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Best Emergency Dentists in Redwood City, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Affordable Dental Care PC, ranked #1 of 74 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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74 Redwood City clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 18 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Redwood City at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Redwood City at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Affordable Dental Care PC82Yes
2Dr. Marisol Seguel DDS73—
3Emergency Dentist Urgent Care PC73—
4James J. Karam, DDS PC73—
5Kim Morita, DDS73—
6William Meza DDS73—
7Arthur Manzo67—
8Clark Fong67—
9David A. Susko DDS, PC67—
10Dr. Aneet Randhawa67—

The 74 best emergency care dentists in Redwood 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. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Redwood City 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

    Healthy, confident and comfortable—that’s how you’ll feel each and every time you visit Dr. Karam's office, experienced cosmetic dentists in Warren. We seek to provide the best in quality care for our patients that we would desire for ourselves and our own families.

    From James J. Karam, DDS PC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #23 Prima Dental

    1690 Woodside Rd # 118, Redwood City, CA 94061, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Redwood City: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our Mission is to provide exemplary dental care in a state-of-the-art facility that is comfortable and relaxing. We strive to provide excellent service with great affordability. We treat our patients the way we ourselves want to be treated - with compassion and integrity. Our team is knowledgeable, respectful, detail-oriented, caring and very personable.

    From Prima Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #24 Seaport Dental

    1675 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Redwood City: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #25 eDental | Eugene V. Espiritu, D.M.D. & Associates

    705 Veterans Blvd Ste. 1, Redwood City, CA 94063, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Redwood City: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

All 74 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #74, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Redwood 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 Redwood City?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Redwood 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 Redwood 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 Redwood City emergency care dentists

We scored 74 Redwood City clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 12 were excluded (12 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 Redwood 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 Redwood City: frequently asked questions

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

Affordable Dental Care PC ranks #1 of 74 Redwood City clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Dr. Marisol Seguel DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

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

Emergency dental care in Redwood 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.

Which Redwood City clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 74 Redwood City clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by Affordable Dental Care PC. Same-day treatment depends on the diagnosis and the schedule, so call ahead to confirm before you go.

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 Redwood City emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

18 of 74 Redwood City clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Affordable Dental Care PC, Prima Dental and Seaport Dental. 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 Redwood City?

74 Redwood City clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 18 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Redwood City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 79 clinics.
  2. : 12 duplicate listings merged.