Top 10 Emergency Dentists in Anchorage Alaska

Compare Anchorage-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed July 31, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20264 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • South Anchorage Dental Center is the strongest overall starting point in Anchorage if you want a dependable option for invisalign.
  • Alaska Dental Arts has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

4 clinics scored on this page

93.2

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Emergency Dentist Costs in Anchorage, Alaska (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Emergency exam + X-ray$100 – $250
Tooth extraction (simple, emergency)$200 – $500
Tooth extraction (surgical / impacted)$400 – $1,200
Temporary filling / sedative dressing$75 – $200
Abscess drainage + antibiotics$200 – $400
Dental crown re-cementation$80 – $180
Root canal (emergency, anterior tooth)$700 – $1,400
Chipped tooth repair (bonding)$150 – $600
After-hours / weekend surcharge$50 – $200
Pain management visit$75 – $200

Prices sourced from bracesinfo.com (Anchorage, AK ADA/BLS/ACCRA-based oral-surgery, endodontics, and crowns-bridges fee tables, which cover surgical consultation, extractions/impactions, incision-and-drainage, anterior root canal, and crown re-cementation for Anchorage) and btydental.com (Anchorage implant/extraction cost blog, 2026) for simple-extraction pricing. Several real Anchorage emergency-dental practices were confirmed to operate locally (urgentdentalrelief.com, southanchoragedental.com, woodsidedentalgroup.com) but none publish itemized emergency fees online, so temporary-filling, chipped-tooth bonding, after-hours surcharge, and pain-management-visit figures are honestly based on regional/national averages rather than an invented local number. Emergency visits generally cost more than the same procedure scheduled routinely because of same-day urgency and after-hours availability. Ask the practice up front whether an after-hours surcharge applies.

Prices verified Jul 31, 2026

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Top Clinics in Anchorage Proper

Only clinics physically located in Anchorage appear in this primary ranking.

1

South Anchorage Dental Center

4.8(1.9k)·9.2 km from Anchorage Downtown
93Smyleee

9170, Jewel Lake Road, Sand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Documented for invisalign in Anchorage, with emergency dentistry on the service list and 18 procedures on file.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

The practice also handles wisdom teeth removal and emergency dental care for patients dealing with acute pain, broken teeth, or other urgent situations. Patients have noted same-day crown experiences, thorough cleaning appointments, and detailed explanations of treatment options as part of their care at this practice.

Services:Emergency DentistryBone GraftingCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+14 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 93/1004.8★ · 1.9k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 1,881 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 93/100 · 4.8★ · 1.9k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published18 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 8, 2026
2

Alaska Dental Arts

4.9(363)·2.4 km from Anchorage Downtown
89Smyleee

200, 2600, Cordova Street, North Star, Anchorage, Alaska

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Orthodontics focus in Anchorage, with emergency dentistry listed among 22 documented services.

Read full description

Alaska Dental Arts operates from suite 200 at 2600 Cordova Street in Anchorage's North Star neighbourhood — a central location near the intersection of major transit and commercial corridors that makes this address accessible from both the east and west sides of the city. The practice is part of a multi-location group, which affects how capacity is managed: patients have access to clinical staff across locations when appointment availability at one site is limited.

The service profile covers substantial clinical breadth. Sleep apnea treatment via mandibular advancement devices is on the menu — a service that requires collaboration with a physician for diagnosis but is managed dentally for patients where CPAP compliance is poor or inadequate. TMJ/TMD treatment addresses jaw dysfunction: clicking, limited range of motion, myofascial pain, or headaches with a bite-related origin — a patient population that often cycles through general care without a structured diagnosis or treatment pathway.

Orthodontics and Invisalign are both offered, covering the fixed and removable aligner approaches to tooth movement. In an Anchorage market with fewer standalone orthodontic specialists per capita than in the contiguous states, general practices that take on orthodontic cases serve a meaningful access gap — particularly for patients in the North Star, Airport Heights, and Fairview neighbourhoods who would otherwise wait months for a specialist appointment slot.

Sedation dentistry is available for anxious patients or for procedurally complex appointments. Oral conscious sedation allows patients to remain responsive while significantly reducing procedural awareness and anxiety — important for the percentage of adults who avoid dental care specifically because of procedural anxiety rather than access or cost barriers.

Gum disease treatment, tooth decay treatment, and scaling as a periodontal intervention are all listed, indicating the practice handles active disease treatment rather than only maintenance. Scaling in a periodontal context refers to scaling and root planing — not a standard prophylaxis clean — a clinical distinction that matters for patients presenting with attachment loss and bone involvement rather than superficial inflammation.

Smile makeovers, teeth whitening, and dental bonding complete the cosmetic services at this address. For Anchorage patients in the North Star corridor and central Midtown looking for a multi-service general practice with orthodontic, sleep medicine, and TMJ capability alongside core restorative and preventive care, the Cordova Street location covers that clinical breadth within a multi-location network.

Services:Emergency DentistryComprehensive Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bonding+18 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 363 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 363 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 363 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published22 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 8, 2026
3

Alcan Family Dental

4.6(329)·2.4 km from Anchorage Downtown
89Smyleee

2819, Dawson Street, Midtown, Anchorage, Alaska

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Anchorage clinic with a dental implants specialty — Emergency Dentistry is on file among 19 procedures.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Emergency dentistry holds capacity for same-day acute presentations.

Services:Emergency DentistryCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+15 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 89/1004.6★ · 329 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.6★ Google rating across 329 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.6★ · 329 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published19 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 8, 2026
4

Chugach Square Dental Clinic

5.0(1)·8.6 km from Anchorage Downtown
59Smyleee

6901, East Tudor Road, Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, Alaska

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in Anchorage; Emergency Dentistry sits within 16 services on profile.

Read full description
Southcentral Foundation is committed to providing the best health care possible. Due to COVID-19, short-staffing, and the high volume of calls, phone wait times have been longer than normal at primary care facilities. While this prolonged process may cause delays and frustration, SCF has another avenue of health care management for customer-owners called MyHealth. MyHealth […]
Services:Emergency DentistryBracesBruxismChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+12 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published16 services listed
TradeoffOnly 1 reviews — limited independent evidence
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 19, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every emergency dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Emergency Dentistry
1South Anchorage Dental Center934.8(1,881)
2Alaska Dental Arts894.9(363)
3Alcan Family Dental894.6(329)
4Chugach Square Dental Clinic595.0(1)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

How to Choose a Dentist in Anchorage, Alaska

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated July 31, 2026Independently reviewed

Anchorage Alaska has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had emergency dentists work done across the Anchorage Alaska metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Anchorage Alaska, that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for emergency dentists in Anchorage Alaska, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Anchorage, an emergency exam + X-ray typically costs $100 – $250, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A root canal (emergency, anterior tooth) in Anchorage typically ranges $700 – $1,400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A tooth extraction (simple, emergency) in Anchorage typically ranges $200 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A tooth extraction (surgical / impacted) in Anchorage typically ranges $400 – $1,200 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Anchorage emergency dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers emergency dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Anchorage accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active state dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Anchorage Alaska metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Emergency Dentists expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

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Transparency

  • Content updated: July 31, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: July 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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