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Best Emergency Dentists in Gardena, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: California Smile Dental Studio, ranked #1 of 53 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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53 Gardena clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 17 open Saturdays and 5 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Gardena at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Gardena at a glance
RankClinicService score
1California Smile Dental Studio73
2Organika Dental73
3A Best Care of Dentistry67
4Alexander Lee67
5Crenshaw Dental Clinic67
6Dentistry67
7Dr. Arvin R. Tounian, DDS67
8Dr. Joseph Azizi, DMD67
9Dr. L. Presley Buddenhagen67
10Dr. Omid Barkhordar67

The 53 best emergency care dentists in Gardena, 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.

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Gardena

    #1 California Smile Dental Studio

    73/100

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    California Smile Dental Studio has been serving leading esthetic clinicians and patients in California and abroad for 30+ years. Our dental studio provides the highest quality services and restorations. We utilize cutting-edge techniques and materials to guarantee our products meet and exceed our patients' esthetic demands and expectations. We aim to give our patients the California Smile: unique, artistic, natural. For more information, visit our website californiasmile.us!

    From California Smile Dental Studio's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 53 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #53, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Carson Dental Office57Evenings · Sun
27Brite Dental - David T. Dang, D.D.S. Inc57Evenings · Sat
28Gardena Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
29Dr. Teresa M. Avendano-Galvez, DMD53Evenings · Sat
30Family Dentist - Luke B. Lee, D.M.D.53Evenings · Sat
31Gardena Dental Care47Sat
32Gardena Orthodontics47Sat
33Brite Kids Dental47Sat
34Victor Negrete DDS47Sat
35Rosedale Dental47Sat
36Gardena Dental office47Sat
37Gardena PARK Dental Care47Sat
38Dr. Jaechan Park, DDS47Sat
39Gerger Dentistry47Sat
40Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
41California Dental Group Gardena43Sat
42GOOD NEIGHBOR DENTISTRY43Sat
43Healthy Smiles 4 Ever - Dr. Afshin Doostan37
44Plaza Dental Specialty Group37
45Healthy Smiles Premier Dental37
46Guadalupana Dental37
47Harry Kim DDS INC.37
48Peng Dental Care: W. Felix Peng, DDS37
49Dr. Chia Huang Fu, DDS34Sat · Sun
50Redondo Oral & Maxillofacial33
51City Dental Center33
52Torrance Dentist DDS33
53Simply Smiles Dental Care14

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Gardena

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 Gardena?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Gardena?
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 Gardena

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 Gardena emergency care dentists

We scored 53 Gardena clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Gardena data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Gardena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Gardena?

California Smile Dental Studio ranks #1 of 53 Gardena clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Organika Dental ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Gardena, CA?

Emergency dental care in Gardena 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 Gardena emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

17 of 53 Gardena clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Brite Dental - David T. Dang, D.D.S. Inc, Gardena Dental Group and Dr. Teresa M. Avendano-Galvez, DMD. 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 Gardena?

53 Gardena clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 17 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Gardena

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 70 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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