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Best Emergency Dentists in Franklin, MA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Arcadia Dental, ranked #1 of 4 by service score; evening hours and Saturday hours.

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4 Franklin clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 4 open Saturdays and 4 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 4 emergency care dentists in Franklin at a glance

Top 4 emergency care dentists in Franklin at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Arcadia Dental57
2Franklin Dental Associates: Dr. Daniel Winkler, Dr. Harrison Mackenzie, Dr. Lisa Hilpl57
3Gentle Dental Franklin57
4Alpha Dental of Franklin53

The 4 best emergency care dentists in Franklin, 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.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Franklin

    #1 Arcadia Dental

    620 Old West Central St #201, Franklin, MA 02038

    57/100

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Franklin: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Arcadia DentalFull profile(508) 541-7400
    In their words

    Welcome to our neighborhood office in Franklin, MA, where we know our patients and their families by name. Our practice is built on the strong Gold Standards. To us, the only way to provide excellent care and the wonderful experience is with a gentle touch. Our friendly and competent staff is dedicated to patient comfort and quality dental care. We provide the best and latest in dental technology. We also invest in our Team education to ensure optimal patient care. Don't…

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

  2. #2 Franklin Dental Associates: Dr. Daniel Winkler, Dr. Harrison Mackenzie, Dr. Lisa Hilpl

    397 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038

    57/100

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Franklin: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Franklin Dental Associates: Dr. Daniel Winkler, Dr. Harrison Mackenzie, Dr. Lisa HilplFull profile(508) 528-0610
    In their words

    Franklin Dental Associates is a well established multi-specialty dental office with an entire team of highly-trained dentists and dental specialists dedicated to providing you with individualized care that ensures your complete oral health care in the comfort of our Franklin office. We offer Dental Cleanings and Examinations, Composite (white) Fillings, Treatment of Periodontal (gum) Diseases, Root Canal Treatment, Crowns (caps), Traditional Braces and Invisalign,…

    From Franklin Dental Associates: Dr. Daniel Winkler, Dr. Harrison Mackenzie, Dr. Lisa Hilpl's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Gentle Dental Franklin

    471 W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038

    57/100

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Franklin: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental FranklinFull profile(774) 203-4694
    In their words

    Gentle Dental Franklin serves Franklin, Bellingham, Medway, Norfolk, and Wrentham. We offer comprehensive general dental and specialty services. Gentle Dental Franklin has some of the Best Dentists in Franklin, MA. Our dentists at Gentle Dental Franklin take pride in offering complete dental care. Additionally, we offer fully digital patient charts and online appointment scheduling.

    From Gentle Dental Franklin's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Franklin

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 Franklin?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Franklin?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$160–$410DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
After-hours or weekend visit$240–$650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Emergency extraction$240–$650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—

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

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 Franklin emergency care dentists

We scored 4 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Franklin?

Arcadia Dental ranks #1 of 4 Franklin clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday hours. Franklin Dental Associates: Dr. Daniel Winkler, Dr. Harrison Mackenzie, Dr. Lisa Hilpl ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Franklin, MA?

Emergency dental care in Franklin typically costs $135–$675 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $160–$410; after-hours or weekend visit $240–$650; emergency extraction $240–$650. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in Massachusetts?

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 Franklin emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 4 Franklin clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Arcadia Dental, Franklin Dental Associates: Dr. Daniel Winkler, Dr. Harrison Mackenzie, Dr. Lisa Hilpl and Gentle Dental Franklin. 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 Franklin?

4 Franklin clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Franklin

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 22 clinics.

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