Skip to content

Best Emergency Dentists in Forest Hills, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for emergency dental care: Zen Dentistry, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; 4.9★ from 717 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday hours.

Rankings can't be bought. Booking through us earns you a $60 gift card and doesn’t affect order. How we rank

3 Forest Hills clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm.

Top 3 emergency care dentists in Forest Hills at a glance

Top 3 emergency care dentists in Forest Hills at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Zen Dentistry694.9★ (717)
2Metro Smiles Dental675.0★ (187)
3Sky Dental Care634.9★ (238)

The 3 best emergency care dentists in Forest Hills, 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.

Find the right dentist in Forest Hills

Answer 2 quick questions and we'll help you find a dentist that fits your needs, location and availability.

Forest Hills, NY

Book through DentistsRanked and get a $60 Amazon gift card. Terms

Step 1 of 2

What service are you looking for?

  • 100% free for patients
  • No commitment

Emergency and weekend dentists in Forest Hills

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 Forest Hills?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Forest Hills?
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 Forest Hills

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 Forest Hills emergency care dentists

We scored 3 Forest Hills clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Forest Hills?

Zen Dentistry ranks #1 of 3 Forest Hills clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.9★ from 717 Google reviews and evening hours and Saturday hours. Metro Smiles Dental ranks #2 (5.0★ from 187 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Forest Hills, NY?

Emergency dental care in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 3 Forest Hills clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Zen Dentistry and Sky Dental Care. 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 Forest Hills?

3 Forest Hills clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Forest Hills

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 67 clinics.