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Best Emergency Dentists in Port Elgin, ON (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for emergency dental care: Georgian Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 6 by service score; evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

Top 6 emergency care dentists in Port Elgin at a glance

Top 6 emergency care dentists in Port Elgin at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Georgian Family Dentistry57
2Saugeen Shores Family Dentistry47
3Dr MacKay Family Dental37
4Maples Dental Clinic37
5Bruce Grey Dental Specialists37
6Allan Gundrum DDS33

The 6 best emergency care dentists in Port Elgin, 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.

  2. #2 Saugeen Shores Family Dentistry

    171 Goderich St, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C1, Canada

    47/100

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Port Elgin: evening hours.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Saugeen Shores Family DentistryFull profile(519) 832-1313
    In their words

    On behalf of the entire team we would like to extend a warm welcome to our practice website. Everyone at the practice is committed to providing you with the very best in dental healthcare. Our staff each bring a level of commitment and years of experience to the practice and have all attained high standards of professional qualification. Our primary goal is to provide excellence in all facets of dentistry and to carry it out in a gentle and caring way using the latest…

    From Saugeen Shores Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Port Elgin

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 Port Elgin?

Typical ranges in CAD for Port Elgin, ON. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Port Elgin?
TypeTypical range (CAD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-rayCA$160–CA$410DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ontario—
After-hours or weekend visitCA$240–CA$650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ontario—
Emergency extractionCA$240–CA$650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ontario—

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

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 Port Elgin emergency care dentists

We scored 6 Port Elgin 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 Port Elgin 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 Port Elgin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Port Elgin?

Georgian Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 6 Port Elgin clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday hours. Saugeen Shores Family Dentistry ranks #2 (evening hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Port Elgin, ON?

Emergency dental care in Port Elgin typically costs CA$135–CA$675 CAD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray CA$160–CA$410; after-hours or weekend visit CA$240–CA$650; emergency extraction CA$240–CA$650. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ontario. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by CDCP or insurance in Ontario?

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) covers emergency exams and many urgent treatments for eligible residents. A co-payment may apply depending on family income. Call the clinic to confirm it accepts CDCP for emergency visits.

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 Port Elgin emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 6 Port Elgin clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including Georgian 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 Port Elgin?

6 Port Elgin 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 Port Elgin

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 6 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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