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Best Emergency Dentists in South El Monte, CA (2026)

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

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Chan Wendy DDS, ranked #1 of 15 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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15 South El Monte clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 7 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in South El Monte at a glance

The 15 best emergency care dentists in South El Monte, 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 South El Monte

    #1 Chan Wendy DDS

    10910 Rush St B, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in South El Monte 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. #5 South El Monte Dentistry: Patel Chandrakant DDS

    10910 Rush St B, South El Monte, CA 91733

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in South El Monte 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

  3. #8 Dr. Castro Dental Office

    1723 Durfee Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in South El Monte: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–1 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #9 San Remo Dental Back Office

    9251 Garvey Ave # D, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for emergency dental care in South El Monte: Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #11 Tyler Dental Care

    1928 Tyler Ave Ste D-168, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for emergency dental care in South El Monte: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Tyler Dental Care at El Monte offers a wide range of individualized, innovative services from basic preventive dentistry to highly specialized care. Our mission is to improve the oral health of our patients by providing affordable quality dental care.

    From Tyler Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #12 Garvey Family Dental

    9328 Garvey Ave suite a, South El Monte, CA 91733

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for emergency dental care in South El Monte: Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #13 Buddhist Tzu Chi Community Dental Clinic

    10414 Vacco St, South El Monte, CA 91733

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for emergency dental care in South El Monte: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #14 Durfee Dental Office

    2001 Santa Anita Ave # 204, South El Monte, CA 91733

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for emergency dental care in South El Monte 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–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. #15 Dr. Simon S.& Anthony Pan, DDS

    9328 Garvey Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for emergency dental care in South El Monte 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 closed · Tue 10 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in South El Monte

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 South El Monte?

Typical ranges in USD for South El Monte, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in South El Monte?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$170–$420DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
After-hours or weekend visit$250–$670DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Emergency extraction$250–$670DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for South El Monte

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 South El Monte emergency care dentists

We scored 15 South El Monte clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 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 South El Monte 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 South El Monte: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in South El Monte?

Chan Wendy DDS ranks #1 of 15 South El Monte clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Choi Co ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in South El Monte, CA?

Emergency dental care in South El Monte typically costs $140–$700 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $170–$420; after-hours or weekend visit $250–$670; emergency extraction $250–$670. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

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 South El Monte emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

7 of 15 South El Monte clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Castco Dental Care, Dr. Castro Dental Office and San Remo Dental Back Office. 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 South El Monte?

15 South El Monte clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 7 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for South El Monte

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 17 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.