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Best Emergency Dentists in Chula Vista, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Barry J Slipock DDS, ranked #1 of 69 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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69 Chula Vista clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 16 open Saturdays and 10 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Chula Vista at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Chula Vista at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Barry J Slipock DDS73—
2Chula Vista Dental Arts73—
31800 Emergency Dentist Chula Vista 24 Hour683.0★ (4)
4Chula Vista Dental office67—
5Chula Vista Family Clinic67—
6Delilah Genido Dental Office67—
7Dental67—
8Duhaylungsod Mariflor DDS67—
9Smile Design Center67—
10Southwest Dental67—

The 69 best emergency care dentists in Chula Vista, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Chula Vista

    #1 Barry J Slipock DDS

    750 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Chula Vista on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #2 Chula Vista Dental Arts

    340 4th Ave Suite 15, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Chula Vista on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. We are always welcoming new patients and we would love to have you as part of our dental family.

    From Chula Vista Dental Arts's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #14 Happy Smiles Dental Center

    1750 E Palomar St #3, Chula Vista, CA 91913

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for emergency dental care in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #15 Smiles Of East Lake

    2127 Olympic Pkwy #1003, Chula Vista, CA 91915, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for emergency dental care in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #16 Millenia Dental

    1745 Eastlake Pkwy #102, Chula Vista, CA 91915, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #17 Family First Dental Care

    1893, 1392 E Palomar St # 201, Chula Vista, CA 91913, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for emergency dental care in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #20 The Super Dentists

    345 F St Suite 260, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #22 Gentle Dental Chula Vista

    520 Broadway Ste 1, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Chula Vista: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    When you need a dentist in Chula Vista, CA Gentle Dental Chula Vista, CA Dental Associates offers high-quality and affordable dental care. Whether you need cosmetic dentistry or personalized family dentistry, we can help you in our comfortable office. To be easy on your budget, we're an in-network provider for all major PPOs and DHMOs, and we accept private-pay options including cash and major credit cards. As part of our many special offers available, cash patients can even…

    From Gentle Dental Chula Vista's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  9. #23 Dental Arts of South Bay Practice of Hooman Fakhrai DMD, Sara Azad DMD

    754 Medical Center Ct UNIT 201, Chula Vista, CA 91911

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Chula Vista: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  10. #25 Village Dental Group and Orthodontics

    878 Eastlake Pkwy Ste 1511, Chula Vista, CA 91914, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Chula Vista: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Village Dental Group and Orthodontics! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Chula Vista dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral…

    From Village Dental Group and Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Chula Vista

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 Chula Vista?

Typical ranges in USD for Chula Vista, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Chula Vista?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$170–$420DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
After-hours or weekend visit$250–$670DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Emergency extraction$250–$670DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for Chula Vista

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 Chula Vista emergency care dentists

We scored 69 Chula Vista clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Chula Vista?

Barry J Slipock DDS ranks #1 of 69 Chula Vista clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Chula Vista Dental Arts ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Chula Vista, CA?

Emergency dental care in Chula Vista typically costs $140–$700 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $170–$420; after-hours or weekend visit $250–$670; emergency extraction $250–$670. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

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 Chula Vista emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

16 of 69 Chula Vista clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Pebble & Pearl Pediatric Dentistry, Happy Smiles Dental Center and Smiles Of East Lake. 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 Chula Vista?

69 Chula Vista clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 16 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Chula Vista

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 175 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.