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Best Emergency Dentists in Union City, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: ROOTCANALTHERAPY, ranked #1 of 55 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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55 Union City clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 20 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Union City at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Union City at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1ROOTCANALTHERAPY82Yes
2Eli Emergency Dental73—
3Emergency Dental73—
4Kennedy Medical Offices73—
54900 Bergen Line Associates67—
6Diaz Yoska DDS67—
7Dr. Bruce E. Schwartzman, DMD67—
8Dr. Janet Lavandeira67—
9Dr. Liya Mohammed67—
10Dr. Nancy Herbst67—

The 55 best emergency care dentists in Union City, 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 Union City

    #1 ROOTCANALTHERAPY

    4808 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

    82/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Union City: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at ROOTCANALTHERAPYFull profile(201) 385-5400
    In their words

    Schedule an appointment with ROOTCANALTHERAPY. Located in Union City, NJ, we provide quality dental services from a board-certified endodontist. Additional office locations in Teaneck and Dumont, NJ. Teaneck: 185 Cedar Ln, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Dumont: 289 Washington Ave, Dumont, NJ 07628

    From ROOTCANALTHERAPY's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Emergency Dental

    416 37th St, Union City, NJ 07087

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Union City 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 Emergency DentalFull profile(201) 949-0541
    In their words

    We can't wait to help you as your professional dentist You can expect the highest level of care from our staff. You can count on us for services such as general dentistry, emergency care, pediatric and family dental care as well as denture repair services. We cannot accept walk-in patients therefore each patient must make an appointment. Call anytime because we answer our phones twenty-four hours a day.

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

  22. #22 New York Avenue Dental: Fadi Beydoun DDS

    3703 New York Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6:30 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at New York Avenue Dental: Fadi Beydoun DDSFull profile(201) 305-8800

  23. #23 Villalobos Dental Care

    4801-07 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 12 PM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Villalobos Dental CareFull profile(201) 865-6740

  24. #24 ProHealth Riverside Dental Hoboken

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at ProHealth Riverside Dental HobokenFull profile(201) 581-6900

All 55 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #55, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26My Smile Dental57Evenings · Sat
27Hanna Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
28Dr. Jenny Chavez, DDS53Evenings · Sat
29Marini & Manci Dentistry53Evenings · Sat
30Luis F. Comas DMD53Evenings · Sat
31Advanced Dental - Union City47Sat
32Salinas Dental Center47Sat
33DentiSmiles, LLC47Evenings
34Hudson Family Dental47Sat
35Family Dentistry , Dr. Maria Zara, DMD47Sat
36Dental Corner43Evenings
37Dr. Raul O. Salinas Sr, DDS43Sat
38Dr. Saima Mian, DMD43Sat
39Grace Dental Union City43Sat
40Smile Central Dental43Evenings
41Family Union Dental Practice43Evenings
42Family Eco Dental37Evenings · Sat
43Dr. Sammy Goldstein, DDS - Union City Dentist37
44Dental World LLC37
45Kennedy Dental Center, P.A. Dr. Naynesh Savalia, DMD37
46Union City Dental Associates37
47Michael Valerio, DMD37
48Emele Michael DDS37
49Hanna Harvey DDS34Evenings · Sat
50Cohen Jacob S DDS33
51Collado Dental33
52Ahmed Nasrine DDS28
53Dr. Guillermo R. Castillo, DMD28
54Reyes Dentist28
55Diana Rodriguez, DMD17

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Union City

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 Union City?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Union City?
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 Union City

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 Union City emergency care dentists

We scored 55 Union City clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 duplicate listings). 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 Union City 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 Union City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Union City?

ROOTCANALTHERAPY ranks #1 of 55 Union City clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Eli Emergency Dental ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Union City, NJ?

Emergency dental care in Union City 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 Union City clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 55 Union City clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by ROOTCANALTHERAPY. 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 Union City emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

20 of 55 Union City clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including ROOTCANALTHERAPY, Union Smiles Family Dental and New York Avenue Dental: Fadi Beydoun 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 Union City?

55 Union City clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 20 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Union City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 61 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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