Emergency Dentist in Boston, MA

There are 474 emergency dentists in Boston, MA offering same-day care for tooth pain, broken teeth, dental abscesses, knocked-out teeth, and lost fillings. Average Google rating: 4.3★ based on 75,268 combined reviews. 156 practices are currently accepting new patients.

Emergency Dentists Avg Rating Accepting New Patients Online Booking Available
474 4.3★ 156 134
1

188 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115

(617) 432-7191

4.8/5 (31000 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Specialties: Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Pediatric Dentistry

2

575 Boylston St Fl 7, Boston, MA 02116

(617) 267-3889

4.9/5 (1199 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics

3

575 Boylston St, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02116

(617) 389-2667

4.9/5 (1195 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry

4

451 D St, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02210

(617) 737-6453

4.9/5 (1103 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wednesday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, Thursday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday: Closed, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, Endodontics

5

188 Longwood Ave, Restorative Dentistry & Biological Sciences, Boston, MA 02115

(617) 432-1474

5/5 (1003 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Specialties: Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, General Dentistry

6

3033 Washington St, Boston, MA 02119

(617) 756-2362

3.7/5 (965 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon-Tue: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wed-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sun: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry

7

460 Harrison Ave Unit 227c, Boston, MA 02118

(617) 595-3600

4.7/5 (906 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

Specialties: Prosthodontics, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants

8

258 W Newton St, Suite 1, Boston, MA 02116

(617) 266-4242

4.8/5 (906 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Specialties: Prosthodontics, General Dentistry, Endodontics

9

141 Dorchester Ave Unit 115, Boston, MA 02127

(617) 803-5498

4.7/5 (906 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM (varies slightly by location)

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Preventive Dentistry

10

99 Kneeland St Apt 1801, Boston, MA 02111

(609) 414-2312

4.8/5 (901 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

Specialties: Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implants

11

345 Harrison Ave Apt 837, Boston, MA 02118

(410) 710-7384

4.9/5 (816 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Tuesday: 7:00AM-8:00PM, Wednesday: 7:00AM-8:00PM, Thursday: 7:00AM-8:00PM, Friday: 8:00AM-3:00PM, Saturday: 8:00AM-4:00PM, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Orthodontics, Biomimetic Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics

12

3 Post Office Sq Fl 9, Boston, MA 02109

(617) 823-6790

4.9/5 (747 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sat-Sun: Closed

Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry

13

136 Lincoln St, Boston, MA 02111

(617) 451-2111

4.8/5 (687 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 8:30 AM—4 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM—4 PM, Wednesday: Closed, Thursday: 8:30 AM—4 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM—4 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM—12 PM, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry

14

75 Chestnut St Apt 22, Boston, MA 02108

(617) 838-2181

4.9/5 (588 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday: Closed, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry

15

800 Boylston Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02199

(617) 259-1100

4.8/5 (570 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

Specialties: Prosthodontics, Periodontology & Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics

16

800 Boylston St Fl 2, Boston, MA 02199

(617) 829-9744

4.8/5 (570 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

Specialties: Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics

17

1610 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120

(617) 379-1966

4.6/5 (569 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon: 7:30am – 7:00pm, Tues: 7:30am – 7:00pm, Wed: 7:30am – 7:00pm, Thurs: 7:30am – 7:00pm, Fri: 7:30am – 4:00pm, Sat: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Sun: Closed

Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Endodontics, Orthodontics

18

1610 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120

(617) 713-3701

4.6/5 (569 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 7:30am – 7:00pm, Fri: 7:30am – 4:00pm, Sat: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Sun: Closed

Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Endodontics, Orthodontics

19

41 Worcester Sq, Apt 6, Boston, MA 02118

(509) 868-4225

4.9/5 (549 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Implant Dentistry

20

160 Federal St Fl 1, Boston, MA 02110

(617) 304-6399

4.8/5 (512 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Closed

Specialties: Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Endodontics

Showing top 20 of 474 emergency dentists in Boston, MA.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency in Boston, MA?

A dental emergency is any situation causing severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, or risk of permanent tooth loss that requires prompt professional care. The following conditions warrant same-day treatment:

Emergency TypeSymptomsWhat to Do
Severe ToothacheThrobbing pain, swelling, feverCall same-day; may indicate abscess
Knocked-Out ToothTooth fully dislodgedKeep moist in milk, see dentist within 1 hour
Broken or Chipped ToothJagged edge, pain on biteRinse, save fragments, call immediately
Dental AbscessPus, swelling, bad tasteUrgent — infection can spread systemically
Lost Crown or FillingExposed tooth, sensitivityTemporary cement from pharmacy; call same day
Soft Tissue InjuryBleeding gums, lip, or tongueApply pressure; seek care if bleeding persists

Frequently Asked Questions — Emergency Dentist in Boston, MA

Are there emergency dentists in Boston, MA open on weekends?

Yes. Several emergency dentists in Boston, MA offer Saturday and some Sunday hours. Check the office hours listed on each practice profile above — look for practices with Saturday or evening hours for the best same-day availability.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Boston, MA?

Emergency exam fees in Boston, MA typically range from $75–$200 without insurance. Treatment costs vary by procedure: a root canal runs $700–$1,500; a tooth extraction $150–$400; a dental crown $1,000–$1,800. Most practices listed above accept major dental insurance plans and many offer CareCredit financing.

Can I walk in to an emergency dentist in Boston without an appointment?

Some emergency dental practices in Boston, MA do accept walk-ins, but calling ahead is strongly recommended — it reserves a slot and ensures the dentist is prepared for your specific emergency. 156 of the 474 emergency practices listed here are currently accepting new patients.

What should I do if I knock out a tooth in Boston?

Pick up the tooth by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently with water, and keep it moist — ideally in a glass of milk or between your cheek and gum. Call an emergency dentist in Boston, MA immediately. Reimplantation is most successful within 30–60 minutes of the injury.

Which emergency dentists in Boston accept dental insurance?

Most emergency dentists in Boston, MA accept major PPO dental insurance plans including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Guardian, MetLife, and UnitedHealthcare. Check each individual practice profile for the specific plans accepted, or call ahead to confirm coverage before your visit.

How quickly can I get an emergency dental appointment in Boston, MA?

Many emergency dental practices in Boston, MA can see patients the same day, often within 1–4 hours of calling. Practices with online booking (134 listed here) may allow you to schedule directly without a phone call. For life-threatening dental infections with facial swelling or difficulty breathing, go to the nearest emergency room.

What is a dental emergency vs. a routine visit?

A dental emergency involves severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, a knocked-out tooth, a dental abscess, or a broken tooth with exposed nerve — all requiring same-day care. Routine care (cleanings, check-ups, minor sensitivity) can wait for a scheduled appointment. When in doubt, call a Boston emergency dentist — most practices will advise you over the phone whether you need immediate care.