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Best Emergency Dentists in Roanoke Rapids, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA, ranked #1 of 24 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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    Best for same-day pain relief: ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids, emergency visits.

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24 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Roanoke Rapids at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA73—
2ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids68Yes
3Dr. Anishwar Bhagwandass67—
4Dr. Graylon W. Bailey, DMD67—
5Dr. Lawrence Moray67—
6Dr. William Arthur67—
7Howard Yee Dental67—
8Johnson Marcia67—
9Roanoke Valley Dental Lab67—
10Roanoke Valley Ministries67—

The 24 best emergency care dentists in Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids

    #1 Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids 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 Arthur & Nicholson DDS PAFull profile
    In their words

    At Arthur and Nicholson DDS PA in Roanoke Rapids, NC we are committed to delivering only the highest quality dental care around. Our dentist and doctors are trustworthy and experienced. We stay up-to-date on every technique, technology and training. Additionally, we work with American-based labs that use only the best materials. We stand behind all of our work for you.

    From Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids

    1385 Medical Center Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    68/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids: emergency visits and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke RapidsFull profile(252) 537-9176
    In their words

    Vidant Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids is a health and wellness clinic designed to care for the whole family, serving Roanoke Rapids and surrounding area residents. Whether you are a young parent with children, a retiree and grandparent, or a young person just starting out on your own, we are here for you.Helping you to maintain good health and happy life for you is our goal and to provide the highest quality care.

    From ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  12. #12 Rural Health Group at HRMC

    250 Smith Church Rd Suite RHG, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rural Health Group at HRMCFull profile(252) 308-9699
    In their words

    Rural Health Group, Inc. is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center offering quality primary care services at multiple locations. Our services include medical, dental, integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, outreach, and more. Please visit our website for more information.

    From Rural Health Group at HRMC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  14. #14 Miller Orthodontics

    725 Hamilton St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids 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 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Miller OrthodonticsFull profile(252) 537-6115

  15. #15 A.R.(RAJ) BHAGWANDASS.DMD.PA

    50 Anna Louise Ln, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids 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 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at A.R.(RAJ) BHAGWANDASS.DMD.PAFull profile(252) 537-5769

  16. #16 Thomas E. Fleming DDS PA

    1312 Gregory Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids 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 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Thomas E. Fleming DDS PAFull profile(252) 537-8151

  17. #17 Southern Smiles Orthodontics

    1121 Gregory Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids 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–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Southern Smiles OrthodonticsFull profile(252) 365-4234

  18. #18 MyOrthodontist Roanoke Rapids

    1165 Gregory Dr Suite A, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids 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 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at MyOrthodontist Roanoke RapidsFull profile(252) 544-5630

  19. #19 Rural Health Group Dental at Roanoke Rapids

    2064 NC-125, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rural Health Group Dental at Roanoke RapidsFull profile(252) 536-5880
    In their words

    Rural Health Group, Inc. is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center offering quality primary care services at multiple locations. Our services include medical, dental, integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, outreach, and more. Please visit our website for more information.

    From Rural Health Group Dental at Roanoke Rapids's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Rural Health Group at Roanoke Rapids - Family Practice

    2066 NC-125, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids 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 Rural Health Group at Roanoke Rapids - Family PracticeFull profile(252) 536-5000
    In their words

    Rural Health Group, Inc. is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center offering quality primary care services at multiple locations. Our services include medical, dental, integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, outreach, and more. Please visit our website for more information.

    From Rural Health Group at Roanoke Rapids - Family Practice's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Rural Health Group at Halifax Medical Specialists

    270 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids 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 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rural Health Group at Halifax Medical SpecialistsFull profile(252) 537-0134
    In their words

    Rural Health Group, Inc. is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center offering quality primary care services at multiple locations. Our services include medical, dental, integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, outreach, and more. Please visit our website for more information.

    From Rural Health Group at Halifax Medical Specialists's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Dr. Howard G. Yee, DMD

    112 Long Cir, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids 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 8:30 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Howard G. Yee, DMDFull profile(252) 537-8822

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Roanoke Rapids

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 Roanoke Rapids?

Typical ranges in USD for Roanoke Rapids, NC. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Roanoke Rapids?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$310DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$490DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
Emergency extraction$180–$490DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—

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

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 Roanoke Rapids emergency care dentists

We scored 24 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Roanoke Rapids?

Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA ranks #1 of 24 Roanoke Rapids clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids ranks #2 (emergency visits and Saturday and Sunday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Roanoke Rapids, NC?

Emergency dental care in Roanoke Rapids typically costs $102–$510 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$310; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$490; emergency extraction $180–$490. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Which Roanoke Rapids clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 24 Roanoke Rapids clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids. 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 Carolina?

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 Roanoke Rapids emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 24 Roanoke Rapids clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids. 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 Roanoke Rapids?

24 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 24 clinics.

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