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Best Emergency Dentists in Lemon Grove, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Cregg Cathy, ranked #1 of 17 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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17 Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Lemon Grove at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Cregg Cathy67
2Jean Emile Piansay67
3Masheil Zakariya67
4Smile Burst Dentistry: Toma David DDS67
5Iris Dental47
6Western Dental & Orthodontics43
7Lemon Grove Dental Care: Randall J. Sulzer, DDS37
8Lemon Grove Family Health Center37
9Smile Burst Dentistry37
10Wong Ham Sang DDS37

The 17 best emergency care dentists in Lemon Grove, 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.

  6. #6 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    7046 Broadway Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Lemon Grove: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(619) 419-1298
    In their words

    We make high quality dental care convenient and affordable at our Western Dental office located near you. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of family dental services including orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental care. Our general dentists, specialists and hygienists are all under one roof. Which means that treatment for implants, braces, or periodontal care can take place in the same office. Here, we gladly treat…

    From Western Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Lemon Grove Dental Care: Randall J. Sulzer, DDS

    7854 Golden Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in Lemon Grove 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lemon Grove Dental Care: Randall J. Sulzer, DDSFull profile(619) 463-4459

  8. #8 Lemon Grove Family Health Center

    7592 Broadway Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in Lemon Grove 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–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lemon Grove Family Health CenterFull profile(619) 515-2550

  9. #9 Smile Burst Dentistry

    7040 Broadway Ln a27, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for emergency dental care in Lemon Grove 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–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile Burst DentistryFull profile(619) 667-1088

  11. #11 Swartzberg Kevin DDS

    3050 Main St, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for emergency dental care in Lemon Grove 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 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Swartzberg Kevin DDSFull profile(619) 463-9931

  12. #12 Apex Dental

    7854 Golden Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for emergency dental care in Lemon Grove 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 closed · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Apex DentalFull profile(619) 463-4459

  14. #14 Lemon Grove Medical & Dental Clinic

    7967 Broadway Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for emergency dental care in Lemon Grove 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–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lemon Grove Medical & Dental ClinicFull profile(619) 741-7423

  15. #15 Lemon Grove Dental Group

    8100 Broadway Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for emergency dental care in Lemon Grove 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 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lemon Grove Dental GroupFull profile

  16. #16 Skyline Family Dental

    1411 Skyline Dr, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in Lemon Grove 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 1 PM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Skyline Family DentalFull profile(619) 464-1794

  17. #17 La Maestra Dental Clinic

    7139 Broadway Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for emergency dental care in Lemon Grove 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 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at La Maestra Dental ClinicFull profile(619) 255-9160

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Lemon Grove

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 Lemon Grove?

Typical ranges in USD for Lemon Grove, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Lemon Grove?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$170–$420DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
After-hours or weekend visit$250–$670DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Emergency extraction$250–$670DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

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

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 Lemon Grove emergency care dentists

We scored 17 Lemon Grove clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Lemon Grove?

Cregg Cathy ranks #1 of 17 Lemon Grove clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Jean Emile Piansay ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Lemon Grove, CA?

Emergency dental care in Lemon Grove typically costs $140–$700 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $170–$420; after-hours or weekend visit $250–$670; emergency extraction $250–$670. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 Lemon Grove emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 17 Lemon Grove clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Iris Dental and Western Dental & Orthodontics. 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 Lemon Grove?

17 Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 19 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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