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Best Emergency Dentists in Guntersville, AL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Austin Baker, DMD, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; evening hours.

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5 Guntersville clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 3 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 5 emergency care dentists in Guntersville at a glance

Top 5 emergency care dentists in Guntersville at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Austin Baker, DMD47
2Christopher Harper, DDS47
3Aspen Dental43
4Bishop John H DDS37
5John G. Rutland DMD, FAGD33

The 5 best emergency care dentists in Guntersville, 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 access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Guntersville

    #1 Austin Baker, DMD

    1724 Gunter Ave Suite A, Guntersville, AL 35976

    47/100

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Guntersville: evening hours.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Austin Baker, DMDFull profile(256) 582-2248
    In their words

    Dr. Austin Baker of Total Dental Care in Guntersville, AL attended UAB School of Dentistry. He received an award from the American Academy of Orofacial Pain for the assessment and management of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. Dr. Baker is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Alabama Dental Association, and the American Dental Education Association.

    From Austin Baker, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Christopher Harper, DDS

    1724 Gunter Ave Suite A, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States

    47/100

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Christopher Harper, DDSFull profile(256) 582-2248
    In their words

    Dr. Harper is the founder of Total Dental Care in Guntersville, AL providing complete Family and Cosmetic Dentistry for Guntersville, Albertville, Arab & surrounding areas. Born in Birmingham, AL and a graduate of UAB School of Dentistry, Dr. Harper is a member of the Alabama Academy of General Dentistry, American Orthodontic Society, & recipient of numerous "Best Dentist" Reader's Choice Awards.

    From Christopher Harper, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Aspen Dental

    11460 US-431, Guntersville, AL 35976

    43/100

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Guntersville: evening hours.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(256) 273-3036
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Guntersville,AL 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.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Guntersville

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 Guntersville?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Guntersville?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$110–$280DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama—
After-hours or weekend visit$170–$440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama—
Emergency extraction$170–$440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama—

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

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 Guntersville emergency care dentists

We scored 5 Guntersville 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 Guntersville 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 Guntersville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Guntersville?

Austin Baker, DMD ranks #1 of 5 Guntersville clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours. Christopher Harper, DDS ranks #2 (evening hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Guntersville, AL?

Emergency dental care in Guntersville typically costs $92–$460 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $110–$280; after-hours or weekend visit $170–$440; emergency extraction $170–$440. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 Guntersville?

5 Guntersville 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 Guntersville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.

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