2026 San Diego emergency dentistry guide

Best Emergency Dentists in San Diego, CA

These San Diego practices list emergency dental care. Compare their Google ratings and review volume, and see how often patients mention emergency or same-day visits in their reviews.

4 of 10San Diego guide practices list emergency dental care
0with patient reviews mentioning it
3,811combined Google reviews
October 2026Last reviewed
4 verified practices
1Pacific Beach Smile Studio logo

Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry · San Diego

Pacific Beach Smile Studio

G5.0

4460 Olney St, San Diego, CA, 92109

General DentistryCosmetic DentistryFamily Dentistry

Serving San Diego since 1991, Pacific Beach Smile Studio offers general and cosmetic dentistry in a relaxing setting. Led by Dr. Ricardo Jay Hernandez, services include Invisalign®, teeth whitening, veneers, and emergency dental care. The practice emphasizes patient education, comfort, and personalized treatment.

2Rio Vista Family Dentistry logo

Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry · San Diego

Rio Vista Family Dentistry

G4.9

8590 Rio San Diego Dr # 110, San Diego, CA, 92108

General DentistryCosmetic DentistryFamily Dentistry

Located in Mission Valley, Rio Vista Family Dentistry & Orthodontics offers full-service dental care for all ages. Led by Dr. Reyes and Dr. Lockwood, the practice provides cleanings, implants, orthodontics, cosmetic treatments, and emergency services. They focus on compassionate care and advanced dental technology.

3Mesa Dental logo

Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry · San Diego

Mesa Dental

G4.9

6215 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA, 92117

General DentistryCosmetic DentistryFamily Dentistry

Mesa Dental in San Diego offers comprehensive family and cosmetic dentistry, including implants, Invisalign®, teeth whitening, and emergency care. Led by Dr. Qadeer, the practice prioritizes patient satisfaction and uses advanced technology for efficient, comfortable treatment in a modern setting.

4Farshin Farokhian, DDS logo

Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry · San Diego

Farshin Farokhian, DDS

G4.9

3500 Fifth Ave #201, San Diego, CA, 92103

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

Located in Hillcrest, Dr. Farokhian’s practice offers comprehensive cosmetic and general dental care. With over 15 years of experience, services include dental implants, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, and emergency dentistry. The practice prioritizes quality care and patient comfort in a welcoming environment.

What San Diego patients say about emergency dental care

For each practice, the services it lists and how many public Google reviews mention emergency dental care, split by positive and negative tone. Order does not indicate rank.

Emergency Dentistry services and review mentions for 4 San Diego practices
PracticeGoogle ratingListsReview mentions
Pacific Beach Smile Studio5.0 / 5573 reviewsEmergency DentistryNone yet
Rio Vista Family Dentistry4.9 / 5706 reviewsEmergency DentistryNone yet
Mesa Dental4.9 / 51,852 reviewsEmergency DentistryNone yet
Farshin Farokhian, DDS4.9 / 5680 reviewsEmergency DentistryNone yet

Mentions are detected automatically in public Google reviews and refreshed as new reviews arrive. A practice can offer a service even if no reviewer has mentioned it.

How to choose a emergency dentist in San Diego

Questions worth asking before you book a consultation for emergency dental care.

  1. Call first and describe the problem

    Explain the pain, swelling, bleeding, or broken tooth so the office can judge how urgently you need to be seen.

  2. Ask about same-day and after-hours availability

    Emergency coverage differs. Ask whether the practice sees non-patients the same day and what to do after hours.

  3. Know when to go to the ER instead

    Facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, a serious jaw injury, or uncontrolled bleeding needs a hospital emergency room.

  4. Ask about payment up front

    Ask what the emergency visit costs and what forms of payment or insurance the office accepts before you arrive.

HELPFUL ANSWERS

San Diego emergency dentistry FAQ

What to know before choosing a emergency dentist.

How do I find an emergency dentist in San Diego?

Call San Diego practices that list emergency care, describe your symptoms, and ask whether they can see you the same day, including if you are not an existing patient.

When should I go to the hospital instead of a dentist?

Go to an emergency room for swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, a high fever with facial swelling, a serious jaw injury, or bleeding that will not stop.

How were these San Diego emergency dentists selected?

Each practice is in our San Diego guide and lists emergency dentistry among its services. Review-mention counts come from public Google reviews. Inclusion is not a clinical endorsement, and order is not a rank.