Emergency Dentist in Santa Monica, CA
There are 62 emergency dentists in Santa Monica, CA offering same-day care for tooth pain, broken teeth, dental abscesses, knocked-out teeth, and lost fillings. Average Google rating: 4.9★ based on 8,093 combined reviews. 33 practices are currently accepting new patients.
| Emergency Dentists | Avg Rating | Accepting New Patients | Online Booking Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 4.9★ | 33 | 31 |
Dr. Alan Rubenstein, Dds
1260 15th St, #703, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:45 PM, Saturday-Sunday Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral Surgery
Dr. Ali Mogharei, Dds
2222 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 202, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tue: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wed: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thu: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Fri: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed
Specialties: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Reconstructive Procedures
Dr. Derek Vajda, Dds, Md
1541 Centinela Ave Apt 105, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Thu: 7 am - 5 pm, Fri: 7 am - 4:30 pm, Sat-Sun: Closed
Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry
Dr. Jeffrey Tanner, D.d.s.
1531 6th St Apt 202, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7 am - 5 pm, Friday: 7 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Implants, Wisdom Teeth Removal, Corrective Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery)
Dr. Gordon Gardner, Dds
1746 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat Closed, Sun Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Surgery
Dr. Patricia Lem, D.d.s.
2730 Wilshire Blvd, #100, Santa Monica, CA 90403
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: 8:00AM to 7:00PM, Tuesday: 10:00AM to 7:00PM, Wednesday: 8:00AM to 7:00PM, Thursday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Friday: 8:00AM to 3:00PM (Open every other Friday), Saturday: By Appointment Only, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry
Dr. Charles Wood, D.d.s.
620 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday 8AM-5PM, Tuesday 8AM-5PM, Wednesday 8AM-5PM, Thursday 8AM-5PM, Friday 8AM-5PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM, Sunday Closed (Closed for lunch daily between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM)
Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Preventative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Charles Dobeck, D.d.s.
1243 7th St, Suite A, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- ⚡ 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: Closed, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Rehana Khan, Dds
1458 14th St Ste 100, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday: By Appointment Only, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Orthodontics, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dr. Richard Haber, Dds
1260 15th St Ste 701, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon: 8am–5pm, Tue: 7:30am–5pm, Wed: 8am–5pm, Thu: 7:30am–5pm, Fri: Closed, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed
Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Yosi Behroozan, D.d.s.
2221 Lincoln Blvd, Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:00pm
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Endodontics
Dr. Samantha Besser, Dmd
1102 12th St Apt 2, Santa Monica, CA 90403
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Globodental
2825 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite # 310, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM, Saturday: By Appointment Only
Specialties: Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry
Dr. Judith Barron, D.d.s.
270 26th St, Suite 301, Santa Monica, CA 90402
- ⚡ 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 – 2:00PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Nancy Schort, D.d.s.
270 26th St, Suite #301, Santa Monica, CA 90402
- ⚡ 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 – 2:00PM, Saturday – Closed, Sunday – Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry
Gordon Averill, Dmd and Angie Dunkling, Dmd Dental Services Inc
270 26th St Ste 301, Santa Monica, CA 90402
- ⚡ 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 – 2:00 PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Lily Einstein, Dmd
2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 590, Santa Monica, CA 90403
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon: Closed, Tue-Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Sat: 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Sun: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry
Dr. Bonita Hornstein, Dds
1260 15th St Ste 1117, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon - Thu: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontics, Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Nima Mashkouri, D.m.d.
1304 15th St Ste 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8am – 5pm, Friday: 9am – 4pm, Sat: By Appointment Only, Sun: Closed
Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
Dr. Kari Sakurai, Dds
1304 15th St, 403, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon: Closed, Tue: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Wed: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Thu: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Fri: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Sat: 8:00AM-2:00PM (Open Two Saturdays A Month), Sun: Closed
Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry
Showing top 20 of 62 emergency dentists in Santa Monica, CA.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, CA
Are there emergency dentists in Santa Monica, CA open on weekends?
Yes. Several emergency dentists in Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA?
Emergency exam fees in Santa Monica, 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 Monica without an appointment?
Some emergency dental practices in Santa Monica, 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. 33 of the 62 emergency practices listed here are currently accepting new patients.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth in Santa Monica?
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 Monica, CA immediately. Reimplantation is most successful within 30–60 minutes of the injury.
Which emergency dentists in Santa Monica accept dental insurance?
Most emergency dentists in Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA?
Many emergency dental practices in Santa Monica, CA can see patients the same day, often within 1–4 hours of calling. Practices with online booking (31 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 Monica emergency dentist — most practices will advise you over the phone whether you need immediate care.