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Best Emergency Dentists in Carrboro, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Neha Shrestha, ranked #1 of 9 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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9 Carrboro clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 9 emergency care dentists in Carrboro at a glance

The 9 best emergency care dentists in Carrboro, 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. #2 Carrboro Community Health Center

    301 Lloyd St, Carrboro, NC 27510

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Carrboro: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #3 Dr. Carol A. Iglesia, DDS

    301 Lloyd St, Carrboro, NC 27510, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Carrboro: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #4 Carrboro Family Medicine Center

    610 Jones Ferry Rd Suite 102, Carrboro, NC 27510, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Carrboro on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #5 Unorthodoc

    127-A Fidelity St, Carrboro, NC 27510

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Carrboro on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    How we protect you (and ourselves) whether you are new or established: Unorthodoc has been set up to do remote visits for 5 years. During the pandemic, we've been in the physical office a few times a week to handle things we can’t do remotely. Many of those visits can still be done from the car. When we must bring people into the office, we bring in only one person/family at a time and decontaminate our surfaces between patients. We meet you in the parking lot and escort you…

    From Unorthodoc's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #6 Milltown Family Dentistry

    310 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Carrboro on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    With our conservative techniques and personalized approach to dentistry, our dental practice is able to offer you compassionate care that goes above and beyond your expectations. We have a comprehensive suite of services so you and your family can get all the care you need, right from our state-of-the-art, environmentally conscious office. We invite you to visit Milltown Family Dentistry to see what truly modern dental care can be.

    From Milltown Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #7 Noble Orthodontics

    100 Two Hills Dr #101, Carrboro, NC 27510

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in Carrboro on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #8 Carrboro Family Dentistry

    610 Jones Ferry Rd Suite 206, Carrboro, NC 27510

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in Carrboro on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–1 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are a small, friendly, and locally owned practice that has been in business for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on prevention, conservative treatment when necessary, and strong ethics. We love to establish long term relationships with our patients and hope to become a part of your family.

    From Carrboro Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #9 Dr. Debra Seaton DDS

    203 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for emergency dental care in Carrboro on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Carrboro

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 Carrboro?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Carrboro?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$310DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$490DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
Emergency extraction$180–$490DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—

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

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 Carrboro emergency care dentists

We scored 9 Carrboro clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Carrboro data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Carrboro: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Carrboro?

Neha Shrestha ranks #1 of 9 Carrboro clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Carrboro Community Health Center ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

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

Emergency dental care in Carrboro typically costs $102–$510 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$310; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$490; emergency extraction $180–$490. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in North Carolina?

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 Carrboro emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 9 Carrboro clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Carrboro Community Health Center and Dr. Carol A. Iglesia, DDS. 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 Carrboro?

9 Carrboro clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Carrboro

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 9 clinics.