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Best Emergency Dentists in Wake Forest, NC (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Enhance Dental at Heritage, ranked #1 of 44 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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44 Wake Forest clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 3 open Saturdays and 4 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Wake Forest at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Wake Forest at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Enhance Dental at Heritage73
2Dawn Morehead67
3Dr. Elizabeth Clapham67
4Dr. Julia Mulnick67
5Edmond Suh67
6Kevin Upton67
7Kretchmer Michael C DDS67
8Marisa Napoli67
9Michael Dearstyne67
10Perio-Implant Center-Wake Forest67

The 44 best emergency care dentists in Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest

    #1 Enhance Dental at Heritage

    3604 Rogers Branch Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest 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 Enhance Dental at HeritageFull profile(919) 569-5719

  14. #14 Triangle Family Dentistry - Wake Forest

    3415 Rogers Rd #100, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Triangle Family Dentistry - Wake ForestFull profile(919) 554-9955
    In their words

    Your smile is our top priority. Everyone, from our highly skilled dentists and every member of our support team, are focused on and dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle dental care that you and your family are looking for. The dentists at Triangle Family Dentistry specialize in the latest techniques in dentistry, including Invisalign®, dental veneers, dentures, dental crowns, sedation dentistry, and dental implants.

    From Triangle Family Dentistry - Wake Forest's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Dental Care at Harris Crossing

    13700 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Care at Harris CrossingFull profile(984) 235-0047
    In their words

    At Dental Care at Harris Crossing we focus on delivering the highest standard of care in dentistry. Your health and comfort are of utmost importance to us, so we strive to provide the best treatment available to keep you healthy and feeling your best. We keep your best interest in mind so that you can maintain your health now and in the years to come. Dental Care at Harris Crossing is your go-to practice for comfortable, caring dental treatment. For questions about what we…

    From Dental Care at Harris Crossing's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Smile Sculptors of Wake Forest

    900 S Franklin St Suite 101, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile Sculptors of Wake ForestFull profile(919) 825-1795

  18. #18 Sandra E. Martin, DMD

    610 Dr Calvin Jones Hwy #112, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sandra E. Martin, DMDFull profile(919) 488-3384

  19. #19 Aspen Dental

    12612 Capital Blvd Ste 100, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(919) 435-3313
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Wake Forest,NC offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Nu Image Surgical & Dental Implant Center

    1725 S Main St #101, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest 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 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Nu Image Surgical & Dental Implant CenterFull profile(919) 841-1720

  21. #21 Village Dental

    1655 Wake Dr Suite 102, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest 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 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Village DentalFull profile(919) 373-3520
    In their words

    Welcome to Village Dental - Wake Forest, your Wake Forest dentist office. We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. It is our top priority to protect the well-being of our valued patients. For this reason, our office meets and surpasses all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) standards. We are confident that you will feel right at home in our office as we welcome…

    From Village Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Trishna G. Patel, DDS

    1070 Forestville Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest 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 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Trishna G. Patel, DDSFull profile(919) 569-5970

  23. #23 Robbie T. Smith DDS at Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

    12244 Wake Union Church Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest 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–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Robbie T. Smith DDS at Riccobene Associates Family DentistryFull profile(919) 556-2997
    In their words

    Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is excited to partner with Robbie T. Smith, DDS in the Wake Forest community. Dr. Smith and her highly-qualified team offer a comprehensive suite of dental procedures including restorative, cosmetic, implant, and general dentistry services. Families in Wake Forest and the surrounding areas will receive the highest standard of dental care in a modern, state-of-the-art facility when visiting Robbie T. Smith, DDS.

    From Robbie T. Smith DDS at Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Premier Dentistry Of Wake Forest

    2824 Rogers Rd # 103, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest 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–6 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Premier Dentistry Of Wake ForestFull profile(919) 554-4588
    In their words

    The team at Premier Dentistry of Wake Forest would like to welcome you and your entire family to our practice. We are currently accepting new patients of all ages. Here, at Premier Dentistry, we believe that you should “Expect Excellence.” Giving every patient a beautiful and healthy smile is our goal. We do everything possible to ensure that you have a positive experience that you will never forget. The Premier staff focuses not only on the patient’s dental needs, but the…

    From Premier Dentistry Of Wake Forest's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 MyOrthodontist Wake Forest

    616 Dr Calvin Jones Hwy #200, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Wake Forest 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 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at MyOrthodontist Wake ForestFull profile(919) 556-1422

All 44 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Wake Forest Dental Arts37
27Wake Forest Endodontics37
28Contemporary Aesthetic Dentistry37
29Davis Family Dentistry37
30Dr. Tyler Davis Dentistry - Wake Forest37
31Upton & Baker DDS37
32Triangle Pediatric Dentistry37
33Supremia Dentistry37
34Wake Forest Family Dentistry37
35Wake Forest Family Dentistry: Eric J Wagoner DDS37
36Deric A. Lembree, DDS33
37Capital Oral & Facial Surgery @Wake Forest33
38NC Dental U33
39Moray Larry J DDS33
40Melton Kim R DDS33
41Wake Forest Dental33
42Carolina Dental Consultants28
43Dr. Jonathan Boes28
44Tar Heel Periodontics and Implant Dentistry14

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Wake Forest

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 Wake Forest?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Wake Forest?
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 Wake Forest

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 Wake Forest emergency care dentists

We scored 44 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Wake Forest?

Enhance Dental at Heritage ranks #1 of 44 Wake Forest clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Dawn Morehead ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Wake Forest, NC?

Emergency dental care in Wake Forest 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.

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 Wake Forest emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 44 Wake Forest clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Triangle Family Dentistry - Wake Forest, 3D Dentists and Sandra E. Martin, DMD. 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 Wake Forest?

44 Wake Forest clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Wake Forest

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 44 clinics.

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