Emergency dentist in Independence, MO

A knocked out tooth, a cracked crown, or severe tooth pain cannot wait for a routine appointment. The practices below are listed with their posted hours so you can spot weekend and late openings fast. Call before you head over - many offices keep same day slots for genuine emergencies even when the schedule looks full.

12 dentists in Independence · 5 open weekends · 4 open past 6pm · sorted so weekend and late openers come first.

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4.8 (548)

Comfort Dental - South Independence

Comfort Dental - South Independence in Independence, Missouri, also provides periodontist services. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 548 reviews, it offers weekend, early morning, and late evening hours.

12400 E US Hwy 40 · Independence, MO
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4.7 (1,013)

Celebrate Dental & Braces - Independence

Celebrate Dental & Braces - Independence is a dentist in Independence, Missouri, also offering cosmetic dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental implants. The practice is open on weekends and late hours. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 across 1,013 reviews.

600 E US Hwy 24 · Independence, MO
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4.6 (581)

Dental Care Independence

Dental Care Independence is a dentist in Independence, Missouri, also offering services as a cosmetic dentist, dental clinic, dental hygienist, and dental implants periodontist. The practice is open on weekends, before 8am, and late. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 across 581 reviews.

3908 S Noland Rd · Independence, MO
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4.6 (137)

Comfort Dental - North Independence

Comfort Dental - North Independence, located in Independence, Missouri, offers extended hours, opening before 8am and staying open late. The practice is also open on weekends. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 across 137 reviews.

1134 S Noland Rd · Independence, MO
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4.9 (1,839)

Dental Excellence

Dental Excellence is a dentist in Independence, Missouri, also offering cosmetic dentistry and dental implant services, including emergency care. The practice is rated 4.9 out of 5 across 1,839 reviews and is open on weekends and before 8 a.m.

19501 E US Hwy 40 · Independence, MO
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5.0 (318)

Meiners Dentistry

Meiners Dentistry is a dental clinic in Independence, Missouri, offering cosmetic and emergency dental services. Rated 5 out of 5 across 318 reviews, the practice opens before 8am but does not operate on weekends.

4012 S Lynn Ct Dr Ste B · Independence, MO
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4.9 (829)

Suchman & Darnall Family Dentistry

Suchman & Darnall Family Dentistry, a dental clinic in Independence, Missouri, also offers cosmetic dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental implants. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 across 829 reviews and opens before 8 AM.

3907 S Crackerneck Rd · Independence, MO
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4.8 (677)

Mint Dental

Mint Dental serves Independence, Missouri, as a dentist offering cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, emergency services, and orthodontics. It is rated 4.8 out of 5 across 677 reviews.

514 S Noland Rd Ste 120 · Independence, MO
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4.7 (719)

True Dental Group

True Dental Group in Independence, Missouri, is rated 4.7 out of 5 across 719 reviews. The practice provides cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, denture care, and emergency dental services.

1638 W US Hwy 24 · Independence, MO
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4.7 (658)

ABC Dental

ABC Dental is a dentist located in Independence, Missouri. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 across 658 reviews.

1619 W US Hwy 24 · Independence, MO
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4.7 (242)

Dentists of Independence

Dentists of Independence is located in Independence, Missouri, and offers services including cosmetic dentistry, dental hygiene, oral surgery, and teeth whitening. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 across 242 reviews.

15904 East 23rd St S Ste B-1 · Independence, MO
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4.4 (60)

Medley Smiles Family Dentistry

Medley Smiles Family Dentistry, located in Independence, Missouri, offers cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and teeth whitening services. It is rated 4.4 out of 5 across 60 reviews.

1212 W Truman Rd · Independence, MO
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Emergency care FAQs

What counts as a dental emergency?

Severe or worsening tooth pain, a knocked out or badly broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, or facial swelling. Swelling that affects your eye, throat, or breathing belongs in the emergency room first, not a dental office.

Are any dentists in Independence open on weekends or late?

Based on posted hours, 5 of the 12 dentists listed here open on Saturday or Sunday and 4 stay open past 6pm on weekdays. Hours change, so call to confirm before traveling.

How do I get seen fastest?

Call instead of booking online, say the word "emergency", and describe the symptom. Front desks triage by urgency; 12 of the listings below have a phone number you can tap to call. If the first office cannot fit you in, ask them who nearby can.

What if it is after hours right now?

Use our near-me search to sort dentists by distance with live open-now status. For unbearable pain, an urgent care clinic can prescribe interim relief, and true medical emergencies belong at 911 or the ER.

Hours come from each practice's public listing and can change without notice - always call ahead. This page is not medical advice; for life-threatening symptoms call 911.