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Best Emergency Dentists in Waukegan, IL (2026)

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

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic, ranked #1 of 47 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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47 Waukegan clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 12 open Saturdays and 3 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Waukegan at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Waukegan at a glance
RankClinicService score
1CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic67
2David Fulton67
3Dental Implant Center67
4Dr. Ajitha Paruchuri67
5Dr. Annie Mirza67
6Dr. Frances R. Cavero, DDS67
7Dr. Jae Shim67
8Dr. Jennifer Ahn67
9Dr. Randy Chang67
10Dr. Shamil Shafi67

The 47 best emergency care dentists in Waukegan, 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.

  24. #24 Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center

    2323 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health CenterFull profile(847) 666-3494
    In their words

    You can come to Erie HealthReach Waukegan for everything from free pregnancy tests, prenatal care and school physicals to cholesterol checks, diabetes management and dental check-ups for your children. Our bilingual staff speaks Spanish and can connect you to interpreters speaking other languages. We partner with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center and Vista Health System.

    From Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Dr. Guillermo Arizona, DDS

    2504 Washington St # 100, Waukegan, IL 60085

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Waukegan: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Guillermo Arizona, DDSFull profile(847) 662-6940

All 47 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Waukegan Family Dental47Sat
27Holy Family Dental Clinic47Sat
28Woods Dental Clinic47Sat
29Greenwood Dental Care47Evenings
30Salud Dental of Waukegan47Sat
31Green Meadows Dental Ltd47Sat
32Family Dental Care43Sat
33Dr. Kathleen Woods43Sat
34Orthodontic Experts43Sat
35Dental Dreams-Waukegan43Sat
36Midwest Family Dental43Sat
37MINT dentistry | Waukegan37
38Eman Alsahlani37
39Alsahlani & Albazzaz Dental37
40Waukegan Dental Wellness37
41Dr. Cheska D. Avery, DDS37
42Ashley Family Dental LTD37
43Avery Family Dentistry37
44Fulton Family Dental Ltd37
45Boswell Charles DDS33
46Barrington Smile Dental Care33
47Ibrahim Tayseer DDS33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Waukegan

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 Waukegan?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Waukegan?
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 Waukegan

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 Waukegan emergency care dentists

We scored 47 Waukegan clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 18 were excluded (18 duplicate listings). 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 Waukegan data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Waukegan: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Waukegan?

CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic ranks #1 of 47 Waukegan clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. David Fulton ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Waukegan, IL?

Emergency dental care in Waukegan 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 Waukegan emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

12 of 47 Waukegan clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center, Dr. Guillermo Arizona, DDS and Waukegan Family Dental. 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 Waukegan?

47 Waukegan clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 12 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Waukegan

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.
  2. : 18 duplicate listings merged.

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