Emergency dentist in Sacramento
Toothache, broken tooth or swelling? Call first thing in the morning. Same-day visits when available.
Reviewed by Dr. Maryam Saleh, DDS, FAGD · Last updated October 18, 2026
Emergency dental care at J Street, at a glance
J Street Dental Group is an emergency dentist in Sacramento for patients with a bad toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown, or swelling from an infection. Call first thing in the morning: we offer same-day visits when openings are available, Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Your dentist examines the tooth, takes the x-rays needed, relieves the pain and stabilizes the problem, then explains your options. We don't offer after-hours care.
Who it's for
Anyone with sudden tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, or swelling.
Same-day when available
Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call first thing for the best chance.
Call first
We ask about your symptoms and give advice on the phone before you come in.
Treated in-house
Fillings, bonding, crowns, root canals and extractions, all in our office.
No after-hours care
Closed evenings and Friday to Sunday. For serious swelling or injury, go to the ER.
Cost
An exam first, then an estimate, with your insurance checked.
What counts as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency needs care within hours or a day: pain you can't manage, a knocked-out or loosened tooth, bleeding that won't settle, swelling from an infection, or a cracked tooth with the nerve exposed. A chipped tooth that doesn't hurt or a lost filling can usually wait for the next opening, as long as you protect the tooth.
When to go to the ER or call 911
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 right away for:
- facial swelling with a fever
- swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow
- bleeding that won't stop with firm pressure
- a possible broken jaw or a serious injury to the jaw, face or head
What to do until you're seen
These first-aid steps protect the tooth until a dentist sees it. They don't replace treatment.
Toothache
Rinse with warm water and floss gently in case food is caught. A cold compress on the cheek, 15 minutes at a time, can ease swelling. Over-the-counter pain relief can help if it's safe for you. Never put aspirin or any tablet on the gum; it can burn the tissue.
Broken, chipped or cracked tooth
Save any pieces, rinse with warm water, press clean gauze on any bleeding and chew on the other side. A crack can spread even when it doesn't hurt, so call to be seen soon.
Knocked-out tooth
Pick it up by the crown, never the root, and rinse it briefly in milk or saline without scrubbing. Ease it back into the socket and bite on clean gauze, or keep it in cold milk. Call us straight away, or go to an emergency room if we're closed. Don't put a child's baby tooth back in.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the crown. Temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can cover the spot for a short time; never use household glue. Avoid chewing on that side and call us.
Abscess, gum bump or swelling
Throbbing pain, a bump on the gum, a bad taste or swelling can mean an abscess. Rinse with warm salt water and call us first thing. If the swelling spreads or comes with a fever, go to the ER.
Find us at 2619 J Street
Our Midtown office is a short trip from Downtown, East Sacramento and Land Park, with street parking nearby.
Look for the teal building with the J Street Dental Group sign. Bring your insurance card, a list of your medicines and any piece of tooth or crown that came out.
We're open Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and closed Friday to Sunday, with no after-hours service.
What happens when you call
Call first thing in the morning
Advice on the phone about your symptoms
A same-day visit, when one is available
Relief first, then a plan
If we can't see you the same day, we'll book the next available opening.
What happens at an emergency visit
Your dentist starts with an exam and the x-rays needed to find the cause. The first goal is to relieve the pain and stabilize the problem, so you leave more comfortable even if more care is needed later.
Depending on what we find, treatment may be:
- a filling or bonding to repair a chipped or broken tooth
- a crown to protect a cracked or badly broken tooth
- a root canal to treat an infected or inflamed nerve
- an extraction when a tooth can't be saved
All of these are done in our office. Nervous? Ask about sedation dentistry with nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation.
Who you'll see
Our dentists, led by Dr. Maryam Saleh, DDS, FAGD, handle emergency care alongside everyday dentistry. Dr. Saleh's California residency included significant oral surgery experience.
What affects the cost of emergency dental care
We don't quote a price before we've seen the tooth, because the cost depends on:
- the exam and x-rays needed
- the treatment needed, from a filling to a root canal or extraction
- whether the repair takes more than one visit
You'll get an estimate before treatment starts, and we check your insurance benefits. PPO plans are welcome. No insurance? Ask about our in-office PFH membership plan and payment options.
Preventing the next emergency
Regular checkups and cleanings catch decay and cracks early, and a heavily filled tooth may need a crown or other restorative care before it breaks. Wear a mouthguard for contact sports and go easy on ice and hard candy.
Relief first, then a clear plan
We treat the pain first and explain your options before anything else is done.
Insurance checked before treatment. No dental insurance? Ask about our PFH membership plan.
True dental emergencies include persistent, unmanageable toothache, knocked-out or dislodged adult teeth, active bleeding from soft tissue trauma, facial swelling that suggests a bacterial infection, or cracked teeth with exposed nerves. These need care within hours to help prevent losing the tooth or a spreading infection.
Often, yes. A knocked-out adult tooth can often be replanted if a dentist treats it within 30 to 60 minutes. Handle the tooth only by the chewing crown, never the root, rinse it gently in milk or saline without scrubbing, and try to put it back in the socket or keep it in cold milk on the way.
Often, yes. We offer same-day visits when openings are available, Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call us first thing in the morning so our team can assess your symptoms, give you advice over the phone and book the next available opening. We don't offer after-hours care. For facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or uncontrolled bleeding, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
No. An abscess is a pocket of infection, and it doesn't go away on its own. Pain can fade if the nerve dies or it drains, but the infection stays and can spread. Antibiotics may calm it for a while, yet they don't remove the source, so the tooth needs treatment, usually a root canal or an extraction.
It can be. A toothache that keeps you awake, doesn't ease with over-the-counter pain relief, or comes with swelling, fever or a bad taste should be seen soon, so call us first thing. A mild ache is less urgent, but book a visit before it gets worse.
Save any pieces, rinse with warm water, press gauze on any bleeding and call us. Even a small break that doesn't hurt should be checked, because a crack can spread toward the nerve.
We're closed Friday to Sunday, with no after-hours care. Use the first-aid steps above and call us Monday morning. For facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or a jaw injury, go to the ER or call 911. For pain that can't wait, an urgent care clinic can help until you see a dentist.
Tooth pain? Call first thing in the morning.
2619 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816