Emergency Dentist in San Francisco, CA
There are 497 emergency dentists in San Francisco, 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 54,025 combined reviews. 180 practices are currently accepting new patients.
| Emergency Dentists | Avg Rating | Accepting New Patients | Online Booking Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| 497 | 4.5★ | 180 | 129 |
Dr. Emily Nguyen, Dmd
2626 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Emergency Dental Care
Dr. Alan Wakefield, D.d.s.
2813 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sun: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Emergency Dental Care
Dr. Vishnu Nandan, Dds, Bds
2626 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Sun Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Sheila Patwardhan, Dmd
2480 Mission St, Suite 333, San Francisco, CA 94110
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Specialties: Endodontics, Root Canal Therapy, Endodontic Retreatment, Apicoectomy
Dr. Julia Chu, D.d.s.
380 20th Ave Ste 102, San Francisco, CA 94121
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Dentistry, General Practice, Family Dentistry
Jacobson Dental Corp
2480 Mission St, Suite 331, San Francisco, CA 94110
- ⚡ 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 - 5:00 pm, Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Special Needs Dentistry
Dr. Vignesh Madisetty
490 Post St Ste 830, San Francisco, CA 94102
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sun: Closed
Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry
Gary K Arabatyan Dds Inc
450 Sutter St, Suite 1233, San Francisco, CA 94108
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon: Closed, Tue-Fri: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sat-Sun: Closed
Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General & Family Dentistry
Dr. Michael Gamboa, Dds
133 Kearny St, Suite 301, San Francisco, CA 94108
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: 8AM-5PM, Tuesday: 8AM-5PM, Wednesday: 8AM-5PM, Thursday: 8AM-5PM, Friday: 8AM-5PM
Specialties: Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics
Dr. Ryan Gaw, Dds
160 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Dental appointments available on select Saturdays
Specialties: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. John Petrini, Doctor Dental Surger
500 Sutter St, # 600, San Francisco, CA 94102
- ⚡ 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
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Dental Implants
Dr. Dorothy Pang, D.d.s.,m.s.
823 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm, Saturday: Appointment only, Sunday: Closed (Closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mon-Sat)
Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics
Dr. Chee Lee, D.d.s., M.s.
801 Taraval St, Peter Lee, Dds.,ms and Dorothy Pang, Dds,ms, Inc., San Francisco, CA 94116
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM, Wednesday: No patients seen in office, Saturday – Monday: Closed
Specialties: Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dr. Clara Michelson, Dds
760 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
- ⚡ 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 – 4:00pm, Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
Dr. Mercedes Tan, Dmd
4318 Geary Blvd, Ste. 201, San Francisco, CA 94118
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Mon: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Tue: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wed: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thu: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun: Closed
Specialties: Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry
Dr. Susan Malibiran, Dmd
490 Post St Ste 520, San Francisco, CA 94102
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Appointments at partner location 490 Post Suite 830), Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Appointments at partner location 490 Post Suite 830), Sunday: Closed
Specialties: General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry
Dr. Leonid Tolstunov, Dds, Dmd
99 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
Hours: Mon: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tues, Thur: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed, Fri: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed
Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
Dr. Nataly Vilderman, Dds
2675 Geary Blvd Ste 400, San Francisco, CA 94118
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry
Roytman Dental Corporation
2494 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed
Specialties: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Endodontics
Dr. Ashita Vijay
490 Post St Ste 323, San Francisco, CA 94102
- ⚡ Emergency Services
- ✓ Accepting New Patients
- 📅 Online Booking
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday: Appointment only, Sunday: Closed
Specialties: Prosthodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
Showing top 20 of 497 emergency dentists in San Francisco, CA.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA
Are there emergency dentists in San Francisco, CA open on weekends?
Yes. Several emergency dentists in San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA?
Emergency exam fees in San Francisco, 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 Francisco without an appointment?
Some emergency dental practices in San Francisco, 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. 180 of the 497 emergency practices listed here are currently accepting new patients.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth in San Francisco?
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 Francisco, CA immediately. Reimplantation is most successful within 30–60 minutes of the injury.
Which emergency dentists in San Francisco accept dental insurance?
Most emergency dentists in San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA?
Many emergency dental practices in San Francisco, CA can see patients the same day, often within 1–4 hours of calling. Practices with online booking (129 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 Francisco emergency dentist — most practices will advise you over the phone whether you need immediate care.