Emergency Dentist San Diego

Same-day emergency dental care in San Diego

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DAY OPEN CLOSE
Monday 9:00AM 9:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM 9:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM 9:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM 9:00PM
Friday 9:00AM 9:00PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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DAY OPEN CLOSE
Monday 9:00am 6:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am 6:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am 6:00pm
Thursday 9:00am 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am 6:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

San Diego Emergency Dentistry for 20 Years

Open Mon- Fri
Same-Day Appointments
Financing Available
Conveniently Located in Downtown San Diego
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When Dental Emergencies Happen,
We're Here For You

At Fifth Avenue Dental Arts, we see San Diego dental emergencies every day. If you experience injury to your teeth, gums, or mouth, it’s important to get a professional assessment from an emergency dentist who can prevent further damage, give you pain relief options, save your teeth, and restore your smile. Our practice primarily treats trauma-related tooth and mouth issues, such as:

  • Cracked or broken teeth
  • Knocked-out teeth
  • Partially dislodged teeth
  • Damaged tooth nerves
  • Objects stuck in the mouth
  • Oral bleeding
  • Facial or oral swelling (non-allergy
    related)
  • Broken braces wires
  • Lost fillings, crowns and bridges

Serving San Diego for more than 20 years, our same-day emergency dental care team is here for you!

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Same-Day Emergency Dental
Services In San Diego

It’s important to seek immediate attention if you experience inexplicable bleeding or swelling in your mouth, have severe tooth pain, cracked teeth, lost fillings or crowns, gum infections, and/or abscesses. Our team of San Diego emergency dentists addresses your pain, minimizes further damage, and restores your oral health. When you have any of these symptoms, we work hard to see you as quickly as possible, many times on the same day. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell if your situation is a dental emergency or just  a dental inconvenience. To help you decide, consider whether any of the following cause you difficulty or severe pain:
  • Eating and drinking
  • Talking
  • Routine daily tasks
  • Sleeping
  • Swelling
If the answer is yes, we are prepared to provide emergency dental care on short notice. If you’re still not sure, call us for guidance. Our team is here to help alleviate anxiety and treat urgent dental matters with compassionate care.

Emergency Dental Care FAQs

Severe tooth pain, broken and chipped teeth, a knock-out tooth, swelling of the mouth, excessive bleeding, and dental infections are considered dental emergencies. Timely assessment and prompt emergency treatment prevent the spread of oral infection, permanent tooth loss, and pernicious damage. If you have a dental emergency, it is important to call an emergency dentist as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, emergency rooms do not treat tooth problems, repair teeth, or pull teeth because ER physicians are not trained in dentistry. That said, your local urgent care or ER can give you antibiotics or pain relievers to alleviate oral pain and swelling while you wait to see your dentist.

If you need immediate emergency dental care in San Diego, schedule an appointment with Fifth Avenue Dental Arts as soon as possible. We prioritize dental emergencies and do our best to see you on the same-day whenever possible.

In a dental emergency, call your dentist immediately and follow the dentist’s instructions. Then, you can reduce the pain and prevent additional damage with just a few simple first aid steps. Here’s what to do if you have the following symptoms:
  • Swelling: Use a cold compress on the affected area.
  • Pain: Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or apply clove oil topically for quick relief.
  • Bleeding: Apply gentle pressure to the wound using a bit of sterile gauze.
  • Lost Restorations:  Denture adhesive or temporary cement from the pharmacy can temporarily hold a crown or bridge in place.
  • Knocked out tooth: Rinse your mouth and the tooth gently and do not damage any tissue that is still attached to the root. Place your tooth back in the socket or in a container of milk and bring it to our office.

When you have a dental emergency on the weekend, call an emergency dentist immediately. Many dentists have an emergency number that allows you to leave a message during the weekend or after-hours. The emergency dental care team will return your call as soon as possible. If you are bleeding excessively, do not wait for your dentist to call you back, go to an urgent care center or your nearest emergency room.

Yes, many dental insurances cover emergency dental care. Your deductible, annual maximum and co-pay for most PPOs is the same as standard dental care.

Wisdom teeth (third molars) are the last 4 of your 32 teeth that grow at the back of the mouth. Some encounter impacted wisdom teeth that do not have enough room to grow normally or it cannot erupt properly in the mouth. It may be necessary to pull your impacted wisdom teeth because it can grow at an angle toward the neighboring teeth, not erupt at all or partially erupt. If impacted wisdom teeth are left untreated it can lead to severe pain, gum disease, poor position, crowding, tooth decay, infection or other dental problems.

The signs and symptoms of impacted teeth are:
  • Pain in Teeth Surrounding the Wisdom Tooth
  • Headaches
  • Pain in the Neck or Back of Mouth
  • Gums Are Bleeding and Swollen
  • Tender Gums
As with other dental emergencies, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call your dentist so we can see you as soon as possible.

Meet Our San Diego Emergency Dentists

With over two decades of experience as San Diego emergency dentists, Ramin Ghassemi, DDS, MS, and Nina Mojaver, DMD, have expertise in resolving even the most complicated dental emergencies to restore your oral health. Dr. Mojaver completed postdoctoral studies at the Harvard School of Medicine and specializes in cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Ghassemi earned his doctorate in dental surgery at the University of Brussels and his master’s in periodontology at the University of Manchester in England. 

Simple Pricing for Dental Emergencies

Your emergency dental exam has simple pricing so you can breath a sigh of relief during stressful dental emergencies. We put our patients first, which means transparent pricing and services. Have more questions? Contact us.

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Emergency Exam

$0 – $99

Most PPO plans may cover 100%
In House membership Plan covers 100%

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