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Best Emergency Dentists in Lima, OH (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Charles L Butts Inc, ranked #1 of 40 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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40 Lima clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Lima at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Lima at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Charles L Butts Inc67
2Chimere Okezie67
3Crawford J C DDS67
4Delta Dental67
5Dr. Chad W. Ollom, DDS67
6Dr. ERIN L. ELLIS67
7Dr. Gary Brunk67
8Dr. J. Ellis67
9Dr. Jacob K. Mohr, DDS67
10Dr. Michael Vaporis67

The 40 best emergency care dentists in Lima, 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 40 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Wong Chun M DDS67
27Jinbo Chung47Evenings
28Shawnee Family Dental47Evenings
29Pure Smiles - Lima37
30Gordon H. Rauch DDS37
31Burns Dental Inc.37
32Shawnee Dental Associates37
33Dr. Joe A. Patton D.D.S.37
34Gary P. Brunk, D.D.S.37
35Dental Hygiene Clinic33
36Affordable Dentures & Implants33
37Luna Bryan DDS33
38Stocker Jon C DDS33
39Wilker Ben J DDS33
40Amerson Alyson B DDS28

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Lima

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 Lima?

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

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

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

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 Lima emergency care dentists

We scored 40 Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Lima?

Charles L Butts Inc ranks #1 of 40 Lima clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Chimere Okezie ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Lima, OH?

Emergency dental care in Lima 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 Ohio. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Lima?

40 Lima clinics list emergency dental care in our data. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Lima

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 40 clinics.

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