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Best Emergency Dentists in Vernon Hills, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Dr. Theodore C. Cho, DDS, ranked #1 of 38 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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38 Vernon Hills clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 11 open Saturdays and 14 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Vernon Hills at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Vernon Hills at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Theodore C. Cho, DDS73
2Emergency Dentistry Service73
3Amit Kumar67
4Chai Johnny Y DDS67
5Chawla J M DDS67
6Dental Care Partners67
7Dr. Jane Kim67
8Dr. Robert Schwartz67
9Dr. Simona Cheskis67
10Duffy Robert F DDS67

The 38 best emergency care dentists in Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills

    #1 Dr. Theodore C. Cho, DDS

    175 N Milwaukee Ave #200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Vernon Hills 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

    Book appointment at Dr. Theodore C. Cho, DDSFull profile(847) 955-9500

  15. #15 Dr. Jeffrey T. Cohen, DDS

    10 W Phillip Rd Ste 105, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for emergency dental care in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Jeffrey T. Cohen, DDSFull profile(847) 680-7171

  16. #16 Khoury Family Dental

    300 Center Dr Suite 109, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Khoury Family DentalFull profile(847) 918-9763
    In their words

    Family friendly dental office offering gentle dental care. You can count on the professional services of Khoury Family Dental for all your dentistry needs. We have been dedicated providers of family and cosmetic dentistry for several years. Dr. Tina Khoury has been in the Chicagoland area for the past 8 years. Dr. Chris Ulllmann has been in the Chicagoland area for over 29 years. Our friendly staff members have years of experience with treating children and making patients…

    From Khoury Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Cheryl Mora, DDS

    1220 US-45 Ste 200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for emergency dental care in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cheryl Mora, DDSFull profile(847) 821-7222

  18. #18 Vernon Dental Care

    125 W Townline Rd, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for emergency dental care in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Vernon Dental CareFull profile(847) 367-4890

  19. #19 Hawthorn Dental Associates

    1220 US-45 Suite 200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 12 PM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hawthorn Dental AssociatesFull profile(847) 821-7222

  21. #21 Dr. Sharon A. Goodzey, DMD

    10 W Phillip Rd #105, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Sharon A. Goodzey, DMDFull profile(847) 680-7171

  22. #22 DentalWorks Vernon Hills

    555 E Townline Rd #4, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at DentalWorks Vernon HillsFull profile(847) 968-8140

  23. #23 Hawthorn Dental Associates: Judee Mc Lean

    1220 US-45, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hawthorn Dental Associates: Judee Mc LeanFull profile(847) 821-7222

  24. #24 Michael Mora DDS

    1220 US-45 #200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Michael Mora DDSFull profile(847) 821-7222

  25. #25 Dr. Jonathan Yahav DDS

    3 W Hawthorn Pkwy Suite 350, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Vernon Hills: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Jonathan Yahav DDSFull profile(847) 205-1000
    In their words

    With over 30-years of experience, Dr. Jonathan Yahav DDS & Associates offers the latest in cosmetic services, implant dentistry, and other expert services. From general dentistry and preventative services, to sleep apnea and Invisalign, Dr. Yahav is your go-to dentist when your mouth needs caring for. He is well known with a great reputation. He prides himself on having a friendly staff and caring for everyone who visits him. Give him a call today to schedule an appointment…

    From Dr. Jonathan Yahav DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 38 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Matthew J. Zielinski, D.D.S.47Evenings
27Vernon Hills Dental Center47Evenings
28Dr. Thomas E. Kwiatt, DDS43Evenings
29Dental Care of Vernon Hills43Evenings
30Larry Mulvaney, DDS37
31Northwestern Dental Group - Hawthorn Commons37
32Raymond K. Moy, D.D.S.37
33Goduco Smiles37
34Illinois Dental Specialists37
35Craig A. Schussler D.D.S.37
36John Brunetti, DMD, FACS - Board Certified Oral Surgery & Implant Dentistry37
37Smile More Today33
38Affiliated Dental Specialists - Vernon Hills24Sat

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Vernon Hills

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 Vernon Hills?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Vernon Hills?
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 Vernon Hills

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 Vernon Hills emergency care dentists

We scored 38 Vernon Hills clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Vernon Hills?

Dr. Theodore C. Cho, DDS ranks #1 of 38 Vernon Hills clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Emergency Dentistry Service ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Vernon Hills, IL?

Emergency dental care in Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

11 of 38 Vernon Hills clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Dr. Jeffrey T. Cohen, DDS, Khoury Family Dental and Cheryl Mora, 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 Vernon Hills?

38 Vernon Hills clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 11 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Vernon Hills

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 38 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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