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Emergency Dentists in Charlotte, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among emergency dentists: Charlotte Emergency Dental Center, DR Score 77, open 7 days until 12 AM.

  2. 3

    Best for Sunday emergencies: Quality Dentist Care, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.

  3. 4

    Best for late-evening emergencies: Emergency Dental, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.

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9 of Charlotte’s 384 clinics list emergency or same-day care, as of October 2026. 5 of them open on Sundays, 5 on Saturdays and 9 after 6pm. They offer 5 of our 17 tracked services on average.

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Emergency dentist hours in Charlotte

Posted hours for the highest-ranked clinics that list emergency or same-day care. Call first: same-day slots depend on that day’s bookings.

Top 9 emergency dentists in Charlotte at a glance

Top 9 emergency dentists in Charlotte at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsNew patientsBest for
1Charlotte Emergency Dental Center77—Evenings · Sat · Sun—Top DR Score among emergency dentists
2Empire Dental Group764.9★ (457)EveningsYes—
3Quality Dentist Care715.0★ (5)Evenings · Sat · Sun—Best for Sunday emergencies
4Emergency Dental705.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat · Sun—Best for late-evening emergencies
5kmno47—Evenings · Sat · Sun——
6smilesbyanita44—Evenings · Sat · Sun——
7Dr. caryl M. elpidius, DDS27—Evenings——
8Edan Dental Tooth27—Evenings——
9Snow Randall C DDS27—Evenings——

The 9 emergency dentists in Charlotte, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. Ranked #1 in Charlotte

    #1 Charlotte Emergency Dental Center

    402 McCullough Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Charlotte Emergency Dental CenterFull profile(704) 368-1045
    In their words

    Today is the day you get your dental care needs taken care of. We're here to help you with whatever dentistry issues you're having, from general dentistry to emergency dental care, as well as denture repairs and pediatric dentistry. Call today because we answer our phones 24/7, schedule an appointment though because we don't take walk ins without calling first. Thanks!

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

  2. #2 Empire Dental Group

    1408 Orchard Lake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28270

    76/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 457 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Charlotte (457).

    • 4.9from 457 Google reviews
    • Speaks English
    • Accepting new patients
    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Dentists
    Dr. Jamaine Ifedi, DDS

    CleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionImplantsInvisalignCrownsDentures+2 more

    Book appointment at Empire Dental GroupFull profile(980) 414-6774
    In their words

    Welcome to Empire Dental Group At Empire Dental Group, we are dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in the heart of Charlotte, NC. Led by the experienced Dr. Jamaine Ifedi, our practice is committed to ensuring your dental health and comfort. Conveniently located for easy access, we offer a wide range of services to meet your needs, including dental emergencies, dental veneers, dental implants, Invisalign, and teeth whitening. Our team is passionate about creating…

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

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How we ranked Charlotte dentists

This list covers the 9 Charlotte clinics that list emergency or same-day care. We scored 9 Charlotte clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 14 were excluded (4 closed and 10 duplicate listings). 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 Charlotte data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Dentists in Charlotte, NC: frequently asked questions

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Charlotte?

9 Charlotte clinics list emergency or same-day care in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Charlotte Emergency Dental Center, Empire Dental Group and Quality Dentist Care. Call before you go, because same-day slots depend on that day’s bookings.

Which of these Charlotte clinics are open on Saturday?

5 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Charlotte Emergency Dental Center, Quality Dentist Care and Emergency Dental, and Charlotte Emergency Dental Center opens 12 AM–12 AM.

Which of these Charlotte clinics are open on Sunday?

5 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Charlotte Emergency Dental Center, Quality Dentist Care and Emergency Dental, and Charlotte Emergency Dental Center opens 12 AM–12 AM.

Which Charlotte clinics on this page are open late?

9 of the 9 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Quality Dentist Care has the latest weekday hours, until 12 AM on Mondays.

Which of these Charlotte clinics accept new patients?

1 of the 9 clinics on this page say they are accepting new patients. Empire Dental Group are among them. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are emergency dentists in Charlotte ranked?

Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 9 Charlotte clinics that list emergency or same-day care, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Charlotte

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 384 clinics.
  2. : 10 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.

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