Emergency Dentist
Near Me in Pennsylvania

Yes — Pennsylvania Medicaid and CHIP cover dental care for eligible children including emergency services. Many offices listed here accept these programs; confirm when calling to schedule.

Yes — Pediatric Dentistry Asleep in West Mifflin near Pittsburgh has Saturday hours (9am–2pm) and is one of the few offices in the state that performs full sedation dentistry. Call ahead as Saturday slots fill quickly.

Pediatric Dentistry Asleep specializes in full dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia — ideal for young children who need extensive work or have high anxiety. Many major insurance plans and Medicaid cover medically necessary sedation. The practice also opens as early as 6am on some weekdays. Call to verify your coverage before booking.

Emergency exams with X-rays typically run $75–$175 in Pennsylvania. Simple extractions are $150–$450, root canals $700–$1,500+. Allentown offices tend to be slightly less expensive than Philadelphia. Most offices offer CareCredit or payment plans.

Pediatric Dental Associates has two Philadelphia locations (Northeast and Allegheny Ave) combined with thousands of reviews and early morning hours starting at 7am. The Children's Tooth Spa offers a more boutique, calm experience that is especially good for anxious children.

Hospital ERs treat pain and infection but cannot perform dental procedures. Go to the ER only for swelling affecting breathing, high fever with facial swelling, or trauma with other injuries. A dentist is faster and more effective for tooth emergencies.