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Best Emergency Dentists in St James, NY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: North Country Dental Care, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; evening hours and Saturday hours.

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3 St James clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 emergency care dentists in St James at a glance

Top 3 emergency care dentists in St James at a glance
RankClinicService score
1North Country Dental Care57
2St. James Dental Care47
3Long Island Periodontist33

The 3 best emergency care dentists in St James, 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 access, 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 St James

    #1 North Country Dental Care

    436 N Country Rd, St James, NY 11780

    57/100

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in St James: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at North Country Dental CareFull profile(631) 584-5605
    In their words

    Dr. Thomas Vigliante & Dr. Gregory Skrapits are St James dentists that can create results that change how you look and feel! Whether you need a routine dental checkup, or dental implants, veneers, or any other cosmetic dentistry... our dental clinic offers a wide variety of procedures to uniquely fit your needs. Our friendly staff ensures your visit to the dentist is affordable and comfortable. If you are searching for a St. We invite you to call us at North Country Dental…

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

  2. #2 St. James Dental Care

    587 Lake Ave, St James, NY 11780, United States

    47/100

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in St James: Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at St. James Dental CareFull profile(631) 528-5189
    In their words

    St. James Dental Care has established a reputation of excellence by consistently providing outstanding state-of-the-art dental care to patients of all ages. Paramount to the success of our practice is the goal of building relationships based on trust with our patients. With a professional team that is recognized for their expert skills, as well as their attentive and compassionate demeanors, many patients choose our office to serve all of their family’s dental needs. As your…

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

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Emergency and weekend dentists in St James

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 St James?

Typical ranges in USD for St James, NY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in St James?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$170–$440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
After-hours or weekend visit$260–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Emergency extraction$260–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

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

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 St James emergency care dentists

We scored 3 St James clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 St James 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 St James: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in St James?

North Country Dental Care ranks #1 of 3 St James clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday hours. St. James Dental Care ranks #2 (Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in St James, NY?

Emergency dental care in St James typically costs $145–$725 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $170–$440; after-hours or weekend visit $260–$700; emergency extraction $260–$700. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in New York?

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 St James emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 3 St James clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including North Country Dental Care and St. James Dental Care. 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 St James?

3 St James clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for St James

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 10 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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