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Top 10 Emergency Dentists in Durham North Carolina

Compare Durham-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

  • Durham Dental Group is the strongest overall starting point in Durham if you want a dependable option for dental implants.
  • Smile Design Modern Dentistry has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Croasdaile Dental Arts is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.
  • Southpoint Dentistry is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Best overall

Durham Dental Group

Best for Emergency Dentistry.

Tradeoff: Compare scheduling and treatment fit before booking

Highest review signal

Smile Design Modern Dentistry

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

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

Insurance-friendly

Croasdaile Dental Arts

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

93.2Durham Dental Group91.8Smile Design Modern Dentistry91.8Croasdaile Dental Arts91.8Beyond Dental Durham94.1Vanyo Dentistry91.3Bull City Smiles91.2Southpoint Dentistry84.2Johnson Family Dentistry76.0Farrar Family Dentistry

Quick Summary

9 clinics scored on this page

93.2

Tap any clinic below to jump to its card and compare ratings at a glance.

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 Durham, North Carolina (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 Durham, North Carolina 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

Durham Dental Group

Smyleee 93.2

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

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Highest review volume

Smile Design Modern Dentistry

811 reviews

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

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Insurance-friendly

Croasdaile Dental Arts

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 Durham Proper

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

1

Durham Dental Group

4.8(722)·9.8 km from Durham Downtown
93Smyleee

Suite 201, 202, West North Carolina 54, Durham, North Carolina

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Documented for dental implants in Durham, with emergency dentistry on the service list and 10 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+6 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 93/1004.8★ · 722 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 722 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 93/100 · 4.8★ · 722 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published10 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
2

Smile Design Modern Dentistry

4.9(811)·12 km from Durham Downtown
92Smyleee

101, 5318, North Carolina 55, Durham, North Carolina

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

Dental Implants focus in Durham, with emergency dentistry listed among 10 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+6 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 811 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 811 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 811 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published10 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
3

Croasdaile Dental Arts

4.9(771)·5.0 km from Durham Downtown
92Smyleee

5, 2900, Croasdaile Drive, Croasdaile Farm Master, Durham, North Carolina

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8:30 AM

Durham 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 DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 771 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 771 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 771 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published9 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
4

Beyond Dental Durham

4.9(575)·5.9 km from Durham Downtown
92Smyleee

Suite 150, 3917, University Drive, Durham, North Carolina

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Dental Implants is the documented focus in Durham; 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 DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 575 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 575 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 575 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published10 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
5

Vanyo Dentistry

5.0(293)·4.8 km from Durham Downtown
94Smyleee

Suite c, 3004, Guess Road, Interstate 85 Corridor, Durham, North Carolina

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Profile in Durham 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 CrownsDental Implants+4 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 94/1005.0★ · 293 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 293 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 94/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 94/100 · 5.0★ · 293 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
6

Bull City Smiles

4.9(427)·4.2 km from Durham Downtown
91Smyleee

100, 2705, North Duke Street, Interstate 85 Corridor, Durham, North Carolina

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

Durham 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 DentistrySmyleee 91/1004.9★ · 427 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 427 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 91/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 91/100 · 4.9★ · 427 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published9 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
7

Southpoint Dentistry

4.9(420)·9.4 km from Durham Downtown
91Smyleee

106, 6104, Fayetteville Road, Durham, North Carolina

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Documented for dental implants in Durham, with emergency dentistry on the service list and 10 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+6 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 91/1004.9★ · 420 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 420 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 91/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 91/100 · 4.9★ · 420 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published10 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
8

Johnson Family Dentistry

4.9(115)·5.7 km from Durham Downtown
84Smyleee

140, 4206, North Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

Dental Implants focus in Durham, 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 ImplantsFamily Dental Care+4 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 84/1004.9★ · 115 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 115 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 84/100 · 4.9★ · 115 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
9

Farrar Family Dentistry

4.8(33)·10 km from Durham Downtown
76Smyleee

Suite 103, 7010, North Carolina 751, Durham, North Carolina

Durham clinic with a dental implants specialty — Emergency Dentistry is on file among 8 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 ImplantsFamily Dental Care+4 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry
View profileCallWebsite
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry
ProofDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published8 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
1Durham Dental Group934.8★(722)✓✓—✓
2Smile Design Modern Dentistry924.9★(811)—✓—✓
3Croasdaile Dental Arts924.9★(771)—✓—✓
4Beyond Dental Durham924.9★(575)—✓—✓
5Vanyo Dentistry945.0★(293)—✓—✓
6Bull City Smiles914.9★(427)—✓—✓
7Southpoint Dentistry914.9★(420)✓✓—✓
8Johnson Family Dentistry844.9★(115)—✓—✓
9Farrar Family Dentistry764.8★(33)—✓—✓

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

How to Choose a Dentist in Durham

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

Durham 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 Durham metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

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