Top-Rated Emergency Dentist in Manhattan

Same-day emergency dental care in Union Square, fast, compassionate treatment from a team that’s ready when you need them most. Call now for immediate relief, or book online in under two minutes.

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Emergency Dentist in Union Square, Manhattan

In pain right now? Smile Lab offers same-day urgent dental care in Union Square, 365 days a year. Call (332) 237-6453 and we’ll get you in as fast as possible.

If you have PPO insurance, your urgent visit is covered. If you’re uninsured, the visit is a flat $99 with no hidden fees. We also offer 0% financing if you need it. You’ll know exactly what you’ll pay before treatment starts.

A severe toothache, a broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, or facial swelling can’t wait. Our team, led by Dr. Waise Ebrahimi, is equipped to diagnose and treat any dental crisis you’re dealing with today.

Swift Care for Every Kind of Dental Emergency

At Smile Lab Dentistry in Union Square, Dr. Waise Ebrahimi and his team have spent over a decade treating Manhattan’s most urgent dental cases. From knocked-out teeth and severe infections to uncontrolled bleeding and broken crowns, we’ve seen it all, treated it all, and we’re ready for whatever you’re dealing with right now.

We also see patients who travel in from Midtown, Turtle Bay, the Upper East Side, and Upper Manhattan when they need fast, reliable care.

What Makes Smile Lab Different

True Multi-Specialty Care

All specialists under one roof means no referrals across the city, no conflicting treatment plans, and faster care from start to finish. You can meet our oral surgeon and the rest of the team at the practice. Your periodontal surgeon, endodontist, oral surgeon, and cosmetic dentist are all here, working together on your case.

Built for Your Schedule

Open 9 AM- 7 PM weekdays and 9 AM-5 PM all weekend. Book same-day appointments online. Fit dentistry into your life, not the other way around.

Transparent from Day One

Know exactly what you'll pay before treatment starts. We accept most insurance, offer 0% financing, and there are no surprise costs.

Science- Backed, Conservative Care

No gimmicks, no outdated methods. Just evidence-based dentistry focused on your long-term oral health.

A Space You’ll Actually Want to Visit

A brand-new office with clean design, modern technology, and an atmosphere that feels more like a SoHo studio than a clinic.

Expert Specialists.
Zero Judgment. Real Results.

At Smile Lab, you’re not just a patient number. You’re cared for by a collaborative team of highly trained specialists who actually communicate with one another about your treatment.

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What Urgent Dental Care Costs in NYC

Cost should never be the reason you wait when you’re in pain.

Same-day emergency exams, no surprises at checkout.

Your situation	What you pay at Smile Lab
You have PPO insurance	Covered by your plan
You're uninsured (same-day exam)	Flat $99, no hidden fees
You need a payment plan	0% financing via Cherry
Weekend visits	No surcharge, same pricing, same-day availability

Not sure whether your plan covers urgent visits? We verify your benefits before you come in. If you don’t have insurance, read our guide on what to do without it so you know your options up front. The final cost depends on what treatment you need once we examine you, and our guide to how much emergency dental care costs breaks down pricing by procedure if you’d like more detail beforehand. We walk you through the full number before anything starts.

Why Manhattan Patients Choose Smile Lab Dentistry for Emergency Dental Care

When every minute matters, you need a team that moves fast, stays calm, and gets you out of pain — without making you feel like just another appointment.

Same-Day Relief: Because Pain Can't Wait

If you call before noon, we’ll almost always get you in the same day. Dr. Ebrahimi and his team are on call 365 days a year, ready to get you out of pain fast.

A Calm Team When You Need It Most

With over 1,400 five-star reviews, patients consistently describe our team as warm, professional, and caring, even under pressure.

A Dentist You Can Trust

When you call Smile Lab, you’re speaking to a team that has handled hundreds of urgent cases and knows how to stay calm when you can’t. When you’re in crisis, experience matters. You’ll be treated by one of Manhattan’s most qualified practitioners every time.

Common Urgent Situations We Treat

According to the ADA, an urgent case is anything potentially life-threatening or anything requiring immediate attention to stop bleeding or ease severe pain.

Severe Toothache or Jaw Pain

A toothache that won’t quit is your body telling you something is wrong. Whether it’s sharp and sudden, a deep throb keeping you up at night, or pain when you bite down, intense pain signals infection, decay, or nerve damage that needs attention now. If you’re wondering whether a root canal is an emergency, the short answer is: when the nerve is infected, yes, it is.

In many cases, the fix is a root canal to save the tooth and stop the pain for good. When the infection can’t wait, we also perform urgent root canal treatment the same day. Call Smile Lab today.

Broken, Chipped, or Knocked-Out Tooth

Accidents happen: a fall, a sports injury, biting down hard. A broken or knocked-out tooth is one of the most time-sensitive situations you’ll face.

If a tooth gets knocked out, handle it by the crown only, never the root. Rinse it gently with water or milk without scrubbing, and keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gum while you travel.

According to a 2023 clinical review published in StatPearls, the periodontal ligament cells begin to suffer irreversible damage after 30 to 60 minutes outside the socket, so the faster you act, the better the outcome.

Depending on the extent of the damage, we may restore it with a dental crown, repair it with bonding, or, if the tooth can’t be saved, recommend a tooth extraction. Call us the moment it happens.

Lost or Loose Crown, Filling, or Veneer

A lost crown or filling leaves the underlying tooth exposed and sensitive to temperature, pressure, and bacteria. Don’t leave it uncovered. A crown falling off counts as an emergency, and in most cases, we can recement or replace it the same day. The same urgency applies to a loose dental implant, where the problem could be the crown, the abutment, or the post itself.

Swollen Gums or Facial Swelling

Swelling in your gums, jaw, or face usually signals a bacterial infection or abscess, and swelling at the very back of the jaw often points to an early wisdom tooth infection. The risks of waiting when you have an infection are real: bacteria spread fast, and what starts as a localized abscess can become a serious systemic problem.

Uncontrolled Bleeding in the Mouth

Bleeding that won’t stop, whether from an injury, a recent procedure, or an unknown cause, needs professional attention now. Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze while you head over; this is one of the first steps in a dental emergency.

Post-Surgical Pain or Complications

Prolonged pain, swelling that’s getting worse, or a dry socket after a recent extraction or oral surgery needs same-day evaluation. The same goes for a broken root canal tooth, which can fracture months after the original treatment. If an emergency tooth extraction is what your situation calls for, we handle that here, too.

When a Dental Problem Becomes a Medical Emergency

Not every dental problem should be treated at a dental office, even one built for urgent visits. Certain symptoms point to a medical emergency, not just a dental one, and calling 911 or going to your nearest hospital emergency room is the safer first step.

Facial swelling that spreads toward your eye or down into your neck can quickly restrict your airway. Difficulty breathing or swallowing after a facial injury or infection is never something to wait out. A jaw that may be broken or dislocated, uncontrolled bleeding that doesn’t slow down after 10 to 15 minutes of firm pressure, and a high fever paired with facial swelling all call for a hospital, not a dental chair. According to the Cleveland Clinic, these are signs an infection may be spreading and needs immediate medical attention.

If you’re not sure which situation you’re in, or whether emergency room tooth removal is even an option, call us first. Our team can help you decide whether you need to come to Union Square or go straight to an emergency room, and we’ll stay on the phone with you either way. It’s worth knowing that an ER cannot pull a tooth, so a hospital visit will stabilize you rather than fix the underlying problem.

For everything short of that, from a cracked tooth to a stubborn toothache to a lost filling, Smile Lab treats it the same day.

Why Manhattan Professionals Choose Smile Lab

Convenience
on your terms

Transparent
pricing & financing

All specialists
under one roof

Science-backed care

Modern,
high-tech office

Comfort- first,
no judgment

Join Hundreds of Happy Patients

4,800+ five-star reviews across Google and Zocdoc

Meet Smile Lab’s Best Emergency Dentist, Dr. Waise Ebrahimi

Dr. Waise Ebrahimi holds a doctorate in dental surgery from the University of California, San Francisco, the country’s top dental school, and has been treating urgent cases here in New York for more than a decade.

Dr. Ebrahimi and his team have treated hundreds of patients at Smile Lab. For anxious patients, we offer sedation dentistry so that even a stressful visit stays manageable. You can also read our guide on how to manage the anxiety that often comes with a sudden dental problem. Check out our patient reviews.

Your Questions, Answered

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What counts as a dental emergency?

The ADA defines it as anything potentially life-threatening or anything requiring immediate attention to stop bleeding or relieve severe pain. At Smile Lab, we treat severe toothaches, knocked-out or broken teeth, facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, soft tissue infections, lost restorations, post-surgical complications, and trauma to the mouth or jaw. You can also read our full guide on the signs of a dental emergency if you’re not sure what you’re dealing with. Not sure if yours qualifies? Call anyway. We’d rather you check than wait too long.

Can I get a same-day urgent appointment in Manhattan?

Yes. Smile Lab offers same-day appointments in Union Square for patients across Manhattan and surrounding neighborhoods. If you’re searching for an emergency dentist near me, Dr. Ebrahimi’s team is on call 365 days a year. Call (332) 258-8383 and we’ll get you in as quickly as possible.

What should I do while waiting for my appointment?

For a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gum. Don’t let it dry out, and don’t scrub the root. For severe pain, over-the-counter pain relievers can offer short-term tooth pain relief. For facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek. For bleeding, apply gentle pressure with clean gauze. For a full walkthrough of what to do in a dental emergency, call us at (332) 258-8383, and we’ll guide you the rest of the way.

How much does urgent dental care cost in NYC?

With PPO insurance, your visit is covered. Without insurance, an urgent exam is a flat $99, and we offer 0% financing through Cherry, so cost never gets in the way. We tell you the full treatment cost before we start, every time, and our guide to emergency dental care costs in NYC breaks down what individual treatments typically run.

Is a toothache a dental emergency?

A mild, occasional ache probably isn’t. A severe or worsening one is. Intense pain often signals infection, an abscess, nerve damage, or decay that can spread fast. If your toothache keeps you up at night, makes eating hard, or comes with swelling or fever, call us right away. In the meantime, our guide to emergency tooth pain relief covers steps that may ease the pain until you’re seen.

Where is the best emergency dentist in Manhattan?

Smile Lab in Union Square is one of Manhattan’s top-rated urgent care practices. Dr. Waise Ebrahimi, a UC San Francisco graduate, leads a team on call 365 days a year for patients across New York. With a 4.7-star rating across 664 Google reviews and 1,759 ZocDoc reviews, Smile Lab is the team Manhattan patients trust when it matters most.

What should I do if I knock out a tooth?

Act fast. Pick the tooth up by the crown, never the root. Rinse it gently with water if it’s dirty, but don’t scrub it. Place it back in the socket if you can, or keep it moist in milk or saliva. Then call (332) 237-6453 and get to our Union Square office immediately. Reimplantation success drops sharply after 30 minutes.

Perfectly Located in
the Heart of Union Square

Central Manhattan access—walk, subway, or bike, we’re easy to reach from anywhere in the city. 

Near NYU, Strand Bookstore, Webster Hall, and countless cafes and shops. Combine your dental visit with errands or leisure. 

Steps from Union Square Park and major subway lines (4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W, L). Fit dentistry into your life. Grab coffee at Think Coffee, browse Strand Bookstore, or enjoy the Union Square Greenmarket before or after your appointment.

Address

841 Broadway New York, NY 10003  Between 13th and 14th Streets

Subway

14th Street-Union Square (4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W, L trains)

Citi Bike

Station directly across the street at Broadway & E 14th St

Bus

M1, M2, M3, M14A, M14D

Don't Wait. Every Minute Counts.

If you’re in pain, bleeding, or dealing with a dental emergency right now, stop searching and start calling. Smile Lab Dentistry in Union Square is ready to see you today. Same-day appointments available 365 days a year.

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