Emergency Dentist in San Francisco
Dental emergencies don’t wait for a convenient time. At Financial District Dentistry, we provide prompt emergency dental care for patients throughout San Francisco, CA dealing with severe pain, trauma, or urgent oral health concerns.
What Is a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is any situation involving severe pain, trauma, bleeding, infection, or damage that needs prompt attention. Call our office right away if you’re experiencing severe tooth pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, facial swelling, a dental abscess, or a lost filling, crown, or bridge.
Emergency Services We Provide
Our team is equipped to handle a range of urgent dental needs, including relief for severe tooth pain, repair of broken, chipped, or cracked teeth, treatment for knocked-out teeth, care for dental abscesses and gum swelling, replacement of lost restorations, and emergency extractions when necessary.
What to Do Before You See Us
For a severe toothache, rinse with warm water and gently floss around the area — avoid placing aspirin directly on the tooth or gums. For a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist and avoid touching the root; a tooth has the best chance of being saved when returned to the socket within an hour. For a broken or cracked tooth, rinse gently and apply a cold compress if there’s swelling.
When Should You Go to the ER Instead?
Go to the emergency room if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, severe facial swelling, a high fever, or symptoms that feel life-threatening. Otherwise, call our office first — we can often see emergency patients quickly and guide you on next steps.
Emergency Dentistry and Your Long-Term Oral Health
Prompt treatment doesn’t just relieve pain — it can also prevent further damage, infection, or tooth loss. Once your emergency is addressed, we’ll work with you on any follow-up care needed, whether that’s a crown, root canal, or other restorative treatment.
Payment and Insurance
We accept most PPO insurance providers and offer several payment options for emergency care. Visit our Financial Information page for details.
Schedule Emergency Dental Care
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, don’t wait. Contact us at (415) 399-9999 right away.
Emergency Dentist FAQs
What should I do if I have severe tooth pain?
Rinse with warm water, gently floss around the painful tooth, use a cold compress for swelling, and call our office. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the tooth or gums.
Is a knocked-out tooth always an emergency?
Yes. Keep the tooth moist, avoid touching the root, and call us right away — a dentist has the best chance of saving the tooth when it’s returned to the socket within an hour.
Can a broken crown or filling wait?
It may not be life-threatening, but it can expose the tooth to sensitivity or further damage, so call us promptly, especially if you have pain or sharp edges.
Should I go to the ER for a dental abscess?
Call us immediately if you suspect an abscess. Go to the ER if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, severe facial swelling, or a high fever.
Do you accept new patients for dental emergencies?
Yes, we welcome new patients and provide comprehensive emergency dental care.
How soon should I call for a dental emergency?
Call as soon as you notice severe pain, swelling, trauma, bleeding, a knocked-out tooth, or a broken restoration — early treatment improves comfort and may help save the tooth.
Get Emergency Care Now
Don’t wait with a dental emergency. Contact us at (415) 399-9999 right away.