Emergency Dentist in Santa Ana, CA

There are 118 emergency dentists in Santa Ana, CA offering same-day care for tooth pain, broken teeth, dental abscesses, knocked-out teeth, and lost fillings. Average Google rating: 4.6★ based on 8,441 combined reviews. 54 practices are currently accepting new patients.

Emergency Dentists Avg Rating Accepting New Patients Online Booking Available
118 4.6★ 54 47
1

500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

(714) 973-9006

4.7/5 (673 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: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sunday: Closed

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

2

3760 W Mcfadden Ave Ste D, Santa Ana, CA 92704

(503) 360-8886

5/5 (457 Google reviews)

  • ⚡ Emergency Services
  • ✓ Accepting New Patients

Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday: 09:00 am to 2:00 pm, Sunday-Monday: Closed

Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry

3

2701 W. First St., Santa Ana, CA 92703

(714) 480-7979

4.4/5 (421 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 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

4

2701 W First St #15, Santa Ana, CA 92703

(714) 480-3085

4.4/5 (421 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sunday: Closed

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

5

2414 S Fairview St, Santa Ana, CA 92704

(714) 222-5336

4.9/5 (383 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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

6

1920 E 17th St, Suite 100, Santa Ana, CA 92705

(714) 953-6881

4.6/5 (352 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Specialties: Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Endodontics

7

2800 N Main St Unit 1010, Santa Ana, CA 92705

(714) 617-7979

4.8/5 (283 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Thursday: 09:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday: 09:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 08:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Sunday: Closed

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

8

5127 W Edinger Ave, Suite E, Santa Ana, CA 92704

(714) 775-0650

4.8/5 (83 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sunday: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Orthodontics

9

102 E. 4th St, Second Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701

(714) 558-1464

3.7/5 (38 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Tuesday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Dentistry, General Dentistry

10

801 N Tustin Ave, Ste 301, Santa Ana, CA 92705

(714) 547-5437

4.8/5 (20 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: 7am-4pm (lunch 11am-12pm), Tuesday: 7am-4pm (lunch 11am-12pm, 1st, 3rd, 5th Tuesdays 10am-6pm), Wednesday: 7am-4pm (lunch 11am-12pm), Thursday: 7am-1pm, Friday: Closed, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: By Appointment

Specialties: Dentistry, General Practice, Invisalign, Sleep Apnea

11

1334 W 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

(714) 541-0837

4.8/5

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

Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ortho once a month), Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Friday: By Appointment only, Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (2x/month only), Sunday: Closed (Open once a month. Call for details.)

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

12

1575 N. Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705

(714) 689-7670

4.6/5 (437 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday: Closed, 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

13

2701 W 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

(714) 361-2140

4.4/5 (421 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sunday: Closed

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

14

2030 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705

(714) 547-6019

4.6/5 (382 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: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics

15

2657 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

(714) 850-9121

4.5/5 (380 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday Closed, Tuesday-Friday 10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 3 PM

Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics

16

2220 E Fruit St Ste 111, Santa Ana, CA 92701

(714) 481-0055

4.9/5 (265 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Preventative Dentistry

17

2144 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704

(714) 619-6280

3.9/5 (244 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: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Dentistry, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry

18

3901 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704

(657) 210-5832

4.9/5 (196 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Mon: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tue: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wed: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Thu: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (by appointment only), Sun: Closed

Specialties: General Dentistry, Periodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery

19

642 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704

(714) 775-0202

4.9/5 (170 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Specialties: Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign

20

1401 N Tustin Ave Ste 345, Santa Ana, CA 92705

(657) 600-8425

4.8/5 (168 Google reviews)

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

Hours: Monday 9:15 AM - 6:00 PM, Tuesday 9:15 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday 9:15 AM - 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:15 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday 9:15 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday By Appointment Only, Sunday Closed

Specialties: Holistic Dentistry, Biomimetic Dentistry, Mercury-Free Dentistry, Ozone Therapy

Showing top 20 of 118 emergency dentists in Santa Ana, CA.

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

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

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

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

Some emergency dental practices in Santa Ana, 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. 54 of the 118 emergency practices listed here are currently accepting new patients.

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

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

Which emergency dentists in Santa Ana accept dental insurance?

Most emergency dentists in Santa Ana, 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 Ana, CA?

Many emergency dental practices in Santa Ana, CA can see patients the same day, often within 1–4 hours of calling. Practices with online booking (47 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 Ana emergency dentist — most practices will advise you over the phone whether you need immediate care.