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Best Emergency Dentists in Upper Darby, PA (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Pristine Dental Center, ranked #1 of 7 by service score; evening hours and Saturday hours.

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7 Upper Darby clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 7 emergency care dentists in Upper Darby at a glance

Top 7 emergency care dentists in Upper Darby at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Pristine Dental Center57—
2Emergency Dentist 24/7 Upper Darby553.0★ (2)
3Lansdowne Family Dental47—
4Upper Darby Family Dental47—
5Care Dental, LLC43—
6Rachel C. Taddeo, DMD at Taddeo Teeth33—
7Emergency Dentist Services8—

The 7 best emergency care dentists in Upper Darby, 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 Upper Darby

    #1 Pristine Dental Center

    392 Avon Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Upper Darby: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pristine Dental CenterFull profile(610) 352-0500
    In their words

    Welcome to Pristine Dental Center! Our dentists and team are eager to meet with you and get you started on the journey to your ideal smile in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. We place a special emphasis on providing our patients with a positive and welcoming environment during their time at our office. To best address the needs of all our patients, we do many of our procedures in-house. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Anam Tariq, contact us today.

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

  3. #3 Lansdowne Family Dental

    321 N Lansdowne Ave, Upper Darby, PA 19050

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Upper Darby: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lansdowne Family DentalFull profile(610) 626-5080

  4. #4 Upper Darby Family Dental

    7922 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Upper Darby: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue closed · Wed–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Upper Darby Family DentalFull profile(610) 228-4407

  5. #5 Care Dental, LLC

    134 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Upper Darby: Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Care Dental, LLCFull profile(610) 789-2440

  6. #6 Rachel C. Taddeo, DMD at Taddeo Teeth

    9220 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Upper Darby on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rachel C. Taddeo, DMD at Taddeo TeethFull profile(484) 452-4166

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Upper Darby

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 Upper Darby?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Upper Darby?
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 Upper Darby

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 Upper Darby emergency care dentists

We scored 7 Upper Darby 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). 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 Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Upper Darby?

Pristine Dental Center ranks #1 of 7 Upper Darby clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday hours. Emergency Dentist 24/7 Upper Darby ranks #2 (3.0★ from 2 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Upper Darby, PA?

Emergency dental care in Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 7 Upper Darby clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Pristine Dental Center, Lansdowne Family Dental and Care Dental, LLC. 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 Upper Darby?

7 Upper Darby clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Upper Darby

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 21 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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