Emergency Dental Care
Salt Lake City
Rodney S. Gleave, DMD
801-262-0744
Call us! We are ready for your dental emergency.*
Calling after hours? No problem.
Regular Office Hours:
8-5 M-Th
After Hours Availability:
6AM-12AM, Mon-Sun
*Not a Medicaid Provider
Sedation Options
Anxious about getting dental work done? We have solutions!
Root Canals
Painless, completed in a single visit.
Tooth Extraction
Dr. Gleave has extensive experience with tooth removal.
Dental Implants
The best way to restore missing teeth.
Infections
Many toothaches and emergency visits are from oral infection.
Swollen Face
If your face is starting to swell, come see us!
Meet Dr. Gleave
Dr. Gleave has been in private practice in Salt Lake County since 1991. He attends hundreds of hours or continuing education classes every year which far exceeds the minimum requirement to maintain a dental license. He truly has a passion for what he does to provide excellent care and to help others. He is an experienced emergency dentist.
Welcome
Welcome to Urgent Dental in Salt Lake City. Our primary focus is to meet your immediate needs or concerns. If you’re in pain from an infection or toothache or have a broken tooth we are here for you. We can see you immediately and address all your needs to fix a problem tooth or end your suffering. We’re even available for after hour care on evenings and weekends. Call now! We actually answer our phones after hours. Or feel free to email us and we’ll call you back promptly
Dr. Gleave has been in practice for over 25 years and has excellent skills and experience to handle any emergency visit. We also offer a full array of dental services including dental implants, bone grafting, root canals, crowns and cosmetic services and maintain a family practice. For more information about Dr Gleave visit his main website at www.SLCsmiles.com. Be assured you will be in excellent hands and gently cared for. He is wonderful to explain everything and discuss all options before starting any care.
25 Years Of Experience
Dr. Gleave can handle any dental emergency visit.
Dr. Gleave’s Work
“There are not enough words to express how thankful I am to you and your staff for the entire experience. You have truly changed my life in such a positive way. It’s such an incredible feeling to be able to smile all the time without ever having to worry about my teeth. Every time I look in the mirror I cannot believe the difference, and I cannot quit smiling!”
See What Our Clients Are Saying…
KrisElizaPeyton Thompson
15:37 31 Jul 23
I’ve never had a better experience than I did at this dentist! Everyone was so friendly and patient with all my fears and requests. Penni... the front desk receptionist was the sweetest. And everyone came to hold my sister’s hand and support her with her teeth pulling. Plus it’s affordable, I really can’t recommend this place enough enough!read more
dannielle sanchez
02:37 17 Jan 23
All I have to say is thank you! I literally came in on an emergency visit and was crying because of the amount of pain I was in. He new... right when I can in that my tooth was bad and thought maybe he would have to destroy my new bridge, but when he started he fixed everything in less then 2 hours. Saved my bridge and relieved me of the pain I was in. I could have cried again with happiness and wanted to hug him for helping me. This will be my new dentist office hands down. Thank you again!read more
Joe Bingham
21:35 17 Nov 22
This is dental care as it should be. I had visited my regular dentist with tooth pain, he referred me to a specialist who couldn't see me... for two weeks (he had to take a week off for Thanksgiving). During the night I had very bad pain. I found Doctor Gleave on the web and he had great reviews. I called at 8:30 am and they had me come in at 10:30 am and they ended up doing a root canal.It is obvious that these people (all of them) really care about the patient. Of course after 12 years of post high school education the doctor needs to make money, but, it is obvious that his patients come first.I cancelled all of my other dental appointments.This is the only dentist I will ever use.read more
Jordan Berry
01:33 25 Jul 22
An out of the blue root canal brought me to this great dentistry. The thoroughness of the procedure shaved off more time than I thought,... but knowing that my teeth were very much cared for makes all the difference!read more
Art Simmons
02:03 03 May 22
The absolute best dentist I've been to 7 extractions at once very little pain. Worked with my schedule and payment options can't say enough... goodread more
Jennifer Heaps
16:02 16 Apr 22
Very happy with my visit for a temp crown on a Saturday until my own dentist can see me.
Marilyn Morningstar, Author
18:28 25 Jun 21
Very friendly helpful staff. He's a specialist in cosmetic dentistry! This is the only dentist in the valley I would trust because he... really pays attention to detail, has both temporary and permanent solutions so rather than 1100 dollars for a repair of your porcelain tooth, he can use an acrylic version as a temporary fix 2 to 6 months maybe, then he will apply the 300 dollar temp toward the full porcelain repair! This is a big deal when you have a budget problem! And the actual application cannot be detected because he is very careful with matching the color = key to customers satisfaction. And he's fast because this is his specialty! OBVIOUSLY I an thrilled!read more
Carrie DiVall
16:55 25 Nov 20
We have been seeing Dr Gleave for all of our dental care for 20 years. He and his staff are amazing! My children have never been afraid to... come to the dentist. The staff has always made it a comfortable experience. If you are looking for a new family dentist, I recommend you give them a chance. You won’t be disappointed!read more
Kym Carmicheal
02:29 24 Nov 20
Don’t go any where else! Dr. Gleave and his staff will put you at ease and treat you like family. I went originally for an emergency and... continued to go back because I felt like I could trust Dr. Gleave. He was never pushy but was honest and patient. Also he’s always on time. You never wait after your appointment time to be seen. All of his work is the highest quality.read more
Gina Seitz
20:53 22 Nov 20
I have a fear of the dentist that goes beyond the normal fear most have. Stark terror is a more apt description. I had ignored the pain of... a rotten molar hoping the pain would magically disappear for weeks. Finally, on a Sunday afternoon, the pain got so bad I couldn't ignore it. Penni helped me get settled when I got there and some how, some way, she helped me feel more at ease right away. She was so kind and so understanding of how afraid I was. Dr. Gleave was equally as kind and caring. Please don't put yourself thru what I did. I can assure anyone out there that you will be so happy you went in if you're in pain. Had I known it would have been like this I would never have waited. If you're suffering and either afraid or scared it will cost a fortune because it's an emergency visit, please don't be. I cannot recommend them enough and I'm so grateful for the care I received today. Thank you so much!read more
Laura Harrison
00:27 20 Jul 20
This office was so nice, efficient, knowledge and great to deal with. I called with a painful broken tooth and Penni let me know I was able... to come right in to be seen. They were prompt and so good at attempting to ease my anxiety. An impromptu root canal is not my idea of a good time but they made it as smooth of a process as possible. Thank you again for being available on a Sunday to help me and my family!! Highly recommended!read more
Camille Kintzele
22:13 13 Jun 20
Honest, kind, and upfront people. They were upfront with all of my options and never made me feel pressured for any treatment. I'm usually... very nervous at the dentist and they made me feel extremely comfortable and welcome. I'd strongly recommend this place!read more
laifa burgess
16:45 30 May 20
THE BEST SERVICE EVER. Dr.Gleave and his superb assistant, Penni are the absolute best!! They were so kind and very informative and made... the procedure a breeze. I’ve felt taken care of and will definitely be making more visits soon. I’d recommend them to anyone and everyone!!!!!! Thank you guys for taking care of me today ?read more
Osten Maestas
01:37 25 May 20
My husband woke up with the worst mouth pain. He for sure thought that his tooth needed to be removed. I called all around this morning... trying to reach a dentist that could be of assistance. Over and over again I reached voicemails. Finally someone answered the phone. Finally I reached these guys! They were quick and prompt to get him into their office. Once there they did a first exam and instead of just doing what we originally asked of the (tooth extraction) the dentist gave us an option, they could save the tooth with a root canal or they could remove it as well as giving up front price quotes. My husband of course wanted to save his tooth. He said the dentist had the most dental hands and ensured he was taken care of.read more
Isaiah Jones
15:44 23 May 20
I was very happy with Rod and Penni at Emergency Dental Care! One of my front teeth suddenly broke on a Saturday night and they were nice... enough to come in the next morning to do a temporary filling for me. At that time, I let them know that I’d be moving out of state a week from then and needed to get all necessary work done as soon as possible. They went the extra mile to create a temporary crown the next day (Monday) and to have the final crown finished within the same week! Rod did an amazing job and Penni was the sweetest lady I’ve ever met. I couldn’t be more grateful!For anyone with immediate dental needs, I’d highly recommend Rod Gleave at Emergency Dental Care.read more
Rickell Burnham
22:08 10 Mar 20
I was in severe pain and couldn’t find a dentist to take me in that day. Finally found penni and she got me in right away that same day... even with me being late! She was so helpful and nice to me and sympathetic to how much pain I was in. The dentist was so willing to get me out of pain and was nice as well. He preformed two emergency root canals and I’m so thankful they got me in and got me out of pain that same day!read more
Kristina Daugherty
16:02 03 Mar 20
They front desk lady (penni) was super helpful. She gave me all the correct information up front. There was no hidden fees or extra costs... that they put on. They were willing to work with us, without insurance. And it wasn't crazy expensive! Loved the service, loved the price and my fiance loves the work that they did on him! I would totally recommend them! You won't be disappointed!read more
Lyric Ete
16:00 03 Mar 20
Nobody has a great experience at the dentist especially since i got a tooth pulled. But after finding out the cost of my extraction without... insurance i've got to say i am definetely coming back to get the rest of my work done. High quality work, Low cost. 5 stars!read more
george Kara
22:11 02 Feb 20
I have a root canal that another dentist did and it went south on me on the weekend and my face started swelling up. I called Dr. Gleaves... number Sunday morning they Answered right away. They are awesome got me in on super bowl Sunday. Super nice, accommodating, and make you feel comfortable and at ease.read more
Matthew Erickson
21:18 22 Dec 19
Today was an amazing experience being here. I came in for 2 teeth to be pulled, to which the cost was low. They were able to help me keep... my costs low while even sedating me (I have bad dental anxiety).And the end of it all, given the severity of my sick teeth, they pulled 5 all within 5 minutes of being in the chair, with absolutely no pain. 10/10 Would recommend to anyone needing work done.read more
Dan Fishler
20:52 23 Nov 19
I called Saturday morning after I had called several other emergency care dentist that claimed to be open. They answered after only one... ring. Not a Voicemail. I was told they could get me in ASAP. Anytime you have to find a dentist last minute for a pain issue you question whether or not the dentist is going to be good. Dr. Gleave is a extremely good dentist. He was quick to find and fix the problem. Don’t wait. It’s not worth the excruciating pain! I’m grateful to Dr. Gleave and his staff for taking the time out of their Saturday to help me! I definitely will be recommending them.read more
Cleitiane Couto
23:28 20 Nov 19
They never disappoint me! I’ve been coming regularly for over 4 years. Dr. Gleave is very patient and always answers to my questions. The... staff is amazing and very professional.read more
Jon Arntz
02:42 17 Nov 19
Dr Gleave is amazing. I had a terrible and painful abscess and he was willing to see me on a Saturday and he and his staff were so friendly... and kind. Also very professional. This is not just an amazing dentist but one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had. It was also quick and painless and just wow. Thanks again 😀read more
Justin Burns
23:08 06 Nov 19
Rod Gleave took me in on a holiday weekend after hours to fix a veneer. He is very experienced and worked with my insurance. Highly... recommended!read more
KrisElizaPeyton Thompson
15:37 31 Jul 23
I’ve never had a better experience than I did at this dentist! Everyone was so friendly and patient with all my fears and requests. Penni... the front desk receptionist was the sweetest. And everyone came to hold my sister’s hand and support her with her teeth pulling. Plus it’s affordable, I really can’t recommend this place enough enough!read more
dannielle sanchez
02:37 17 Jan 23
All I have to say is thank you! I literally came in on an emergency visit and was crying because of the amount of pain I was in. He new... right when I can in that my tooth was bad and thought maybe he would have to destroy my new bridge, but when he started he fixed everything in less then 2 hours. Saved my bridge and relieved me of the pain I was in. I could have cried again with happiness and wanted to hug him for helping me. This will be my new dentist office hands down. Thank you again!read more
Joe Bingham
21:35 17 Nov 22
This is dental care as it should be. I had visited my regular dentist with tooth pain, he referred me to a specialist who couldn't see me... for two weeks (he had to take a week off for Thanksgiving). During the night I had very bad pain. I found Doctor Gleave on the web and he had great reviews. I called at 8:30 am and they had me come in at 10:30 am and they ended up doing a root canal.It is obvious that these people (all of them) really care about the patient. Of course after 12 years of post high school education the doctor needs to make money, but, it is obvious that his patients come first.I cancelled all of my other dental appointments.This is the only dentist I will ever use.read more
Jordan Berry
01:33 25 Jul 22
An out of the blue root canal brought me to this great dentistry. The thoroughness of the procedure shaved off more time than I thought,... but knowing that my teeth were very much cared for makes all the difference!read more
Art Simmons
02:03 03 May 22
The absolute best dentist I've been to 7 extractions at once very little pain. Worked with my schedule and payment options can't say enough... goodread more
Jennifer Heaps
16:02 16 Apr 22
Very happy with my visit for a temp crown on a Saturday until my own dentist can see me.
Marilyn Morningstar, Author
18:28 25 Jun 21
Very friendly helpful staff. He's a specialist in cosmetic dentistry! This is the only dentist in the valley I would trust because he... really pays attention to detail, has both temporary and permanent solutions so rather than 1100 dollars for a repair of your porcelain tooth, he can use an acrylic version as a temporary fix 2 to 6 months maybe, then he will apply the 300 dollar temp toward the full porcelain repair! This is a big deal when you have a budget problem! And the actual application cannot be detected because he is very careful with matching the color = key to customers satisfaction. And he's fast because this is his specialty! OBVIOUSLY I an thrilled!read more
Carrie DiVall
16:55 25 Nov 20
We have been seeing Dr Gleave for all of our dental care for 20 years. He and his staff are amazing! My children have never been afraid to... come to the dentist. The staff has always made it a comfortable experience. If you are looking for a new family dentist, I recommend you give them a chance. You won’t be disappointed!read more
Kym Carmicheal
02:29 24 Nov 20
Don’t go any where else! Dr. Gleave and his staff will put you at ease and treat you like family. I went originally for an emergency and... continued to go back because I felt like I could trust Dr. Gleave. He was never pushy but was honest and patient. Also he’s always on time. You never wait after your appointment time to be seen. All of his work is the highest quality.read more
Gina Seitz
20:53 22 Nov 20
I have a fear of the dentist that goes beyond the normal fear most have. Stark terror is a more apt description. I had ignored the pain of... a rotten molar hoping the pain would magically disappear for weeks. Finally, on a Sunday afternoon, the pain got so bad I couldn't ignore it. Penni helped me get settled when I got there and some how, some way, she helped me feel more at ease right away. She was so kind and so understanding of how afraid I was. Dr. Gleave was equally as kind and caring. Please don't put yourself thru what I did. I can assure anyone out there that you will be so happy you went in if you're in pain. Had I known it would have been like this I would never have waited. If you're suffering and either afraid or scared it will cost a fortune because it's an emergency visit, please don't be. I cannot recommend them enough and I'm so grateful for the care I received today. Thank you so much!read more
Laura Harrison
00:27 20 Jul 20
This office was so nice, efficient, knowledge and great to deal with. I called with a painful broken tooth and Penni let me know I was able... to come right in to be seen. They were prompt and so good at attempting to ease my anxiety. An impromptu root canal is not my idea of a good time but they made it as smooth of a process as possible. Thank you again for being available on a Sunday to help me and my family!! Highly recommended!read more
Camille Kintzele
22:13 13 Jun 20
Honest, kind, and upfront people. They were upfront with all of my options and never made me feel pressured for any treatment. I'm usually... very nervous at the dentist and they made me feel extremely comfortable and welcome. I'd strongly recommend this place!read more
laifa burgess
16:45 30 May 20
THE BEST SERVICE EVER. Dr.Gleave and his superb assistant, Penni are the absolute best!! They were so kind and very informative and made... the procedure a breeze. I’ve felt taken care of and will definitely be making more visits soon. I’d recommend them to anyone and everyone!!!!!! Thank you guys for taking care of me today ?read more
Osten Maestas
01:37 25 May 20
My husband woke up with the worst mouth pain. He for sure thought that his tooth needed to be removed. I called all around this morning... trying to reach a dentist that could be of assistance. Over and over again I reached voicemails. Finally someone answered the phone. Finally I reached these guys! They were quick and prompt to get him into their office. Once there they did a first exam and instead of just doing what we originally asked of the (tooth extraction) the dentist gave us an option, they could save the tooth with a root canal or they could remove it as well as giving up front price quotes. My husband of course wanted to save his tooth. He said the dentist had the most dental hands and ensured he was taken care of.read more
Isaiah Jones
15:44 23 May 20
I was very happy with Rod and Penni at Emergency Dental Care! One of my front teeth suddenly broke on a Saturday night and they were nice... enough to come in the next morning to do a temporary filling for me. At that time, I let them know that I’d be moving out of state a week from then and needed to get all necessary work done as soon as possible. They went the extra mile to create a temporary crown the next day (Monday) and to have the final crown finished within the same week! Rod did an amazing job and Penni was the sweetest lady I’ve ever met. I couldn’t be more grateful!For anyone with immediate dental needs, I’d highly recommend Rod Gleave at Emergency Dental Care.read more
Rickell Burnham
22:08 10 Mar 20
I was in severe pain and couldn’t find a dentist to take me in that day. Finally found penni and she got me in right away that same day... even with me being late! She was so helpful and nice to me and sympathetic to how much pain I was in. The dentist was so willing to get me out of pain and was nice as well. He preformed two emergency root canals and I’m so thankful they got me in and got me out of pain that same day!read more
Kristina Daugherty
16:02 03 Mar 20
They front desk lady (penni) was super helpful. She gave me all the correct information up front. There was no hidden fees or extra costs... that they put on. They were willing to work with us, without insurance. And it wasn't crazy expensive! Loved the service, loved the price and my fiance loves the work that they did on him! I would totally recommend them! You won't be disappointed!read more
Lyric Ete
16:00 03 Mar 20
Nobody has a great experience at the dentist especially since i got a tooth pulled. But after finding out the cost of my extraction without... insurance i've got to say i am definetely coming back to get the rest of my work done. High quality work, Low cost. 5 stars!read more
george Kara
22:11 02 Feb 20
I have a root canal that another dentist did and it went south on me on the weekend and my face started swelling up. I called Dr. Gleaves... number Sunday morning they Answered right away. They are awesome got me in on super bowl Sunday. Super nice, accommodating, and make you feel comfortable and at ease.read more
Matthew Erickson
21:18 22 Dec 19
Today was an amazing experience being here. I came in for 2 teeth to be pulled, to which the cost was low. They were able to help me keep... my costs low while even sedating me (I have bad dental anxiety).And the end of it all, given the severity of my sick teeth, they pulled 5 all within 5 minutes of being in the chair, with absolutely no pain. 10/10 Would recommend to anyone needing work done.read more
Dan Fishler
20:52 23 Nov 19
I called Saturday morning after I had called several other emergency care dentist that claimed to be open. They answered after only one... ring. Not a Voicemail. I was told they could get me in ASAP. Anytime you have to find a dentist last minute for a pain issue you question whether or not the dentist is going to be good. Dr. Gleave is a extremely good dentist. He was quick to find and fix the problem. Don’t wait. It’s not worth the excruciating pain! I’m grateful to Dr. Gleave and his staff for taking the time out of their Saturday to help me! I definitely will be recommending them.read more
Cleitiane Couto
23:28 20 Nov 19
They never disappoint me! I’ve been coming regularly for over 4 years. Dr. Gleave is very patient and always answers to my questions. The... staff is amazing and very professional.read more
Jon Arntz
02:42 17 Nov 19
Dr Gleave is amazing. I had a terrible and painful abscess and he was willing to see me on a Saturday and he and his staff were so friendly... and kind. Also very professional. This is not just an amazing dentist but one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had. It was also quick and painless and just wow. Thanks again 😀read more
Justin Burns
23:08 06 Nov 19
Rod Gleave took me in on a holiday weekend after hours to fix a veneer. He is very experienced and worked with my insurance. Highly... recommended!read more
Contact Us
622 East 4500 South, #100, Salt Lake City
801-262-0744
Regular Office Hours: 8am to 5pm, M-Th
After Hours Availability: 6am to 10pm, Every day
Call or fill out the form to schedule appointments.
*Not a Medicaid Provider