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Best Emergency Dentists in San Diego, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for emergency dental care: Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego, ranked #1 of 141 by service score; 4.9★ from 321 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

  2. 2

    Best for same-day pain relief: Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours, emergency visits, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

  3. 3

    Best value: insurance accepted: Brighton Dental, accepts dental insurance, 4.9★ from 565 Google reviews.

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141 San Diego clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 22 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 101 of them.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in San Diego at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in San Diego at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego764.9★ (321)—
2Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours753.7★ (3)Yes
3Brighton Dental744.9★ (565)—
4Emergency Dentist Mission Valley744.9★ (453)—
5Blue Wave Dental Care73——
6Chula Vista Dental Arts73——
7Complete Dental Health73——
8Comprehensive Health Center: Evangelista Melanie DDS73——
9Comprehensive Health Center: Mallempalli Manimanjari DDS73——
10Coronado Family Dental - Dr. Stephen Dao, DDS73——

The 141 best emergency care dentists in San Diego, 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 San Diego

    #1 Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego

    9888 Carroll Centre Rd Suite #112, San Diego, CA 92126

    76/100

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in San Diego: 4.9★ from 321 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 4.9from 321 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Nimmi Shine Dental of San DiegoFull profile(858) 999-8550
    In their words

    Our goal is to accomplish the smile that our patients desire. We work with our patients so they can achieve and maintain a beautiful smile and healthy gums! We specialize in general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry and use the latest technology and techniques to give our patients outstanding results. Our patients leave our office with life changing results. We believe in Life Changing Dentistry and will always provide the services you want for your optimal health, wellness…

    From Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Brighton Dental

    10450 Friars Rd. Suite G, San Diego, CA 92120

    74/100

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in San Diego: 4.9★ from 565 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 565 Google reviews
    • Speaks English
    • Accepting new patients
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Brighton DentalFull profile(619) 831-8559
    In their words

    At Brighton Dental in San Diego, CA, your smile is in expert hands with Dr. Paige Woods. With a comprehensive skill set that includes Crowns & Bridges, Implants, Extractions, Safe Amalgam Removal, and Veneers, Dr. Woods is a dentist you can trust for exceptional results. Her dedication to staying at the forefront of dental technology and techniques guarantees that you will receive the most advanced and effective treatments available. Dr. Woods' warm and compassionate…

    From Brighton Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Blue Wave Dental Care

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in San Diego 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

    Book appointment at Blue Wave Dental CareFull profile
    In their words

    Voted Best Dentist by San Diego Reader's Best of 2022! Welcome to Dr. S. Lee Fleming Dentistry, your trusted Ocean Beach dentists. We have been proudly providing our patients with beautiful smiles for over 30 years! Our patients can expect honest providers, exceptional service, superior results, and an outstanding quality of care when they visit our office. We look forward to helping you achieve your most confident smile! Call our office at (619) 224-3391 to schedule your…

    From Blue Wave Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Chula Vista Dental Arts

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in San Diego 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

    Book appointment at Chula Vista Dental ArtsFull profile
    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.

  8. #8 Comprehensive Health Center: Evangelista Melanie DDS

    3177 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in San Diego 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

    Book appointment at Comprehensive Health Center: Evangelista Melanie DDSFull profile(619) 231-9300

  9. #9 Comprehensive Health Center: Mallempalli Manimanjari DDS

    3177 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for emergency dental care in San Diego 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

    Book appointment at Comprehensive Health Center: Mallempalli Manimanjari DDSFull profile(619) 231-9300

  13. #13 East Village Dental Group

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for emergency dental care in San Diego 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

    Book appointment at East Village Dental GroupFull profile
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to East Village Dental Group! 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 San Diego dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery, Wisdom…

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

  16. #16 Holistic Biological Dentistry Odontomedik

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in San Diego 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

    Book appointment at Holistic Biological Dentistry OdontomedikFull profile
    In their words

    At Odontomedik, we are proud to offer holistic and biological dentistry in Tijuana Mexico. Among the many benefits that our patients enjoy when getting dental treatments done with us, is being treated with the Huggins protocol, use of the latest holistic dental techniques, bio-compatible materials, top quality service and a the amazing care of our expert dental team who is always looking out for the well-being of our patients.

    From Holistic Biological Dentistry Odontomedik's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Carmel Valley Dentist Office

    5550 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92130

    73/100

    Ranked #18 for emergency dental care in San Diego: 4.4★ from 253 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.4from 253 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Carmel Valley Dentist OfficeFull profile(858) 251-1407
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Carmel Valley Dentist Office 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 San Diego dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening,…

    From Carmel Valley Dentist Office's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Mission Valley Dental

    2333 Camino del Rio S #140, San Diego, CA 92108, United States

    72/100

    Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in San Diego: 4.9★ from 497 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 497 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mission Valley DentalFull profile(619) 805-4248
    In their words

    Looking to find a dentist in San Diego? When looking for a San Diego dentist, we hope that you will consider scheduling an appointment with us. At Mission Valley Dental Arts, patients can count on having expert dental care from a team that is compassionate, listens, and works to create a comfortable and relaxing environment. Dr. Khodapanah and staff educate patients, and provide detailed information about their diagnosis and treatment options. Dr. Khodapanah believes that an…

    From Mission Valley Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Mission Valley Dentists

    5638 Mission Center Rd Ste 107, San Diego, CA 92108

    71/100

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in San Diego: 4.4★ from 470 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 470 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mission Valley DentistsFull profile(619) 220-0159
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Mission Valley Dentists! 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 San Diego dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery, Wisdom…

    From Mission Valley Dentists's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 141 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #141, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Primary Care & Dental Center705.0★ (7)
27Balboa Dental Care705.0★ (188)
28Pearls of Dentistry695.0★ (239)
29Hurst Dental Care694.8★ (209)Evenings
30Dr. Bajars & Bajars - Cosmetic Dentistry San Diego694.8★ (180)Evenings
31Western Dental Center: Gonzalez Alberto DDS691.7★ (24)Evenings · Sat · Sun
32Center Point Dental Group694.9★ (67)Sat
33Coastal Dental Arts694.8★ (356)
34Carmel Mountain Dental Care694.8★ (985)
35Rancho Dental Care694.3★ (267)
36Dentist in Rancho Bernardo & 4S Ranch | Hekmat Dental Care685.0★ (166)
37The Dental Express Hillcrest - Dentist in Hillcrest, CA684.3★ (116)Sat
38Scripps West Dental685.0★ (440)
39The Dental Express Point Loma684.4★ (397)Sat
401800 Emergency Dentist San Diego685.0★ (2)
41Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley684.8★ (194)
42Cabrillo Dental684.9★ (376)
43Rancho Penasquitos Dental Center684.9★ (168)
44Mission Hills Dental Group674.1★ (324)
45Dr. Frederick Hammond675.0★ (3)
46Rancho Bernardo Cosmetic & Family Dental Care674.6★ (27)Sat
47Sorrento Dental Care, Dr Mojdeh Abbasian674.8★ (177)
48Emergency Dental Network675.0★ (1)
49First Choice Dental675.0★ (1)
50Priority Dental Care675.0★ (1)
51Chung K Peter DDS67
52David Warren DDS Family and Cosmetic Dentistry67
53Dr. Marey E. Stone, DDS67
54Dr. William E. Lin, DDS67
55Imperial Beach Community Clinic67
56MCRD Dental Clinic67
57National Dental Care, Barangaroo67
58Nova Emergency Dental67
59Seacoast Pet Clinic67
60SmileCare67
61Swrmc branch dentAl clinic67
62Andrew D Gamache DDS and Associates/ Fresh Dental Care of Hillcrest664.8★ (348)Evenings · Sat
63Joy Dental665.0★ (2)
64Rosecrans Dental Office665.0★ (2)
65Park Dental Arts664.8★ (129)
66Downtown SD Modern Dentistry664.1★ (316)Evenings
67Smile Mission Valley Dental Center664.8★ (277)
68San Diego Dental Studio665.0★ (591)
69Dental Care of Rancho Bernardo663.5★ (2)
70Rancho Penasquitos Dentistry664.6★ (279)
71The Dental Express Downtown664.4★ (209)Sat
72The Super Dentists654.7★ (1,026)Sat
73San City Dental Clinic654.2★ (5)Evenings · Sat
74Bernardo Dental Care - Dr Sandhya Ramanujam654.5★ (35)
75Aava Dental San Diego654.9★ (98)
76Center for Dental Health, La Jolla654.6★ (185)
77San Diego Emergency Family Dentist Reza Kasiri654.4★ (115)
78San Diego Family Care (Dental Clinic)644.2★ (29)
79American Dental Clinic: Emmanuel Aguilar, DMD644.8★ (99)
80University City Family Dentistry (Now Welcoming Dr. Copps' Patients)644.8★ (344)
81Orange Family Dental634.6★ (134)
82La Mesa Dental Services635.0★ (9)Sat
83Southland Plaza Dental Group, Office of Dr. Claudia Le DMD635.0★ (9)Sat
84Dental Arts of Coronado Avenue634.6★ (138)
85Rio Vista Family Dentistry634.9★ (704)
86Clairemont Mesa Dental Center634.9★ (273)
87RB Dental Excellence634.7★ (91)
88Urban Dental635.0★ (92)
89North Park Dental Office634.6★ (19)Sat
90A+ Family Dentistry634.7★ (1,059)Sat
91Sunshine Dental Office623.7★ (37)
92Boulevard Dental Center624.0★ (24)
93Bay Park Pediatric Dentistry625.0★ (157)
94Uptown Dental Office624.6★ (10)
95Dr. Lilian Z. Dominguez, DDS623.0★ (4)Evenings
96Sabre Springs Dentistry614.2★ (46)
97Bayside Dentistry615.0★ (124)
98Dr. Steven J. Byers, DDS615.0★ (226)
99All Smiles Dentistry614.9★ (794)
100Dentist Pacific Beach604.3★ (74)
101Michael G. McMahon, DDS605.0★ (177)
102Logan Heights Dental603.3★ (12)Sat
103Parvathi Pokala DDS & Associates | Pediatric Dentist in San Diego604.9★ (373)
104Branch Dental Annex NMAWC593.3★ (7)
105New Smile Dentistry - San Diego, CA594.9★ (296)
106New Smile Dental Center594.8★ (79)
107George J. Stratigopoulos | DDS595.0★ (111)
108Paragon Family Dental594.9★ (104)Evenings
109Nestor Community Health Center583.0★ (61)Evenings
110La Maestra Dental - University Ave582.6★ (28)Sat
111Western Dental & Orthodontics573.9★ (470)Sat
112San Ysidro Health - King Chavez Health Center573.0★ (109)Sat
113iSmile Dental573.1★ (25)
114H Kheradmand DDS,Cosmetic & Family Dentistry574.9★ (99)
115Apple Dental573.1★ (34)
116Ordaz Dental57Evenings · Sat
117Dental Arts of Palm Avenue - Dr. Jaime Acuna, San Diego Dentist57Evenings · Sat
118Mission Boulevard Dental Group565.0★ (33)
119Del Sur Dentistry564.7★ (31)
120Terri T. Nguyen, DDS565.0★ (1)
121Downtown Dental Speciality551.0★ (1)
122NAB Dental & Medical Clinic555.0★ (1)
123North Air Station North Island - Branch Dental Clinic542.1★ (22)
124John Geis DDS Dental Clinic at Veterans Village514.3★ (4)
125Town Center Dentistry512.6★ (181)
126Niloofar Behzadi-Shannon DDS505.0★ (9)
127FirstDentalHealth473.0★ (2)
128Dental Clinic37
129James P. Tasto, DDS37
130Nina Mojaver, DMD37
131Mira Mesa Dental & Orthodontic Office37
132City Heights Dental Clinic33
133North Park Dental Clinic33
134Bernardo Center Dentistry33
135Dental Group San Diego33
136Elm Street Family Health Center33
137Sdwickedbeauty27Sun
138Children's Dental Health Center17
139Emergency Dentist San Diego15
140Emergency Dentist. San Diego 24 Hour..15
141Dentist14

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Emergency and weekend dentists in San Diego

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 San Diego?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in San Diego?
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 San Diego

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 San Diego emergency care dentists

We scored 141 San Diego clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 36 were excluded (4 closed and 32 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 San Diego 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 San Diego: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in San Diego?

Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego ranks #1 of 141 San Diego clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.9★ from 321 Google reviews and Saturday hours. Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours ranks #2 (3.7★ from 3 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in San Diego, CA?

Emergency dental care in San Diego 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 San Diego clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

2 of 141 San Diego clinics offering emergency dental care list same-day or emergency appointments, led by Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours and Western Dental Center: Gonzalez Alberto DDS. 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 San Diego emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

22 of 141 San Diego clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego, Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours and Carmel Valley Dentist Office. 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 San Diego?

141 San Diego clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 22 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 101 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for San Diego

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 586 clinics.
  2. : 32 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.

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