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Best Emergency Dentists in Hilton Head Island, SC (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Hilton Head Dental Team, ranked #1 of 54 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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54 Hilton Head Island clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Hilton Head Island at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Hilton Head Island at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Hilton Head Dental Team73
2Lee E. Oppenheimer, DDS & Kane W. Ramsey, DMD - Lowcountry Periodontics and Dental Implants73
3Matthew Mastrorocco, DMD73
4Pauls Martin K DDS73
5Aikman Judith Dr67
6Bard Sunny67
7Buist Charles PA67
8Davis Rita67
9Dental Excellence67
10Dr. Bennie C. Dalton, DMD67

The 54 best emergency care dentists in Hilton Head Island, 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 services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

All 54 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #54, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Popky Eric DDS67
27Price Ryan DDS67
28Roy E K DDS67
29Shelter Cove Dental67
30Wells Kathy67
31Hilton Head Dental Spa47Sat
32Ocean Dental47Sat
33Hilton Head Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery37
34Lawless Daniel P DMD37
35Savarese Robert DMD37
36Irish Dental37
37ROC Dental Group37
38Southern Smiles: Dr Canham DDS37
39Galloway Elizabeth W DDS37
40Rothwell Cosmetic Dentistry37
41McKinley Grant G DDS PLLC37
42Distinctive Dentistry: Shelley Murphy DMD37
43Kidz Planet Pediatric Dentistry37
44Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Dental Office37
45Maginnis Orthodontics33
46Surgical Specialists-Hilton Head General & Laparoscopic Surgery33
47Housaman C Douglas DDS PC33
48Dr. Kevin B. Fader, DMD33
49Main Street Dental Art33
50Pauls Dr & Savarese Dr33
51Coastal Pediatric Dentistry33
52VIP Smiles Of Hilton Head33
53Winning Orthodontic Smiles33
54Volunteers in Medicine Clinic17

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Hilton Head Island

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 Hilton Head Island?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Hilton Head Island?
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 Hilton Head Island

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 Hilton Head Island emergency care dentists

We scored 54 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Hilton Head Island?

Hilton Head Dental Team ranks #1 of 54 Hilton Head Island clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Lee E. Oppenheimer, DDS & Kane W. Ramsey, DMD - Lowcountry Periodontics and Dental Implants ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Hilton Head Island, SC?

Emergency dental care in Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 54 Hilton Head Island clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Hilton Head Dental Spa and Ocean Dental. 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 Hilton Head Island?

54 Hilton Head Island clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Hilton Head Island

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 63 clinics.

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