Emergency Dentist in Bakersfield, CA
There are 183 emergency dentists in Bakersfield, CA offering same-day care for tooth pain, broken teeth, dental abscesses, knocked-out teeth, and lost fillings. Average Google rating: 4.4★ based on 33,430 combined reviews. 102 practices are currently accepting new patients.
| Emergency Dentists | Avg Rating | Accepting New Patients | Online Booking Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 4.4★ | 102 | 69 |
Charles M. Lee Dds Inc.,
9000 Ming Ave, Suite T-2, Bakersfield, CA 93311
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Mon: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Tue: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wed: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Fri: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed
Specialties: Dentistry, Holistic Medicine, General Practice
Dr. Thomas Gordon, Dds
8605 Camino Media, Suite. 100, Bakersfield, CA 93311
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Specialties: General Dentistry, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Surgery
Anthony G. Ching
1601 Mill Rock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Wed: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Thu: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, General Dentistry, Sleep Apnea, TMJ Therapy
Dr. Kristina Gauchan, Dmd
4221 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Kunal Sethi
4221 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Sun: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics
Dr. Kulshrest Singh
4221 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Sun: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Preventive Care
Dr. Kyle Baker, Dmd
8625 Liberty Park Drive, Suite 101, Bakersfield, CA 93311
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Monday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Thursday: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dr. Luis Alvarenga, Dds
3150 Panama Ln Unit I, Bakersfield, CA 93313
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Late evening hours on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Specialties: General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Marshall Chey, D.d.s.
3811 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dr. Mary Janet Roldan, D.d.s.
4921 Calloway Dr, Ste. G-102, Bakersfield, CA 93312
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thu 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Fri Closed, Sat Closed, Sun Closed
Specialties: Dentistry, General Dentistry, Family Dentistry
Jacobson Dental Corp
2350 White Ln Ste C, Bakersfield, CA 93304
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Special Needs Dentistry
Dr. Ryan Ching, Dds
1601 Mill Rock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: General Adult Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics
Dr. Shervin Sarraf
1601 Mill Rock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Specialties: General Adult Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics
Dr. Minh Truong, Dds
9510 Hageman Rd, Ste. B, Bakersfield, CA 93312
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Tue: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wed: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed
Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Endodontics, Orthodontics
Dr. Maziyar Ghalambor, Dds
1801 26th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (by appointment, alternating weeks), Sunday: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dentures
Dr. Mosheer Al-Khalayleh, Dds
1830 28th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Emergency services available 24/7 by phone)
Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, General Dentist, Endodontics
Dr. Nathan Cruz, Dmd
3500 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat - Sun: Closed
Specialties: Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Neil Millikin, Dds
3720 Gosford Rd Ste C, Bakersfield, CA 93309
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon & Tue: 10am-7pm, Wed & Thur: 8am-5pm, Fri & Sat: By Appt Only, Sun: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Nozar Tarkesh, Dmd
600 Coffee Rd Ste Q, Bakersfield, CA 93309
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Specialties: Dentures, Dental Implants, Tooth Extractions, Full Mouth Reconstruction
Dr. Nicole Chen, D.d.s
2701 Calloway Dr Ste 412, Bakersfield, CA 93312
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM, Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM, Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM, Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM, Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM, Saturday: 9 AM - 6 PM (Select Saturdays), Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General & Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Showing top 20 of 183 emergency dentists in Bakersfield, CA.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency in Bakersfield, CA?
A dental emergency is any situation causing severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, or risk of permanent tooth loss that requires prompt professional care. The following conditions warrant same-day treatment:
| Emergency Type | Symptoms | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Toothache | Throbbing pain, swelling, fever | Call same-day; may indicate abscess |
| Knocked-Out Tooth | Tooth fully dislodged | Keep moist in milk, see dentist within 1 hour |
| Broken or Chipped Tooth | Jagged edge, pain on bite | Rinse, save fragments, call immediately |
| Dental Abscess | Pus, swelling, bad taste | Urgent — infection can spread systemically |
| Lost Crown or Filling | Exposed tooth, sensitivity | Temporary cement from pharmacy; call same day |
| Soft Tissue Injury | Bleeding gums, lip, or tongue | Apply pressure; seek care if bleeding persists |
Frequently Asked Questions — Emergency Dentist in Bakersfield, CA
Are there emergency dentists in Bakersfield, CA open on weekends?
Yes. Several emergency dentists in Bakersfield, CA offer Saturday and some Sunday hours. Check the office hours listed on each practice profile above — look for practices with Saturday or evening hours for the best same-day availability.
How much does emergency dental care cost in Bakersfield, CA?
Emergency exam fees in Bakersfield, CA typically range from $75–$200 without insurance. Treatment costs vary by procedure: a root canal runs $700–$1,500; a tooth extraction $150–$400; a dental crown $1,000–$1,800. Most practices listed above accept major dental insurance plans and many offer CareCredit financing.
Can I walk in to an emergency dentist in Bakersfield without an appointment?
Some emergency dental practices in Bakersfield, CA do accept walk-ins, but calling ahead is strongly recommended — it reserves a slot and ensures the dentist is prepared for your specific emergency. 102 of the 183 emergency practices listed here are currently accepting new patients.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth in Bakersfield?
Pick up the tooth by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently with water, and keep it moist — ideally in a glass of milk or between your cheek and gum. Call an emergency dentist in Bakersfield, CA immediately. Reimplantation is most successful within 30–60 minutes of the injury.
Which emergency dentists in Bakersfield accept dental insurance?
Most emergency dentists in Bakersfield, CA accept major PPO dental insurance plans including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Guardian, MetLife, and UnitedHealthcare. Check each individual practice profile for the specific plans accepted, or call ahead to confirm coverage before your visit.
How quickly can I get an emergency dental appointment in Bakersfield, CA?
Many emergency dental practices in Bakersfield, CA can see patients the same day, often within 1–4 hours of calling. Practices with online booking (69 listed here) may allow you to schedule directly without a phone call. For life-threatening dental infections with facial swelling or difficulty breathing, go to the nearest emergency room.
What is a dental emergency vs. a routine visit?
A dental emergency involves severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, a knocked-out tooth, a dental abscess, or a broken tooth with exposed nerve — all requiring same-day care. Routine care (cleanings, check-ups, minor sensitivity) can wait for a scheduled appointment. When in doubt, call a Bakersfield emergency dentist — most practices will advise you over the phone whether you need immediate care.