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Best Emergency Dentists in Elmira, NY (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Chemung County Health Department, ranked #1 of 32 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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32 Elmira clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Elmira at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Elmira at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Chemung County Health Department73
2Top Emergency Dental73
3Able 267
4Arnot Medical Services67
5Arnot Ogden Medical System67
6Dr. Chad Uy67
7Dr. James C. Cooros, MD67
8Dr. Matthew Brown, MD67
9Jason Horn67
10Karpinski Kathryn DDS67

The 32 best emergency care dentists in Elmira, 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 Elmira

    #1 Chemung County Health Department

    103 Washington St, Elmira, NY 14901

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Elmira 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

    Book appointment at Chemung County Health DepartmentFull profile(607) 737-2028

  2. #2 Top Emergency Dental

    199 Harriet St, Elmira, NY 14901

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Elmira 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

    Book appointment at Top Emergency DentalFull profile
    In their words

    Thank you for considering Top Emergency Dental as your area dental provider. Our team offers services such as emergency dental care, pediatric care, family dental, and emergency denture repair. Our dental professionals also offer excellent general dentistry services as well! At this time, we are unable to take walk-in patients, so please call an appointment today. Our phone lines are manned 24/7, even on holidays and weekends! If you need a dentist and you need one now,…

    From Top Emergency Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Seltzer Dental Associates: Catalfamo Martha D DDS

    311 W Church St #2601, Elmira, NY 14901

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in Elmira 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

    Book appointment at Seltzer Dental Associates: Catalfamo Martha D DDSFull profile(607) 733-6825

  22. #22 Health Center for Women

    600 Fitch St, Elmira, NY 14905, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Elmira 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–4:15 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Health Center for WomenFull profile(607) 737-8140

  23. #23 West Church St Dental

    452 W Church St, Elmira, NY 14901

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Elmira 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–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Church St DentalFull profile(607) 732-4722

  25. #25 Cesari Andrew P DDS

    451 W Church St # 2, Elmira, NY 14901

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Elmira 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 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cesari Andrew P DDSFull profile(607) 733-5586

All 32 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. Trung D. Tran, DMD37
27O'Connell Family Dental37
28Maple Ave Family Dental37
29Curione Dental Lab34Sat · Sun
30Oral & Implant Surgery33
31Southport Dental33
32Robert G Lyon DDS33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Elmira

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 Elmira?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Elmira?
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 Elmira

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 Elmira emergency care dentists

We scored 32 Elmira 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 Elmira 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 Elmira: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Elmira?

Chemung County Health Department ranks #1 of 32 Elmira clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Top Emergency Dental ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

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

Emergency dental care in Elmira 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 Elmira emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 32 Elmira clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including Curione Dental Lab. 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 Elmira?

32 Elmira clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Elmira

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 32 clinics.

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