Emergency Dentist in Lincoln Center | Upper West Side Dental
In pain and need an emergency dentist in Lincoln Center? Upper West Side Dental is about 10 minutes north on the 1 train, on Columbus Avenue near 110th Street. We offer same-day emergency appointments to get you out of pain fast. Call (917) 261-7555 and the team will get you in as quickly as possible. Dr. Benjamin Shirley and his staff treat you with care and respect, even on your worst dental day.
A toothache will not wait, and neither should you. Whether you are near David Geffen Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, or Fordham University, fast help is a short ride away. Not an emergency? Visit our Lincoln Center dentist page for regular care.
Why Lincoln Center Patients Choose Our Emergency Dentist
Same-Day Emergency Appointments
When you are hurting, you cannot wait days for help. We hold time open for dental emergencies so you can be seen the same day. Just call and tell us what is wrong.
An Emergency Dentist Minutes Up the 1 Train
From Lincoln Center, hop the 1 train and you are at our office in about 10 minutes. We are on Columbus Avenue near 110th Street, two blocks from the 110th Street stop.
We Accept Your Dental Insurance
We work with most major dental plans including Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, MetLife, and United Healthcare. View accepted insurance.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency Near Lincoln Center?
If you are not sure your problem is an emergency, here is a simple rule. If it hurts a lot, is bleeding, or will not stop getting worse, call us. We can help with all of these:
Emergency Dental Services for Lincoln Center Patients
Once your pain is under control, we can take care of the rest. Lincoln Center patients get full dental care under one roof:
Emergency Dental Care
Sedation Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Preventive Care
Pediatric Dentistry
How To Get To Upper West Side Dental From Lincoln Center
992 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10025
Phone: (917) 261-7555
By Subway
From Lincoln Center, take the 1 train northbound from 66th Street-Lincoln Center to 110th Street-Cathedral Parkway. Walk east to Columbus Avenue. The whole trip takes about 10 minutes.
By Bus
The M104 bus runs north along Broadway from the Lincoln Center area. The M10 bus runs along Columbus Avenue and stops near the office.
By Car
From Lincoln Center, head north on Broadway or Columbus Avenue to 110th Street, then go to Columbus Avenue. Street parking is available on Columbus Avenue and nearby blocks, and public garages are close by on Amsterdam Avenue and West 110th Street.
Lincoln Center Emergency Dental Patient Reviews
“Upper West Side Dental is fantastic! Dr. Shirley is caring and meticulous. He is also very focused and knowledgeable. The dental care you get is better than I am accustomed to since it is very obvious that he places a high priority on preventive care. Additionally his office is very clean and inviting and his staff is very friendly and professional. He is a great asset to our community.”
— Rudy C.
“The service here is amazing and tailored to each patient. Dr. Shirley and his staff are extremely professional and offer later business hours, which works for me since I have a hard time leaving the office for appointments. I highly recommend UWS.”
— Jordan R.
Insurance for Your Emergency Dental Visit
We accept most major dental insurance plans and work with you to get the most from your benefits. Not sure if we take your plan? Call us at (917) 261-7555 and our front desk team will check your coverage. For a full list, visit our Billing and Insurance page.
We also serve patients across the Upper West Side, including Morningside Heights and Harlem. No matter where you are coming from, fast dental care is just minutes away.
Emergency Dentist in Lincoln Center: Common Questions
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Does Upper West Side Dental accept my insurance for an emergency visit?
Do you treat children’s dental emergencies?
In Pain? Do Not Wait.
Same-day emergency care for Lincoln Center patients.


