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Best Emergency Dentists in Selma, AL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: MainStreet Family Care, ranked #1 of 16 by service score; evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Selma at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Selma at a glance
RankClinicService score
1MainStreet Family Care67
2Dr. Afton N. Cowen, DMD67
3Dr. Iverson Hopson67
4Jowers Ann67
5Mcmilion Louis D DDS67
6Portwood Cathy67
7Tucker Abigail E DDS67
8Turning Leaf Medical67
9Windshield Dentist67
10Selma Urgent Care43

The 16 best emergency care dentists in Selma, 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 Selma

    #1 MainStreet Family Care

    1475 AL-14, Selma, AL 36703, United States

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Selma: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at MainStreet Family CareFull profile(334) 526-3240

  11. #11 Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. (Central Office)

    101 Park Place, Selma, AL 36701

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for emergency dental care in Selma 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 Medical Program, Inc. (Central Office)Full profile(334) 874-7428

  12. #12 TW Orthodontics

    107 YMCA Dr, Selma, AL 36701, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for emergency dental care in Selma 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–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at TW OrthodonticsFull profile(334) 874-6627
    In their words

    TW Orthodontics provides comprehensive orthodontic services in Andalusia, Enterprise, Montgomery, and Selma, Alabama. TW Orthodontics is a family-centered orthodontic practice providing services for patients of all ages including children, teens, and adults. TW Orthodontics uses state-of-the-art technology to evaluate our patients' current needs and design a customized plan for treatment. We can even show you 3D images of the progression of treatment, how the teeth will move…

    From TW Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  13. #13 Children's Dentistry of Central Alabama

    2425 Medical Center Pkwy, Selma, AL 36701, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for emergency dental care in Selma 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 Children's Dentistry of Central AlabamaFull profile(334) 875-1330

  16. #16 Dr. Cecil W. Fuller Sr, DMD

    203 Dallas Ave, Selma, AL 36701

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in Selma 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–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–11:30 AM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Cecil W. Fuller Sr, DMDFull profile(334) 874-4615

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Selma

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 Selma?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Selma?
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 Selma

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 Selma emergency care dentists

We scored 16 Selma 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 Selma 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 Selma: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Selma?

MainStreet Family Care ranks #1 of 16 Selma clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours. Dr. Afton N. Cowen, DMD ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

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

Emergency dental care in Selma 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.

Which Selma emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 16 Selma clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including MainStreet Family Care and Selma Urgent Care. 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 Selma?

16 Selma 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 Selma

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 16 clinics.

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