From Currie or a cabin at Lake Shetek, our office in Tracy is about 11 to 13 miles north on county roads, usually 20 to 30 minutes. Call (507) 555-0142 before you leave and we'll hold a same-day appointment with one of our dentists at 212 3rd St Ste 4. We don't accept walk-ins, so the call comes first.
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 Currie and Lake Shetek?
Currie is about 13 road miles south of Tracy in Murray County, and the north shore of Lake Shetek is a little closer. The drive is on county roads rather than a main highway, so allow 20 to 30 minutes. Gravel stretches and winter drifting can slow you down. Check 511mn.org for state highway conditions, and give yourself extra time on the back roads.
Same-day emergency dental care for Currie and Lake Shetek patients
We hold same-day emergency times Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. In summer we hear from people staying at the lake and at Lake Shetek State Park with a broken tooth, a swollen gum or a tooth knocked loose by a dock, a boat or a fall. Year-round residents call with the same problems in any season.
The dentist examines the tooth, takes an X-ray and, when needed, a 3D CBCT scan. You learn the cause and the cost before treatment. Most emergencies are handled the same day.
What to do about a weekend or evening toothache near Lake Shetek
The office is closed Friday through Sunday and after 4:00 PM on weekdays, which is when a lot of lake weekends happen. Call (507) 555-0142 anyway. The answering service takes your details and holds our first opening, Monday at 7:30 AM after a weekend.
For swelling spreading to the eye or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding that won't stop, go to a hospital emergency department. From Currie, Murray County Medical Center in Slayton and Sanford Tracy Medical Center are the nearest. Hospitals treat spreading infection but generally don't treat the tooth, so call us afterward.
What an emergency dental visit costs for Currie patients
The emergency exam has an estimated maximum of $539.47, including a CBCT scan that's often not needed. Treatment is priced separately and explained before it starts.
We're in network with Delta Dental Premier. With other private plans we submit the claim when you have out-of-network benefits. Cash, check, credit cards, Cherry, Sunbit, Proceed Finance, CareCredit and our in-house savings plan are all options. See the cost and insurance page.
Getting here from Currie and Lake Shetek
- From Currie or the lake, head north on the county roads toward Tracy.
- Most routes join County Road 11, which becomes 4th Street as it enters Tracy.
- Continue into downtown to 212 3rd St Ste 4.
- Parking is available.
If you're unsure of the route from your cabin, tell us where you are when you call and we'll point you the right way.
Emergency dental services for Currie and Lake Shetek
- Knocked-out tooth care
- Broken or chipped tooth
- Toothache relief
- Abscess treatment
- Tooth extraction
- Lost filling or crown
Learn how our call-first approach works on the same-day dentist page, or see every town on the service area page.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if a tooth gets knocked out at the lake?
For an adult tooth, pick it up by the white part, rinse it gently in clean water or milk, and try to place it back in the socket. If it won't go, keep it in milk. Call us right away. Time matters most in the first hour.
I'm only visiting the lake. Can you still see me?
Yes. You don't need to be a regular patient. Bring your insurance card if you have one and a list of any medicines you take.
Is Tracy or Slayton closer from Currie?
They're about the same distance. Our office is in Tracy, roughly 20 to 30 minutes north. Call (507) 555-0142 and we'll give you a time.