Emergency Dentist in Vista, CA
There are 68 emergency dentists in Vista, 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 4,704 combined reviews. 20 practices are currently accepting new patients.
| Emergency Dentists | Avg Rating | Accepting New Patients | Online Booking Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 4.8★ | 20 | 17 |
Western Dental Services, Inc.
1450 N Santa Fe Ave Ste A&c, Vista, CA 92083
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sunday: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Kids Dentistry, Orthodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Matthew Rodman, Dds
1235 W Vista Way Ste F, Vista, CA 92083
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Tue-Thu: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed
Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Ashley & Benjamin Koppel Dds Inc
620 S Melrose Dr Ste 201, Vista, CA 92081
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm
Specialties: General Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Ashley Koppel, Dds
620 S Melrose Dr Ste 201, Vista, CA 92081
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Specialties: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Daniel Javaheri, Dds
35 Main St, #C-130, Vista, CA 92083
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon: Closed, Tue-Thu: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Fri: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
Dr. Houri Fatourachi, Dds
2325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday 8:30AM - 3PM, Tuesday 8:30AM - 3PM, Wednesday 8:30AM - 3PM, Thursday 8:30AM - 4PM, Friday Closed
Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry
George R Braithwaite
630 Alta Vista Dr, #108, Vista, CA 92084
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Friday: Closed, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery
Dr. Chai Yoon Kim, Dds, Msd
320 Sycamore Ave Ste 60, Vista, CA 92083
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon: 9:00 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 - 5:00 PM, Sat: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM (select Saturdays by appointment only), Sun: Closed. Special hours: First Tuesday of each month open at 10 am, fourth Tuesday of each month open at 9 am due to staff meetings.
Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Oral Surgery
Dr. Jim Fisher, D.m.d.
1580 South Melrose Drive, Suite 112, Vista, CA 92081
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Friday: Closed, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Altshul Dental Corp
2023 W Vista Way, Suite P, Vista, CA 92083
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Fri: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Sat: By Appointment only, Sun: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Anesthesiology
Vincent Tu Dental Corporation
320 Sycamore Ave, Ste. 60, Vista, CA 92083
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon. 9:00 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 - 5:00 PM, Sat. 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun. Closed. (Open for select Saturdays by appointment only. First Tuesday of each month open at 10 am, fourth Tuesday at 9 am due to staff meetings)
Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics
Ronny Le Dental Corporation
1350 E Vista Way Ste 10, Vista, CA 92084
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tue: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Sat: By Appointment, Sun: Closed
Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontics
Dr. Darren Do, Dds
435 S Melrose Dr, Ste. 105, Vista, CA 92081
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Tue: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed
Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Endodontics, Orthodontics
Dr. Jonathan Albaugh, D.m.d., M.b.a
30 Main St Ste G-140, Vista, CA 92083
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Mon: 9AM–6PM, Tue: 9AM–6PM, Wed: 8AM–5PM, Thu: 9AM–6PM, Fri: 8AM–4PM
Specialties: Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics
Fox Professional Dental Corporation
1235 W Vista Way Ste K, Vista, CA 92083
- ⚡ 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: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Ryan Watkins, D.d.s.
950 Vista Village Dr, Vista, CA 92084
- ⚡ 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: Dental Anesthesiology, IV Sedation, Pediatric Dentistry, Endodontics
Dr. Richard Witmer, Dds
319 Escondido Ave, Vista, CA 92084
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday: Closed, Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry
Dr. Jose Sosa, Dds
1235 W Vista Way Ste L, Vista, CA 92083
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Tuesday: 09:00 - 18:00, Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00, Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00, Friday: 09:00 - 14:00
Specialties: Dentistry, General Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Tenette Trevino, D.d.s.
161 Thunder Dr, Suite 211, Vista, CA 92083
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Specialties: General Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry
Oasis Smiles Dentistry-Dr Sasha Bhor Dds Inc
Vista Oasis Smiles, 985 S Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92083
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Patient treatment scheduled Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri)
Specialties: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontal
Showing top 20 of 68 emergency dentists in Vista, CA.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency in Vista, 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 Vista, CA
Are there emergency dentists in Vista, CA open on weekends?
Yes. Several emergency dentists in Vista, 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 Vista, CA?
Emergency exam fees in Vista, 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 Vista without an appointment?
Some emergency dental practices in Vista, 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. 20 of the 68 emergency practices listed here are currently accepting new patients.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth in Vista?
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 Vista, CA immediately. Reimplantation is most successful within 30–60 minutes of the injury.
Which emergency dentists in Vista accept dental insurance?
Most emergency dentists in Vista, 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 Vista, CA?
Many emergency dental practices in Vista, CA can see patients the same day, often within 1–4 hours of calling. Practices with online booking (17 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 Vista emergency dentist — most practices will advise you over the phone whether you need immediate care.