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Best Emergency Dentists in Erie, PA (2026)

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

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Miller Denise, ranked #1 of 49 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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49 Erie clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 3 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Erie at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Erie at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Miller Denise78Yes
2Smart Emergency Dental73—
3Stairways Dental73—
4Adam Hammerlee, DMD67—
5Boyle Patrick DDS67—
6Burkit Paula67—
7Cropp Sr Gregory M DMD67—
8Di Maria Ken67—
9Dr. Adam Hammerlee67—
10Dr. Anthony Cerminara, DMD67—

The 49 best emergency care dentists in Erie, 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.

All 49 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26William Hammerlee67
27Aspen Dental53Evenings · Sat
28Plaza Dental Associates47Evenings
29Merski Dental47Evenings
30Anthony M. Wroblesky Jr. D.D.S.47Sat
31Dr. Richard Brozewicz, DDS47Evenings
32Legacy Dental47Evenings
33Dr. Lee J. Simon, DDS47Evenings
34Cherban Stephen J DDS43Evenings
35Peach Street Dental & Dentures37
36LECOM School of Dental Medicine Dental Offices37
37John Horan Gardens Dental Office37
38Kulisek Kathleen37
39Kneib Dentistry PC37
40Dr. Marius C. Piecuch, DMD37
41Reichel Dental37
42Dental Arts of Erie37
43Laser Dentistry Of Erie37
44Hammerlee Dental Care34
45Modern Dental Group33
46Perfect Smile Dental of Erie33
47St Paul's Neighborhood Free33
48Borst Jeffery A DDS33
49Michael G Machuga PC33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Erie

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 Erie?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Erie?
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 Erie

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 Erie emergency care dentists

We scored 49 Erie 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). 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 Erie 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 Erie: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Erie?

Miller Denise ranks #1 of 49 Erie clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Smart Emergency Dental ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

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

Emergency dental care in Erie 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 Erie clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 49 Erie clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by Miller Denise. 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 Erie emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 49 Erie clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Miller Denise, Aspen Dental and Anthony M. Wroblesky Jr. D.D.S.. 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 Erie?

49 Erie clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Erie

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 49 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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