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Best overall for emergency dental care: Smile Dental Center, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.
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5 East Boston clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smile Dental Center | 73 | — |
| 2 | Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces East Boston Meridian St | 67 | 4.5★ (722) |
| 3 | Dr. Dental | 53 | — |
| 4 | East Boston Dental and Orthodontics | Best Family Dentist in Boston for Invisalign, Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentistry | 47 | — |
| 5 | My Dental - East Boston | 47 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 for emergency care in East Boston
12 Bennington St, East Boston, MA 02128
Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in East Boston 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
55 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128
Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in East Boston: 4.5★ from 722 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.
45 Maverick Square, East Boston, MA 02128
Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in East Boston: evening hours and Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
999 Saratoga St, East Boston, MA 02128
Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in East Boston: Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
151 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128
Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in East Boston: Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
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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.
Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces East Boston Meridian St#2
Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Saturday
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.
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.
Typical ranges in USD for East Boston, MA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency exam and x-ray | $160–$410 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts | — |
| After-hours or weekend visit | $240–$650 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts | — |
| Emergency extraction | $240–$650 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for East Boston
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | 1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment |
| Chair time | About 30–90 minutes depending on the problem |
| Recovery | Depends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two |
| When to see a specialist | When the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma |
We scored 5 East Boston clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In East Boston data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |