- Emergency Dentist Santa Monica
Fast, Compassionate Care When You Need It Most
Get Same-Day Relief From Tooth Pain, Infection, or Dental Trauma
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Meet Dr. Nima Mashkouri
Advanced Training. Unmatched Expertise. Genuine Patient Care.
Patients choose Dr. Nima because he combines advanced clinical training with a calm, reassuring approach that makes emergencies far less stressful. Raised in Southern California, Dr. Nima earned his degree in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine before completing his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Tufts University in Boston. He went on to complete:
Experience the best dental care possible with our skilled and compassionate dental team in Santa Monica. Your comfort and health are our priority, ensuring every visit is a positive and supportive experience.
- Top Dentist Award
- ADA, PDA & Lehigh Valley Dental Society Member
Dr. Nima Mashkouri has over 200+ 5-star reviews & is currently the top-rated dentist in Santa Monica.
Emergency Dental Services We Provide
If you are dealing with any of the following, we can help — today:
- Severe toothache or sudden pain
- Broken, cracked, or chipped teeth
- Infection or swelling
- Knocked-out tooth
- Lost filling or crown
- Trauma from sports injuries or accidents
You’ll receive a clear diagnosis, gentle care, and a personalized treatment plan designed to relieve pain fast and protect your long-term oral health.
Trusted. Experienced. Local.
What to Expect During Your Emergency Visit
Immediate Evaluation
We start by identifying the source of pain or infection.
Digital Imaging & Diagnosis
High-resolution X-rays provide a clear picture of what’s happening.
Same-Day Treatment Whenever Possible
Most emergency issues — including root canals — can be treated the same day.
Same-day appointments available. Call now for immediate assistance:
Why Santa Monica Patients Trust Dr. Nima for Emergency Care
- Same-day and next-day appointments
- Expert in emergencies, trauma, and root canals
- Over 100 five-star reviews
- Comfort-focused, stress-free environment
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Real Patients. Real Confidence.
"I cannot recommend Dr. Mashkouri enough! A close friend found his office during a dental emergency and insisted I give him a try—especially since, like me, she hated the dentist. I had avoided cleanings for over 5 years due to anxiety, but my first visit with Dr. Mashkouri changed everything.
His bedside manner is top-notch. He’s kind, knowledgeable, and takes his time getting to know his patients. His hygienist, Sepi, did my deep cleaning and has the gentlest touch I’ve ever experienced—truly made me feel at ease."
Samanatha
"Dr. Mashkouri and his team are amazing! Like many people, I have severe anxiety around going to the dentist. I had an emergency situation with no dental insurance. They offered reasonable rates and more importantly they were incredibly compassionate regarding my anxiety. I have more work to have done and will be going back to Dr. Mashkouri to do it. He was very attentive and understanding of my situation. Also, he listened to my concern of using lidocaine as I tend to get bad headaches when it is used. He used a different numbing agent that had me back to normal, without a headache very quickly. I highly recommend Dr. Mashkouri and his team!"
Chrstina Fitch
"Dr. Nima is an expert, as evidenced by all the beaming reviews on Google. 'Compassion', 'knowledge', and 'warmth' come to mind when I think of this dentist. I have only seen Dr. Nima under less-than-great circumstances, but have been provided with outstanding care each time. Root canals are never fun, but I have only had great experiences here.
My review today is for the unbelievable accommodation by his team to see me same-day for an emergency. Beyond responding to my urgent call for help, it was an entirely painless procedure.
A very special shoutout to the front desk team here, and to Ellie. Trips to the dentist can be daunting, but I always look forward to visiting this office. Thank you!!"
My review today is for the unbelievable accommodation by his team to see me same-day for an emergency. Beyond responding to my urgent call for help, it was an entirely painless procedure.
A very special shoutout to the front desk team here, and to Ellie. Trips to the dentist can be daunting, but I always look forward to visiting this office. Thank you!!"
Maarten Lefor
"I had a dental emergency, intense pain from one of my wisdom teeth. I called Dr. Mashkouri’s office and was seen the same day, within a few hours. Turns out he had to extract the tooth, which he did for me immediately. The procedure went so smoothly and I already feel better. As someone who spent years avoiding the dentist, this experience far exceeded my expectations. I plan to go back for more routine work, and I would not hesitate to send family to Dr. Mashkouri for anything they need. He and his staff were fantastic, everyone was so friendly and helped ease my fears of dental work. I highly recommend him if you need a dentist."
Kevin Mitchell
"I was in so much pain crying and was not able to even speak and I was not able to find anyone who could do a root-canal on my moral tooth in the back since it was a difficult one to fix . Every dental office that I called was closed because of this pandemic situation and no one was seeing new or emergency patient. Then I found him and he was really nice and told me he would see me right away because I had so much pain and opened his office for me . He did my treatment right away and it was truly the most comfortable painless root canal procedure EVER . In addition , his office and staff were so professional and friendly that I felt like I knew them for so long because of how kind and friendly they treated me. I really appreciate him and his staff. I went from 10 out 10 pain level to 0 out of 10 in one day. He did not even charge me extra even though it was an emergency walk in. They are amazing and I highly recommend this office. Such an amazing and knowledgeable dentist."
Mehrsa Javamard
