Wisdom tooth removal in La Jolla
Urgent extraction for impacted or infected third molars.
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24 Hour Emergency Dentist in La Jolla, CA
You should not have to ring a dozen La Jolla dental offices while your face is swelling. Call us once. We find the dentist, confirm they can treat your problem today, and set the appointment for you.
1-855-219-4656 How do I get emergency dental care in La Jolla today?
Call 1-855-219-4656 first, then go. The operator confirms a La Jolla dentist who is open now, that they treat your specific problem, and what the visit will cost, then holds the appointment in your name. It works the same at 2 p.m. and at 2 a.m.
Emergency dentists serving La Jolla and San Diego County
We refer patients throughout La Jolla and across San Diego County, from the center out to San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Coronado. Because we track which offices are open at any hour, you are matched to the nearest available dentist, not simply the first name on a list.
ZIP codes covered in La Jolla: 92037, 92038, 92039, 92092, 92093
Don't see your ZIP? Call anyway. We cover every neighborhood in San Diego County and can refer you to the nearest open clinic.
Partner clinic locations are shared when you call, so you are sent to the one that is open and closest to you.
Emergency dental services available in La Jolla
Pediatric emergency dentist in La Jolla
Gentle care for kids' knocked-out teeth, injuries and pain.
Sedation for anxious patients in La Jolla
Nitrous or oral sedation so treatment can happen today.
Emergency tooth extraction in La Jolla
Same-day removal of infected, cracked or impacted teeth.
Same-day denture repair in La Jolla
Cracked plates and broken denture teeth fixed while you wait.
Emergency oral surgery in La Jolla
Complex extractions, jaw injuries and facial swelling.
What to do while you wait for your La Jolla appointment
- Rinse, do not scrub: warm salt water every few hours calms the gum and clears debris around a cracked or infected tooth.
- Cold, not heat: a wrapped ice pack on the cheek limits swelling. Heat spreads it.
- Keep the pieces: a chipped fragment or a crown that came off can sometimes be reattached, so bring it with you.
- Eat carefully: soft foods, nothing very hot or cold, and chew away from the sore side until you are seen.
Read the full first-aid guides: lost crown, severe toothache, broken braces or wire.
How much does an emergency dentist cost in La Jolla, CA?
Emergency dental fees in La Jolla are set by each clinic, not by us, and they are almost always the practice's normal fee for the same treatment. The exam and X-ray are paid on the day. Below are the ranges you can expect from partner clinic fee schedules in smaller communities. Uninsured patients can ask about monthly plans at most offices.
| Treatment | La Jolla range (no insurance) | With insurance (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency exam + X-ray | $90–$200 | $0–$50 copay |
| Simple extraction | $130–$350 | 20–50% of fee |
| Abscess drainage | $180–$450 | 20–50% of fee |
| Root canal | $700–$1,300 | 30–50% of fee |
| Temporary crown | $90–$260 | 50% of fee |
Estimates from partner clinic fee schedules. Your dentist quotes the exact fee before treatment. Figures reflect partner clinic fee schedules in smaller communities. See the no-insurance guide and full cost guide.
Emergency dentists near La Jolla
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La Jolla emergency dentist FAQ
Need a La Jolla dentist now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.
Is there a dentist open on weekends in La Jolla?
Yes. Several partner clinics serving La Jolla and San Diego County open on Saturdays, and a smaller number on Sundays. Call 1-855-219-4656 and we will tell you which one has the earliest slot.
What should I bring to an emergency appointment in La Jolla?
Photo ID, a list of medications, your insurance card if you have one, any broken tooth pieces (in milk), and a way to pay the exam fee.
Can I get a root canal on the same day in La Jolla?
Often the first visit relieves pain by opening the tooth and removing the infected nerve, with the root canal completed at a second visit. Several La Jolla partner dentists can start the same day.
Can I get a same-day tooth extraction in La Jolla?
In most cases, yes. La Jolla partner dentists reserve emergency slots for extractions, abscess drainage and broken teeth. If the tooth needs an oral surgeon, we refer you to one with same-day availability.
Will the dentist prescribe antibiotics over the phone?
No. A dentist must examine the tooth before prescribing. What we can do is get you in front of a La Jolla dentist quickly so that treatment, including antibiotics when needed, starts today.
Medically reviewed by Dr. FULL NAME, DDS. Last reviewed . Sources: ADA MouthHealthy, Dental Emergencies, California dental board. Editorial policy.
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