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Best Emergency Dentists in Nutley, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Midtown Dental Group Nutley, ranked #1 of 9 by service score; 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday hours.

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9 Nutley clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 5 open Saturdays and 5 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them.

Top 9 emergency care dentists in Nutley at a glance

The 9 best emergency care dentists in Nutley, 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. #2 Advanced Periodontics Implants: Aldredge Wayne DDS

    230 Centre St, Nutley, NJ 07110, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Nutley 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

  2. #7 Smile Today Dentistry of Nutley

    4 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in Nutley: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Pilar and Hanft at Smile Today. The entire team at Smile Today believe in providing quality service to children and adults in a warm and welcoming environment. Our patients are our top priority and it is our hope to accommodate to your every need by offering evening and weekend hours, state of the art technology, and the friendliest dental team you have ever met. We take the time to listen to your treatment goals and expectations so we can help you achieve and maintain the…

    From Smile Today Dentistry of Nutley's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #8 Dr. Jose A Pagan D.M.D., P.C

    187 Washington Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in Nutley: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #9 Brighter Smiles Dental - The Office of Dr. Sylvia Irwin

    242 Washington Ave Unit D, Nutley, NJ 07110

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for emergency dental care in Nutley: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–2:30 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Nutley

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 Nutley?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Nutley?
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 Nutley

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 Nutley emergency care dentists

We scored 9 Nutley 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 Nutley 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 Nutley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Nutley?

Midtown Dental Group Nutley ranks #1 of 9 Nutley clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews and evening hours and Saturday hours. Advanced Periodontics Implants: Aldredge Wayne DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Nutley, NJ?

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

5 of 9 Nutley clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Midtown Dental Group Nutley, Sunshine Smiles of Nutley and J Smile 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 Nutley?

9 Nutley clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Nutley

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 29 clinics.