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Best Emergency Dentists in Harbor City, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Lighthouse Dental Office, ranked #1 of 6 by service score; evening hours and Saturday hours.

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6 Harbor City clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 6 emergency care dentists in Harbor City at a glance

Top 6 emergency care dentists in Harbor City at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Lighthouse Dental Office57
2Harbor Dental Associates47
3Flossy Dental37
4Rolling Hills Family Dental37
5Dr. Lenny N. Dayrit, DDS33
6Tinoco-Simbol Dental Care28

The 6 best emergency care dentists in Harbor City, 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 Harbor City

    #1 Lighthouse Dental Office

    1306 Sepulveda Blvd, Harbor City, CA 90710

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Harbor City: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lighthouse Dental OfficeFull profile(424) 378-3358

  3. #3 Flossy Dental

    1537 Lomita Blvd, Harbor City, CA 90710, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Harbor City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Flossy DentalFull profile(310) 530-5252

  4. #4 Rolling Hills Family Dental

    26640 S Western Ave i, Harbor City, CA 90710

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Harbor City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rolling Hills Family DentalFull profile(310) 325-8111

  5. #5 Dr. Lenny N. Dayrit, DDS

    26640 S Western Ave M, Harbor City, CA 90710, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Harbor City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Lenny N. Dayrit, DDSFull profile(310) 325-8111

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Harbor City

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 Harbor City?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Harbor City?
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 Harbor City

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 Harbor City emergency care dentists

We scored 6 Harbor City clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Harbor City 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 Harbor City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Harbor City?

Lighthouse Dental Office ranks #1 of 6 Harbor City clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday hours. Harbor Dental Associates ranks #2 (Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Harbor City, CA?

Emergency dental care in Harbor City 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 Harbor City emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 6 Harbor City clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Lighthouse Dental Office and Harbor Dental Associates. 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 Harbor City?

6 Harbor City clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Harbor City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 11 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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