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Best Emergency Dentists in Buffalo, NY (2026)

87 clinics offering emergency dental care, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for emergency dental care: Sheridan Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 87 by service score; 4.9★ from 532 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

  2. 21

    Best for same-day pain relief: University Dental Associates Inc., emergency visits.

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87 Buffalo clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 11 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 50 of them.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Buffalo at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Buffalo at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Sheridan Family Dentistry744.9★ (532)
2Nickel City Dentistry734.8★ (597)
3City Smiles73—
4Costantini Richard M DDS73—
5Dr. Mei Kwan Chang, DDS73—
6Dr. Thomas A. Balcerak, DDS73—
7Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York73—
8Emergency Dentist Buffalo NY73—
9Hart Patrick M DDS73—
10Kathryn Korff73—

The 87 best emergency care dentists in Buffalo, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Buffalo

    #1 Sheridan Family Dentistry

    1895 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14223

    74/100

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Buffalo: 4.9★ from 532 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 4.9from 532 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Your Experienced Team for Complete Family & General Dentistry-John Eberz DDS --Mark Donahue DDS--Robert J LaCarrubba DDS--Lawrence Whelan DDS--Sheridan Family Dentistry--2707 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda NY 14150--(716)-831-9200--Contact us at SheridanFamilyDentistry@Verizon.Net--Convenient Hours and Same Day Appointments-Serving Tonawanda, Kenmore, Amherst & North Buffalo.

    From Sheridan Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #7 Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York

    2121 Main St #202, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in Buffalo on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Do you or a family member need an emergency dentist in Buffalo? You've come to the right place! We work with the top clinics in emergency dental in the Buffalo area. Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York is a 24 hour dental referral service that can help find a dentist for any emergency need you may have.

    From Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #12 Pediatric Dental Center: Wanamaker Carrie A DDS

    515 Abbott Rd # 402, Buffalo, NY 14220, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for emergency dental care in Buffalo on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #16 Buffalo Dental Group

    295 Englewood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223

    72/100

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in Buffalo: 4.9★ from 443 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 443 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The Buffalo Dental Group is a family dental practice in Western New York that takes pride in practicing an ultra-conservative approach to dentistry. No matter what kind of dental work you need, our minimally invasive approach is designed to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible, leaving you with a more healthy, natural-looking smile. Buffalo Dental Group has dedicated over 25 years to Minimally Invasive Dentistry. Our use of intelligent, ultra-conservative…

    From Buffalo Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #17 Berardi Dentistry

    2322 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221

    71/100

    Ranked #17 for emergency dental care in Buffalo: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 211 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–3 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Berardi Dentistry, we are fully committed to making your experience as comfortable as possible. We will take every measure to make your visit a success. Dr. Berardi has spent the past 25 years helping families to fall in love with their smiles. He truly enjoys guiding people of all ages to real dental success.

    From Berardi Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #21 University Dental Associates Inc.

    320 Hayes Rd, Buffalo, NY 14215

    68/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Buffalo: emergency visits and Saturday and Sunday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #23 Smile Center Buffalo, NY

    4427 Union Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Buffalo: 4.7★ from 770 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 770 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The Smile Center, Emergency Dental Clinic in Buffalo, NY was founded on the principles of providing a superior quality of care, without stress or pain. You will find the atmosphere in our office to be relaxed and inviting. Dr. Gordon Kent, founder of the Smile Center, has the skills, training, and experience you would expect from a specialist in orthodontics, implantology, anesthesiology, cosmetic dentistry, or reconstructive dentistry.

    From Smile Center Buffalo, NY's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 87 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #87, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Western New York Dental Group684.3★ (117)Evenings · Sat
27Alejo Mariano67
28Dr Arlette Kirk DDS67
29Dr Tyler Ferguson DDS67
30Dr. George Sarandev, DDS67
31Dr. Scott Burke67
32Robbins & Robbins67
33Stellar Dental Care67
34Zambron Dental67
35Dr. Bob's Dental Care664.6★ (185)
36Wood Dental Associates664.8★ (167)
37Dr. Martin J. Nowak, DDS654.2★ (5)
38Ellen C. Lippa, DDS654.9★ (51)Sat
39Dr Bob's Dental Care644.7★ (152)
40Priority Dental Care645.0★ (1)
41Good Neighbors Health Care644.5★ (37)Evenings
42Dr Bob's Dental Care644.5★ (206)
43Elana Korn644.0★ (2)
44Kenmore Dental Associates, PLLC634.3★ (32)Evenings
45Aesthetic Associates Centre634.4★ (44)Evenings
46Burstein Irwin L DDS635.0★ (1)
47Gambacorta Alfonse J DDS635.0★ (1)
48Gambacorta Joseph E DDS635.0★ (1)
49L B Orthodontics635.0★ (1)
50Mai Michelle X DDS635.0★ (1)
51University Pediatric Dentistry634.3★ (76)
52METROPOLITAN DENTAL, PLLC,624.8★ (56)
53TrueSmiles Dental623.7★ (127)Sat
54Allentown Dental624.3★ (37)
55University Pediatric Dentistry614.0★ (342)
56Margaret Pazzaglia, DDS614.1★ (39)Sat
57comfort dental614.3★ (95)
58Aspire Family Dental604.0★ (277)
59North Buffalo Dental Group604.4★ (38)
60Hannon Timothy J DDS603.5★ (4)Evenings
61Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.603.1★ (353)Evenings · Sat
62Amherst Oral Surgery593.6★ (27)
63Lif Dental593.0★ (2)
64Urgent Dental Help BNY593.0★ (2)
65Seneca Ridge Dental | North584.4★ (24)
66Patricia Haberman DDS PC575.0★ (19)Evenings
67Western New York Dental Group574.2★ (89)Sat
68Dr. Richard R. Charlap Jr, DDS563.5★ (33)
69University Pediatric Dentistry563.6★ (17)
70Theodore J. Jenkins, DDS555.0★ (3)
71Charlap Dental Services542.7★ (20)
72Douglas Hamill DDS47Evenings
73Sheehan Dental47Evenings
74Neuhaus Walter G DDS47Evenings
75Inspire Dental Group37
76Dr Jack Su DDS37
77Michael J Foley & Associates37
78Mc Lean Terrence R DDS37
79Mini Dental Implants37
80UB Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery37
81Attlee Dental Practice34
82Aspire Family Dental33
83University Pediatric Dentistry33
84Dr Bob's Dental Care33
85Drs. Lawrence Rosen24Sat
86BrightWay Dental Clinic15
87Vision Dental Hub15

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Buffalo

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

What is emergency dental care?

Emergency dental care treats urgent problems such as severe toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling, or bleeding that will not stop. The first goal is to relieve pain and control infection; full treatment may follow at a later visit.

Emergency dental care: specialist or general dentist?

Most dental emergencies are handled by general dentists who keep same-day or after-hours slots. You may be referred to an endodontist or oral surgeon afterward. Facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury needs a hospital emergency department.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Buffalo?

Typical ranges in USD for Buffalo, NY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Buffalo?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$170–$440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
After-hours or weekend visit$260–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Emergency extraction$260–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for Buffalo

What to expect from emergency dental care

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Emergency dental care: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes depending on the problem
RecoveryDepends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two
When to see a specialistWhen the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma

How we ranked Buffalo emergency care dentists

We scored 87 Buffalo clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 20 were excluded (3 closed and 17 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Buffalo data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Emergency dental care in Buffalo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Buffalo?

Sheridan Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 87 Buffalo clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.9★ from 532 Google reviews and Saturday hours. Nickel City Dentistry ranks #2 (4.8★ from 597 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Buffalo, NY?

Emergency dental care in Buffalo typically costs $145–$725 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $170–$440; after-hours or weekend visit $260–$700; emergency extraction $260–$700. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Which Buffalo clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 87 Buffalo clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by University Dental Associates Inc.. Same-day treatment depends on the diagnosis and the schedule, so call ahead to confirm before you go.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in New York?

Many dental insurance plans cover emergency exams and palliative treatment, though the follow-up work is covered at its own rate. Medicaid often covers emergency dental care for adults even in states with limited adult benefits. Check your plan.

Does emergency dental treatment hurt?

The problem that brings you in usually hurts more than the treatment. Dentists typically numb the area with local anesthetic before any procedure. Some soreness afterward is common and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief, but follow your dentist's advice.

Which Buffalo emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

11 of 87 Buffalo clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Sheridan Family Dentistry, ACE dental and University Dental Associates Inc.. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Buffalo?

87 Buffalo clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 11 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 50 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Buffalo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 143 clinics.
  2. : 17 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 3 closed clinics removed.