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Best Dentists in Union City, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Union City: ROOTCANALTHERAPY, DR Score 77/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 1

    Best for same-day emergencies: ROOTCANALTHERAPY, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 61.

  3. 22

    Best for kids and families: Union Smiles Family Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #22 of 61.

  4. 1

    Best for evenings and weekends: ROOTCANALTHERAPY, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 61.

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61 Union City clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 23 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 17 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 2 list emergency care. 7 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Union City at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Union City at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1ROOTCANALTHERAPY77—Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Eli Emergency Dental73———
3Emergency Dental73———
4Kennedy Medical Offices73———
5Family Dental Care724.4★ (11)Evenings · Sat · Sun—
64900 Bergen Line Associates67———
7Diaz Yoska DDS67———
8Dr. Bruce E. Schwartzman, DMD67———
9Dr. Janet Lavandeira67———
10Dr. Liya Mohammed67———

The 61 best dentists in Union City, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. Ranked #1 in Union City

    #1 ROOTCANALTHERAPY

    4808 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 17 of 17 services offered.

    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

    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.
  2. #3 Emergency Dental

    416 37th St, Union City, NJ 07087

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    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.

All 61 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #61, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Union City by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Union City

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ROOTCANALTHERAPY

Highest-ranked of 2 Union City clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #1 for emergency care, #1 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Family Dental Care (#5 overall)

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Best for kids in Union City

22

Union Smiles Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Union City clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #22 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 3 PM.

Runner-up: Children's Dental Care (#24 overall)

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Best for implants in Union City

26

Legacy Oral Surgery

Highest-ranked of 56 Union City clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #5 for implants and #26 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: ROOTCANALTHERAPY (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Union City

1

ROOTCANALTHERAPY

Highest-ranked of 48 Union City clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Eli Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Union City

1

ROOTCANALTHERAPY

Highest-ranked of 48 Union City clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Eli Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Union City

1

ROOTCANALTHERAPY

Highest-ranked of 54 Union City clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Eli Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Union City

1

ROOTCANALTHERAPY

Highest-ranked of 48 Union City clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Eli Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Union City

No Union City clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Union City?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Union City?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$130–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Teeth Cleaning$98–$260DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Emergency Care$130–$650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Root Canal$910–$1,820DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Tooth Extraction$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Wisdom Teeth Removal$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Dental Implants$1,950–$7,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Invisalign$4,550–$9,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Braces$3,900–$9,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Dental Crowns$1,040–$2,340DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Dentures$1,300–$3,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Veneers$1,170–$3,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Teeth Whitening$260–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Dental Bonding$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Cosmetic Fillings$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Cosmetic Dentistry$650–$6,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Full Restoration$19,500–$65,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey

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.

How we ranked Union City dentists

We scored 61 Union City clinics 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

Dentists in Union City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Union City?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Union City, NJ is ROOTCANALTHERAPY (DR Score 77/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Eli Emergency Dental (#2) and Emergency Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 61 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Union City are open on Saturday?

23 of 61 Union City dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are ROOTCANALTHERAPY (until 12 AM), Family Dental Care (until 12 AM) and Union Smiles Family Dental (until 3 PM). 2 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Union City?

2 Union City clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are ROOTCANALTHERAPY (#1) and Family Dental Care (#5). 17 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Union City?

A dental cleaning in Union City typically costs $98–$260 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Union City?

Union Smiles Family Dental is the highest-ranked Union City clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #22 of 61 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. 2 Union City clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Union City?

DentistsRanked lists 61 dental clinics in Union City, NJ, and 61 are ranked by DR Score. 23 post Saturday hours and 17 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 59 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Union City

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