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Best Emergency Dentists in Waterbury, CT (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Dr. Mohsen Solhjoo, DMD, ranked #1 of 55 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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55 Waterbury clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 17 open Saturdays and 10 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Waterbury at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Waterbury at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Mohsen Solhjoo, DMD73
2Dr. William F. Rozmajzl Jr., DDS - Dentist73
3Endodontic Associates of Greater Waterbury, P.C.73
4Kiss Orthodontics L.L.C.73
5Petro Matsyshyn, DDS73
6Smiles of Waterbury73
7Veneers Sydney73
8Waterbury Dental Care73
9Aspen Dental67
10Associated Dental Care Providers67

The 55 best emergency care dentists in Waterbury, 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.

  5. #5 Petro Matsyshyn, DDS

    73/100

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Waterbury on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Petro Matsyshyn, DDSFull profile
    In their words

    Dr. Petro Matsyshyn offers Cosmetic Dentistry and Endodontics to his Reidville patients. He has advanced education in General Dentistry at Columbia-New York Presbyterian Hospital. He study at Columbia University, DDS. Contact our dentist today to schedule an appointment.

    From Petro Matsyshyn, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  8. #8 Waterbury Dental Care

    73/100

    Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in Waterbury on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Waterbury Dental CareFull profile
    In their words

    Waterbury Dental Care provides comprehensive family dental care in Waterbury, CT. Our office offers General Dentistry, Pediatric, Periodontics, Emergency Dentistry, and Cosmetic Dental Services. Specialized care for children with our Pediatric Dentists

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

  9. #9 Aspen Dental

    67/100

    Ranked #9 for emergency dental care in Waterbury on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Waterbury,CT offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

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

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
26Waterbury Smiles57Evenings · Sat
27Brass Mill Mall Dental, LLP57Evenings · Sat
28Sunrise Family Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
29Best Dental Studio57Evenings · Sat
30Dr. Dental53Evenings · Sat
31Waterbury Family Dental: Mandala Srinivas R DDS53Evenings · Sat
32DG Dental Center​53Evenings · Sat
33Sutton Dental and Braces47Sat
34West Side Dental CT47Sat
35Highland Family Dental47Sat
36Robert J Rung Jr LLC47Sat
37Downtown Dental47Evenings
38Reidville Dentistry47Sat
39John R. Gagné, D.D.S.47Sat
40Albano & Greenwald Family Dentistry47Evenings
41C & S Family Dental47Sat
42Dental Care47Sat
43Connecticut Family Dental47Sat
44Dr. Upinder G. Singh, DMD43Sat
45Mondovi Dental43Evenings
46Chase Parkway Dental: Dr. Roshanak Rose Dezfoolian37
47Wolkoff Alan DDS37
48StayWell Health Center37
49Greater Waterbury Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons37
50Reliable Dental Care37
51West Main Family Dentistry37
52Smile & Shine Waterbury, LLC37
53Deepa Sankar DDS & Associates37
54Membrino Ralph G DDS34
55Kwan Annie S DDS28

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Waterbury

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 Waterbury?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Waterbury?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$160–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut—
After-hours or weekend visit$230–$620DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut—
Emergency extraction$230–$620DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut—

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

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 Waterbury emergency care dentists

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

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Waterbury?

Dr. Mohsen Solhjoo, DMD ranks #1 of 55 Waterbury clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. William F. Rozmajzl Jr., DDS - Dentist ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Waterbury, CT?

Emergency dental care in Waterbury 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 Connecticut. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 Waterbury emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

17 of 55 Waterbury clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Waterbury Smiles, Brass Mill Mall Dental, LLP and Sunrise Family 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 Waterbury?

55 Waterbury clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 17 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Waterbury

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 55 clinics.
  2. : 6 duplicate listings merged.

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