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Best Emergency Dentists in Prospect Heights, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Irina Ayngorn, ranked #1 of 7 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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

Top 7 emergency care dentists in Prospect Heights at a glance

Top 7 emergency care dentists in Prospect Heights at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Irina Ayngorn73
2Divovich Oleg DDS67
3Aspen Dental63
4Dr. Preeti M. Sawlani, DDS53
5Chicago Dental Group (Prospect Heights)47
6APM Dental, INC.47
7Oksana Semeny28

The 7 best emergency care dentists in Prospect Heights, 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 Prospect Heights

    #1 Irina Ayngorn

    FAMILY DENTAL, 846 N Elmhurst Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Prospect Heights 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. #4 Dr. Preeti M. Sawlani, DDS

    642 N Milwaukee Ave, Prospect Heights, IL 60070, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Prospect Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 2 PM–8 PM · Tue 10 AM–2:30 PM · Wed 2 PM–8 PM · Thu 10 AM–2:30 PM · Fri 2 PM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #5 Chicago Dental Group (Prospect Heights)

    5 E Camp McDonald Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Prospect Heights: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 12 PM–8 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #6 APM Dental, INC.

    642 N Milwaukee Ave, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Prospect Heights: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Due to Covid-19 we are only taking appointments by call, please leave a message if not answered and we will get back to you(: Thank you! Por causa de Covid-19 citas seran por llamada, si tiene alguna pregunta porfavor hable o dejenos un mensaje y nosotros le regresamos la llamada(: Gracias!

    From APM Dental, INC.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Prospect Heights

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 Prospect Heights?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Prospect Heights?
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 Prospect Heights

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 Prospect Heights emergency care dentists

We scored 7 Prospect Heights clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 duplicate listings). 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 Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Prospect Heights?

Irina Ayngorn ranks #1 of 7 Prospect Heights clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Divovich Oleg DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Prospect Heights, IL?

Emergency dental care in Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 7 Prospect Heights clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Aspen Dental, Dr. Preeti M. Sawlani, DDS and APM Dental, INC.. 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 Prospect Heights?

7 Prospect Heights clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Prospect Heights

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 7 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.