Dental Emergencies — Ridgewood, NJ
Same-day appointments. Over-the-phone first-aid while you're on the way. 33 years of handling exactly this call.
Why Time Matters
Dental emergencies are time-sensitive in ways patients usually don't realize until they're in one.
What Happens When You Call
You're not on hold. You're not waiting two days for a callback. The phone is the fastest way through this.
We listen first, in the same calm tone you'd want on the other end. You explain what happened in your own words.
We give you over-the-phone first-aid guidance specific to your situation, so the next few minutes count toward saving the tooth or reducing the damage.
We open up a same-day appointment slot. You drive over, we numb the area, and we fix what we can in one visit. Anything that needs follow-up is scheduled before you leave.
First-Aid While You're on the Way
Use these steps while you're heading to our office. Then call us — the sooner we know what happened, the more options we have.
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently with milk or water — do not scrub. If you can, put it back in the socket. If not, store it in milk or saline and bring it with you. Call us. The 60-minute window matters.
Save any pieces you can find. Rinse your mouth with warm water. Use a cold compress on the cheek to manage swelling. Call us so we can see you the same day before the exposed surface gets worse.
Rinse with warm water. Floss gently to remove anything stuck between teeth. Use a cold compress on the cheek. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever if you usually tolerate it. Call us and tell us how long it's been hurting.
Save the crown if you have it. Avoid chewing on that side. Use clove oil or temporary dental cement from a pharmacy if you can't be seen for a few hours. Call us and we'll get you in.
What We Treat
If you're not sure whether what you're experiencing counts as an emergency, call anyway. We'll tell you on the phone.
Why Choose Us
Same-day emergency appointments
Phone-first triage with first-aid guidance while you're on the way
Dr. Robert Scherrer has been handling dental emergencies in New Jersey since 1991
Voted Bergen's Top Family Dentist 2024, featured in (201) Magazine
440+ five-star Google reviews
Comfort-first approach with sedation options for patients in pain or anxious
All major PPO insurances accepted, with claims filed for you
Transparent cost discussion before any procedure begins
Patient Stories
Had a filling pop out and they got me in the next day. I was in and out in under 30 minutes.
They fit me in last minute for an emergency extraction. I appreciated the quickness, kindness and personal care.
We travel an hour to attend this practice. Always professional, courteous, and accommodating when issues come up.
Comfort
Massage chairs in every operatory. Ceiling-mounted TVs to give you something else to focus on. Sedation options if pain or anxiety is high. A team trained to slow down when you're in distress and explain what's happening before they do anything.
You shouldn't have to walk into a panic room to fix an emergency. We've designed the practice so you don't.
Investment & Insurance
Cost shouldn't be the reason you wait through a dental emergency.
We accept all major PPO insurances, including Delta, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, MetLife, Guardian, Ameritas, Principal, and BlueCross BlueShield, and our team files your claim for you. Most emergency procedures, including same-day extractions, fillings, root canals, and crown placements, are commonly covered.
For anything not covered, CareCredit financing and flexible monthly payment plans break the cost into manageable amounts. Before any procedure begins, we walk you through exactly what's involved and what it will cost. No surprise bills.
Hours & Location
Emergencies seen the same day during open hours. If something happens outside our hours, leave us a voicemail or send the form below — we check messages first thing the next morning.
Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 7 PM. Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM. Every other Saturday, 8 AM to 2 PM. Closed Sunday. Emergencies seen the same day during open hours.
160 South Broad Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Ample parking and walking distance from the Ridgewood NJ Transit station.
Can't Call Right Now?
Send us a few details about what happened. We'll call you back the same hour, often within minutes during business hours.