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Best Emergency Dentists in Imperial Beach, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Imperial Beach Pet Hospital, ranked #1 of 10 by service score; evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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10 Imperial Beach clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 3 open Saturdays and 3 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Imperial Beach at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Imperial Beach at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Imperial Beach Pet Hospital67
2Chris Patton67
3Dr. Manimanjari Mallempalli67
4Imperial Beach Cosmetic and Family Dentistry53
5Imperial Beach Dental Group53
6Dr. Steven Y. Luo, DDS37
7Best Choice Denture Implants and Repair33
8Contreras Luis a DDS33
9Imperial Beach Health Center: Gonzalez Denise R MD28
10Special Smiles17

The 10 best emergency care dentists in Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach

    #1 Imperial Beach Pet Hospital

    538 12th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Imperial Beach: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 1 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Imperial Beach Pet HospitalFull profile(619) 424-3961

  4. #4 Imperial Beach Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

    1340 Imperial Beach Blvd # 201, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Imperial Beach: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Imperial Beach Cosmetic and Family DentistryFull profile(619) 429-6600

  5. #5 Imperial Beach Dental Group

    1340 Imperial Beach Blvd # 201, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Imperial Beach: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Imperial Beach Dental GroupFull profile(619) 429-6600

  6. #6 Dr. Steven Y. Luo, DDS

    629 9th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Imperial Beach 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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Steven Y. Luo, DDSFull profile(619) 424-5115

  7. #7 Best Choice Denture Implants and Repair

    700 CA-75, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in Imperial Beach 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Best Choice Denture Implants and RepairFull profile(619) 648-8253

  8. #8 Contreras Luis a DDS

    1340 Imperial Beach Blvd UNIT 101, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in Imperial Beach 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–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Contreras Luis a DDSFull profile(619) 575-6644

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Imperial Beach

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 Imperial Beach?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Imperial Beach?
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 Imperial Beach

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 Imperial Beach emergency care dentists

We scored 10 Imperial Beach clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Imperial Beach?

Imperial Beach Pet Hospital ranks #1 of 10 Imperial Beach clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours. Chris Patton ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Imperial Beach, CA?

Emergency dental care in Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 10 Imperial Beach clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Imperial Beach Pet Hospital, Imperial Beach Cosmetic and Family Dentistry and Imperial Beach Dental Group. 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 Imperial Beach?

10 Imperial Beach clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Imperial Beach

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.

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