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Best Emergency Dentists in Tahlequah, OK (2026)

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

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Quick-Tag, ranked #1 of 22 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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22 Tahlequah 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 10 emergency care dentists in Tahlequah at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Tahlequah at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Quick-Tag82Yes
2Dr. Brant Rouse67—
3Dr. Jemima Poitevien67—
4Dr. Joshua Looney67—
5Kirkpatrick & Lai Orthodontics of Tahlequah Orthodontists67—
6Lewis Tina67—
7Mark D. Smith D.D.S.67—
8Reed Ruth a DDS67—
9Tahlequah Health Center67—
10Tahlequah Medical Group67—

The 22 best emergency care dentists in Tahlequah, 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 Tahlequah

    #1 Quick-Tag

    Walmart Supercenter, Cherokee Hills Shopping Center, 2020 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464

    82/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah: 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

  2. #5 Kirkpatrick & Lai Orthodontics of Tahlequah Orthodontists

    300 E Downing St, Tahlequah, OK 74464

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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

  3. #10 Tahlequah Medical Group

    Bypass Clinic: 1203 E. Ross Street, Tahlequah Medical Office Building: 1373 E. Boone Street, Tahlequah Fort Gibson Medical Clinic: 106 Lone Oak Circle, Fort Gibson, Tahlequah, OK 74464

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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

  4. #12 Allison Errol J DDS

    3070 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 1 PM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #13 Northeastern Oklahoma Community Health Centers, Inc.

    1500 E Downing St #214, Tahlequah, OK 74464, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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

  6. #15 Downtown Family Dentistry

    221 E Downing St, Tahlequah, OK 74464

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #16 McConnell Family Dentistry

    1200 W 4th St Suite A, Tahlequah, OK 74464, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #17 Dr. John A. Geasland Dental Care

    212 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. #18 Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center

    19600 E Ross St, Tahlequah, OK 74464

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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

    In their words

    Located on the W.W. Hastings Hospital campus in Tahlequah, the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center is the newest 469,000-square-foot, four-story outpatient health facility and the largest health center operated by the Cherokee Nation. As the largest Indian Health Service joint venture health facility in the United States, the history and culture of Cherokee Nation played an influential role in designing the health center.

    From Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  10. #19 Cherokee Nation W. W. Hastings Hospital Audiology

    100 Bliss Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  11. #20 Premiere Dentistry of Tahlequah

    1205 E Ross St, Tahlequah, OK 74464, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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

  12. #21 Tahlequah Family Medicine Clinic

    204 Woodlawn Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  13. #22 Tahlequah Medical Group Primary Care

    1400 E Downing St, Tahlequah, OK 74464

    14/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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 dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Tahlequah

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 Tahlequah?

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

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

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

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 Tahlequah emergency care dentists

We scored 22 Tahlequah 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 Tahlequah 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 Tahlequah: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Tahlequah?

Quick-Tag ranks #1 of 22 Tahlequah clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Dr. Brant Rouse ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Tahlequah, OK?

Emergency dental care in Tahlequah 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 Oklahoma. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Which Tahlequah clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 22 Tahlequah clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by Quick-Tag. 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 Oklahoma?

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 Tahlequah emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 22 Tahlequah clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Quick-Tag and Tractor Supply Co.. 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 Tahlequah?

22 Tahlequah 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 Tahlequah

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 22 clinics.