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Top 10 Emergency Dentists in Des Moines Iowa

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

Reviewed August 2, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20269 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank
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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

  • Waveland Family Dental is the strongest overall starting point in Des Moines if you want a dependable option for dental implants.
  • Downtown Dental Care Des Moines has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Douglas Dental is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.
  • Dentistry on 5th is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Best overall

Waveland Family Dental

Best for Emergency Dentistry.

Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted

Highest review signal

Downtown Dental Care Des Moines

The deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page across available portals.

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

Insurance-friendly

Douglas Dental

A clearer place to start if insurance fit matters before you book.

Useful when coverage clarity matters more than overall ranking.

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9 listings on this page

84.9Waveland Family Dental83.1Downtown Dental Care Des Moines83.0Douglas Dental82.1Fleur Dentistry79.9Des Moines Family Dentistry78.9Iowa Dental Group77.0Ingersoll Family Dentistry77.8Ingersoll Dental Group70.7Dentistry on 5th

Quick Summary

9 clinics scored on this page

84.9

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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 Dentists Costs in Des Moines, Iowa (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Emergency exam & diagnosis$100 – $300
Emergency tooth extraction$200 – $600
Temporary filling$100 – $250
Abscess drainage$150 – $500
Re-cementation of crown$100 – $300
Emergency root canal$800 – $1,500
After-hours surcharge$50 – $200

Price ranges reflect typical Des Moines, Iowa pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Aug 2, 2026

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Best overall

Waveland Family Dental

Smyleee 84.9

A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for dental implants.

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Highest review volume

Downtown Dental Care Des Moines

431 reviews

Useful if you want the option with the deepest visible review signal before narrowing further.

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Insurance-friendly

Douglas Dental

Insurance accepted

A better place to start if your first question is whether coverage fit is documented clearly enough to reduce booking friction.

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Top Clinics in Des Moines Proper

Only clinics physically located in Des Moines appear in this primary ranking.

1

Waveland Family Dental

5.0(717)·4.5 km from Des Moines Downtown
85Smyleee

4232, University Avenue, Waveland Park, Des Moines, Iowa

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Documented for dental implants in Des Moines, with emergency dentistry on the service list and 11 procedures on file.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

Services:Emergency DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental ImplantsDentures+7 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 85/1005.0★ · 717 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 717 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 85/100 · 5.0★ · 717 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published11 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
2

Downtown Dental Care Des Moines

4.9(431)·29 m from Des Moines Downtown
83Smyleee

Unit 114, 405, 6th Avenue, Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Dental Implants focus in Des Moines, with emergency dentistry listed among 9 documented services.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

Services:Emergency DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental CrownsDental Implants+5 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry4.9★ · 431 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 431 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 83/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · 4.9★ · 431 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published9 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
3

Douglas Dental

4.9(281)·8.0 km from Des Moines Downtown
83Smyleee

6128, Douglas Avenue, Merle Hay, Des Moines, Iowa

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:50 AM

Des Moines clinic with a dental implants specialty — Emergency Dentistry is on file among 7 procedures.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

Services:Emergency DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental ImplantsDentures+3 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry4.9★ · 281 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 281 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 83/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · 4.9★ · 281 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
4

Fleur Dentistry

4.9(323)·5.1 km from Des Moines Downtown
82Smyleee

4551, Fleur Drive, Greater South Side, Des Moines, Iowa

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

Dental Implants is the documented focus in Des Moines; Emergency Dentistry sits within 10 services on profile.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

Services:Emergency DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental CrownsDental Implants+6 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry4.9★ · 323 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 323 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 82/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · 4.9★ · 323 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published10 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
5

Des Moines Family Dentistry

5.0(108)·2.0 km from Des Moines Downtown
80Smyleee

Suite 102, 2301, Ingersoll Avenue, Woodland Heights, Des Moines, Iowa

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Profile in Des Moines flags dental implants; lists Emergency Dentistry alongside 7 other documented services.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

Services:Emergency DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental ImplantsFamily Dental Care+4 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry5.0★ · 108 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 108 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · 5.0★ · 108 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
6

Iowa Dental Group

4.8(80)·6.7 km from Des Moines Downtown
79Smyleee

1233, 63rd Street, Merle Hay, Des Moines, Iowa

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

Des Moines practice known for dental implants, with Emergency Dentistry among 9 documented procedures.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

Services:Emergency DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental CrownsDental Implants+5 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry
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Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry and 80 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published9 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
7

Ingersoll Family Dentistry

4.9(67)·2.5 km from Des Moines Downtown
77Smyleee

2800, Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Documented for dental implants in Des Moines, with emergency dentistry on the service list and 11 procedures on file.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

Services:Emergency DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental CrownsDental Implants+7 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry
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Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry and 67 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published11 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
8

Ingersoll Dental Group

4.8(88)·3.7 km from Des Moines Downtown
78Smyleee

3830, Ingersoll Avenue, North of Grand, Des Moines, Iowa

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Dental Implants focus in Des Moines, with emergency dentistry listed among 8 documented services.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

Services:Emergency DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental CrownsDental Implants+4 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry
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Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry and 88 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
9

Dentistry on 5th

4.2(121)·186 m from Des Moines Downtown
71Smyleee

939, 505, 5th Avenue, Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Des Moines clinic with a dental implants specialty — Emergency Dentistry is on file among 9 procedures.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

Services:Emergency DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental CrownsDental Implants+5 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry
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Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry and 121 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published9 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 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
1Waveland Family Dental855.0★(717)—✓—✓
2Downtown Dental Care Des Moines834.9★(431)—✓—✓
3Douglas Dental834.9★(281)—✓—✓
4Fleur Dentistry824.9★(323)—✓—✓
5Des Moines Family Dentistry805.0★(108)—✓—✓
6Iowa Dental Group794.8★(80)—✓—✓
7Ingersoll Family Dentistry774.9★(67)—✓—✓
8Ingersoll Dental Group784.8★(88)—✓—✓
9Dentistry on 5th714.2★(121)✓✓—✓

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

How to Choose a Dentist in Des Moines

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 August 2, 2026Independently reviewed

Des Moines 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 Des Moines metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Des Moines, Iowa 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 Des Moines, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Des Moines, emergency exam & diagnosis typically cost $100 – $300, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
An emergency root canal in Des Moines typically ranges $800 – $1,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
An emergency tooth extraction in Des Moines typically ranges $200 – $600 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A temporary filling in Des Moines typically ranges $100 – $250 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Iowa 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 Des Moines 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

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 2, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 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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