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Best Emergency Dentists in Mt Vernon, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Dr. Ahmad Samadzai, DDS, ranked #1 of 11 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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11 Mt Vernon clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 3 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Mt Vernon at a glance

The 11 best emergency care dentists in Mt Vernon, 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. 47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Mt Vernon: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–1 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #6 Aspen Dental

    4201 Broadway St Ste C, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Mt Vernon: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Mount Vernon,IL offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #7 Dr. Allen D. Fry, DDS

    1704 Jefferson Ave #4331, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in Mt Vernon: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–12 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #9 Dr. Keith Wilcox, DDS

    713 S 42nd St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for emergency dental care in Mt Vernon 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 7 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–3:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #10 Lincolnshire Dental

    4214 Lincolnshire Dr, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for emergency dental care in Mt Vernon 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 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–12 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. 28/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for emergency dental care in Mt Vernon on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    In their words

    With four locations, Associated Pediatric Dentistry proudly provides the best dental care to children in the Belleville, O’Fallon, Mt. Vernon, and Glen Carbon areas. Our doctors are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. At Associated Pediatric Dentistry, we take the oral health of our young patients very seriously and understand going to the dentist can make some children anxious, so we work to make them feel calm and comfortable during their visit with their…

    From Associated Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Mt Vernon

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 Mt Vernon?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Mt Vernon?
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 Mt Vernon

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 Mt Vernon emergency care dentists

We scored 11 Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Mt Vernon?

Dr. Ahmad Samadzai, DDS ranks #1 of 11 Mt Vernon clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Kathleen Seibert Renner, DMD ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Mt Vernon, IL?

Emergency dental care in Mt Vernon 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.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Mt Vernon?

11 Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 11 clinics.