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Best Emergency Dentists in Gonzales, LA (2026)

8 clinics offering emergency dental care, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Chedly Schatzie Vincent DMD, ranked #1 of 8 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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8 Gonzales 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 8 emergency care dentists in Gonzales at a glance

The 8 best emergency care dentists in Gonzales, 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.

  1. #3 Lamendola Louie DDS

    13317 LA-44, Gonzales, LA 70737

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Gonzales: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #4 Lamendola Dentistry

    13317 LA-44, Gonzales, LA 70737, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Gonzales: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Lamendola Dentistry in Gonzales is led by Louie Lamendola, DDS. Our dentist offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures including veneers, Invisalign, smile makeovers and more. Voted Best Dental Office in Ascension Parish for the last three years! Dr. Louie Lamendola is an experienced and skilled dentist who, along with Dr. Bryant Bourgeois, offer a wide range of dentistry services to enhance the health, function, and appearance of your smile.

    From Lamendola Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #5 Main Street Dental Care

    7393 LA-44, Gonzales, LA 70737

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Gonzales on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–3:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #6 Ascension Children's Dental

    14639 Airline Hwy Ste 111, Gonzales, LA 70737

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Gonzales on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #7 Smart Dental Care Gonzales

    306 S Burnside Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in Gonzales on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #8 Foote Family Dental Care

    328 S Burnside Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in Gonzales on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–4 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–1 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Nora Richardson-Foote, Gonzales dentist, and her caring staff have served the wonderful people of Louisiana since 2000 by providing top quality dental care services to families. Now with our new state of the art facility, located in Gonzales, we are able to provide excellent dental care in a very comfortable family-friendly environment unlike any other office in our area. Here at Foote Family Dental we believe in listening to our patients, building relationships of…

    From Foote Family Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Gonzales

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 Gonzales?

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

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

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

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 Gonzales emergency care dentists

We scored 8 Gonzales clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Gonzales 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 Gonzales: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Gonzales?

Chedly Schatzie Vincent DMD ranks #1 of 8 Gonzales clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Moncada Luis DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Gonzales, LA?

Emergency dental care in Gonzales 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 Louisiana. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 Gonzales emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 8 Gonzales clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including Lamendola Louie DDS. 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 Gonzales?

8 Gonzales 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 Gonzales

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 8 clinics.