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Best Emergency Dentists in Rio Rico, AZ (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Mariposa CHC Family Resource Center, ranked #1 of 4 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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4 Rio Rico clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 2 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 4 emergency care dentists in Rio Rico at a glance

Top 4 emergency care dentists in Rio Rico at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Mariposa CHC Family Resource Center78Yes
2Allen Michael D DDS67—
3Gonzalez Rene Dds-New Image67—
4Mariposa Community Health Center43—

The 4 best emergency care dentists in Rio Rico, 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 Rio Rico

    #1 Mariposa CHC Family Resource Center

    1103 Circulo Mercado, Rio Rico, AZ 85648

    78/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Rio Rico: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Rio Rico

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 Rio Rico?

Typical ranges in USD for Rio Rico, AZ. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Rio Rico?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$130–$320DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona—
After-hours or weekend visit$190–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona—
Emergency extraction$190–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona—

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

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 Rio Rico emergency care dentists

We scored 4 Rio Rico clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Rio Rico?

Mariposa CHC Family Resource Center ranks #1 of 4 Rio Rico clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Allen Michael D DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Rio Rico, AZ?

Emergency dental care in Rio Rico typically costs $105–$525 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $130–$320; after-hours or weekend visit $190–$500; emergency extraction $190–$500. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Which Rio Rico clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 4 Rio Rico clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by Mariposa CHC Family Resource Center. 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 Arizona?

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 Rio Rico emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 4 Rio Rico clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Mariposa CHC Family Resource Center and Mariposa Community Health Center. 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 Rio Rico?

4 Rio Rico clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Rio Rico

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.