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24 Hour Emergency Dentist in Santa Cruz, CA
Broken tooth, abscess, pain you cannot sleep through: Santa Cruz has dentists who will see you today, and we know who they are. One free call, one appointment, no searching.
1-855-219-4656 How do I get emergency dental care in Santa Cruz today?
The quickest way is to ring 1-855-219-4656. Our operators keep current availability for Santa Cruz partner dentists and can usually place you the same day. They also tell you what to do for the pain until you are seen and what to bring.
Emergency dentists serving Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County
We cover the whole of Santa Cruz and the communities around it, including Scotts Valley, Aptos, Los Gatos. Partner dentists here range from general practices with extended evening hours to oral surgeons who take same-day referrals for difficult extractions.
ZIP codes covered in Santa Cruz: 95060, 95061, 95062, 95063, 95064, 95065
Don't see your ZIP? Call anyway. We cover every neighborhood in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz
Lost crown and filling replacement in Santa Cruz
Temporary or permanent restoration in one visit.
Emergency oral surgery in Santa Cruz
Complex extractions, jaw injuries and facial swelling.
Broken tooth repair in Santa Cruz
Bonding, crowns or veneers depending on the damage.
Pediatric emergency dentist in Santa Cruz
Gentle care for kids' knocked-out teeth, injuries and pain.
Sedation for anxious patients in Santa Cruz
Nitrous or oral sedation so treatment can happen today.
What to do while you wait for your Santa Cruz 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: bleeding that will not stop, broken braces or wire, knocked-out tooth.
How much does an emergency dentist cost in Santa Cruz, CA?
Pricing across Santa Cruz 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.
| Treatment | Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz emergency dentist FAQ
Need a Santa Cruz dentist now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.
Do Santa Cruz emergency dentists treat children?
Yes. Tell the operator the patient's age and we will refer you to a pediatric dentist or a general dentist in Santa Cruz who treats children.
Is the referral really free?
Yes. Calling 1-855-219-4656 costs nothing and you are under no obligation. You pay only the Santa Cruz clinic for treatment you choose to have.
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 Santa Cruz dentist quickly so that treatment, including antibiotics when needed, starts today.
Are Spanish-speaking dentists available in Santa Cruz?
Tell the operator your language preference. Where a Santa Cruz County partner clinic has Spanish-speaking staff, we route you there.
What if I do not have dental insurance in Santa Cruz?
You will still be seen. Every dentist in our Santa Cruz network accepts uninsured patients and quotes fees before treatment. Many offer monthly payment plans.
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