Top 10 Emergency Dentists in Tampa Florida

Top 10 Emergency Dentists in Tampa Florida

Compare Tampa-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed July 30, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20268 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Playa Family Dentistry Tampa is the strongest overall starting point in Tampa if you want a dependable option for general dentistry.
  • Broadway Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Signature Smiles of Tampa is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

8 clinics scored on this page

90.4

Tap any clinic below to jump to its card and compare ratings at a glance.

Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Emergency Dentists Costs in Tampa, Florida (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Emergency exam & diagnosis$100 – $300
Emergency tooth extraction$200 – $600
Temporary filling$100 – $250
Abscess drainage$150 – $500
Re-cementation of crown$100 – $300
Emergency root canal$800 – $1,500
After-hours surcharge$50 – $200

Price ranges reflect typical Tampa, Florida pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Jul 30, 2026

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Top Clinics in Tampa Proper

Only clinics physically located in Tampa appear in this primary ranking.

1

Playa Family Dentistry Tampa

4.9(759)·8.0 km from Tampa Downtown
90Smyleee

Ste 702, 4340, West Hillsborough Avenue, Drew Park, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Emergency Dentistry is on this Tampa clinic's documented service list, alongside Dental Bridges and Tooth Decay Treatment among 13 procedures.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Services run across the general range: preventive cleanings and exams, tooth-colored fillings, crowns and bridges, root canal treatment, basic extractions, gum-disease management, and emergency visits when something cracks or aches.

Services:Emergency DentistryAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 759 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 759 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 759 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website13 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
2

Seminole Heights Family Dentistry

4.9(468)·5.7 km from Tampa Downtown
90Smyleee

300, West Hillsborough Avenue, South Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

This Tampa clinic lists emergency dentistry directly, plus Dental Bridges and Tooth Decay Treatment among 13 documented services.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

If you're looking for a place where your six-month checkup, your kid's first sealant visit, and an after-hours toothache can all happen with the same crew, that's the shape of the practice. The team also covers after-hours emergency dentistry for cracked teeth, lost crowns, and acute pain — useful when the regular calendar can't accommodate a same-day visit.

Services:Emergency DentistryAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 468 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 468 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 468 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website13 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
3

North Tampa Family Dental

4.8(375)·15 km from Tampa Downtown
88Smyleee

2526, East Bearss Avenue, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Profile in Tampa lists Emergency Dentistry alongside Affordable Dental Care and Dental Cleaning across 13 documented procedures.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Service coverage spans the general-practice range: routine cleanings, composite fillings, crowns and bridges, root canal treatment, basic extractions, gum-disease management, and emergency visits when something cracks or hurts unexpectedly.

Services:Emergency DentistryAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 88/1004.8★ · 375 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 375 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.8★ · 375 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website13 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
4

Westshore Family Dentistry

5.0(126)·6.5 km from Tampa Downtown
87Smyleee

Suite 108, 1411, North Westshore Boulevard, Carver City-Lincoln Gardens, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Tampa clinic with Emergency Dentistry on file, paired with Dental Bridges and Dental Cleaning across 13 services.

More about emergency dentistry at this clinic

Service coverage includes routine cleanings, exams, composite fillings, crowns and bridges, root canal treatment, basic extractions, gum-disease management, and emergency visits for acute cases.

Services:Emergency DentistryAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 87/1005.0★ · 126 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 126 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 87/100 · 5.0★ · 126 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website13 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
5

Broadway Dental

4.8(661)·7.1 km from Tampa Downtown
59Smyleee

5811, East Broadway Avenue, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Emergency Dentistry on this Tampa clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Emergency Dentistry
Offers Emergency Dentistry4.8★ · 661 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry and 4.8★ Google rating across 661 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · 4.8★ · 661 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 12, 2026
6

Smile Design Downtown

4.4(509)·172 m from Tampa Downtown
53Smyleee

Unit E, 101, North Franklin Street, Downtown, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Emergency Dentistry on this Tampa clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Emergency Dentistry
Offers Emergency Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry and 509 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
7

Signature Smiles of Tampa

5.0(125)·6.4 km from Tampa Downtown
57Smyleee

3814, West Bay Vista Avenue, South Tampa, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Emergency Dentistry on this Tampa clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Emergency Dentistry
Offers Emergency Dentistry5.0★ · 125 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 125 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · 5.0★ · 125 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
8

Smile, Co. Tampa Palms

5.0(48)·22 km from Tampa Downtown
54Smyleee

5386, Primrose Lake Circle, New Tampa, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Emergency Dentistry on this Tampa clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Emergency Dentistry
Offers Emergency Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every emergency dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Emergency Dentistry
1Playa Family Dentistry Tampa904.9(759)
2Seminole Heights Family Dentistry904.9(468)
3North Tampa Family Dental884.8(375)
4Westshore Family Dentistry875.0(126)
5Broadway Dental594.8(661)
6Smile Design Downtown534.4(509)
7Signature Smiles of Tampa575.0(125)
8Smile, Co. Tampa Palms545.0(48)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Emergency Dentistry Clinics in Tampa

4 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

#ClinicCitySmyleeeGoogleReviewsAction
#11Emergency Dental Care USATampa45.94.0★270View →
#12Family DentistryTampa69.75.0★4View →
#13Amberly Family DentistryTampa43.34.0★187View →
#14Playa Family DentistryTampa44.0View →

How to Choose a Dentist in Tampa

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated July 30, 2026Independently reviewed

Emergency dental care in Tampa presents the specific urgency of a city with a major military installation — the MacDill Air Force Base active duty member or dependent whose dental emergency occurs on a weekend when the base dental clinic is closed needs a civilian practice that can see them same-day with Tricare billing and without the treatment delay that an unfamiliar civilian billing environment can create. Beyond the military emergency patient, Tampa's after-hours dental emergency landscape must serve the Ybor City entertainment district's nightlife-adjacent dental injuries, the university population in the USF and Tampa corridors, and the working-class East Tampa household whose acute abscess has been building through a week of over-the-counter analgesics. The practices that are genuinely same-day accessible — not routinely routing callers to a two-day waitlist for “emergency appointments” — are the ones the Smyleee evaluation identifies for the Tampa acute dental patient.

Smyleee evaluated Tampa emergency dental practices on confirmed same-day and after-hours access, Tricare billing capability for the MacDill patient community, Spanish-language team for the East Tampa and Ybor Hispanic patient, treatment range across acute abscess, dental trauma, fracture, and post-extraction complications, and patient outcome quality under urgent care conditions. These ten Tampa practices are the emergency dental providers the data confirmed as genuinely accessible and capable across the full military-civilian patient community of the Tampa Bay area's largest dental market.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Tampa, emergency exam & diagnosis typically cost $100 – $300, based on Smyleee's July 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
An emergency root canal in Tampa typically ranges $800 – $1,500 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
An emergency tooth extraction in Tampa typically ranges $200 – $600 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A temporary filling in Tampa typically ranges $100 – $250 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Tampa emergency dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in July 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers emergency dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Tampa accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active Florida dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Tampa metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Emergency Dentists expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: July 30, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: July 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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