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Best Emergency Dentists in Montrose, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Dentist Design, Inc., ranked #1 of 14 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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14 Montrose clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Montrose at a glance

The 14 best emergency care dentists in Montrose, 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. #10 Mark J. Pak, D.D.S.

    4148 Ocean View Blvd, Montrose, CA 91020, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for emergency dental care in Montrose: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #11 Montrose Smiles

    3901 Ocean View Blvd, Montrose, CA 91020

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for emergency dental care in Montrose: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 12 PM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #13 J. Bruce Johnson D.D.S.

    3909 Ocean View Blvd, Montrose, CA 91020, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for emergency dental care in Montrose 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

    Our professional goal is to provide a comfortable environment in which every patient is treated as a whole person and has the opportunity to achieve optimal dental health through the latest advances in dentistry. As a group, we are committed to offering every patient a safe and welcoming environment in which they enjoy open, honest communication and receive the highest quality of care. Dr. Johnson's practice has offered quality dental care for the whole family for more than…

    From J. Bruce Johnson D.D.S.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Montrose

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 Montrose?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Montrose?
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 Montrose

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 Montrose emergency care dentists

We scored 14 Montrose 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 Montrose 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 Montrose: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Montrose?

Dentist Design, Inc. ranks #1 of 14 Montrose clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Emergency Dental ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Montrose, CA?

Emergency dental care in Montrose 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 Montrose emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 14 Montrose clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Mark J. Pak, D.D.S. and Montrose 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 Montrose?

14 Montrose 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 Montrose

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 17 clinics.