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Best Emergency Dentists in Elizabethtown, KY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for emergency dental care: Radcliff Family Dental, ranked #1 of 49 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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49 Elizabethtown clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Elizabethtown at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Elizabethtown at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Radcliff Family Dental73
2Ruby Dental & Braces73
3Doctors PLLC67
4Dr. Ashley King-Tinsley67
5Dr. Derek Durbin67
6Dr. Gary D. Hinton, DMD67
7Dr. Henry Bunch67
8Dr. James Gabhart67
9Dr. Kathlyn Thompson67
10Dr. L. Douglas Knight67

The 49 best emergency care dentists in Elizabethtown, 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.

  2. #2 Ruby Dental & Braces

    73/10015% of factors measured

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

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Ruby Dental & BracesFull profile
    In their words

    Ruby Dental serves the local Elizabethtown, KY community with a friendly and professional dental team to make dental visits simple and stress-free for patients of all ages.We accept most types of insurance and offer convenient payment options. Ask about our Resolution Dental Plan, which can save your family over $1,000 per year in dental needs!

    From Ruby Dental & Braces's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Aspen Dental

    2030 N Dixie Hwy, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Elizabethtown: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(270) 763-0200
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Elizabethtown,KY offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 49 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Modern Kids Dentistry37
27United Smile Centres37
28Elizabethtown Dentistry for Children37
29The Community Health Clinic37
30Bunch Family Dental37
31Mulberry Street Family Dentists: Cochran Todd T DMD, FAGD37
32Smith Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37
33Clagett Periodontics & Implant Dentistry37
34Hardin County Dental Associates37
35Carnes Family Dental37
36Richard L Miller Oral Health37
37Hammer and Van Zant Family Dentistry37
38Heartland Family Dentistry: Irwin Toni Lynn DDS37
39Pediatric Dentistry of Elizabethtown37
40Elizabethtown Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery37
41Susan M King DMD & Associates PSC37
42DuPlessis Orthodontics37
43Affordable Dentures & Implants33
44The Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Kentucky33
45Proctor Sarah DDS33
46Mortenson Family Dental33
47Mortenson Family Dental33
48Hardin County Dental Associates: Brown Jeffery R DDS33
49Heartland Family Dentistry28

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Elizabethtown

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 Elizabethtown?

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

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

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

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 Elizabethtown emergency care dentists

We scored 49 Elizabethtown clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 duplicate listings). 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 Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Elizabethtown?

Radcliff Family Dental ranks #1 of 49 Elizabethtown clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Ruby Dental & Braces ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Elizabethtown, KY?

Emergency dental care in Elizabethtown 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 Kentucky. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in Kentucky?

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 Elizabethtown emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 49 Elizabethtown clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including Comfort Hold Dentures. 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 Elizabethtown?

49 Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 49 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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