Emergency Dentist for Arlington, VA Patients
About 20 to 30 minutes west on I-66. Same-day emergency dental care for Arlington patients, 7 days a week.
Same-Day Emergency Care for Arlington Patients
Most Arlington Patients Reach Us in 25 Minutes
I-66 west from Arlington to Fairfax takes about 20 to 30 minutes most of the day. Rush hour can stretch it longer, but if you're heading west out of DC against the morning commute or before the evening commute builds, you'll move fast. We hold same-day slots open every single day for emergencies, so calling before you drive over almost always means we're ready when you arrive.
Same-Day Beats Two Weeks Out, Every Time
Most Arlington patients call us for one of three reasons: Their regular dentist couldn't see them the same-day for an emergency, they couldn't find a dentist open on a weekend or holiday, or they got a quote at another practice that didn't match what they expected. We see all three patient types every week and we treat them all the same way: same-day, no upsell, written estimate before treatment begins.
From the ER to Our Chair
If you ended up at Virginia Hospital Center or another Arlington-area ER for a dental issue, the ER can give you pain medication and antibiotics but cannot treat the dental cause. Most patients in that situation are told to follow up with a dentist as soon as possible. That's us. Call our office, bring any prescriptions and discharge paperwork, and we'll take it from there.
Emergency Dentist for Arlington Patients
➔ About 20 to 30 minutes via I-66 W
➔ Approximately 16 miles from Arlington
➔ Same-day appointments, 7 days a week
➔ $250 emergency exam with X-rays included
➔ Phones answered 24/7
➔ Free parking at the office
How to Get to Our Fairfax Office from Arlington
From Arlington, take I-66 West to Exit 60 (Route 123 / Chain Bridge Road) or Exit 62 (Route 50). Route 50 takes you straight to Fairfax Circle. We're at 9547-A Fairfax Blvd in the shopping area shared with Chick-fil-A. Free parking, with five spots reserved for our patients. Total drive time is typically 20 to 30 minutes outside rush hour.
How far is your office from Arlington?
Approximately 16 miles. Most Arlington patients drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach us via I-66 West, with normal mid-day traffic. Rush hour adds time, so if you can avoid the 7 to 9 AM and 4 to 7 PM windows, the drive moves fast.
Is parking easy at the office?
Yes. Free parking is in the lot directly in front of our office, and we have five spots closest to the door reserved for our patients. No street parking, no parking garages, no permit hassle. Pull in, park, walk in.
What does an emergency dental visit cost?
The emergency exam at Dent Care Now is $250 and includes your X-rays. Treatment costs depend on what we find. An extraction starts at $250, a same-day root canal is $2,800 to $3,200, and a same-day CEREC crown is $1,658. You'll get a written estimate before any treatment begins.
Can you see me on a Sunday?
Yes. We're open seven days a week, including weekends and most holidays. Phones are answered 24/7. Sunday emergency slots are some of the busiest we run, so call as early as you can to lock in a same-day appointment.
Questions Arlington Patients Ask Us
I have insurance through my Arlington employer. Will you take it?
We're an out-of-network provider, which means we submit your claim and fight for your reimbursement. Most PPO plans work with our patients without issue. Bring your insurance card and a photo ID to your visit and we'll handle the paperwork on our end. If you don't have insurance, we offer financing through Cherry, CareCredit, Sunbit, Affirm, Alphaeon, and Proceed.Why drive from Arlington when there are dentists closer?
We hear this a lot. Most Arlington patients tell us they ended up calling us because their regular dentist couldn't see them same-day, or because they wanted a transparent emergency price quoted before they sat down. The drive is 20 to 30 minutes against the typical traffic flow, which is usually faster than the wait for a same-day appointment closer to home.Do you handle just the emergency, or can I become a regular patient?
Emergencies are all we do at this practice. If you decide after your emergency that you'd like ongoing care, you can come back to our main site, dentcarenow.com, for cleanings, cosmetic work, implants, and general dental care. It's the same practice, same dentists, just the general care side of what we do.
Emergency Services We Treat Samed-day
Severe Tooth Pain
Chipped or Broken Tooth
Knocked-Out Tooth
Lost Filling or Crown
Tooth Abscess and Infection
Same-Day Tooth Extraction
Other Locations We Serve
Alexandria, VA
Falls Church, VA
