Balaton to our office is a straight drive east on US 14, about 13 miles and 19 minutes. We're on 3rd Street in downtown Tracy. Call (507) 555-0142 before you leave Lake Yankton behind, and we'll hold a same-day appointment so a dentist is ready when you pull in. Walk-ins aren't accepted.
The $539.47 figure is an estimated maximum, not a fixed fee. It covers a limited emergency exam, one dental X-ray and a CBCT (3D) scan if the dentist needs one. Your actual charge depends on the imaging you need, and a CBCT scan is not always necessary. Treatment is charged separately and explained before any work starts.
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How far is our office from Balaton?
Roughly 13 road miles. Plan on 18 to 22 minutes, depending on weather and farm traffic. Both towns are in Lyon County and sit on US 14, so the route is simple. In winter, open stretches of highway between the two towns can drift over; check 511mn.org before you go.
Same-day emergency dental care for Balaton patients
We hold same-day emergency appointments Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Common reasons people drive in from Balaton: a molar that's throbbing, a swollen jaw, a tooth broken on something hard, a wisdom tooth acting up, or a crown that came loose.
The visit starts with an exam and an X-ray. When a flat image doesn't show enough, the dentist takes a 3D CBCT scan in the same room. You learn what's wrong and what treatment costs before anything is done, and in most cases you're treated that day.
What to do about a weekend or evening toothache in Balaton
We're closed Friday through Sunday and after 4:00 PM on weekdays. Call anyway. The answering service writes down your details and holds the first opening for you, Monday at 7:30 AM after a weekend.
For swelling that spreads toward the eye or down the neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding that won't stop, go to a hospital emergency department. From Balaton, Sanford Tracy Medical Center and Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center are the nearest choices. Hospitals treat spreading infection but generally don't treat the tooth, so call us after.
What an emergency dental visit costs for Balaton patients
The emergency exam has an estimated maximum of $539.47, and many visits don't need the CBCT scan that's included in that figure. Treatment is priced separately and explained first.
We're in network with Delta Dental Premier. Other private plans are out of network, and we submit the claim when you have out-of-network benefits. Financing through Cherry, Sunbit, Proceed Finance or CareCredit is available, along with our in-house savings plan. More on the cost and insurance page.
Getting here from Balaton
- From downtown Balaton, get on US 14 heading east.
- Stay on US 14 for about 13 miles.
- In Tracy, US 14 becomes Craig Avenue. Turn into downtown to 212 3rd St Ste 4.
- Parking is available.
Emergency dental services for Balaton families
- Toothache relief
- Emergency root canal
- Abscess treatment
- Broken tooth repair
- Lost filling or crown
- Wisdom tooth extraction
See how our call-first system works on the same-day dentist page, or browse all the towns on our service area page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be seen the same day if I'm calling from Balaton at noon?
Usually, yes, Monday through Thursday. Call (507) 555-0142 and we'll give you a time that allows for the 20-minute drive. If you call later in the afternoon, we may hold the first time the next morning instead.
What if someone gets hurt swimming or boating on Lake Yankton?
Check for head or jaw injuries first, and go to the hospital if there are any. For a knocked-out adult tooth, hold it by the white part, rinse it gently, put it back in the socket if you can or keep it in milk, and call us right away. See knocked-out tooth care.
Do I need to be a patient already?
No. Most emergency patients are new to us. Bring your insurance card if you have one and a list of your medicines.