Emergency dentist in Portsmouth, RI

A knocked out tooth, a cracked crown, or severe tooth pain cannot wait for a routine appointment. The practices below are listed with their posted hours so you can spot weekend and late openings fast. Call before you head over - many offices keep same day slots for genuine emergencies even when the schedule looks full.

12 dentists in Portsmouth · sorted so weekend and late openers come first.

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4.9 (482)

Portsmouth Dental Associates

Portsmouth Dental Associates in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is rated 4.9 out of 5 across 482 reviews. The practice opens before 8am but does not offer weekend or evening hours.

2765 E Main Rd · Portsmouth, RI
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4.9 (374)

Aquidneck Dental

Aquidneck Dental, a dental clinic in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is rated 4.9 out of 5 across 374 reviews. The practice provides dental services to the local community.

21 King Charles Dr · Portsmouth, RI
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5.0 (78)

Portsmouth Family Dental

Rated 5 out of 5 across 78 reviews, Portsmouth Family Dental is a dentist located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

209 Clock Tower Square · Portsmouth, RI
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4.9 (65)

Forster Orthodontics

Forster Orthodontics is an orthodontist located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The practice is rated 4.9 out of 5 across 65 reviews.

206 Clock Tower Square · Portsmouth, RI
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4.6 (35)

Tom D Swanson, DDS Inc.

Tom D Swanson, DDS Inc. is a pediatric dentist located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, also providing services as a dental hygienist, dentist, emergency dental service, and oral surgeon. The practice is rated 4.6 out of 5 across 35 reviews.

1985 E Main Rd · Portsmouth, RI
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5.0 (6)

Dr. James Cavanaugh

Dr. James Cavanaugh provides dental services in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The practice is a practitioner service location and is rated 5 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

209 Clock Tower Square · Portsmouth, RI
4.5 (24)

Advanced Care Endodontics

Advanced Care Endodontics is an endodontist and dentist in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The practice is rated 4.5 out of 5 across 24 reviews.

31 King Charles Dr · Portsmouth, RI
5.0 (1)

Jon A. Ruel, DMD

Jon A. Ruel, DMD is a prosthodontist located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The practice is rated 5 out of 5 across one review.

21 King Charles Dr · Portsmouth, RI
3.5 (11)

Dr. Steven Pinto

Dr. Steven Pinto is an endodontist based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The practice offers practitioner service location. It is rated 3.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews.

31 King Charles Dr Ste B · Portsmouth, RI
3.2 (13)

Eric M Johnsen DMD

Eric M Johnsen DMD is a dental practice in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. It offers cosmetic dentistry, general dental clinic services, emergency dental care, and pediatric dentistry. The practice is rated 3.2 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

880 E Main Rd · Portsmouth, RI
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Nicholas Lavoie

Nicholas Lavoie is a dentist based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The practice serves the local community.

31 King Charles Dr Ste D · Portsmouth, RI

Warren Nogueira

Warren Nogueira is a dentist located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The practice also serves as a practitioner service location.

21 King Charles Dr · Portsmouth, RI

Emergency care FAQs

What counts as a dental emergency?

Severe or worsening tooth pain, a knocked out or badly broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, or facial swelling. Swelling that affects your eye, throat, or breathing belongs in the emergency room first, not a dental office.

Are any dentists in Portsmouth open on weekends or late?

None of the 12 dentists listed here currently post weekend or late hours, but many keep same day slots for emergencies. Calling the closest office is still the fastest route to care.

How do I get seen fastest?

Call instead of booking online, say the word "emergency", and describe the symptom. Front desks triage by urgency; 12 of the listings below have a phone number you can tap to call. If the first office cannot fit you in, ask them who nearby can.

What if it is after hours right now?

Use our near-me search to sort dentists by distance with live open-now status. For unbearable pain, an urgent care clinic can prescribe interim relief, and true medical emergencies belong at 911 or the ER.

Hours come from each practice's public listing and can change without notice - always call ahead. This page is not medical advice; for life-threatening symptoms call 911.