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Best Emergency Dentists in Carlisle, PA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Core Dental Staffing, ranked #1 of 30 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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    Best for same-day pain relief: Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD, emergency visits.

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30 Carlisle clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 2 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Carlisle at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Carlisle at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Core Dental Staffing82Yes
2Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD82Yes
3Flenniken Family Dentistry: Marvin Berger, DDS73—
4Noll Family Dentistry73—
5Smile-Rite Denture Center73—
6Ana Golalic67—
7Burkett Dennis DDS67—
8Campbell Jenny67—
9Dr. David Tran, DDS67—
10Dr. Richard Cantor67—

The 30 best emergency care dentists in Carlisle, 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. #2 Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD

    200 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013

    82/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Carlisle: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    For over many years, Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD, has been providing the community of Carlisle, PA, with impeccable service. We are your premier source for dental care for the entire family. We specialize in braces, cleanings, as well as cavity/fillings. We take great pride in our work and continually strive to improve the quality of our service and the satisfaction of our customers. Please call us if you have any questions about what our services can do for you and your…

    From Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Carlisle 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

    We're Carlisle, PA's leading leading dentist for a reason!It’s time to choose a family-friendly dentist in Carlisle that centers their practice around providing the best patient experience possible.We’re able to offer a wide variety of dental services to restore and maintain your overall dental health including routine dental cleanings and checkups, dental implants, fillings, crowns, whitening, cosmetic dentistry, tooth pain treatments, and more! Our team is very experienced…

    From Noll Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #20 Dunham Army Health Clinic

    450 Gibner Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in Carlisle: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #21 HD Clear Orthodontics

    10 Noble Blvd Suite 2B, Carlisle, PA 17013, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Carlisle on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At HD CLEAR Orthodontics we focus on modern orthodontics for children and adults. We offer Invisalign, clear braces and traditional braces, all at the same price. We have 3 locations and serve the greater Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, and Harrisburg areas. We offer free consultations with no obligations. Children needing comprehensive orthodontics? At HD we will help you achieve a healthy bite and beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime. Adults seeking major or minor…

    From HD Clear Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #22 Serafin Family Dentistry LLC

    542 S Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Carlisle on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #24 Blashford Dentistry

    35 Westminster Dr, Carlisle, PA 17013

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Carlisle on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #25 Flenniken Family Dentistry: Joseph Olivetti, DDS, MAGD

    30 State Ave, Carlisle, PA 17013, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Carlisle on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

All 30 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Carlisle

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 Carlisle?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Carlisle?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania—
Emergency extraction$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania—

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

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 Carlisle emergency care dentists

We scored 30 Carlisle clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Carlisle data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Carlisle: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Carlisle?

Core Dental Staffing ranks #1 of 30 Carlisle clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD ranks #2 (emergency visits and evening hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Carlisle, PA?

Emergency dental care in Carlisle typically costs $100–$500 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$300; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$480; emergency extraction $180–$480. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Which Carlisle clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

2 of 30 Carlisle clinics offering emergency dental care list same-day or emergency appointments, led by Core Dental Staffing and Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD. 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 Pennsylvania?

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 Carlisle emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 30 Carlisle clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Core Dental Staffing and Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD. 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 Carlisle?

30 Carlisle clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Carlisle

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 30 clinics.