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Best overall
Fifth Avenue Dental Arts
Best for Cosmetic Dentistry.
Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted
Highest review signal
Fifth Avenue Dental Arts
886 reviews and a 4.8 Google rating.
Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.
Best nearby alternative
Town and Country Dental
Strong option in Poway if you are willing to travel for fit.
Outside San Diego, so compare convenience before booking.
Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.
San Diego has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had affordable dental care work done across the San Diego metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in San Diego, California that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for affordable dental care in San Diego, start here.
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Fifth Avenue Dental Arts is a caring general dentistry practice located in San Diego, California. Doctors Ramin Ghassemi, DDS, MS, and Nina Mojaver, DMD, Fifth Avenue Dental Arts offer patients of all ages and walks of life the very best in modern dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment. Fifth Avenue Dental Arts functions around the cornerstones of excellence, experience, and esthetics. Its goal is to provide everyone with the individualized, specialized care that only its high stand
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Diego location, 4.8 Google rating, 886 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
300, 450, A Street, Core-Columbia, San Diego, California

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts is a caring general dentistry practice located in San Diego, California. Doctors Ramin Ghassemi, DDS, MS, and Nina Mojaver, DMD, Fifth Avenue Dental Arts offer patients of all ages and walks of life the very best in modern dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment. Fifth Avenue Dental Arts functions around the cornerstones of excellence, experience, and esthetics. Its goal is to provide everyone with the individualized, specialized care that only its high stand
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Diego location, 4.8 Google rating, 886 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
300, 450, A Street, Core-Columbia, San Diego, California

At Dentique, Dr. Rahbar has created a new standard of care and reinvented what it means to visit the dentist. Dentique is an oasis where you, your health, and your comfort is our priority- experience the latest advancements in high-quality dental care in our state-of-the-art facility with all of the luxurious amenities of a spa. Take a moment to relax in our relaxation room before or after your treatment with a cup of tea. Cozy up in a blanket and watch a movie, and enjoy a neck wrap or an eye p
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Diego location, 4.9 Google rating, 184 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
3570, Fourth Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

At Dentique, Dr. Rahbar has created a new standard of care and reinvented what it means to visit the dentist. Dentique is an oasis where you, your health, and your comfort is our priority- experience the latest advancements in high-quality dental care in our state-of-the-art facility with all of the luxurious amenities of a spa. Take a moment to relax in our relaxation room before or after your treatment with a cup of tea. Cozy up in a blanket and watch a movie, and enjoy a neck wrap or an eye p
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Diego location, 4.9 Google rating, 184 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
3570, Fourth Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

The goal at Center for Dental Restorations is simple, but important: to help you achieve your best dental health . To meet this goal, we provide you with: A specialized thorough oral evaluation High quality, state-of-the-art dental services to treat your specific needs Information so you can make informed decisions about your oral health needs A warm environment to make you comfortable during your appointment Experience a relaxing, yet comprehensive, dental treatment at our San Diego office. Cal
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Diego location, 4.8 Google rating, 103 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
STE 300, 4033, Third Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

The goal at Center for Dental Restorations is simple, but important: to help you achieve your best dental health . To meet this goal, we provide you with: A specialized thorough oral evaluation High quality, state-of-the-art dental services to treat your specific needs Information so you can make informed decisions about your oral health needs A warm environment to make you comfortable during your appointment Experience a relaxing, yet comprehensive, dental treatment at our San Diego office. Cal
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Diego location, 4.8 Google rating, 103 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
STE 300, 4033, Third Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

What makes Dental Express so unique is our dental team’s wide range of expertise. Our dentists have decades of combined experience helping patients all across America. Some have worked in hospitals doing oral surgery rotations while others have cared for patients in foreign countries with limited access to dental care. Having such a knowledgeable team of doctors lets us offer many treatments that would require specialist referrals at your typical dentist. Thanks to our team of all-stars, you don
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Diego location, 104 reviews, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
15717, Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California

What makes Dental Express so unique is our dental team’s wide range of expertise. Our dentists have decades of combined experience helping patients all across America. Some have worked in hospitals doing oral surgery rotations while others have cared for patients in foreign countries with limited access to dental care. Having such a knowledgeable team of doctors lets us offer many treatments that would require specialist referrals at your typical dentist. Thanks to our team of all-stars, you don
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Diego location, 104 reviews, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
15717, Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California

We are a family practice providing restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve optimal dental health. Our goal is to focus on preventative care and to educate our patients so they make informed decisions about their oral health needs.
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Diego location, 5.0 Google rating, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
4707, Mission Boulevard, Pacific Beach, San Diego, California

We are a family practice providing restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve optimal dental health. Our goal is to focus on preventative care and to educate our patients so they make informed decisions about their oral health needs.
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Diego location, 5.0 Google rating, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
4707, Mission Boulevard, Pacific Beach, San Diego, California
Excellent clinics, but outside San Diego.

WE CATER TO YOU THE MINUTE YOU ARRIVE. We offer a gentle and compassionate environment that helps you relax and receive the five-star dental care you expect and deserve. That's just one of the reasons we have so many 5-star reviews on Google and Facebook. From Dental Implants and Extractions to General Dentistry , Cosmetic Dentistry and Invisalign® Clear Aligners, we cater to patients who expect the highest level of care and expertise coupled with state-of-the-art technology to solve even the mo
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Poway location outside San Diego, 5.0 Google rating, 221 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
13512, Poway Road, Poway, California

WE CATER TO YOU THE MINUTE YOU ARRIVE. We offer a gentle and compassionate environment that helps you relax and receive the five-star dental care you expect and deserve. That's just one of the reasons we have so many 5-star reviews on Google and Facebook. From Dental Implants and Extractions to General Dentistry , Cosmetic Dentistry and Invisalign® Clear Aligners, we cater to patients who expect the highest level of care and expertise coupled with state-of-the-art technology to solve even the mo
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Poway location outside San Diego, 5.0 Google rating, 221 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
13512, Poway Road, Poway, California

Welcome to Smiles By Dr. Leila At Smiles by Dr. Leila, our mission is to make your appointment as comfortable as possible and deliver the highest standard of dental care. Our dental office was designed around our goal to create a calm and pleasant atmosphere for our patients. We are a general dentistry office in Poway, providing exceptional care for our dental patients. Dr. Leila Khansari and our professional, skilled team are looking forward to helping you and your family achieve and maintain y
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
Poway location outside San Diego, 5.0 Google rating, 177 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
Suite B, 12307, Poway Road, Poway, California

Welcome to Smiles By Dr. Leila At Smiles by Dr. Leila, our mission is to make your appointment as comfortable as possible and deliver the highest standard of dental care. Our dental office was designed around our goal to create a calm and pleasant atmosphere for our patients. We are a general dentistry office in Poway, providing exceptional care for our dental patients. Dr. Leila Khansari and our professional, skilled team are looking forward to helping you and your family achieve and maintain y
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
Poway location outside San Diego, 5.0 Google rating, 177 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
Suite B, 12307, Poway Road, Poway, California

Looking for a dentist in Poway, then North County Dental Group is the right place for you. Our services include pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, emergency dentistry and more. We have a compassionate and dedicated team of dentists ready to take care of your dental needs. Our emergency dentists are available 24 hours to provide you best emergency dental care. We have taken care of patients' smiles for decades. Let us do the same for you and your family. Our pediatric den
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
Poway location outside San Diego, 4.8 Google rating.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
12324, Oak Knoll Road, Poway, California

Looking for a dentist in Poway, then North County Dental Group is the right place for you. Our services include pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, emergency dentistry and more. We have a compassionate and dedicated team of dentists ready to take care of your dental needs. Our emergency dentists are available 24 hours to provide you best emergency dental care. We have taken care of patients' smiles for decades. Let us do the same for you and your family. Our pediatric den
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
Poway location outside San Diego, 4.8 Google rating.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
12324, Oak Knoll Road, Poway, California

We are a unique dental office that focuses on the TOTAL health and wellness of our patients through oral health. We pride ourselves on providing personalized care in a relaxed and friendly environment. In addition to general dental services, we proudly offer many specialized services including an All-in-one implant treatment center, Cosmetic Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Same Day Smiles and Invisalign. Call us today for a free consultation!
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
National City location outside San Diego, broad service mix, weekend access.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
101, 819, D Avenue, National City, California

We are a unique dental office that focuses on the TOTAL health and wellness of our patients through oral health. We pride ourselves on providing personalized care in a relaxed and friendly environment. In addition to general dental services, we proudly offer many specialized services including an All-in-one implant treatment center, Cosmetic Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Same Day Smiles and Invisalign. Call us today for a free consultation!
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
National City location outside San Diego, broad service mix, weekend access.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
101, 819, D Avenue, National City, California

As a Smile Generation Trusted office, My Kid's Dentist & Orthodontics is your neighborhood pediatric dentist designed to provide your child with high-quality dentistry and deliver that care in a safe, warm and fun environment. We love kids as much as we love dentistry! We are proud to be your child's complete Poway pediatric dental provider by offering you great pediatric specialty services using advanced, proven technology. From a cheery environment with smaller chairs, toys, video games an
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
Poway location outside San Diego.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
Ste 100, 13245, Midland Road, Poway, California

As a Smile Generation Trusted office, My Kid's Dentist & Orthodontics is your neighborhood pediatric dentist designed to provide your child with high-quality dentistry and deliver that care in a safe, warm and fun environment. We love kids as much as we love dentistry! We are proud to be your child's complete Poway pediatric dental provider by offering you great pediatric specialty services using advanced, proven technology. From a cheery environment with smaller chairs, toys, video games an
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
Poway location outside San Diego.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
Ste 100, 13245, Midland Road, Poway, California
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| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Avenue Dental Arts | San Diego | 80.2 | 886 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Cosmetic Dentistry |
| Dentique San Diego, Nikou Rahbar DDS | San Diego | 80.4 | 184 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Cosmetic Dentistry |
| Center for Dental Restorations | San Diego | 78.3 | 103 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Cosmetic Dentistry |
| The Dental Express RB/Poway – Dentist in Rancho Bernardo, CA | San Diego | 76.4 | 104 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Cosmetic Dentistry |
| Mission Boulevard Dental Group | San Diego | 64.0 | 33 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Cosmetic Dentistry |
| Town and Country Dental | Poway | 73.0 | 221 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Smiles By Dr.Leila | Poway | 80.7 | 177 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Cosmetic Dentistry |
| North County Dental Group - Poway | Poway | 67.0 | 45 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Cosmetic Dentistry |
| New Image Dental | National City | 65.4 | 17 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Cosmetic Dentistry |
| My Kid's Dentist & Orthodontics | Poway | 59.9 | 7 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Children / Pediatric Dentistry |
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