Emergency Dentist in Santa Barbara, CA

There are 75 emergency dentists in Santa Barbara, CA offering same-day care for tooth pain, broken teeth, dental abscesses, knocked-out teeth, and lost fillings. Average Google rating: 4.8★ based on 4,639 combined reviews. 27 practices are currently accepting new patients.

Emergency Dentists Avg Rating Accepting New Patients Online Booking Available
75 4.8★ 27 14
1

536 E Arrellaga St Ste 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

(805) 387-2400

5/5 (1409 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed (Early mornings available on request)

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Implant Dentistry

2

536 E Arrellaga St Ste 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

(281) 687-9569

5/5 (1100 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm (Early Mornings available on request)

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry

3

1809 Cliff Dr Ste D, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

(805) 335-6780

5/5 (512 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm, Friday: 7am - 1pm

Specialties: Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Invisalign Provider

4

2323 De La Vina St, Suite # 203, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

(805) 569-1833

4/5 (9 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry

5

5168 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 692-8422

3.7/5

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

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday-Sunday: Closed

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

6

2780 State St, Suite 9, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

(805) 687-5541

4.9/5 (313 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Mon: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tue: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wed: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (no appointments), Thu: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat-Sun: Closed

Specialties: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

7

1819 State St, Suite C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 569-0716

5/5 (308 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: 8:00am to 5:30pm, Tuesday: 8:00am to 5:30pm, Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:30pm, Thursday: 8:00am to 5:30pm, Friday: 8:00am to 12:00pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Sleep Apnea Treatment

8

40 E Alamar, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

(805) 687-6453

5/5 (103 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Mon/Tues/Thur: 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm. Closed for Lunch Daily: 12:30pm-2:00pm.

Specialties: Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics

9

515 E Micheltorena St Ste F, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

(805) 687-2000

5/5 (96 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Mon: 8:30AM - 5:00PM, Tue: 8:30AM - 5:00PM, Wed: 8:30AM - 5:00PM, Thu: 8:30AM - 5:00PM, Fri: By Appointment Only, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Preventive Dental Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants

10

605 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 963-4296

4.8/5 (45 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Orthodontics (Invisalign)

11

605 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 963-4296

4.8/5 (45 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (select Fridays), Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, Dental Implants, Orthodontics

12

3820 State St, Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

(805) 687-7417

4.9/5 (29 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Mon: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Tue: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Wed: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Thu: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Fri: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed

Specialties: Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics

13

3820 State St., Ste D, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

(805) 680-8832

5/5 (29 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Thursday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Orthodontics, Facial Orthopedics

14

14 Camino Verde, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

(925) 885-9208

4.8/5 (6 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday 7am-3pm, Tuesday 7am-3pm, Wednesday 7am-3pm, Thursday 7am-3pm, Friday - Sunday Closed

Specialties: Cosmetic Dentistry, Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Children's Dentistry, Emergency Dental

15

1525 State St, Suite 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 962-0161

5/5 (4 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm

Specialties: Endodontics

16

2959 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

(805) 687-1548

5/5 (2 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Appointment Only), Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Wednesday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, Thursday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Friday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm (Appointment Only), Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, General & Family Dentistry

17

1836 East Arrellaga, Ste 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

(805) 687-2400

5/5

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry

18

122 S Patterson Ave. #107, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 967-0272

4.9/5 (320 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 7:40 am – 4:00 pm, Friday Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontal Disease, Dental Implants

19

350 Chapala St, Ste 104, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 963-2915

4.9/5 (100 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 AM–6 PM, Friday: 9 AM–5 PM, Saturday: 8 AM–4 PM, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics

20

195 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

(805) 455-2917

5/5 (75 Google reviews)

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

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

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Oral Surgery

Showing top 20 of 75 emergency dentists in Santa Barbara, CA.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA

Are there emergency dentists in Santa Barbara, CA open on weekends?

Yes. Several emergency dentists in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA?

Emergency exam fees in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara without an appointment?

Some emergency dental practices in Santa Barbara, 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. 27 of the 75 emergency practices listed here are currently accepting new patients.

What should I do if I knock out a tooth in Santa Barbara?

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

Which emergency dentists in Santa Barbara accept dental insurance?

Most emergency dentists in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA?

Many emergency dental practices in Santa Barbara, CA can see patients the same day, often within 1–4 hours of calling. Practices with online booking (14 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 Santa Barbara emergency dentist — most practices will advise you over the phone whether you need immediate care.