Charlotte
74 ZIP codes · Mecklenburg County
Partner dentists in 420 North Carolina cities
Emergency Dentist in North Carolina: 24/7 Same-Day Care
Toothache, abscess, broken or knocked-out tooth: one call finds a North Carolina dentist who can see you today, whatever the hour.
1-855-219-4656 How do I find an emergency dentist in North Carolina?
Call 1-855-219-4656 or choose your city below. We work with licensed North Carolina dentists in 420 cities covering 632 ZIP codes, and refer you to the nearest clinic that is open, including evenings, weekends and holidays. No insurance is required.
Emergency dental care in North Carolina: what to know
Every dentist we refer to in North Carolina holds an active license with the North Carolina dental board, treats urgent cases, and quotes fees before treatment. Typical emergency exam fees across the state run $100–$230, and simple extractions $150–$400.
Adult Medicaid dental benefits in North Carolina focus on urgent care such as exams, extractions and infection control. If that is your coverage, say so when you call and we will look for a participating clinic first. Emergency treatment for children on Medicaid or CHIP is covered throughout North Carolina.
Largest cities in North Carolina
Raleigh
44 ZIP codes · Wake County
Durham
16 ZIP codes · Durham County
Fayetteville
7 ZIP codes · Cumberland County
Winston-Salem
6 ZIP codes · Forsyth County
Cary
5 ZIP codes · Wake County
Chapel Hill
5 ZIP codes · Orange County
Gastonia
5 ZIP codes · Gaston County
Goldsboro
5 ZIP codes · Wayne County
Asheville
4 ZIP codes · Buncombe County
Hendersonville
4 ZIP codes · Henderson County
Lexington
4 ZIP codes · Davidson County
All North Carolina cities we serve
- Albemarle
- Apex
- Asheboro
- Asheville
- Cary
- Chapel Hill
- Charlotte
- Clayton
- Concord
- Davidson
- Dunn
- Durham
- Fayetteville
- Fort Bragg
- Gastonia
- Goldsboro
- Henderson
- Hendersonville
- Huntersville
- Kannapolis
- Laurinburg
- Lexington
- Lincolnton
- Lumberton
- Matthews
- Monroe
- Mooresville
- North Wilkesboro
- Pinehurst
- Raleigh
- Rockingham
- Rocky Mount
- Rural Hall
- Salisbury
- Sanford
- Southern Pines
- Statesville
- Wake Forest
- Wilson
- Winston-Salem
Linked cities have a dedicated page. We also refer callers in 380 more North Carolina communities. Call 1-855-219-4656 from anywhere in the state.
Emergency services available across North Carolina
North Carolina emergency dentist FAQ
Need help right now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.
Can I get a same-day tooth extraction in North Carolina?
In most cases, yes. Partner dentists across North Carolina 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.
Do North Carolina 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 North Carolina who treats children.
What if I do not have insurance in North Carolina?
You will still be seen. Every dentist in the network accepts uninsured patients and quotes fees before treatment. Many offer monthly payment plans.
Does Medicaid cover emergency dental care in North Carolina?
Adult dental benefits under Medicaid vary by state and often cover pain relief and extractions only. Children on Medicaid or CHIP are covered for emergency treatment. Tell the operator your coverage and we refer accordingly.
How do I check that a North Carolina dentist is licensed?
Every dentist we refer to holds an active license. You can verify any dentist yourself through the North Carolina dental board, which is linked on this page.
Medically reviewed by Dr. FULL NAME, DDS. Last reviewed . Sources: ADA MouthHealthy, Dental Emergencies, North Carolina dental board. Editorial policy.
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