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Best Emergency Dentists in Scranton, PA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry, ranked #1 of 51 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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51 Scranton clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 5 open Saturdays and 4 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Scranton at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Scranton at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry73
28th Ave. Dental Bldg.67
3Affiliated Pediatric67
4Brennan Michael P DDS67
5Dental Implant Center67
6dentist Scranton67
7Dr. Caitlin Mccarthy67
8Dr. Frank A Dinoia DDS67
9Dr. Joellen Drosinski67
10Dr. Kanisha Campbell67

The 51 best emergency care dentists in Scranton, 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 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 Scranton

    #1 Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry

    73/100

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Scranton on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Thank you for visiting the website of the office of Nancy Willis, D.D.S., a leading pediatric dental practice in Scranton, Pennsylvania. We are committed to providing the best pediatric dental care to ensure that children have a positive response to dentistry! We know that a successful first dental visit can promote a lifetime of healthy smiles for your child. Our skilled, nurturing staff will provide a fun-filled dental experience in a relaxed environment where your child…

    From Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 51 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #51, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Schaefer Renee DDS67
27Scranton District Dental Soc67
28Smith Jr William L DDS67
29South Side Family Dental Services67
30Thran J Douglas DDS67
31Valentine Mary67
32Electric City Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
33Ed Dulworth Dental Center47Sat
34Century Dental Scranton47Sat
35Hazzouri Dental47Sat
36Gallagher Dental47Evenings
37Mini Dental Implants Scranton, PA43Sat
38Aspen Dental43Evenings
39Charnitski J C DDS43Evenings
40TLC Dental Services, LLC37
41Keystone Dental Center37
42Huggins-Grube Dental Center37
43Pettinato Dental Care Inc: Scott J Pettinato DDS37
44Horizon Dental Care37
45Scranton Dental Center37
46Center For The Treatment of Dry Mouth37
47Hazzouri Dental: Genello Louis A DDS33
48Brown Andrew a DDS33
49Genco Dental Care28
50Voinski Andrew J DDS28
51David M. Hazzouri Dental17

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Scranton

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 Scranton?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Scranton?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania—
Emergency extraction$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania—

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

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 Scranton emergency care dentists

We scored 51 Scranton clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Scranton 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 Scranton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Scranton?

Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry ranks #1 of 51 Scranton clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. 8th Ave. Dental Bldg. ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Scranton, PA?

Emergency dental care in Scranton typically costs $100–$500 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$300; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$480; emergency extraction $180–$480. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 Scranton emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

5 of 51 Scranton clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Electric City Dentistry, Ed Dulworth Dental Center and Century Dental Scranton. 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 Scranton?

51 Scranton clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Scranton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 60 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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