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Best Emergency Dentists in Walla Walla, WA (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Family Medical Center, ranked #1 of 37 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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37 Walla Walla clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Walla Walla at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Walla Walla at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Family Medical Center73
2Rietz Douglas w DDS73
3Danis Laizure67
4Dental Sleep Therapy-Walla Walla67
5Dr. Douglas L. Coe, DMD67
6Dr. Eric Gustavsen67
7Dr. Melissa M. Ramsey, DDS67
8Dr. Patty Martin67
9Dr. Ronald J. Will, DDS67
10Dr. Samantha Kofler67

The 37 best emergency care dentists in Walla Walla, 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.

  23. #23 Dr. William B. Murdoch, DDS

    120 E Birch St #4, Walla Walla, WA 99362

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Walla Walla: evening hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. William B. Murdoch, DDSFull profile(509) 522-2000

  24. #24 Alder Family Dental

    342 Catherine St, Walla Walla, WA 99362, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Walla Walla 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 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Alder Family DentalFull profile(509) 525-9474

  25. #25 Rolf M. W. Wuerch, DDS

    901 W Main St, Walla Walla, WA 99362

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Walla Walla 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 Rolf M. W. Wuerch, DDSFull profile(509) 593-4697

All 37 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Sullivan Family Dental37
27Walla Walla Pediatric Dentistry37
28Dr. Geoff Stuart, DDS37
29Dr. Steven J. Karmy, DDS37
30Walla Walla Periodontics & Implants37
31Walla Walla Dental Care37
32Goyer Nanette DDS33
33Olson Richard H DDS33
34Sunrise Dental Walla Walla33
35Em Thomas DDS28
36Em Thomas DDS28
37Walla Walla OMS17

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Walla Walla

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 Walla Walla?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Walla Walla?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$150–$380DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington—
After-hours or weekend visit$230–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington—
Emergency extraction$230–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington—

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

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 Walla Walla emergency care dentists

We scored 37 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Walla Walla?

Family Medical Center ranks #1 of 37 Walla Walla clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Rietz Douglas w DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Walla Walla, WA?

Emergency dental care in Walla Walla typically costs $125–$625 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $150–$380; after-hours or weekend visit $230–$600; emergency extraction $230–$600. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 Walla Walla?

37 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 37 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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