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Best Emergency Dentists in North Little Rock, AR (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Arkansas Dental Centers - North Hills, ranked #1 of 45 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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45 North Little Rock clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in North Little Rock at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in North Little Rock at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Arkansas Dental Centers - North Hills73
2Joe Pinney Family Dentistry73
3North Little Rock Oral Maxillofacial73
4North River Dental73
5Arkansas Dental Clinic67
6Denesh Khullar67
7Dr. Don M. Whitten, DMD67
8Dr. Susan Dunn67
9Gary Keener Family Clinic67
10Inman David B DDS67

The 45 best emergency care dentists in North Little Rock, 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.

  2. #2 Joe Pinney Family Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in North Little Rock 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 Joe Pinney Family DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    We have recently made ourselves available one Friday per month for those that require appointments to be on Fridays! Everyday, the services we offer are fillings, crowns, partials, implant crowns, whitening, fast braces, and even sleep appliance fittings.

    From Joe Pinney Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 North River Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in North Little Rock 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

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    In their words

    At North River Dental, located near both North Little Rock and Sherwood AR, we pride ourselves are providing premier dental service within a relaxing atmosphere. Our friendly staff are waiting to welcome you upon arriving for your appointment. We take the time to listen to our patients so that we can provide the best treatment options to achieve your dental goals. By utilizing state-of-art-technology our procedures are efficient and most require minimal recovery time.

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

  20. #20 Aspen Dental

    3913 McCain Blvd C, North Little Rock, AR 72116

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in North Little Rock: evening hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(501) 355-5566
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in North Little Rock,AR 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.

  21. #21 Mounts Dental Care

    2512 Crestwood Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72116

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in North Little Rock 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 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mounts Dental CareFull profile(501) 753-0166
    In their words

    Mounts Dental Care is a dental facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas. We provide compassionate dentistry for the whole family. Services include same day crowns, implants, adult braces, dentures, teeth whitening and more. Senior dentistry is one of our passions and we treat our older patients with tender loving care. If you're nervous about visiting a dentist come see us and let us win your trust! For appointment call 501-753-0166

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

  22. #22 Dean Dental Solutions

    2524 Crestwood Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72116

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in North Little Rock 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 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dean Dental SolutionsFull profile(501) 771-2911

  23. #23 Arkansas TMJ Center

    2501 Crestwood Rd # 301, North Little Rock, AR 72116

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in North Little Rock 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

    Book appointment at Arkansas TMJ CenterFull profile(501) 660-7881
    In their words

    The Arkansas TMJ Center specializes in the treatment of Tempromandibular Joint Syndrome (commonly known as TMJ). Dr. Larsen has attends multiple training institutes to continuly expand his knowledge and skills in the treatment of TMJ. At the Arkansas TMJ Center, there is a well defined process that is explained to the patient before any treatment begins. Scans, physical manipulations, and case histories are all completed before giving a treatment recommendation. As a patient…

    From Arkansas TMJ Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 The Dental Clinic

    505 Pershing Blvd # A, North Little Rock, AR 72114

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in North Little Rock 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

    Book appointment at The Dental ClinicFull profile(501) 758-9140

  25. #25 JFK Dental Care

    5125 John F Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in North Little Rock 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 8 AM–3 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at JFK Dental CareFull profile(501) 791-2030

All 45 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Dental Health Center of Arkansas37
27Dental Health Center of Arkansas: Musallam Raed S DDS37
28Pershing Family Dental Clinic37
29North Little Rock Pediatric Dental Group37
30North Shore Family Dental Care37
31Jolly Family Dental37
32Daniel C Heard,DDS|Central Arkansas Family Dentistry37
33Eiler Family Dentistry37
34Dale E. Colclasure, DDS37
35John C Howell Jr DDS37
36Moon Family Dental37
37Rock Family Dental37
38JFK Dental Care: Dr. Stephanie Flaherty, DDS33
39Dr. John R. Spray, DDS33
40Dentalways33
41Gardner Memorial Free Community Medical Clinic33
42Charles Redmond28
43Dr. Jana Barfield28
44Michael Fox28
45Springhill Dental: Shearer Ryan DDS17

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Emergency and weekend dentists in North Little Rock

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 North Little Rock?

Typical ranges in USD for North Little Rock, AR. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in North Little Rock?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$110–$270DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas—
After-hours or weekend visit$160–$430DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas—
Emergency extraction$160–$430DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas—

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

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 North Little Rock emergency care dentists

We scored 45 North Little Rock clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 13 were excluded (13 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 North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in North Little Rock?

Arkansas Dental Centers - North Hills ranks #1 of 45 North Little Rock clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Joe Pinney Family Dentistry ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in North Little Rock, AR?

Emergency dental care in North Little Rock typically costs $90–$450 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $110–$270; after-hours or weekend visit $160–$430; emergency extraction $160–$430. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 North Little Rock emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 45 North Little Rock clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including EnamelAesthetix.com. 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 North Little Rock?

45 North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 45 clinics.
  2. : 13 duplicate listings merged.

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