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1151 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
908-946-2945

Skilled After-Hours Dentist in Elizabeth, NJ

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At Affordable Emergency Dental, we know that dental emergencies are always unexpected, and we want to help you address your situation as quickly as possible. With decades of experience in dentistry, our dentists offer reliable assistance that will help get you back on your feet with swift dental services. We provide same-day dental appointments where our team works hard to provide you with comprehensive and compassionate care.

Serving patients as young as five years old, our dental office understands how to treat dental emergencies for patients of various ages, so you can feel comfortable receiving custom treatment. Whether you have a broken or inflamed tooth, our team strives to deliver quality services that address your concerns while working to protect your smile. When you find yourself needing an after-hours dentist in Elizabeth, contact our dental office as soon as possible!

Our Same-Day Emergency Dental Services

With our same-day dental appointments, we provide various procedures to address your immediate needs when you're facing a dental emergency. Our office offers a comfortable environment to ease your mind while waiting. Some of the services we can provide include:

  • Emergency Dentistry: We offer on-call assistance to facilitate the rapid care you need when a sudden and unexpected dental issue arises.
  • Oral Surgery: When in-depth treatment is needed, our dentists can perform oral surgery and work to preserve as much original structure as possible.
  • Root Canal Treatment: We can perform root canal therapy to provide relief from dental infections and do all we can to save your tooth.

Reliable Emergency Dentists in Elizabeth

When you are looking for help with an immediate dental need, our dentists at Affordable Emergency Dental have the skills and experience to help you feel better. We know that emergency situations can be stressful and leave you with questions. Our team strives to provide a calm environment where you feel well cared for. We're thorough in assessing your situation, and will explain all your options clearly and answer your questions so you can make an informed decision about your care. If you have a dental emergency and need a reliable dentist in Elizabeth, reach out to our dental office for quick assistance.

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Affordable Emergency Dental
Dr. Marc Plotkin

1151 East Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Phone: 908-351-2106

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