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Best Emergency Dentists in Jacksonville, IL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Dr. Ronald R. Lynch, DMD, ranked #1 of 7 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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7 Jacksonville 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 7 emergency care dentists in Jacksonville at a glance

Top 7 emergency care dentists in Jacksonville at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Ronald R. Lynch, DMD67
2Jacksonville Family Dental47
3Central Park Dentistry37
4College Avenue Dental37
5Lynch Family Dentistry33
6Midwest Dental33
7One Day Denture33

The 7 best emergency care dentists in Jacksonville, 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. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Jacksonville

    #1 Dr. Ronald R. Lynch, DMD

    1515 W Walnut St STE 5, Jacksonville, IL 62650

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Jacksonville 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

  2. #3 Central Park Dentistry

    53 S Central Park, Jacksonville, IL 62650

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Jacksonville 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–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #4 College Avenue Dental

    505 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Jacksonville 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–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #5 Lynch Family Dentistry

    1515 W Walnut St STE 5, Jacksonville, IL 62650, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Jacksonville 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–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #6 Midwest Dental

    200 W Morton Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Jacksonville 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–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    It is our pleasure to partner with you in your dental care. Whether you are a new patient or already part of our family, Midwest Dental Jacksonville offers a wide range of general dental services, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry for adults and children. We accept most insurance and offer new patient specials. If you have any questions, please give us a call.

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

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Jacksonville

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 Jacksonville?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Jacksonville?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$140–$350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
After-hours or weekend visit$210–$550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
Emergency extraction$210–$550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—

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

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 Jacksonville emergency care dentists

We scored 7 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Jacksonville?

Dr. Ronald R. Lynch, DMD ranks #1 of 7 Jacksonville clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Jacksonville Family Dental ranks #2 (Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Jacksonville, IL?

Emergency dental care in Jacksonville typically costs $115–$575 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $140–$350; after-hours or weekend visit $210–$550; emergency extraction $210–$550. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 Jacksonville emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 7 Jacksonville clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including Jacksonville Family 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 Jacksonville?

7 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 7 clinics.