Emergency Dentist in Durham, NC

There are 115 emergency dentists in Durham, NC offering same-day care for tooth pain, broken teeth, dental abscesses, knocked-out teeth, and lost fillings. Average Google rating: 4.8★ based on 23,822 combined reviews. 67 practices are currently accepting new patients.

Emergency Dentists Avg Rating Accepting New Patients Online Booking Available
115 4.8★ 67 48
1

2700 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

(919) 598-9900

4.9/5 (1617 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics

2

10 Sandhurst Ct, Durham, NC 27712

(919) 358-8968

4.9/5 (1216 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Saturdays by Appointment

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics

3

5606 Apex Hwy, Durham, NC 27713

(919) 371-8983

4.5/5 (1079 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Dentures, Dental Implants, Tooth Extractions

4

2609 N Duke St, Suite 618, Durham, NC 27704

(919) 220-7768

4.9/5 (846 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Invisalign

5

2700 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

(833) 333-4679

4.8/5 (792 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Saturdays by Appointment (Varies by location)

Specialties: Endodontics, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

6

1200 Broad St Ste 300, Durham, NC 27705

(919) 286-6646

4.8/5 (792 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Endodontics, Orthodontics

7

5400 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

(919) 941-5549

4.8/5 (792 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed

Specialties: Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Endodontics, Orthodontics

8

922 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705

(919) 286-1156

4.9/5 (654 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Specialties: General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

9

249 E Nc Highway 54, Suite 300, Durham, NC 27713

(336) 624-8967

4.8/5 (632 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry

10

202 W Nc Highway 54 Ste 201, Durham, NC 27713

(919) 205-2216

4.8/5 (604 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday-Friday: 8am - 3pm (with late evening hours till 6pm on select days), Saturday: 8am - 2pm, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry

11

121 W Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713

(919) 489-1543

5/5 (477 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Mon: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Tue: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed

Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics

12

6104 Fayetteville Rd Ste 106, Durham, NC 27713

(919) 720-0698

4.8/5 (441 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Saturday: By Appointment, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Specialties: General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry

13

3115 Academy Rd, Durham, NC 27707

(919) 489-2394

4.9/5 (423 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon - Wednesday: 8 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday: 7 am - 3:00 pm, Fri: 8 am - 4 pm (Admin Only)

Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry

14

3115 Academy Rd, Durham, NC 27707

(707) 567-5606

4.9/5 (400 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon - Wednesday: 8 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday: 7 am - 3:00 pm, Fri: 8 am - 4 pm (Admin Only)

Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry

15

1822 E Nc Highway 54 Ste 100, Durham, NC 27713

(919) 484-0800

4.8/5 (353 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Tues: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Wed: 7:30 am – 2:30 pm, Thu: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Fri: Alternating Fridays 7:30 am – 11:30 am

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics

16

1034 Yunus Rd Ste 150, Durham, NC 27703

(919) 321-0540

4.3/5 (348 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tues 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wed 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thurs 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat-Sun Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry

17

3622 Shannon Rd Ste 101, Durham, NC 27707

(919) 493-1402

5/5 (322 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: By appointment. Saturday through Sunday: Closed.

Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

18

2609 N Duke St, Ste 501, Durham, NC 27704

(919) 220-5505

4.9/5 (179 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Tuesday: CLOSED, Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday: By Appointment Only, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Preventive Care

19

2741 Campus Walk Ave Bldg 300, Durham, NC 27705

(919) 656-6525

4.5/5

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Mon: Closed, Tues: 8am – 6:30pm, Wed: 8am – 6:30pm, Thurs: 8am -5pm, Fri: Closed, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Periodontics, Implant Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry

20

3020 S Miami Blvd Ste B, Durham, NC 27703

(919) 246-3350

4.9/5 (640 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sat-Sun: Closed

Specialties: Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry

Showing top 20 of 115 emergency dentists in Durham, NC.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency in Durham, NC?

A dental emergency is any situation causing severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, or risk of permanent tooth loss that requires prompt professional care. The following conditions warrant same-day treatment:

Emergency TypeSymptomsWhat to Do
Severe ToothacheThrobbing pain, swelling, feverCall same-day; may indicate abscess
Knocked-Out ToothTooth fully dislodgedKeep moist in milk, see dentist within 1 hour
Broken or Chipped ToothJagged edge, pain on biteRinse, save fragments, call immediately
Dental AbscessPus, swelling, bad tasteUrgent — infection can spread systemically
Lost Crown or FillingExposed tooth, sensitivityTemporary cement from pharmacy; call same day
Soft Tissue InjuryBleeding gums, lip, or tongueApply pressure; seek care if bleeding persists

Frequently Asked Questions — Emergency Dentist in Durham, NC

Are there emergency dentists in Durham, NC open on weekends?

Yes. Several emergency dentists in Durham, NC offer Saturday and some Sunday hours. Check the office hours listed on each practice profile above — look for practices with Saturday or evening hours for the best same-day availability.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Durham, NC?

Emergency exam fees in Durham, NC typically range from $75–$200 without insurance. Treatment costs vary by procedure: a root canal runs $700–$1,500; a tooth extraction $150–$400; a dental crown $1,000–$1,800. Most practices listed above accept major dental insurance plans and many offer CareCredit financing.

Can I walk in to an emergency dentist in Durham without an appointment?

Some emergency dental practices in Durham, NC do accept walk-ins, but calling ahead is strongly recommended — it reserves a slot and ensures the dentist is prepared for your specific emergency. 67 of the 115 emergency practices listed here are currently accepting new patients.

What should I do if I knock out a tooth in Durham?

Pick up the tooth by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently with water, and keep it moist — ideally in a glass of milk or between your cheek and gum. Call an emergency dentist in Durham, NC immediately. Reimplantation is most successful within 30–60 minutes of the injury.

Which emergency dentists in Durham accept dental insurance?

Most emergency dentists in Durham, NC accept major PPO dental insurance plans including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Guardian, MetLife, and UnitedHealthcare. Check each individual practice profile for the specific plans accepted, or call ahead to confirm coverage before your visit.

How quickly can I get an emergency dental appointment in Durham, NC?

Many emergency dental practices in Durham, NC can see patients the same day, often within 1–4 hours of calling. Practices with online booking (48 listed here) may allow you to schedule directly without a phone call. For life-threatening dental infections with facial swelling or difficulty breathing, go to the nearest emergency room.

What is a dental emergency vs. a routine visit?

A dental emergency involves severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, a knocked-out tooth, a dental abscess, or a broken tooth with exposed nerve — all requiring same-day care. Routine care (cleanings, check-ups, minor sensitivity) can wait for a scheduled appointment. When in doubt, call a Durham emergency dentist — most practices will advise you over the phone whether you need immediate care.