | Des Moines range (no insurance) | With insurance (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency exam + X-ray | $120–$280 | $0–$50 copay |
| Simple extraction | $180–$450 | 20–50% of fee |
| Abscess drainage | $250–$600 | 20–50% of fee |
| Root canal | $900–$1,700 | 30–50% of fee |
| Temporary crown | $120–$350 | 50% 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 Des Moines
Des Moines is currently the only Iowa city with a dedicated page, but we refer callers from every community in the state.
Des Moines emergency dentist FAQ
Need a Des Moines dentist now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
Call first. Walk-ins are sometimes turned away when a Des Moines clinic is full, but a booked emergency slot is held for you.
Is there a dentist open on weekends in Des Moines?
Yes. Several partner clinics serving Des Moines and Polk 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.
Do Des Moines 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 Des Moines who treats children.
Can I get a root canal on the same day in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines partner dentists can start the same day.
Which ZIP codes in Des Moines do you cover?
All of them, from 50301 to 50983 and every code in between. If your ZIP is in Polk County, we will find the nearest open clinic.
Medically reviewed by Dr. FULL NAME, DDS. Last reviewed . Sources: ADA MouthHealthy, Dental Emergencies, Iowa dental board. Editorial policy.
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