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Best Emergency Dentists in Mercedes, TX (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Hidalgo County Health Care: Delossantos Jr Rene DDS, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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3 Mercedes clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 emergency care dentists in Mercedes at a glance

Top 3 emergency care dentists in Mercedes at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Hidalgo County Health Care: Delossantos Jr Rene DDS67
2Mercedes Family Dentistry57
3Mid-Valley Dental: David L. Trevino DDS37

The 3 best emergency care dentists in Mercedes, 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 Mercedes

    #1 Hidalgo County Health Care: Delossantos Jr Rene DDS

    1500 W 1st St, Mercedes, TX 78570, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Mercedes 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. #2 Mercedes Family Dentistry

    300 N Ohio Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Mercedes: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–2 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our mission is to share with you with the latest tools and knowledge in oral health so you can minimize your dental treatment needs over the course of your lifetime. Invasive dental treatment can repair the damage done to your teeth, but it is not the foundation on which we base our philosophy because a repaired tooth, no matter how well it is fixed, will never be as resilient as a natural, healthy tooth. We have high expectations of you as our patient, but we are confident…

    From Mercedes Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #3 Mid-Valley Dental: David L. Trevino DDS

    302 N Texas Ave a, Mercedes, TX 78570

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Mercedes 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 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Mercedes

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 Mercedes?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Mercedes?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$290DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$470DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas—
Emergency extraction$180–$470DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas—

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

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 Mercedes emergency care dentists

We scored 3 Mercedes 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 Mercedes 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 Mercedes: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Mercedes?

Hidalgo County Health Care: Delossantos Jr Rene DDS ranks #1 of 3 Mercedes clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Mercedes Family Dentistry ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Mercedes, TX?

Emergency dental care in Mercedes typically costs $98–$490 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$290; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$470; emergency extraction $180–$470. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 Mercedes emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 3 Mercedes clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including Mercedes Family Dentistry. 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 Mercedes?

3 Mercedes 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 Mercedes

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.