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Best Emergency Dentists in Vadnais Heights, MN (2026)

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

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Dr. Paul K. Zollinger, DDS, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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5 Vadnais Heights clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 5 emergency care dentists in Vadnais Heights at a glance

Top 5 emergency care dentists in Vadnais Heights at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Paul K. Zollinger, DDS67
2Zollinger Dental67
3Vadnais Heights Family Dentistry47
4Advance Family Dental47
5Willow Lake Dental37

The 5 best emergency care dentists in Vadnais Heights, 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 Vadnais Heights

    #1 Dr. Paul K. Zollinger, DDS

    925 Co Rd E East #185, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Vadnais Heights 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

  2. #3 Vadnais Heights Family Dentistry

    1230 Co Rd E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Vadnais Heights: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9:30 AM–9 PM · Thu–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #4 Advance Family Dental

    #185, 925 Co Rd E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Vadnais Heights: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #5 Willow Lake Dental

    3475 Willow Lake Blvd #100, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Vadnais Heights 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 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–2 PM · Wed closed · Thu 11 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Vadnais Heights

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 Vadnais Heights?

Typical ranges in USD for Vadnais Heights, MN. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Vadnais Heights?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota—
Emergency extraction$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota—

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

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 Vadnais Heights emergency care dentists

We scored 5 Vadnais Heights 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 Vadnais Heights 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 Vadnais Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Vadnais Heights?

Dr. Paul K. Zollinger, DDS ranks #1 of 5 Vadnais Heights clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Zollinger Dental ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Vadnais Heights, MN?

Emergency dental care in Vadnais Heights typically costs $100–$500 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$300; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$480; emergency extraction $180–$480. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Vadnais Heights?

5 Vadnais Heights clinics list emergency dental care in our data. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Vadnais Heights

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.