Pain doesn’t wait. Neither do we.  

BROKEN TOOTH?  Tooth knocked out?  If your tooth was knocked out, put in saline NOT milk and bring to Dr Rutley so he can replant it.  Call now for immediate appointment to save your tooth.

When a toothache strikes at 2am or you crack a crown before a big meeting, you don’t have time to wait until Monday.
You need real relief, from someone who knows exactly what to do.

Call (858) 793-7107

24/7 Emergency Dental Care — Because Life Happens on Its Own Schedule

At Dentistry of Del Mar, we don’t just treat teeth — we treat urgency, anxiety, and the panic that sets in when something goes wrong with your smile.

  • Immediate Response: Dr. Rutley will personally contact you within 2 hours of your call.

  • Always Open: Weekends. Holidays. Middle of the night. We’re here when others aren’t.

Your Story Doesn’t End With Dental Pain. It Starts With Relief.

You’ve been there — trying to “tough it out” through tooth pain or scrambling to find someone open after hours.
The moment you call, everything changes.

Dr. Rutley — a trusted cosmetic and emergency dentist with over 34 years of experience — steps in to help you regain control.

Whether it’s a sudden infection, broken tooth, or cosmetic emergency right before a major event, you’re not alone.

More Than Emergency Care — A Smile Transformation

Looking for more than a quick fix?
We offer cutting-edge cosmetic services designed to restore confidence, not just comfort:

  • Dental Implants

  • Crowns & Veneers

  • Root Canals

  • Smile Makeovers

  • Full-Mouth Restorations

  • 3D Imaging & Personalized Treatment Plans

All under one roof. Always with compassion, precision, and real answers.

What Our Patients Say

“I cracked a tooth on a Saturday night and had an appointment that same night. Dr. Rutley saved me.”
— Kristina M., San Diego

“Professional, warm, and incredibly responsive. I never thought a dental emergency could actually be a great experience.”
— James P., Del Mar

Your Next Step Is Simple

Call  (858) 793-7107
Speak directly with Dr. Rutley — within 2 hours.
Relief starts now.

📍811 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

New Patient Special  

 $130 Full set of X-rays, Comprehensive Exam & 3D Scan

Expert care that brings peace of mind when you need it most.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are proven to prevent further damage to your remaining natural teeth and prevent bone loss.

Learn more about dental implants

CEREC Crowns

Our cosmetic dental office specializes in smile makeovers.  Our CEREC crowns are custom made in house.

Learn More

Emergency Dental Care

Our office offers urgent cosmetic dental appointments with NO PREMIUM Charges for evenings or weekends.   Serving San Diego we offer same day appointments.  Call us now.

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I have been seeing Dr. Rutley for almost 30 years. He is extremely professional and an excellent dentist performing root canals, crown implants, etcetera. He has an excellent staff, and we are treated as patients as if we are the only ones there from my visual experiences everyone that sees Dr. Rutley for a procedure returns. He has an excellent bedside manner and truly cares and has concern for each and every patient. I highly recommend Dr. Rutley and his staff for any of your dental needs.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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They got me in quick. They are very polite and courteous. The Dr. and nurse done a excellent job.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Dr. Mark is a perfectionist. He makes sure that your teeth are saved and perfect! The experience has always been super at this practice.

The hygienist Sophie is just amazing. She is quick and makes you feel most comfortable.

The front office staff and Su Lin are great assistants. They make everything easy.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Fantastic work, great staff. He saved my mouth.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I have been coming here for about 10 years I have always been taken of.I moved from San Diego area 3 years ago and i will not be changing my Dentist 👍🏼Dentistry Of Del Mar
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Extremely professional and well-trained staff. I had one of the best cleanings I've ever had in my life at their office would highly recommend
  
 
  
 
 
 
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This dentist is amazing had a dental emergency saw me on a holiday.  His full staff was working.  Extremely professionally incredibly through, detailed just very impressive .  Very considerate of my very very low pain threshold and patient with the fact that I was very stressed about my predicament.  I was so lucky to find him, I decided to switch from my regular dentist.

Ps they must have checked with me a thousand times about the charge and exactly what I wanted done.  They were more than happy to do the minimum but I opted to just resolved my problem. I waited all of 3 min at most and they managed to take care of everything the same day with two separate appointments   For and at my convience .

Dentistry of Del Mar

  • Cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments, including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, teeth bonding, dental crowns and composite fillings

  • Cleaning and preventive treatments

  • Periodontal care and deep cleaning

  • Dental implant surgery and bone grafting

  • Wisdom tooth extractions

  • Surgical extractions

Most dental problems don’t have any symptoms until they reach more advanced stages, so don’t wait for things to hurt! It is best to get a thorough dental exam in order to diagnose and treat problems early. Waiting often makes problems more difficult and more expensive to fix.

Root canal therapy is intended to be a tooth saving procedure that removes the pulp, or living tissue from inside a tooth. Each tooth typically has from 1 to 3 roots and each root has 1 or 2 tunnels or canals that stretch the length of the root. In a healthy tooth, these canals are filled with tissue (consisting of the nerves and blood vessels) that keeps the tooth alive and provide sensations like hot and cold. Sometimes the tissue can become damaged or diseased due to decay, fracture or trauma. This in turn can cause a toothache or there may be no pain at all.

During root canal treatment a hole is created in the top of the tooth to locate the canals. The dentist cleans and disinfects these canals and seals them with a special filler material. Root canal therapy is highly successful and with today’s technology. Dr Rutley has performed over 7,000 root canals over the last 30 years.

Time is your enemy when an accident or any trauma dislodges a tooth. First locate the
tooth, or teeth, and determine if the tooth broke or if the entire tooth and root came out
in one piece. Gather together the pieces you’ve found, and with warm water gently rinse
off obvious dirt or debris. Avoid touching the root as much as possible. Place and
transport the tooth in saline (this is the same solution used to clean contacts and can be
purchased at any pharmacy) or in some of the person’s own saliva.
Rush the injured person and tooth to the dental office. Ideally the tooth will be re-
implanted. The tooth may also be splinted to the adjacent teeth for a period of time.
This is a true dental emergency and Dr Rutley is available via our emergency service 24
hours a day to assist you.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental Implants and Smile Makeovers

Specializing in CEREC Crowns, Dental Implants and Smile Makeovers.

Smile designs are custom made in house using CEREC porcelain crowns.

Preventative Care

Teeth Cleaning

Preventative Care is our top priority.  Generally two cleanings a year are recommended.  We offer skilled and detailed cleanings to help maintain your teeth and gums.

Root Canals

Tooth Pain

If you have tooth pain and a need root canal it can be done by our dental office in a single appointment.  The most successful root canals are performed in a single appointment and not drawn out into a several week long procedure. This could lead to root canal failure.