
Compare Los Angeles-area clinics for routine care, emergency visits, cosmetic work, insurance fit, and practical booking convenience.
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Best overall
Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry
Best for General Dentistry.
Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted
Highest review signal
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian, DDS
1205 reviews and a 5.0 Google rating.
Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.
Best nearby alternative
Torrance Dental Center
Strong option in Torrance if you are willing to travel for fit.
Outside Los Angeles, 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.
Los Angeles 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 tooth decay treatment work done across the Los Angeles metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in Los Angeles, 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 tooth decay treatment in Los Angeles, start here.
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Price ranges reflect typical Los Angeles, California pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.
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Best overall
Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry
Strongest all-around match for locality, quality signals, and treatment fit.
Highest review volume
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian, DDS
1205 reviews for stronger social proof.
Insurance-friendly
Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry
Accepts insurance and may reduce friction for routine care decisions.
Open weekends
Los Angeles Dental Arts
Better fit if weekday availability is your main constraint.
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“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Los Angeles location, 4.8 Google rating, 745 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
202, 523, West 6th Street, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Los Angeles location, 4.8 Google rating, 745 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
202, 523, West 6th Street, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Los Angeles location, 4.9 Google rating, 474 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Compare treatment fit and scheduling before booking
8540 S Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 918, Los Angeles, California

“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Los Angeles location, 4.9 Google rating, 474 reviews.
Tradeoff
Compare treatment fit and scheduling before booking
8540 S Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 918, Los Angeles, California

“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Los Angeles location, 5.0 Google rating, 1205 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Compare treatment fit and scheduling before booking
443, North Larchmont Boulevard, Larchmont, Los Angeles, California

“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Los Angeles location, 5.0 Google rating, 1205 reviews.
Tradeoff
Compare treatment fit and scheduling before booking
443, North Larchmont Boulevard, Larchmont, Los Angeles, California

“Renowned celebrity dentist with 45+ years of experience in full-mouth reconstruction and implants”
Best for
Full-Mouth Reconstruction
Why we included it
Los Angeles location, 5.0 Google rating, 141 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
9201, Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Strip, Los Angeles, California

“Renowned celebrity dentist with 45+ years of experience in full-mouth reconstruction and implants”
Best for
Full-Mouth Reconstruction
Why we included it
Los Angeles location, 5.0 Google rating, 141 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
9201, Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Strip, Los Angeles, California
Excellent clinics, but outside Los Angeles.

At Torrance Dental Center in Torrance, California, Dr. Kamran Rafie and Dr. Sharareh Khoshbin offer general dentistry services, including routine exams, fillings, and emergency care, to ensure proper oral health for the whole family. The dental team also specializes in pediatric dentistry to ensure every child’s first dental experience is a positive one. The Torrance Dental Center team offers cosmetic dentistry services, like veneers, root canals, and dental implants, to correct dental misalignm
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
Torrance location outside Los Angeles, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
21150 Hawthorne Blvd #101, Torrance, CA 90503, USA, Torrance, CA

At Torrance Dental Center in Torrance, California, Dr. Kamran Rafie and Dr. Sharareh Khoshbin offer general dentistry services, including routine exams, fillings, and emergency care, to ensure proper oral health for the whole family. The dental team also specializes in pediatric dentistry to ensure every child’s first dental experience is a positive one. The Torrance Dental Center team offers cosmetic dentistry services, like veneers, root canals, and dental implants, to correct dental misalignm
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
Torrance location outside Los Angeles, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
21150 Hawthorne Blvd #101, Torrance, CA 90503, USA, Torrance, CA

In a world of confusing claims and overstated results, Jacobs and Liang Dental Group strives to provide our patients with the benefit of our vast clinical experience and compassionate care. Since 1988, our emphasis is to focus on each individual patient's needs in a friendly, comfortable and safe environment. A great deal of attention is dedicated to explaining each individual's diagnosis and exploring the various treatment options. As evidenced by our longevity (26 years in the same Beverly Hil
Best for
Comprehensive Dental Care
Why we included it
Beverly Hills location outside Los Angeles, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
8641 Wilshire Blvd # 315, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA, Beverly Hills, CA

In a world of confusing claims and overstated results, Jacobs and Liang Dental Group strives to provide our patients with the benefit of our vast clinical experience and compassionate care. Since 1988, our emphasis is to focus on each individual patient's needs in a friendly, comfortable and safe environment. A great deal of attention is dedicated to explaining each individual's diagnosis and exploring the various treatment options. As evidenced by our longevity (26 years in the same Beverly Hil
Best for
Comprehensive Dental Care
Why we included it
Beverly Hills location outside Los Angeles, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
8641 Wilshire Blvd # 315, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA, Beverly Hills, CA

Focusing on cosmetic and restorative dentistry, our goal is improving oral health and restoring function with the highest of cosmetic standards in mind Our approach to dental medicine focuses on prevention and treatment of causes of oral ailments, not just treatment of symptoms. Tailored to the needs of each individual, our treatments are designed with the goal of achieving optimal oral health which translates to overall well being. "Our passion is improving oral health while exceeding the cosme
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
Santa Monica location outside Los Angeles, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
3231 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA, Santa Monica, CA

Focusing on cosmetic and restorative dentistry, our goal is improving oral health and restoring function with the highest of cosmetic standards in mind Our approach to dental medicine focuses on prevention and treatment of causes of oral ailments, not just treatment of symptoms. Tailored to the needs of each individual, our treatments are designed with the goal of achieving optimal oral health which translates to overall well being. "Our passion is improving oral health while exceeding the cosme
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
Santa Monica location outside Los Angeles, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
3231 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA, Santa Monica, CA

We provide comprehensive, affordable, and comforting care to you and your family. Our office strives to accommodate your busy schedule with evening and weekend appointments.
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
Torrance location outside Los Angeles, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
3400 Torrance Blvd #102, Torrance, CA 90503, USA, Torrance, CA

We provide comprehensive, affordable, and comforting care to you and your family. Our office strives to accommodate your busy schedule with evening and weekend appointments.
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
Torrance location outside Los Angeles, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
3400 Torrance Blvd #102, Torrance, CA 90503, USA, Torrance, CA

The Cleopatra Dental team is welcoming you to your perfect dental home. Our promise of Royal, Honest, and Artistic Dentistry will be kept and achieved at every visit. Our renovated and top-notch office has implemented the concepts of digital scanning, digital smile design, and end of the line technology to give you your “dream smile”. Our philosophy is to treat our patients as we treat ourselves, our families, and our children.
Best for
Crowns & Bridges
Why we included it
Huntington Beach location outside Los Angeles, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
16141 Bolsa Chica St Ste C, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA, Huntington Beach, CA

The Cleopatra Dental team is welcoming you to your perfect dental home. Our promise of Royal, Honest, and Artistic Dentistry will be kept and achieved at every visit. Our renovated and top-notch office has implemented the concepts of digital scanning, digital smile design, and end of the line technology to give you your “dream smile”. Our philosophy is to treat our patients as we treat ourselves, our families, and our children.
Best for
Crowns & Bridges
Why we included it
Huntington Beach location outside Los Angeles, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
16141 Bolsa Chica St Ste C, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA, Huntington Beach, CA

“Quality dental care in Garden Grove”
Top-rated dental practice in Garden Grove, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Garden Grove location outside Los Angeles, insurance support.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
11101 Brookhurst St, Garden Grove, California

“Quality dental care in Garden Grove”
Top-rated dental practice in Garden Grove, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Garden Grove location outside Los Angeles, insurance support.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
11101 Brookhurst St, Garden Grove, California
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| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry | Los Angeles | 76.2 | 745 | Not shown | Yes | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Los Angeles Dental Arts | Los Angeles | 72.6 | 474 | Yes | Yes | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Dr. Arthur A. Kezian, DDS | Los Angeles | 77.0 | 1205 | Yes | Yes | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Dr. Anthony Mobasser — Celebrity Dentist | Los Angeles | 78.0 | 141 | Not shown | Yes | Not highlighted | Full-Mouth Reconstruction |
| Torrance Dental Center | Torrance | 42.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Children / Pediatric Dentistry |
| Karen J Liang, DDS | Beverly Hills | 38.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Comprehensive Dental Care |
| InterDental | Santa Monica | 34.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Cosmetic Dentistry |
| Jeffrey Lu, DDS - ProHealth Dental Care | Torrance | 34.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Children / Pediatric Dentistry |
| Cleopatra Dental | Huntington Beach Dentist | Huntington Beach | 34.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Crowns & Bridges |
| Perfect Smile Garden Grove | Garden Grove | 27.0 | — | Not shown | Yes | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
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