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24 Hour Emergency Dentist in Lakewood, CA

You should not have to ring a dozen Lakewood 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.

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How do I get emergency dental care in Lakewood today?

Dial 1-855-219-4656 at any hour. An operator takes your Lakewood ZIP code and symptoms, finds the nearest partner dentist with a same-day slot, and confirms the address and typical fee range before you leave home. Evenings, weekends and holidays are covered across Los Angeles County.

Emergency dentists serving Lakewood and Los Angeles County

We refer patients throughout Lakewood and across Los Angeles County, from the center out to Artesia, Bellflower, Long Beach. 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 Lakewood: 90711, 90712, 90713, 90714, 90715

Don't see your ZIP? Call anyway. We cover every neighborhood in Los Angeles 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 Lakewood

Emergency dentist coverage area in Lakewood, CA

What to do while you wait for your Lakewood appointment

  • Pain relief: ibuprofen and acetaminophen taken together, as the labels allow, usually work better than either alone. Avoid heat on the face.
  • Bleeding: bite on clean gauze or a damp tea bag for 20 minutes without checking. If it soaks through repeatedly, tell the operator when you call.
  • Lost filling or crown: keep the crown if you have it. Temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can cover the tooth until your appointment.
  • Tooth knocked out: do not scrub the root. Put the tooth in milk or hold it in your cheek and get to the dentist within the hour if you can.

Read the full first-aid guides: knocked-out tooth, tooth abscess, broken braces or wire.

How much does an emergency dentist cost in Lakewood, CA?

Pricing across Lakewood clinics is fairly consistent for common emergency treatments. The exam and X-ray are paid at the visit. The dentist then quotes the treatment cost and you decide. Ranges below reflect partner clinic fee schedules in smaller communities. Call for a specific clinic's fees.

Emergency dental costs in Lakewood
TreatmentLakewood range (no insurance)With insurance (typical)
Emergency exam + X-ray$90–$200$0–$50 copay
Simple extraction$130–$35020–50% of fee
Abscess drainage$180–$45020–50% of fee
Root canal$700–$1,30030–50% of fee
Temporary crown$90–$26050% 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 Lakewood

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Lakewood emergency dentist FAQ

Need a Lakewood dentist now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.

Can I get a same-day tooth extraction in Lakewood?
In most cases, yes. Lakewood 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.
Should I go to a Lakewood hospital ER for tooth pain?
Only if you have swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or a jaw fracture. Hospital emergency rooms in Los Angeles County generally cannot pull teeth or treat the cause. An emergency dentist can.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
Call first. Walk-ins are sometimes turned away when a Lakewood clinic is full, but a booked emergency slot is held for you.
What if I do not have dental insurance in Lakewood?
You will still be seen. Every dentist in our Lakewood network accepts uninsured patients and quotes fees before treatment. Many offer monthly payment plans.
Does calling guarantee a dentist in Lakewood itself?
We always look inside Lakewood first. If nothing is open, we offer the nearest clinic in Los Angeles County, and you can decline any option without charge.
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