Emergency Dentist in San Marcos, CA

There are 60 emergency dentists in San Marcos, CA offering same-day care for tooth pain, broken teeth, dental abscesses, knocked-out teeth, and lost fillings. Average Google rating: 4.5★ based on 4,775 combined reviews. 30 practices are currently accepting new patients.

Emergency Dentists Avg Rating Accepting New Patients Online Booking Available
60 4.5★ 30 24
1

838 Nordahl Rd Ste 275, San Marcos, CA 92069

(559) 360-3391

5/5 (731 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Tue: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Wed: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Thu: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Fri: 7:45 AM - 1:00 PM, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Preventive Care, Restorative Treatments

2

555 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92078

(619) 840-4848

5/5 (400 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry

3

150 Valpreda Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 736-6780

3/5 (268 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Specialties: General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

4

150 Valpreda Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 736-6700

3/5 (268 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Specialties: General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

5

150 Valpreda Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 736-6767

3/5 (268 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Specialties: Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry

6

150 Valpreda Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 736-6794

3/5 (268 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Specialties: General Dentistry

7

709 Center Dr, Ste. 101, San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 746-2045

4.2/5 (255 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed

Specialties: Family Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics

8

709 Center Dr, Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92069

(909) 374-5173

4.2/5 (255 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed

Specialties: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral Surgery

9

979 Woodland Parkway, Suite 100, San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 745-1100

4.9/5 (236 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, Laser Gum Surgery

10

1145 San Marino Dr, Suite 303, San Marcos, CA 92078

(760) 471-0475

5/5 (176 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Friday: By Appointment, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implants

11

333 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

(760) 733-3693

4.9/5 (174 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:30pm, Wednesday: 8:30am – 6:00pm, Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday: Closed, Saturday, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry

12

145 S Las Posas Rd Ste 162, San Marcos, CA 92078

(812) 430-1867

4.1/5 (133 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Tue 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wed 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Thu 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Sat Closed, Sun Closed

Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics

13

145 S Las Posas Rd, Suite 162, San Marcos, CA 92078

(760) 736-4247

4.1/5 (133 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Mon: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Tue: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wed: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Thu: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed

Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics

14

1786 Avenida Regina, San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 212-2276

4.8/5 (121 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday: By Appointment only, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry

15

3643 Grand Ave Ste A, San Marcos, CA 92078

(760) 536-3648

4.7/5 (104 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday: Closed, Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Orthodontics

16

314 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

(760) 744-0804

5/5 (103 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm, Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry

17

1030 La Bonita Drive, Suite 322, San Marcos, CA 92078

(760) 744-1919

5/5 (102 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Monday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

18

637 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

(760) 744-8199

4.9/5 (100 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Monday: 9AM-6PM, Tuesday: 8AM-5PM, Wednesday: 8AM-5PM, Thursday: 9AM-6PM, Friday: Closed, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Preventive Care, Restorative Dentistry

19

909 Boardwalk, San Marcos, CA 92078

(775) 690-6350

5/5 (100 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7am-3pm, Friday: 7am-12pm

Specialties: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

20

1 Civic Center Dr Ste 230, San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 798-4178

4.9/5 (99 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients
  • 📅 Online Booking

Hours: Monday: 7:00am - 4:00pm, Tuesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm, Wednesday: Closed, Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Dentistry, General Dentistry, Endodontics, Implant Dentistry

Showing top 20 of 60 emergency dentists in San Marcos, CA.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency in San Marcos, 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 TypeSymptomsWhat to Do
Severe ToothacheThrobbing pain, swelling, feverCall same-day; may indicate abscess
Knocked-Out ToothTooth fully dislodgedKeep moist in milk, see dentist within 1 hour
Broken or Chipped ToothJagged edge, pain on biteRinse, save fragments, call immediately
Dental AbscessPus, swelling, bad tasteUrgent — infection can spread systemically
Lost Crown or FillingExposed tooth, sensitivityTemporary cement from pharmacy; call same day
Soft Tissue InjuryBleeding gums, lip, or tongueApply pressure; seek care if bleeding persists

Frequently Asked Questions — Emergency Dentist in San Marcos, CA

Are there emergency dentists in San Marcos, CA open on weekends?

Yes. Several emergency dentists in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, CA?

Emergency exam fees in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos without an appointment?

Some emergency dental practices in San Marcos, 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. 30 of the 60 emergency practices listed here are currently accepting new patients.

What should I do if I knock out a tooth in San Marcos?

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 San Marcos, CA immediately. Reimplantation is most successful within 30–60 minutes of the injury.

Which emergency dentists in San Marcos accept dental insurance?

Most emergency dentists in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, CA?

Many emergency dental practices in San Marcos, CA can see patients the same day, often within 1–4 hours of calling. Practices with online booking (24 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 San Marcos emergency dentist — most practices will advise you over the phone whether you need immediate care.