Emergency Dental Care

Emergency Dental Care Service in Santa Barbara, CA

Emergency Dentist in Santa Barbara

Tooth pain doesn’t wait for business hours. At Dr. Hurtado Dentistry, we provide emergency dental care in Santa Barbara when you need it most. Whether it’s a broken tooth, severe toothache, or sudden swelling, our team makes time for urgent cases so you can get relief fast.

When to Call for Emergency Dental Care

Patients come to us for emergencies like:

If you’re unsure, it’s always best to call. Our emergency dentist in Santa Barbara can tell you if you need to come in right away.

How We Help in Emergencies

Our office is equipped for urgent dental needs:

Pain Relief First – Quick treatment to ease discomfort.
Tooth Repairs – Fix broken or chipped teeth, restore function and appearance.
Infection Control – Antibiotics and treatments for abscesses.
Extractions if Needed – Gentle removal when a tooth can’t be saved.
Restorations – Same-day solutions for lost fillings or crowns.

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Why Trust Dr. Hurtado

20+ Years of Experience – Trusted in Santa Barbara for family & cosmetic dentistry.
Advanced Technology – Digital imaging, same-day restorations, precise diagnosis.
Compassionate Care – We know emergencies are stressful. We act fast and keep you comfortable.
Same-Day Appointments – We reserve time daily for urgent dental care.

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Serving Santa Barbara & Nearby

We proudly provide emergency dental care in Santa Barbara for patients from:

Patient Stories

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Kimmie Dee

19:57 14 Jul 25

Dr. Hurtado and staff are exceptional practitioners that put you at ease, do excellent work and have the best music!

Shannon

19:27 27 May 25

I really appreciate Dr. Hurtado's honesty, financial transparency, and efficiency!

Lauren Donohue

23:37 15 May 25

I tried getting a light emergency visit with three other dentists until I called Dr. Hurtado and he took me right away. The others were going to make me wait days until having the sharp metal wire of my broken permanent retainer removed. Dr Hurtado did it in minutes and was much more reasonably priced!! The best part was feeling seen and soothed in a moment of discomfort. His 35 years of experience really shows and I’ve never been in such a relaxed environment dental office. Wonderful, friendly staff all around!

B B

06:54 09 Apr 25

Went there for emergency when on vacation for cap replacement and they found a filling that had fallen out as well, about a year ago. Well, the cap stayed, but it was formed so awkwardly that the adjacent tooth had a 2.5mm average cylindrical gap causing additional issues and pain. Not worth keep driving back for garbage dental work, even if its complementary. I'm cutting my losses and hope you get a better service than I did.

It was extremely peaceful, always on time and I never saw another patient despite 2 visits.

Lorena Jimenez

18:43 07 Oct 24

Dr. Hurtado, Is excellent with our family dental care. We highly recommend him and the staff is very friendly.

Abigail Alderete

19:24 11 Jul 24

First place where I have felt very satisfied with the staff, each one does their job very professionally, I loved the place and the work they do.

Christan Schaefer

05:06 21 Sep 23

Excellent teeth cleaning and initial consultation. Staff was able to quickly book my husband and I for follow up appointments as well. Highly recommend Dr Hurtado and his staff to anyone in search of a great dentist.

Diego Ortiz

07:13 10 Aug 23

I'm a new patient and Dr Hurtado has been attentive to my dental concerns. The communication with the doctor and staff is awesome. Feeling lucky to have found this place!

Shannon Fennell

00:15 03 Jun 23

Dr. Hurtado, Dr. Hoffman and their team are the most thoughtful and honest dentistry team in the area. After going to a different dentist in SB and being given a laundry list of things wrong with my teeth, I went to Dr. Hurtado’s office and was treated honestly and respectfully (turns out, not much was wrong - the previous dentist just wanted money). Julio does a wonderful job taking care of patients and creating a comfortable and professional space. Nicole was a great tech that works with care and gentleness. Couldn’t recommend this office more.

Ana Thompson

14:49 01 Jun 23

Dr. Hurtado and Dr. Hoffman are very nice dentist.
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FAQ – Emergency Dental Care

Do you take walk-ins for dental emergencies?

Yes, we do our best to see walk-ins, but call first if possible.

Can you save a knocked-out tooth?

Yes, if you get here quickly. Place it in milk or saline and bring it immediately.

What if my crown or filling falls out?

Call us. Our emergency dentist in Santa Barbara can restore it same-day.

Do you accept insurance for emergencies?

Most insurance covers emergency dental care—we’ll confirm for you.

Take the Next Step

Tooth pain won’t fix itself. If you need an emergency dentist in Santa Barbara, call us now. We’ll get you in quickly, relieve your pain, and protect your smile.