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Best Emergency Dentists in Eureka, CA (2026)

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  1. 1

    Best overall for emergency dental care: Balgowlah Dental clinic, ranked #1 of 47 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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47 Eureka clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Eureka at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Eureka at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Balgowlah Dental clinic73
2Humboldt Smiles73
3Pentecost Timothy DDS73
4Agnew I Leonard DDS67
5American Academy-Pediatric67
6Barrena Kathy67
7Castiglione Zachery J DDS67
8Dr. Vui Bui, DDS67
9Eureka Dental Center67
10Eureka Dental Labs67

The 47 best emergency care dentists in Eureka, 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.

  3. #3 Pentecost Timothy DDS

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Eureka 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

    Book appointment at Pentecost Timothy DDSFull profile
    In their words

    Eureka Famiy Dentist Timothy Pentecost, DDS. Our practice represents the 2-3% of dentists in the United States who have made a commitment to practice in a free environment. You are free to choose us or not. We are free to choose the best treatment plan that is consistent with your needs, wants and values. This is no idle, passive statement because we do not believe patients involved with HMOs, PPOs, and capitation systems are free.

    From Pentecost Timothy DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Burre Dental Center: Gutierrez Alexis J DDS

    959 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA 95501, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Eureka: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 6:45 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 7:45 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Burre Dental Center: Gutierrez Alexis J DDSFull profile(707) 442-7078

  24. #24 Dentist office

    3132 Harrison Ave, Eureka, CA 95503

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Eureka 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 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dentist officeFull profile(707) 442-1775

  25. #25 Premiere Maxillofacial Surgeons

    3132 Harrison Ave, Eureka, CA 95503, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Eureka 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 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Premiere Maxillofacial SurgeonsFull profile(707) 442-1775

All 47 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Hilgers, James DDS37
27Victoria Place Dental Center37
28Kukhwa Ryu DDS37
29Humboldt Orthodontics : Dr. Gabriel Enriquez DDS MS - Eureka37
30Euna Joy, DDS37
31Jeffery Holland DDS37
32Karla Z. Roman, DMD, Inc37
33Darla D Dale, BSDH, RDHAP Dental Hygienist37
34Bautista Sonia R DDS37
35Eureka Community Health & Wellness Center33
36Dr. K Elloway & Dr. B Wonenberg33
37Wolven Richard F DDS33
38Humboldt Endodontics, Dental Practice, R. Joseph Weibert, D.M.D.33
39Wolven Jason F DDS33
40Dr. Felines H. Tipton, DDS33
41Dr. Howard L. Hunt, DDS33
42Tipton Dental33
43Humboldt Del Norte Dental Society33
44Angeloff Stephen C DDS28
45Dr. Kirill Smirnoff, DMD28
46Peshka Dawn K DDS28
47Shumard Heather14

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Eureka

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 Eureka?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Eureka?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$170–$420DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
After-hours or weekend visit$250–$670DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Emergency extraction$250–$670DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

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

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 Eureka emergency care dentists

We scored 47 Eureka clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 Eureka 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 Eureka: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Eureka?

Balgowlah Dental clinic ranks #1 of 47 Eureka clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Humboldt Smiles ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Eureka, CA?

Emergency dental care in Eureka typically costs $140–$700 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $170–$420; after-hours or weekend visit $250–$670; emergency extraction $250–$670. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 Eureka emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 47 Eureka clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including Burre Dental Center: Gutierrez Alexis J 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 Eureka?

47 Eureka clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Eureka

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 47 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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