Call (212) 561-5303 and tell us what happened — we will guide your next step.
Urgent Care for NYC Families
Emergency Pediatric Dentist in NYC
An emergency pediatric dentist in NYC is the specialist to call when your child chips a tooth on the playground or wakes up crying with a toothache at midnight — not a general urgent-care clinic. Our Tribeca children's dental practice treats urgent tooth injuries and severe toothaches in kids, and we welcome families from across New York City.
If your child is hurt right now
Our practice is at 54 Warren St in Tribeca, in Lower Manhattan.
For severe bleeding, trouble breathing, or major facial trauma, go to the nearest emergency room first.
Overview
Should I go to the ER or a pediatric dentist?
For severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, or major facial trauma, go to the emergency room first — those are medical emergencies. For tooth injuries, broken teeth, and severe toothaches without those danger signs, a pediatric dentist is the right specialist.
Children's mouths are not small adult mouths. A child's injury may involve baby teeth, developing permanent teeth, or growth areas in the jaw — and the right treatment depends on which. A pediatric dental team evaluates all of this routinely and, just as importantly, knows how to keep a frightened child calm while doing it.
Hospital emergency rooms do essential work, but most are not set up for definitive dental treatment in children. Families often leave the ER with pain relief and a referral — and still need a dentist. Calling a pediatric dental practice first can save your child a second trip and get the tooth treated by the right specialist sooner.
What to Expect
What happens at the emergency visit?
Comfort first
We settle your child and address pain and anxiety before anything else.
Evaluation
We examine the injury and take diagnostic images only when they are clinically useful.
Plain-language plan
We explain what we found and discuss the options with you — what is urgent and what can be monitored.
Follow-up
Healing injuries need rechecks. We schedule follow-up and tell you what to watch for at home.
Important Considerations
What should NYC parents know?
We are located in Tribeca in Lower Manhattan, and we welcome families from across New York City — call before you travel so we can confirm the best next step.
A knocked-out permanent tooth should be kept moist — in cold milk or inside the cheek — and brought with you.
Baby-tooth injuries are handled differently from permanent-tooth injuries; both deserve a pediatric evaluation.
If your child has special health care needs, mention it when you call so we can prepare.
Pediatric Dental Team
Meet Our Doctors
Our pediatric dental team evaluates each patient individually and explains recommended care, alternatives, and next steps.
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Dr. Lisa Schneider
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Dr. Rachel Iospa
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Dr. Tetiana Bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I go to the ER or a pediatric dentist?+
For severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, or major facial trauma, go to the emergency room first. For tooth injuries, broken teeth, and severe toothaches without those danger signs, a pediatric dentist is the right specialist — call us at (212) 561-5303 and we will advise you.
Where are you located?+
Our children's dental practice is at 54 Warren St in Tribeca, in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Call us before you travel and we will confirm the best next step.
Do you see children from outside Manhattan?+
Yes. We welcome families from across New York City. Call first so we can advise whether to come in right away.
What if my child is anxious about dentists?+
That is exactly what pediatric dentistry is for. Our team works with anxious children every day, explains everything in child-friendly terms, and never rushes. If your child has extensive needs or severe anxiety, ask us about care with our anesthesiologist — with careful advance planning, all of a child's dental work can be completed in a single same-day visit. The planning itself is extensive; it is a carefully staged process, not a single routine appointment.
How fast can my child be seen?+
It depends on the situation and the day's schedule. When you call and describe what happened, we will tell you honestly what to expect and guide you on immediate steps you can take at home.
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Questions About This Service?
Schedule a pediatric dental visit in Tribeca so our team can evaluate your child’s dental needs and discuss appropriate options.
This page provides general educational information and does not replace an individual dental examination, diagnosis, or treatment plan.