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Best Emergency Dentists in Alexandria, VA (2026)

162 clinics offering emergency dental care, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for emergency dental care: Alexandria Old Town Dental, ranked #1 of 162 by service score; 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

  2. 2

    Best for same-day pain relief: Mt Vernon Oral Surgery Center, emergency visits, 3.8★ from 26 Google reviews.

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162 Alexandria clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 3 offer same-day or emergency visits and 49 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 111 of them.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Alexandria at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Alexandria at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Alexandria Old Town Dental804.8★ (1,251)—
2Mt Vernon Oral Surgery Center773.8★ (26)Yes
3Alexandria Orthodontics774.9★ (737)—
4Nova Dental Partners - King Street Station774.9★ (356)—
53D Dental Care775.0★ (396)—
6Nova Dental Partners - Old Town764.9★ (898)—
7Alexandria Center of Dentistry and Implant dentistry754.9★ (404)—
8Dental Bar755.0★ (848)—
9Carabella Dental745.0★ (626)—
10NaLa Smiles744.7★ (592)—

The 162 best emergency care dentists in Alexandria, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Alexandria

    #1 Alexandria Old Town Dental

    1421 Prince St UNIT 140, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States

    80/100

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

    • 4.8from 1,251 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun 8 AM–2 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Looking to find a dentist in Alexandria? When looking for a Alexandria dentist, we hope that you will consider scheduling an appointment with us. Dr. Eddie Longman, Dr. Yalamanchili, and our staff at Alexandria Old Town Dental are dedicated to patients, creating an atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable, relaxed, and at home. We understand that you have several local dentists to choose from, and our goal is to provide the best patient experience in the greater…

    From Alexandria Old Town Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #3 Alexandria Orthodontics

    2616 Sherwood Hall Ln # 302, Alexandria, VA 22306, United States

    77/100

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 4.9★ from 737 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.9from 737 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Alexandria Orthodontics, we offer not only the finest quality orthodontic treatment, but we commit to make the process as smooth as possible. We aim to provide excellent service and individualized care for each patient in a family-like atmosphere that is enjoyable, caring, and fun.

    From Alexandria Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #4 Nova Dental Partners - King Street Station

    225 Reinekers Ln Suite GR2, Alexandria, VA 22314

    77/100

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 356 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Nova Dental Partners, we believe dentistry is a creative blend of art and science. Our number one priority is creating and maintaining healthy and beautiful smiles for our patients. We treat every patient as if they are family, with great care, respect, and kindness. We continue to educate ourselves and our staff on the latest technological advancements and leading-edge dental techniques. Our team is trained to provide anxiety management, pain control, general dentistry,…

    From Nova Dental Partners - King Street Station's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #5 3D Dental Care

    6100 Franconia Rd Suite A, Alexandria, VA 22310

    77/100

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 5.0★ from 396 Google reviews; evening hours.

    • 5.0from 396 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–4 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our friendly team of dental professionals are honored to offer compassionate care in an environment that makes you feel warm and comfortable. At 3D Dental Care, we treat our patients like family and are adamant about helping our patients have the most successful dental experience they can. Learn more about what we have to offer for dentistry in Alexandria, Virginia, and give us a call to meet with our dentist, Dr. Ahmed Kamal. Saturday: Open one Saturday a month; We Accept:…

    From 3D Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #6 Nova Dental Partners - Old Town

    1500 King St STE 300, Alexandria, VA 22314

    76/100

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 4.9★ from 898 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 898 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Nova Dental Partners, we believe dentistry is a creative blend of art and science. Our number one priority is creating and maintaining healthy and beautiful smiles for our patients. We treat every patient as if they are family, with great care, respect, and kindness. We continue to educate ourselves and our staff on the latest technological advancements and leading-edge dental techniques. Our team is trained to provide anxiety management, pain control, general dentistry,…

    From Nova Dental Partners - Old Town's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #7 Alexandria Center of Dentistry and Implant dentistry

    6420 Grovedale Dr Suite 100-A, Alexandria, VA 22310, United States

    75/100

    Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 4.9★ from 404 Google reviews; evening hours.

    • 4.9from 404 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Attia is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry MAGD and one of very few Diplomates of American board of Oral Implantology ABOI. His goal is to provide his patients with the utmost quality in dental care. By completing hundreds of hours of continuing education courses, Dr Attia insures he is providing his patients with the most up-to-date latest advancements of modern dentistry.

    From Alexandria Center of Dentistry and Implant dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #8 Dental Bar

    99 Canal Center Plaza Suite 505, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States

    75/100

    Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 5.0★ from 848 Google reviews; evening hours.

    • 5.0from 848 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As a third generation dentist, Dr. Vitaliya Genieva is no stranger to smiles. Graduating from Kharkov State Medical University, Dr. Genieva followed her wanderlust from the Ukraine to the United States, eventually landing in New York City. After graduating from NYU College of Dentistry with a DDS in 2010, she completed a postgraduate advanced residency in general dentistry at the Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx. Furthering her practice, Dr.

    From Dental Bar's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #10 NaLa Smiles

    901 N Washington St Suite 202, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States

    74/100

    Ranked #10 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 4.7★ from 592 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.7from 592 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At NaLa Smiles, you can find dental care for patients of all ages. Whether your child needs a checkup, your aging parent wants dental implants, or you would like to straighten your crooked smile with Invisalign, we can help your family have healthy, happy smiles! Our top notch dentists are able to perform many complex procedures right here, saving you time and trips to specialists' offices. If you or a loved one is nervous about dental work, you don't have to worry! We can…

    From NaLa Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  9. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for emergency dental care in Alexandria on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    If you are looking for an exceptionally trained and caring dental team, you have come to the right place. At Dental Excellence, you WILL receive the highest quality care because “Excellence” is not just a name, it’s our mission. Our office utilizes state-of-the-art equipment, provides the latest in dental procedures and we uphold the strictest sterilization techniques. We understand that some patients feel anxious about the dentist’s office, so we strive to make your visit…

    From Dental Excellence Integrative Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  10. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in Alexandria on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Thank you for visiting Smileville Family Dental online! Dr. Mina Dadkhah, Dr. Alireza Sharafi, Dr. Thomas H. Lin and Dr. Claire Escario are honored to offer comprehensive family dental care for patients of all ages. We invite you to browse through our services to see what we offer and to contact our dental office to schedule an appointment with our dentists.

    From Smileville Family Dental - Alexandria's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  11. #18 MA's Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

    6831 Sir Viceroy Dr #200, Alexandria, VA 22315

    73/100

    Ranked #18 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 4.8★ from 581 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 4.8from 581 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  12. #19 Hughes Orthodontics

    7906 Andrus Rd STE 18, Alexandria, VA 22306

    73/100

    Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 5.0★ from 971 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 971 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are a family of orthodontists serving Alexandria, VA since 1958! We utilize cutting-edge technology that gives us excellent results in less time. We’ve embraced the aesthetic revolution and offer our patients a variety of clear options such as braces, Invisalign, clear aligners, retainers, expanders, clear braces, and anything you can think of that moves teeth or jaws. Our 3D scanner offers a better patient experience along with superior results and no more goopy molds…

    From Hughes Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  13. #20 Dental Associates of Northern Virginia - Pinecrest

    4604D Pinecrest Office Park Dr, Alexandria, VA 22312

    73/100

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 4.8★ from 546 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 4.8from 546 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We understand that our patients’ satisfaction and happiness is crucial to our practice and this drives everything we do at Brad M. Freedman, DDS & Associates! Our dentists offer a variety of dental services to meet the needs of all ages and dental conditions. From cosmetic dentistry to general and specialty dentistry, we are here to serve the dental needs of the Alexandria community.

    From Dental Associates of Northern Virginia - Pinecrest's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  14. #21 Mount Vernon Dental Smiles

    8101 Hinson Farm Rd Suite #216, Alexandria, VA 22306, United States

    72/100

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 4.6★ from 607 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.6from 607 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The team at Mount Vernon Dental Smiles looks forward to welcoming you to our Alexandria dental office. Here you will find an experienced, professional team, highly skilled dentists, and a comfortable environment that will put you at ease. We offer a wide array of services to help you and your whole family achieve and maintain a healthy and beautiful smile. Whether it’s time for your regular dental checkup or you need more extensive services including periodontics,…

    From Mount Vernon Dental Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  15. #23 ClearChoice Dental Implant Center

    2800 Eisenhower Ave Suite 101, Alexandria, VA 22314

    72/100

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 4.8★ from 213 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 213 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    ClearChoice dental implants Alexandria is open. Our dental implants center is operating with heightened health and safety measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. Please visit our website for details about what ClearChoice is doing to provide a clean, safe environment when you visit. Take advantage of our free consultation for pricing customized for you. Visit ClearChoice dental implants Alexandria.

    From ClearChoice Dental Implant Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  16. #24 Lake Barcroft Dental Group

    6464 A1 Lincolnia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312

    72/100

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Alexandria: 4.4★ from 296 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.4from 296 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Lake Barcroft Dental Group! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Alexandria dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery,…

    From Lake Barcroft Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 162 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #162, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Ridgetop Dental - Alexandria714.9★ (351)
27Dentist of America714.7★ (276)Sat
28Impression Dental PC704.7★ (86)Sat
29Nova Dental Partners - Mount Vernon704.9★ (367)
30Alexandria Dentistry704.9★ (180)Sat
31CARING DENTAL OF ALEXANDRIA704.6★ (202)Sat
32Telegraph Dentists704.7★ (230)Sat
33Center for Dental Anesthesia704.9★ (342)
34Kingstowne Dental Specialists705.0★ (549)
35Neibauer Dental Care704.6★ (498)Sat
36Exquisite Dental Care704.8★ (133)Sat
37Team Dental Group704.8★ (233)Sat
38Bradlee Dental Care704.7★ (530)Sat
39Dental Associates of Northern Virginia in Alexandria694.8★ (611)
40Oronoco Dental: Stella Kim, DDS694.9★ (401)
41Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry694.9★ (542)
42Braddock Dental - Geoffrey Caligan DMD694.9★ (229)
43Premium Family Dental694.7★ (223)Sat
44Old Town Smiles694.9★ (435)
45Alexandria Dental Care Center | Dr. Krina Jasani694.9★ (288)
46Alexandria Children's Dentistry694.7★ (335)Sat
47Let's Smile Dental - Alexandria694.7★ (675)
48Cameron Station Dental Care694.8★ (414)
49Green Dental of Alexandria694.7★ (616)
50Alexandria Dental Center - A Multi-Specialty Dental Clinic694.8★ (208)
51The Tooth Doc684.8★ (291)
52First Smile Dental684.7★ (226)Sat
53King Street Dental Care684.7★ (209)Evenings · Sat
54Dental Studio at Mark Center684.9★ (339)
55Alexandria Dental Art684.9★ (198)
56Alexandria Dental Smiles674.7★ (394)
57Landsdowne Family Dentistry675.0★ (243)
58Galleria Dental Of Alexandria674.8★ (176)
59Jung H. Park DDS675.0★ (31)Sat
60Alexandria Family Dental675.0★ (2)
61Mount Vernon Dental Implant & Oral Surgery673.7★ (3)
62Ahmed Kamal67
63Boke Bruce R DDS67
64Brigitte Zivkovic67
65Dr. Glen Miller67
66Dr. Jordan Jarrett67
67Duke Dental Care67
68H. Ray Smith DDS67
69Hayfield Dental Care: Brown Charles H DDS67
70Hughlett Tanya67
71Manreet Randhawa67
72Megan Morrow67
73Mohamed Henson67
74Myvan Tran67
75Pleasant Dental Care Inc67
76Rashmi Ganesh67
77Rowhani Bahar DDS67
78Sangid Dental Center67
79Truc Mai67
80Zolghar, DDS67
81Steven H. Nguyen, D.D.S.663.3★ (3)
82Burton Dentistry664.9★ (174)
83Dr. Eric Mestas664.8★ (70)Sat
84Kingstowne Pediatric Dentistry664.6★ (97)Sat
85BrightWhites PC664.8★ (219)
86Dr. Anh-Minh Phan, DDS663.4★ (7)Evenings · Sat · Sun
87Dr. Sarah Kennealy664.0★ (4)
88King Centre Dental664.4★ (277)Sat
89Alexandria Total Dentistry664.9★ (180)
90Farhan Qureshi, DDS | Skyline664.9★ (104)
91Dental Masters of Alexandria664.8★ (164)
92Family Dentistry - M.G.H. Zolghadr, D.D.S., P.C.664.6★ (43)
93Northern Virginia Dental Imgng665.0★ (1)
94Skyline Comfort Dental665.0★ (1)
95Grant H Schneider II DDS PLLC654.8★ (114)
96Alexandria Dental Group654.6★ (138)
97Shiny Dental653.6★ (9)Sat
98Dr. Quynh-Trang Nguyen, DDS653.8★ (15)Evenings · Sat
99Dr. Borin M. Yann, DDS655.0★ (83)
100Dr. John T Vu DDS654.9★ (13)Sat
101Huntington Dental644.4★ (70)
102Annette E. Scott, DDS, PC644.8★ (93)
103Todays Dental @ Alexandria644.2★ (112)
104Dr. Mohamed Attia645.0★ (13)Evenings
105Kingstowne Family & Cosmetic Dentistry644.5★ (580)Sat
106Landmark Dental644.2★ (58)Sat
107Mount Vernon Modern Dentistry634.2★ (296)
108Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics633.9★ (265)Sat
109AFA Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery634.9★ (33)
110Vanguard Dental Solutions634.6★ (77)
111Grand Smiles LLC633.3★ (14)Sat
112Franconia Dental Care634.8★ (51)
113Kingstowne Orthodontics: John Wiger, D.D.S., M.S.624.8★ (26)
114Henry Rolin S DDS624.3★ (85)
115Truong Tina DDS624.1★ (28)Sat
116Kan Maryann DDS604.7★ (13)
117Valley Dental Center605.0★ (4)
118Qais Musmar, DDS604.7★ (7)
119Bragg Dental Care604.0★ (3)Evenings
120Woodlawn Family Dentistry604.5★ (8)
121Katie Lopez, DDS, PLLC604.4★ (7)
122Dr. Aisha Nasir605.0★ (2)Sat
123Dr. Tuong-Van Nguyen, DDS605.0★ (2)Sat
124Kevin Jackson Family Dentistry604.2★ (15)
125Noel Capestany DMD595.0★ (7)
126Dr. Thien Dao, DMD595.0★ (2)Sat
127Marty Legum, DDS594.5★ (8)
128Dentistry of Alexandria - Tony Truvan DDS585.0★ (154)
129Keehong Kwon, DDS57Evenings · Sat
130Vu Nguyen, DDS57Evenings · Sat
131Michael T. Dong, DDS575.0★ (2)
132Landmark Dental Care561.6★ (11)Sat
133Neighborhood Health @ King Street Dental Clinic562.7★ (9)
134Dr. Kimberly Townes, DDS565.0★ (1)
135Dr. Courtney Marzban565.0★ (1)
136Cosmetic Dental Care535.0★ (1)Sat
137Epstein Jerrold H DDS535.0★ (1)Evenings
138Edward Hindman D.D.S.535.0★ (6)
139EliteVision Emergency Dentist 24 Hours52Evenings · Sat · Sun
140Dr. Daniel F. Babiec, DMD524.3★ (6)
141Inspire Dental of Alexandria (formerly Jay White DDS)47Sat
142Belle Haven Dental Center47Sat
143Dr. Alireza Sharafi, DDS47Sat
144Charissa Chin, DDS47Sat
145Alexandria Dental Care47Sat
146Addismile Dental Care: Hailemariam Tesfaye DDS43Sat
147Hayfield Dental Care37
148Dental Care of Alexandria & McLean in Alexandria37
149Kakar Dental Group - Alexandria VA37
150Jon W Williams, DDS & Dayne Patterson, DDS37
151Williams & Patterson Family Dentistry37
152Gibberman Dental37
153Dr. Myvan T. Tran, DDS37
154Kingstowne Dental Care37
155Del Ray Dental Center37
156Belle Haven Family Dentistry37
157LaCava & Solier, DDS, LTD37
158Julia Lokitis, DDS33
159Kingstowne Dental Care: Romano Frank D DDS33
160Dr. William M. Steele, DDS28
161Dr. Julio Pinzon Emergency Dentist15
162Dr. Don J. Pisciotta, DDS14

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Alexandria

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

What is emergency dental care?

Emergency dental care treats urgent problems such as severe toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling, or bleeding that will not stop. The first goal is to relieve pain and control infection; full treatment may follow at a later visit.

Emergency dental care: specialist or general dentist?

Most dental emergencies are handled by general dentists who keep same-day or after-hours slots. You may be referred to an endodontist or oral surgeon afterward. Facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury needs a hospital emergency department.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Alexandria?

Typical ranges in USD for Alexandria, VA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Alexandria?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Emergency extraction$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for Alexandria

What to expect from emergency dental care

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Emergency dental care: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes depending on the problem
RecoveryDepends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two
When to see a specialistWhen the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma

How we ranked Alexandria emergency care dentists

We scored 162 Alexandria clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 40 were excluded (1 closed and 39 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Alexandria data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Emergency dental care in Alexandria: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Alexandria?

Alexandria Old Town Dental ranks #1 of 162 Alexandria clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews and evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours. Mt Vernon Oral Surgery Center ranks #2 (3.8★ from 26 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Alexandria, VA?

Emergency dental care in Alexandria typically costs $100–$500 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$300; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$480; emergency extraction $180–$480. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Which Alexandria clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

3 of 162 Alexandria clinics offering emergency dental care list same-day or emergency appointments, led by Mt Vernon Oral Surgery Center, Virginia Dental Center and EliteVision Emergency Dentist 24 Hours. Same-day treatment depends on the diagnosis and the schedule, so call ahead to confirm before you go.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in Virginia?

Many dental insurance plans cover emergency exams and palliative treatment, though the follow-up work is covered at its own rate. Medicaid often covers emergency dental care for adults even in states with limited adult benefits. Check your plan.

Does emergency dental treatment hurt?

The problem that brings you in usually hurts more than the treatment. Dentists typically numb the area with local anesthetic before any procedure. Some soreness afterward is common and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief, but follow your dentist's advice.

Which Alexandria emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

49 of 162 Alexandria clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Alexandria Old Town Dental, Mt Vernon Oral Surgery Center and Alexandria Orthodontics. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Alexandria?

162 Alexandria clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 49 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 111 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Alexandria

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 238 clinics.
  2. : 39 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 1 closed clinic removed.