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Best Emergency Dentists in Grand Forks, ND (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for emergency dental care: Bridgeford Dental, ranked #1 of 49 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

  2. 26

    Best for same-day pain relief: Dr. F. Shane Okino, emergency visits.

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49 Grand Forks clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 1 opens Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Grand Forks at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Grand Forks at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Bridgeford Dental73
2Korsmo Family Dentistry, PC73
3Red River Endodontics73
4Aspen Dental67
5Badger Jeremy S DDS67
6Charles Bridgeford67
7Christopher Mcdonald67
8Curtis Tanabe67
9Danel & Nord Orthodontics67
10Dr. Heidi N. Undlin Stevens, DDS67

The 49 best emergency care dentists in Grand Forks, 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.

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Aspen Dental

    67/100

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Grand Forks,ND offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 49 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. F. Shane Okino59Evenings · Sat · Sun
27Navneet Grewal47Evenings
28Spectra Health43Evenings
29Core Endodontics37
30Badger Dental Group37
31Dr. Amanda L. Vesterso, DDS37
32Heather N. Johnson DDS37
33Riverside Dental37
34Simons Dr Robert M37
35Steven M. Erlandson, DDS37
361101 Dental37
37Amundson Dental Associates37
38Roger M Amundson DDS37
39Legacy Dental37
40McDonald Dentistry37
41Northern Plains Dental37
42Omar C. Chahal, DDS, MD MBA33
43Undlin Stevens Heidi DDS33
44Vesterso Amanda DDS33
45Dakota Pediatric Dentistry - Grand Fork33
46D. Tran, DDS PC33
47Third Street Clinic33
48Manke Family Dentistry17
49Valley Oral & Facial Surgery14

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Grand Forks

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 Grand Forks?

Typical ranges in USD for Grand Forks, ND. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

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

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

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 Grand Forks emergency care dentists

We scored 49 Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Grand Forks?

Bridgeford Dental ranks #1 of 49 Grand Forks clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Korsmo Family Dentistry, PC ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Grand Forks, ND?

Emergency dental care in Grand Forks 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 North Dakota. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Which Grand Forks clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 49 Grand Forks clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by Dr. F. Shane Okino. 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 North Dakota?

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 Grand Forks emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 49 Grand Forks clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including Dr. F. Shane Okino. 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 Grand Forks?

49 Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 49 clinics.

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