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Best Emergency Dentists in Federal Heights, CO (2026)

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

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Dr. Kenneth R. Ence, DDS, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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3 Federal Heights clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 emergency care dentists in Federal Heights at a glance

Top 3 emergency care dentists in Federal Heights at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Kenneth R. Ence, DDS67
2Advanced Dental Center47
3Federal Heights Family Dentistry37

The 3 best emergency care dentists in Federal Heights, 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 Federal Heights

    #1 Dr. Kenneth R. Ence, DDS

    1557 W 84th Ave #1, Federal Heights, CO 80260

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Federal Heights 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

  2. #2 Advanced Dental Center

    1557 W 84th Ave #1, Federal Heights, CO 80260, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Federal Heights: evening hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Advanced Dental Center provides a personalized, gentle, and affordable dental office for the entire family. Our private practice has been in the Federal Heights/Westminster area for more than 40 years. Our doctors own the practice and are not just employees. We provide all procedures from implants, to crowns, to root canals, to dentures and more. In addition to providing the most common procedures, we make them affordable as well by participating in most plans offered by…

    From Advanced Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #3 Federal Heights Family Dentistry

    8411 Stacy Dr, Federal Heights, CO 80260, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Federal Heights 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 7 AM–3 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Federal Heights

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 Federal Heights?

Typical ranges in USD for Federal Heights, CO. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Federal Heights?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$140–$350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Colorado—
After-hours or weekend visit$210–$550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Colorado—
Emergency extraction$210–$550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Colorado—

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

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 Federal Heights emergency care dentists

We scored 3 Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Federal Heights?

Dr. Kenneth R. Ence, DDS ranks #1 of 3 Federal Heights clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Advanced Dental Center ranks #2 (evening hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Federal Heights, CO?

Emergency dental care in Federal Heights typically costs $115–$575 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $140–$350; after-hours or weekend visit $210–$550; emergency extraction $210–$550. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Colorado. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Federal Heights?

3 Federal Heights clinics list emergency dental care in our data. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Federal Heights

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.