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Best Emergency Dentists in Northlake, IL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Dental Starz Northlake, ranked #1 of 4 by service score; evening hours and Saturday hours.

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4 Northlake clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 4 open Saturdays and 3 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 4 emergency care dentists in Northlake at a glance

Top 4 emergency care dentists in Northlake at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dental Starz Northlake57
2Smiles of Northlake / Mehta & Rojek57
3Papa Atheefur R DDS57
4Northlake Dental Clinic: Abbas M Haseeb DDS47

The 4 best emergency care dentists in Northlake, 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 access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. #2 Smiles of Northlake / Mehta & Rojek

    32 E North Ave, Northlake, IL 60164, United States

    57/100

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our dentist in Northlake, IL, offers comprehensive dental care, paramount to maintaining healthy gums, teeth, mouth, and general health. Our dentist near you offers a range of services, including general and cosmetic dentistry, tooth extractions, Invisalign®, implant restorations, teeth whitening, and dentures. Our dentist at 60164 allows you to inspect your mouth and treat any potential issue detected, like gum infection or decay. Visiting our dentist open on Saturdays is…

    From Smiles of Northlake / Mehta & Rojek's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Northlake

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 Northlake?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Northlake?
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 Northlake

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 Northlake emergency care dentists

We scored 4 Northlake clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Northlake 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 Northlake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Northlake?

Dental Starz Northlake ranks #1 of 4 Northlake clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday hours. Smiles of Northlake / Mehta & Rojek ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Northlake, IL?

Emergency dental care in Northlake 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.

Which Northlake emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 4 Northlake clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Dental Starz Northlake, Smiles of Northlake / Mehta & Rojek and Papa Atheefur R DDS. 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 Northlake?

4 Northlake clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Northlake

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.