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Best Emergency Dentists in Princeton, NJ (2026)

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

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49 Princeton clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 15 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Princeton at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Princeton at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Gentle Dental82Yes
2Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry73—
3Emergency Dental Service73—
4Mercer Center for Implants and Periodontics73—
5Princeton Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Dental Implant Center73—
6Princeton Pediatric Dentistry73—
7Village Dental Clinic PA73—
8Dr. Dani George67—
9Dr. Dinah Jammal67—
10Dr. Hyungsoo Kim67—

The 49 best emergency care dentists in Princeton, 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.

  17. #17 Dental Care Princeton

    301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for emergency dental care in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Care PrincetonFull profile(609) 454-0766
    In their words

    Dental Care Princeton open for patient care with $50,000 of New Safety Equipment We have taken every step possible to ensure our patients and team are safe for treatment during COVID. In addition to all the recommendations from the CDC we have developed new protocols, training programs & invested over $50,000 in equipment to radically reduce the possibility of disease transmission in our office. For your convenience we are open Monday - Saturday from 7am – 8pm and are proud…

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

  18. #18 Brummel Darren S DDS

    301 North Harrison ( second floor, 301 N Harrison St suite f, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for emergency dental care in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–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 Brummel Darren S DDSFull profile(609) 924-0796
    In their words

    Princeton Dental Group provides comprehensive dental care for the entire family Our four general dentists and three specialists will help you address all of your dental needs with a collaborative approach to treatment. We believe the most important member of our team is you. We look forward to discussing your dental needs and treatment options with you. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain a healthy, bright smile.

    From Brummel Darren S DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 F. Charles Wightman, DDS

    301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–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 F. Charles Wightman, DDSFull profile(609) 924-0796

  20. #20 Princeton Dental Group

    301 N Harrison St Suite F, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–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 Princeton Dental GroupFull profile(609) 924-0796

  21. #21 Comfortable Dentistry Nirav Patel, DMD

    601 Ewing St suite b-3, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Comfortable Dentistry Nirav Patel, DMDFull profile(609) 497-9006

  22. #22 Princeton Smile Dental Studios

    10 Jefferson Plaza STE 200, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Princeton Smile Dental StudiosFull profile(609) 951-9595

  23. #23 West Windsor Family Dentistry, Roena Romero DDS

    706 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Windsor Family Dentistry, Roena Romero DDSFull profile(609) 759-0019

  24. #24 Huckel Kirk D DMD

    11 Chambers St, Princeton, NJ 08542

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Princeton: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Huckel Kirk D DMDFull profile(609) 924-1414
    In their words

    In 1983, Dr. Kirk Huckel, DMD, opened Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics and Implants. The practice is fundamentally based on a Holistic approach-the oral systemic connection. We believe in a preventive dental philosophy where early detection may prevent the need for more extensive treatment later. Our practice is dedicated to quality care, exceptional service, and, a full range of dental services. We offer most dental specialty services within the practice, including…

    From Huckel Kirk D DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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
26Prestige Oral Surgery47Sat
27Dent Blanche Dental | Radwa Saad, DMD47Sat
28Dr. J. Craig Tyl, DMD, FAGD (Princeton Dental Partners)47Evenings
29Princeton Dentistry47Evenings
30Nesrine Bestandji, DMD47Sat
31LC Quality Dental47Sat
32Dr. Steven C. Isaacson, DMD43Evenings
33Brighter Dental43Evenings
34Elite Dental Care37Evenings · Sat
35Dr. Lekha Tull, DDS37
36Princeton Park Dental Associates37
37Stephen Sim, DMD, LLC37
38Princeton Premier Dental37
39Princeton Periodontics LLC37
40David M Fenster DMD37
41Princeton Prosthodontics37
42Witherspoon Oral Surgery LLC34
43Dr. Peter M. Lewis, DMD33
44Dental Implants & Other Procedures in Princeton, New Jersey33
45Weiner Robert E DMD33
46Melker Neil DDS33
47Stephen I. Hudis DDS, FACP33
48Princeton Natural Health Care33
49Montgomery Pediatric Dentistry27Sat

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Princeton

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 Princeton?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Princeton?
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 Princeton

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 Princeton emergency care dentists

We scored 49 Princeton clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 Princeton 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 Princeton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Princeton?

Gentle Dental ranks #1 of 49 Princeton clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

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

Emergency dental care in Princeton 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.

Which Princeton clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

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

15 of 49 Princeton clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Gentle Dental, Dental Care Princeton and Brummel Darren S DDS. 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 Princeton?

49 Princeton clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 15 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Princeton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 49 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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