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24 Hour Emergency Dentist in San Diego, CA
Emergency dental help in San Diego starts with one phone call. Tell us what hurts and where you are, and we route you to a licensed San Diego dentist with an opening today.
1-855-219-4656 How do I get emergency dental care in San Diego today?
Call 1-855-219-4656. The line is answered 24 hours a day. Give the operator your San Diego ZIP code and describe the problem. They match you with a partner dentist in San Diego or nearby in San Diego County who is open and able to treat it, then book the appointment for you. No insurance is needed and there is no charge for the referral.
Emergency dentists serving San Diego and San Diego County
Coverage spans every San Diego neighborhood and the neighboring communities of Long Beach, Los Angeles, Pasadena. Clinics in our San Diego County network offer extended hours, weekend openings and on-call dentists for after-hours pain and injuries.
ZIP codes covered in San Diego: 92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92106, 92107, 92108, 92109, 92110, 92111, 92112, 92113, 92114, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92119, 92120, 92121, 92122, 92123, 92124, 92126, 92127, 92128, 92129, 92130, 92131, 92132, 92134, 92135, 92136, 92137, 92138, 92139, 92140, 92142, 92145, 92147 and 36 more
Show all 76 San Diego ZIP codes
92149, 92150, 92152, 92153, 92154, 92155, 92158, 92159, 92160, 92161, 92163, 92165, 92166, 92167, 92168, 92169, 92170, 92171, 92172, 92174, 92175, 92176, 92177, 92179, 92182, 92186, 92187, 92190, 92191, 92192, 92193, 92195, 92196, 92197, 92198, 92199
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 San Diego
Emergency oral surgery in San Diego
Complex extractions, jaw injuries and facial swelling.
Same-day denture repair in San Diego
Cracked plates and broken denture teeth fixed while you wait.
Emergency tooth extraction in San Diego
Same-day removal of infected, cracked or impacted teeth.
Broken tooth repair in San Diego
Bonding, crowns or veneers depending on the damage.
Pediatric emergency dentist in San Diego
Gentle care for kids' knocked-out teeth, injuries and pain.
What to do while you wait for your San Diego appointment
- Toothache: rinse with warm salt water, floss gently to remove trapped food, and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen as directed on the label. Never place aspirin against the gum.
- Knocked-out tooth: hold it by the crown, rinse briefly, try to place it back in the socket or keep it in milk. Minutes matter.
- Swelling or fever: a cold compress on the cheek, 15 minutes on and 15 off. If swelling reaches your eye or throat, go to the emergency room first.
- Broken tooth or lost crown: keep the piece, cover sharp edges with sugar-free gum or dental wax, and chew on the other side.
Read the full first-aid guides: tooth abscess, knocked-out tooth, bleeding that will not stop.
How much does an emergency dentist cost in San Diego, CA?
An emergency appointment in San Diego is not automatically expensive. The exam fee is modest, and many problems are settled with a single treatment. Ranges below are drawn from partner clinic fee schedules in large metro areas. Your dentist confirms the exact cost before starting.
| Treatment | San Diego range (no insurance) | With insurance (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency exam + X-ray | $120–$280 | $0–$50 copay |
| Simple extraction | $180–$450 | 20–50% of fee |
| Abscess drainage | $250–$600 | 20–50% of fee |
| Root canal | $900–$1,700 | 30–50% of fee |
| Temporary crown | $120–$350 | 50% of fee |
Estimates from partner clinic fee schedules. Your dentist quotes the exact fee before treatment. Figures reflect partner clinic fee schedules in large metro areas. See the no-insurance guide and full cost guide.
Emergency dentists near San Diego
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San Diego emergency dentist FAQ
Need a San Diego dentist now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.
What happens if I call at 3 a.m.?
A real person answers. For severe swelling or bleeding you will be advised whether the emergency room is safer. Otherwise we book the first San Diego slot available and tell you how to manage the pain until then.
Should I go to a San Diego 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 San Diego County generally cannot pull teeth or treat the cause. An emergency dentist can.
Is there a dentist open on weekends in San Diego?
Yes. Several partner clinics serving San Diego 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.
Is the referral really free?
Yes. Calling 1-855-219-4656 costs nothing and you are under no obligation. You pay only the San Diego clinic for treatment you choose to have.
How quickly can I be seen in San Diego, CA?
Typically the same day. Overnight calls are usually booked for the first available slot the next morning, and the operator tells you the time before you hang up.
Medically reviewed by Dr. FULL NAME, DDS. Last reviewed . Sources: ADA MouthHealthy, Dental Emergencies, California dental board. Editorial policy.
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