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Best Emergency Dentists in Watertown, SD (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Balgowlah Dental clinic, ranked #1 of 15 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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15 Watertown clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Watertown at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Watertown at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Balgowlah Dental clinic73
2Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry73
3E Administrative Office73
4Lake Area Pediatric Dentistry73
5Nate Miller DDS: Embrace Dentistry (East Hwy 212)73
6Darin Bach67
7Hawley Michael J DDS67
8Kevin Hericks67
9Wilson Jack L DDS67
10Yseth Steve R DDS67

The 15 best emergency care dentists in Watertown, 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.

  2. #2 Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry

    2310 9th Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Watertown 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 Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation DentistryFull profile(605) 878-0456
    In their words

    Dr. Brian Prouty is the dentist and owner of Infinity Sedation Dentistry in Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Sioux City, and Sioux Falls. Dr. Prouty originally began as a general originally opened Family Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry whose name changed to Embrace Dentistry Hwy 212. Although Dr. Prouty owns Embrace Dentistry, he solely practices at Infinity Implant & Sedation Dentistry specializing in surgical dental cases. Dr. Prouty was born and raised in South Dakota. He is a…

    From Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Nate Miller DDS: Embrace Dentistry (East Hwy 212)

    2300 9th Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Watertown 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 Nate Miller DDS: Embrace Dentistry (East Hwy 212)Full profile(605) 886-8394
    In their words

    Dr. Nate Miller decided to become a dentist because of his passion for serving and building relationships in local communities. Dr. Miller and his family moved to the region to serve the community of Watertown and surrounding areas at Embrace Dentistry. Dr. Nate Miller loves spending time with his family and is very involved with the local church. In his free time, he also enjoys traveling, spikeball, golfing, and hunting. Dr. Nate Miller grew up in Fargo, North Dakota and…

    From Nate Miller DDS: Embrace Dentistry (East Hwy 212)'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  11. #11 Family Dental Center

    20 19th St SE #3938, Watertown, SD 57201, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for emergency dental care in Watertown 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 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Family Dental CenterFull profile(605) 886-2805
    In their words

    Thank you for visiting Family Dental Center online! Our friendly dentists and team are dedicated to providing patients of all ages with quality dental care and offer a full range of services to meet your needs. We combine years of experience with the latest dental technologies and take the time to get to know you so that we can provide you with personalized treatments to improve your smile and oral health. We invite you to call or visit us today to set up an appointment with…

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

  12. #12 Embrace Dentistry (North Hwy 81)

    1155 4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for emergency dental care in Watertown 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

    Book appointment at Embrace Dentistry (North Hwy 81)Full profile(605) 882-3060

  13. #13 Palmquist Dental

    600 4th St NE #201, Watertown, SD 57201, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for emergency dental care in Watertown 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

    Book appointment at Palmquist DentalFull profile(605) 886-8096

  14. #14 Infinity Sedation Dentistry (Watertown)

    2310 9th Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for emergency dental care in Watertown 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 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Infinity Sedation Dentistry (Watertown)Full profile(605) 878-0456
    In their words

    Infinity Sedation Dentistry is not your typical dental office. We fix your teeth, while you sleep. You get to choose any level of sleep and relaxation before you receive your dental care. Dr. Brian Prouty and his care team are known for helping those who have a fear of the dentist.

    From Infinity Sedation Dentistry (Watertown)'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

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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 Watertown?

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

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

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

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 Watertown emergency care dentists

We scored 15 Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Watertown?

Balgowlah Dental clinic ranks #1 of 15 Watertown clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Watertown, SD?

Emergency dental care in Watertown 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 South Dakota. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in South Dakota?

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 Watertown?

15 Watertown 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 Watertown

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 15 clinics.

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