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Best Emergency Dentists in East Orange, NJ (2026)

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

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Maria A. Cuesta, DMD, ranked #1 of 26 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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26 East Orange clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 9 open Saturdays and 5 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in East Orange at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in East Orange at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Maria A. Cuesta, DMD73—
2Marcus Ramsey East Orange Emergency Dentist685.0★ (1)
3Navleen K. Thind, DDS67—
4All Community Dental Center67—
5Dr. Carl L. Mcgloster, DDS67—
6Dr. Michael J. Simon, DDS67—
7Dr. Pavon, Dentist,67—
8Dr. Prachi Shah67—
9Dr. Samuel Tatem67—
10Dr. Sergio Bueno, DMD67—

The 26 best emergency care dentists in East Orange, 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.

  3. #3 Navleen K. Thind, DDS

    134 Evergreen Pl Suite 101, East Orange, NJ 07018

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in East Orange: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 8:30 AM–2 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Navleen K. Thind, DDSFull profile(973) 968-6700

  16. #16 Academy Dental

    134 Evergreen Pl #101, East Orange, NJ 07018

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in East Orange: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 8:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Academy DentalFull profile(973) 968-6700

  19. #19 East Orange Primary Care Center

    444 William St, East Orange, NJ 07017

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in East Orange: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at East Orange Primary Care CenterFull profile(973) 675-1900

  20. #20 Orange Dental Group

    85 S Harrison St Ste 103, East Orange, NJ 07018, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in East Orange: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Orange Dental GroupFull profile(973) 676-5310
    In their words

    Orange Dental Group in East Orange is led by our team of exceptional doctors and specialists. Our state of the art office offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures including dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, tooth extractions, root canals, & more. Our amazing team uses the latest and most precise techniques and equipment to help you achieve and maintain a beautiful, healthy smile. To make an appointment for a free consultation just give us a call…

    From Orange Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Roman Khodosh DDS PC

    275 Prospect St #1f, East Orange, NJ 07017

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in East Orange: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Roman Khodosh DDS PCFull profile(973) 542-7597

  22. #22 Maria A. Barden, DMD

    126 Elliott Pl, East Orange, NJ 07018

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in East Orange: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 1 PM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 1 PM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Maria A. Barden, DMDFull profile(973) 674-0098

  24. #24 NÜVA Smile

    85 S Harrison St # 103

    40/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    • Speaks English
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at NÜVA SmileFull profile(973) 676-5310
    In their words

    Our East Orange, NJ, location is currently under renovation to become more modern and advanced to help meet every dental need. We look forward to welcoming all our Orange and Essex County patients to our newly transformed location.

    From NÜVA Smile's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Halsted Commons Dental Center

    15 Halsted St #200, East Orange, NJ 07018

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in East Orange 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 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Halsted Commons Dental CenterFull profile(973) 674-0999

All 26 clinics

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

RankClinicDR Score
26Dentist28

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Emergency and weekend dentists in East Orange

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 East Orange?

Typical ranges in USD for East Orange, NJ. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in East Orange?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$160–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
After-hours or weekend visit$230–$620DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Emergency extraction$230–$620DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—

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

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 East Orange emergency care dentists

We scored 26 East Orange clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 East Orange 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 East Orange: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in East Orange?

Maria A. Cuesta, DMD ranks #1 of 26 East Orange clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Marcus Ramsey East Orange Emergency Dentist ranks #2 (5.0★ from 1 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in East Orange, NJ?

Emergency dental care in East Orange typically costs $130–$650 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $160–$390; after-hours or weekend visit $230–$620; emergency extraction $230–$620. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 East Orange emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

9 of 26 East Orange clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Navleen K. Thind, DDS, Academy Dental and Nova 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 East Orange?

26 East Orange clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 9 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for East Orange

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 27 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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