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Best Emergency Dentists in Somerville, MA (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Avalon Dental Center Somerville, ranked #1 of 42 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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42 Somerville clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 11 open Saturdays and 9 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Somerville at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Somerville at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Avalon Dental Center Somerville73
2Cherry Harika DMD73
3Davis Square Dental Group73
4Dental Services73
5Dr. Butt's Orthodontics73
6Gentle Dental Somerville73
7Al-Aswad Dental67
8Assembly Square Family Dental67
9Bright Dental67
10Butt Mohamed H DDS67

The 42 best emergency care dentists in Somerville, 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. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Somerville

    #1 Avalon Dental Center Somerville

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Somerville 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

    Book appointment at Avalon Dental Center SomervilleFull profile
    In their words

    Avalon Dental Center offers the best family dental treatments in Massachusetts and has three dental clinics in different locations. Our wide range of dental services includes: Restorative dentistry – such as dental bridges, dental crowns and dental implants – as well as tooth fillings, root canals, broken teeth repair and deep scaling.

    From Avalon Dental Center Somerville's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Dr. Butt's Orthodontics

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Somerville 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

    Book appointment at Dr. Butt's OrthodonticsFull profile
    In their words

    Look and feel your best smile in the care of Dr. Butt, a Harvard-trained, Board-Certified Orthodontist. WHY CHOOSE US? Conveniently located in Davis Square, our office is committed to providing high-quality orthodontic treatment in a caring, friendly environment. We offer state-of-the-art 3D analysis and 3D digital scans of the teeth. We use digital simulations to create beautiful smiles that are customized to your specific needs for braces, Invisalign ®, TMJ, implants,…

    From Dr. Butt's Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Gentle Dental Somerville

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Somerville 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

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental SomervilleFull profile
    In their words

    Gentle Dental Somerville is open seven days a week. Gentle Dental Somerville has some of the best dentists in Somerville, MA. A wide range of dental services are offered by our dentists and dental specialists. Visit us for orthodontic services, periodontic services, dental cleaning, dental exam, fluoride, oral cancer screening, crowns and bridges, dental fillings, extractions, oral surgery, implants, root canals, braces, Invisalign, and more in Somerville, MA. Take advantage…

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

  23. #23 Dental Arts Davis Square

    396 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–7:30 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Arts Davis SquareFull profile(617) 776-2323
    In their words

    Dental Arts Davis Square is the longest running dental office in Somerville. We provide care to patients from all over the greater Boston area. We offer an array of services, including cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and general care. We are a Gold Invisalign provider, making us one of the top Invisalign providers in the area. We are warmly accepting new patients. We accept most major insurances and payment methods.

    From Dental Arts Davis Square's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Great Hill Dental - Somerville

    20 Holland St Suite 400, Somerville, MA 02144

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Somerville: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Great Hill Dental - SomervilleFull profile(617) 326-8627

  25. #25 Kappa Dental Group

    402 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Somerville: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kappa Dental GroupFull profile(617) 666-4444

All 42 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26T Station Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
27Somerville Family Dental47Sat
28Assembly Dental47Sat
29Anthony P. Parrella, DMD47Evenings
30My Dental – Somerville47Sat
31My Smile Experience Somerville47Sat
32Smiles By Rosie47Evenings
33Lang's Dental Center43Sat
34Tranfaglia Sandra N DMD43Evenings
35First Dental37Evenings · Sat
36Lorna Lally DMD37
37Highland Dental Associates37
38DentPlant37
39M. Catherine Talmo, D.M.D.37
40Alpha Dental Somerville37
41Spring Hill Dental28
42Somerville Pediatric Dentistry17

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Somerville

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 Somerville?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Somerville?
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 Somerville

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 Somerville emergency care dentists

We scored 42 Somerville clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 Somerville 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 Somerville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Somerville?

Avalon Dental Center Somerville ranks #1 of 42 Somerville clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Cherry Harika DMD ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

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

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

11 of 42 Somerville clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including West Somerville Dental Associates, Dental Arts Davis Square and Great Hill Dental - Somerville. 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 Somerville?

42 Somerville clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 11 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Somerville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 47 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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