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Best Emergency Dentists in Central Islip, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Pavanjit S. Chhabra, DDS, ranked #1 of 6 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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6 Central Islip clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 6 emergency care dentists in Central Islip at a glance

Top 6 emergency care dentists in Central Islip at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Pavanjit S. Chhabra, DDS73
2Oasis Dental53
3Carleton Avenue Family Dental47
4Healthy IT, Inc.47
5Long Island Select Healthcare Inc.37
6Dr. Jeffrey Palmer8

The 6 best emergency care dentists in Central Islip, 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 Central Islip

    #1 Pavanjit S. Chhabra, DDS

    Oasis Dental, 70 Carleton Ave A, Central Islip, NY 11722

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Central Islip 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

  2. #2 Oasis Dental

    70-A Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Central Islip: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #3 Carleton Avenue Family Dental

    109 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Central Islip: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Carleton Avenue Family Dental is committed to helping you achieve and maintain the healthy, beautiful smile you want. We will work to ensure that each and every visit is a pleasant experience. At Carleton Avenue Family Dental, our philosophy is to provide outstanding patient satisfaction while maintaining quality dental care at affordable prices. Contact us today for more information!

    From Carleton Avenue Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #4 Healthy IT, Inc.

    320 Carleton Ave Suite 1700, Central Islip, NY 11722, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Central Islip: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Comprehensive Managed IT Services for Long Island and Metro NY Businesses Specializing in Health Care and Dental Practices, Law Firms, and Small- to Medium-Sized Businesses. Healthy IT can help you work smarter, deliver better services, and stay compliant with industry regulations while also saving you money. In business for over 25 years, Healthy IT has extensive knowledge to help your business prosper with the technology that fits your needs.

    From Healthy IT, Inc.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #5 Long Island Select Healthcare Inc.

    159 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Central Islip 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Central Islip

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 Central Islip?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Central Islip?
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 Central Islip

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 Central Islip emergency care dentists

We scored 6 Central Islip 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 Central Islip 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 Central Islip: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Central Islip?

Pavanjit S. Chhabra, DDS ranks #1 of 6 Central Islip clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Oasis Dental ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Central Islip, NY?

Emergency dental care in Central Islip 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.

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 Central Islip emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 6 Central Islip clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Oasis Dental and Carleton Avenue Family Dental. 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 Central Islip?

6 Central Islip 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 Central Islip

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 8 clinics.