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Best overall for emergency dental care: Heiferman Beth R DDS, ranked #1 of 8 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.
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8 River Forest clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 5 open Saturdays and 4 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heiferman Beth R DDS | 67 |
| 2 | Lynch Dental Center | 67 |
| 3 | Sun Star Dental | 57 |
| 4 | Ovation Dental | 57 |
| 5 | Tatiana Ostanina D.D.S, Ltd | 57 |
| 6 | River Forest Dental Studio | 53 |
| 7 | Cameo Dental Specialists | 47 |
| 8 | Mint Dental | 37 |
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.
Ranked #1 for emergency care in River Forest
7365 North Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in River Forest 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
340 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in River Forest on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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7765 W North Ave, River Forest, IL 60305, United States
Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in River Forest: evening hours and Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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7700 Madison St, River Forest, IL 60305
Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in River Forest: evening hours and Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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7317 W North Ave, River Forest, IL 60305, United States
Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in River Forest: evening hours and Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
344 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in River Forest: evening hours and Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
7603 W North Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in River Forest: Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
At Cameo Dental Specialists, we believe that the highest quality of patient care is achieved through collaborative teamwork in a multi-specialty environment. We offer our patients extensive care options through the use of the most advanced, innovative diagnostic and therapeutic technology and treatment. Our team consists of experienced and knowledgeable endodontists, periodontists and oral surgeons. This diverse team allows for comprehensive specialty care, delivered through…
From Cameo Dental Specialists's own description. Not part of the ranking.7329 W North Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in River Forest on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
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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.
Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed–Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Mon 9:30 AM–8 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–9 PM · Wed 9:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
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.
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.
Typical ranges in USD for River Forest, IL. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency exam and x-ray | $140–$350 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois | — |
| After-hours or weekend visit | $210–$550 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois | — |
| Emergency extraction | $210–$550 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for River Forest
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | 1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment |
| Chair time | About 30–90 minutes depending on the problem |
| Recovery | Depends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two |
| When to see a specialist | When the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma |
We scored 8 River Forest 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In River Forest data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Not yet collected |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |