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Best Emergency Dentists in Cayce, SC (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Todays Dental @ Cayce, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; Saturday hours.

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3 Cayce clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 emergency care dentists in Cayce at a glance

Top 3 emergency care dentists in Cayce at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Todays Dental @ Cayce47
2Cayce Family Dentistry37
3Columbia Smiles33

The 3 best emergency care dentists in Cayce, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Cayce

    #1 Todays Dental @ Cayce

    1305 Knox Abbott Dr suite 101, Cayce, SC 29033

    47/100

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Cayce: Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Todays Dental @ CayceFull profile(803) 233-6141
    In their words

    We know that you have a lot of options when it comes to selecting your family dentist, and a convenient location is only one of many valid concerns you may have. Just a few of the key qualities you may be looking for include experience, professionalism, friendliness and compassion. Visiting your dentist should be about more than receiving the necessary treatment services, it should also be about forging a close relationship with individuals who are totally invested in…

    From Todays Dental @ Cayce's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Cayce Family Dentistry

    1313 State St, Cayce, SC 29033

    37/100

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Cayce on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cayce Family DentistryFull profile(803) 796-1734
    In their words

    In 1974, Dr. Charles E. Millwood, Jr. opened the doors to what is now known as Cayce Family Dentistry. Dr. Millwood steadily grew the business and merged dental offices with his son, Dr. Gregory A. Millwood, in 2008. After having the privilege of practicing together for six years, Dr. Charles went on to retire following 33 years of service to his community. In 2017, Dr. Caitlin C. Smith began her journey with Cayce Family Dentistry. Today, Greg and Caitlin, as owners, strive…

    From Cayce Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Columbia Smiles

    1801 Charleston Hwy Ste A, Cayce, SC 29033, United States

    33/100

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Cayce on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Columbia SmilesFull profile(803) 794-5430
    In their words

    Columbia Smiles in Cayce is led by Nicholas Pournaras, DMD. Our dentist offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures including dental implants, veneers, and orthodontics. Perhaps as tribute to Dr. Nick, or to our incredible patient base, many of our tremendously talented staff members have been at Columbia Smiles for multiple years. Long-time patients have come to expect the signature positive attitude and good humor of our team members and you can as well.…

    From Columbia Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Cayce

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

What is emergency dental care?

Emergency dental care treats urgent problems such as severe toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling, or bleeding that will not stop. The first goal is to relieve pain and control infection; full treatment may follow at a later visit.

Emergency dental care: specialist or general dentist?

Most dental emergencies are handled by general dentists who keep same-day or after-hours slots. You may be referred to an endodontist or oral surgeon afterward. Facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury needs a hospital emergency department.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Cayce?

Typical ranges in USD for Cayce, SC. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Cayce?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina—
Emergency extraction$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for Cayce

What to expect from emergency dental care

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Emergency dental care: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes depending on the problem
RecoveryDepends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two
When to see a specialistWhen the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma

How we ranked Cayce emergency care dentists

We scored 3 Cayce clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cayce data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Emergency dental care in Cayce: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Cayce?

Todays Dental @ Cayce ranks #1 of 3 Cayce clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has Saturday hours. Cayce Family Dentistry ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Cayce, SC?

Emergency dental care in Cayce typically costs $100–$500 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$300; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$480; emergency extraction $180–$480. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in South Carolina?

Many dental insurance plans cover emergency exams and palliative treatment, though the follow-up work is covered at its own rate. Medicaid often covers emergency dental care for adults even in states with limited adult benefits. Check your plan.

Does emergency dental treatment hurt?

The problem that brings you in usually hurts more than the treatment. Dentists typically numb the area with local anesthetic before any procedure. Some soreness afterward is common and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief, but follow your dentist's advice.

Which Cayce emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 3 Cayce clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including Todays Dental @ Cayce. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Cayce?

3 Cayce clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Cayce

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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