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Best Emergency Dentists in Mountain Lakes, NJ (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Green Tree Pediatric Dentistry, ranked #1 of 4 by service score; 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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4 Mountain Lakes clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them.

Top 4 emergency care dentists in Mountain Lakes at a glance

Top 4 emergency care dentists in Mountain Lakes at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Green Tree Pediatric Dentistry725.0★ (138)
2Edward Shluper, DDS644.9★ (104)
3Emergency Dentist 24/7 Mountain Lakes593.7★ (3)
4Legacy Family Dental57—

The 4 best emergency care dentists in Mountain Lakes, 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. #4 Legacy Family Dental

    60 Midvale Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Mountain Lakes: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–8 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Mountain Lakes

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 Mountain Lakes?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Mountain Lakes?
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 Mountain Lakes

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 Mountain Lakes emergency care dentists

We scored 4 Mountain Lakes 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 Mountain Lakes 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 Mountain Lakes: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Mountain Lakes?

Green Tree Pediatric Dentistry ranks #1 of 4 Mountain Lakes clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews and Saturday hours. Edward Shluper, DDS ranks #2 (4.9★ from 104 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Mountain Lakes, NJ?

Emergency dental care in Mountain Lakes 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 Mountain Lakes emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 4 Mountain Lakes clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Green Tree Pediatric Dentistry and Legacy Family 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 Mountain Lakes?

4 Mountain Lakes clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Mountain Lakes

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.