Emergency tooth extraction in Cambridge
Same-day removal of infected, cracked or impacted teeth.
Helpline open now, same-day appointments in Cambridge
24 Hour Emergency Dentist in Cambridge, MA
Most Cambridge dental offices close by early evening, and the ones that stay open rarely have a free chair for a walk-in. We keep track of who does. One free call and you are booked with a licensed dentist near you today.
1-855-219-4656 How do I get emergency dental care in Cambridge today?
Call 1-855-219-4656 and stay on the line. Within minutes we identify an open Cambridge clinic, check that the dentist can handle your problem today, and lock in an appointment time. There is nothing to pay for the referral and you do not need insurance.
Emergency dentists serving Cambridge and Middlesex County
We serve all of Cambridge and the wider Middlesex County area, with additional partner clinics in Somerville, Boston, Brookline. If the nearest office is full, we move to the next closest with a same-day opening rather than making you wait.
ZIP codes covered in Cambridge: 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142, 02238
Don't see your ZIP? Call anyway. We cover every neighborhood in Middlesex County and can refer you to the nearest open clinic.
Partner clinic locations are shared when you call, so you are sent to the one that is open and closest to you.
Emergency dental services available in Cambridge
Lost crown and filling replacement in Cambridge
Temporary or permanent restoration in one visit.
Sedation for anxious patients in Cambridge
Nitrous or oral sedation so treatment can happen today.
Wisdom tooth removal in Cambridge
Urgent extraction for impacted or infected third molars.
Broken tooth repair in Cambridge
Bonding, crowns or veneers depending on the damage.
Same-day denture repair in Cambridge
Cracked plates and broken denture teeth fixed while you wait.
What to do while you wait for your Cambridge appointment
- Rinse, do not scrub: warm salt water every few hours calms the gum and clears debris around a cracked or infected tooth.
- Cold, not heat: a wrapped ice pack on the cheek limits swelling. Heat spreads it.
- Keep the pieces: a chipped fragment or a crown that came off can sometimes be reattached, so bring it with you.
- Eat carefully: soft foods, nothing very hot or cold, and chew away from the sore side until you are seen.
Read the full first-aid guides: wisdom tooth pain, broken braces or wire, severe toothache.
How much does an emergency dentist cost in Cambridge, MA?
Because Cambridge is a smaller community, fees sit in the ranges shown below. Clinics differ, so the operator can tell you a specific office's exam fee when you call. Patients without insurance pay the same base fee as everyone else, and many Middlesex County dentists offer monthly plans.
| Treatment | Cambridge range (no insurance) | With insurance (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency exam + X-ray | $90–$200 | $0–$50 copay |
| Simple extraction | $130–$350 | 20–50% of fee |
| Abscess drainage | $180–$450 | 20–50% of fee |
| Root canal | $700–$1,300 | 30–50% of fee |
| Temporary crown | $90–$260 | 50% of fee |
Estimates from partner clinic fee schedules. Your dentist quotes the exact fee before treatment. Figures reflect partner clinic fee schedules in smaller communities. See the no-insurance guide and full cost guide.
Emergency dentists near Cambridge
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Cambridge emergency dentist FAQ
Need a Cambridge dentist now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.
Can you help if I am visiting Cambridge and my dentist is elsewhere?
Yes. Visitors call us often. We refer you to a Cambridge partner clinic for the urgent problem, and you can follow up with your own dentist when you get home.
Which ZIP codes in Cambridge do you cover?
All of them, from 02138 to 02238 and every code in between. If your ZIP is in Middlesex County, we will find the nearest open clinic.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
Call first. Walk-ins are sometimes turned away when a Cambridge clinic is full, but a booked emergency slot is held for you.
Can I get a root canal on the same day in Cambridge?
Often the first visit relieves pain by opening the tooth and removing the infected nerve, with the root canal completed at a second visit. Several Cambridge partner dentists can start the same day.
Is there a dentist open on weekends in Cambridge?
Yes. Several partner clinics serving Cambridge and Middlesex County open on Saturdays, and a smaller number on Sundays. Call 1-855-219-4656 and we will tell you which one has the earliest slot.
Medically reviewed by Dr. FULL NAME, DDS. Last reviewed . Sources: ADA MouthHealthy, Dental Emergencies, Massachusetts dental board. Editorial policy.
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