Emergency Dentist in San Francisco

What Is a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any urgent problem involving your teeth, gums, jaw, or dental restorations that needs prompt professional attention. Common examples include severe tooth pain, a badly cracked tooth, a knocked-out tooth, a partially dislodged tooth, dental abscess, lost or broken restoration, and significant soft tissue injury.

Call an emergency dentist if you have:

• Severe or persistent toothache

• Swelling in the face, jaw, or gums

• A knocked-out permanent tooth

• A broken, cracked, or fractured tooth

• A loose or dislodged tooth

• A lost filling, crown, bridge, or veneer

• Bleeding that does not stop

• Pain when biting or chewing

• Signs of infection, including pus, fever, or a pimple-like bump on the gums

• Dental trauma from a fall, accident, or sports injury

The American Dental Association recommends visiting a dentist or emergency room as soon as possible during a dental emergency and notes that many dentists reserve time in their schedules for emergency patients.

Why Choose Financial District Dentistry for Emergency Dental Care?

Experienced, Compassionate Care

At Financial District Dentistry, patients receive comprehensive care focused on oral health, function, comfort, and aesthetics. The practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans, gentle techniques, a welcoming environment, and comprehensive dental services under one roof.

30+ Years of Clinical Experience

Dr. Evangeline Amores brings decades of clinical experience and advanced dental training to patient care. Her background includes emergency room and ICU experience as a nurse, a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University’s School of Dental and Oral Surgery, a General Practice Residency at NY Presbyterian Weill Cornell University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, and a Fellowship in Special Care Dentistry at Albert Einstein Medical Center. She also maintains memberships with the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Advanced Dental Technology

Financial District Dentistry uses modern dental technology, including digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, iTero® intraoral scanning, and laser dentistry, helping the team evaluate dental problems more clearly and recommend precise treatment.

Convenient Downtown San Francisco Location

If you work or live near Montgomery Street, Embarcadero, Union Square, SoMa, or the Financial District, urgent dental care is close by. The office is located at 220 Montgomery St. Suite 120, making it convenient for downtown professionals, residents, and visitors.

Emergency Dental Services We Provide

Severe Tooth Pain Relief

A severe toothache may be caused by deep decay, infection, a cracked tooth, gum disease, exposed roots, or trauma. Do not ignore ongoing pain, especially if it is sharp, throbbing, worsening, or accompanied by swelling.

During your emergency visit, we may evaluate the tooth, take digital X-rays, check your bite, assess the gums, and recommend treatment such as a filling, crown, root canal therapy, extraction, or periodontal care depending on the cause.

Broken, Chipped, or Cracked Tooth Repair

A broken tooth can expose sensitive inner tooth structure and may worsen if left untreated. For a cracked tooth, the ADA recommends rinsing with warm water, using cold compresses to reduce swelling, and seeing a dentist as soon as possible.

Treatment may include bonding, a dental crown, a veneer, root canal therapy, or extraction if the tooth cannot be saved.

Knocked-Out Tooth Treatment

A knocked-out permanent tooth is a true dental emergency. The ADA advises keeping the tooth moist at all times. Try placing it back in the socket without touching the root. If that is not possible, place it between your cheek and gums, in milk, or in an ADA-accepted tooth preservation product, then get to a dentist right away.

Cleveland Clinic notes that a dentist has the best chance of saving a knocked-out tooth when it is returned to the socket within one hour.

Dental Abscess and Gum Swelling

A dental abscess is an infection that may appear as swelling, severe pain, pus, a bad taste, fever, or a pimple-like bump on the gums. Cleveland Clinic warns that an abscess can damage tissue and surrounding teeth and may spread if left untreated.

Call our office promptly if you notice swelling, fever, severe pain, or drainage.

Lost Filling, Crown, Bridge, or Veneer

A loose or missing restoration can leave your tooth sensitive and vulnerable to further damage. Bring the crown, bridge, veneer, or broken piece with you if you still have it. Cleveland Clinic advises not using super glue to reattach a dental crown or bridge.

Depending on the condition of the tooth and restoration, we may be able to re-cement it, repair the tooth, or recommend a replacement.

Emergency Tooth Extractions

Whenever possible, our goal is to save your natural tooth. However, an emergency extraction may be recommended when a tooth is severely damaged, infected, loose, or cannot be predictably restored. Financial District Dentistry offers general dentistry, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, root canal therapy, crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implant services, allowing patients to receive comprehensive treatment planning in one practice.

What to Do Before You See an Emergency Dentist

Severe Toothache

• Rinse your mouth with warm water.

• Gently floss to remove trapped food.

• Use a cold compress if swelling is present.

• Take over-the-counter pain medication as directed on the label.

• Do not place aspirin directly on the tooth or gums, because it may burn the tissue.

Broken or Cracked Tooth

• Rinse with warm water.

• Save any broken pieces if possible.

• Apply gauze if bleeding occurs.

• Use a cold compress to reduce swelling.

• Call an emergency dentist as soon as possible.

Knocked-Out Adult Tooth

• Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root.

• Gently rinse only if dirty.

• Do not scrub the tooth.

• Try to place it back in the socket if possible.

• If you cannot reinsert it, keep it moist in milk, between your cheek and gums, or in a tooth preservation product.

• Call immediately.

Object Stuck Between Teeth

• Gently use dental floss.

• Do not use sharp or pointed instruments.

• Call the dentist if you cannot remove it or if pain continues.

When Should You Go to the ER Instead?

For most tooth-related problems, an emergency dentist is the right first call. However, go to the nearest emergency room or call emergency medical services if you have:

• Difficulty breathing or swallowing

• Severe facial trauma

• Suspected broken jaw

• Uncontrolled bleeding

• Rapidly spreading swelling

• High fever with facial or jaw swelling

• A life-threatening medical emergency

The ADA notes that patients should visit a dentist or emergency room as soon as possible during a dental emergency.

Emergency Dentist Near Me in Downtown San Francisco

When you search for an emergency dentist near me in San Francisco, you need more than a phone number. You need a trusted dental team that can evaluate your symptoms, explain your options clearly, and provide treatment designed to relieve pain and protect your smile.

Financial District Dentistry combines:

Emergency Dentistry and Your Long-Term Oral Health

Emergency dental treatment is not only about stopping pain today. It is also about protecting your future oral health.

An untreated dental problem may lead to:

• Worsening infection

• Tooth loss

• Damage to surrounding teeth

• Jawbone problems

• More complex treatment needs

• Higher long-term dental costs

Financial District Dentistry’s general dentistry philosophy focuses on helping patients maintain a healthy mouth and smile, with an emphasis on preventive and timely care before problems become more intensive.

Payment and Insurance Information

Financial District Dentistry believes quality dental care should be accessible. The office accepts most PPO insurance providers and is in network with Delta Dental® and Cigna®. Payment options include cash, check, credit/debit, and a 5% discount for cash payments.

For urgent dental needs, call (415) 399-9999 to discuss your situation and appointment options.

Schedule Emergency Dental Care in San Francisco

Do not wait and hope severe dental pain goes away on its own. If you have a toothache, broken tooth, swollen gums, knocked-out tooth, lost crown, or another urgent dental concern, contact Financial District Dentistry in downtown San Francisco.

Call (415) 399-9999 today for emergency dental care in the Financial District.

Financial District Dentistry
220 Montgomery St. Suite 120
San Francisco, CA 94104
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday–Sunday: Closed