Pricing Guide · San Diego
Dentists Cost in San Diego, CA — 2026 Price Guide
What should you pay for dentists in San Diego? See real 2026 price ranges from local pros and get free quotes to compare.
As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 dentists in San Diego, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is A+ Family Dentistry with a 4.8-star rating from 1,013 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Libby Dental and Carmel Mountain Dental Care. The average rating across all listed dentists in San Diego is 4.9 stars from 618 reviews per business on average.
Dental care in San Diego: cleaning + exam $100–$300; crowns $800–$1,800; root canals $700–$1,500. Many accept most major insurance.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Local Market Snapshot
20
Businesses listed
4.9★
Avg rating
618
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Dentists
A+ Family Dentistry
3780 El Cajon Blvd #1, San Diego, CA 92105, USA
Libby Dental
2333 Camino del Rio S STE 310, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Carmel Mountain Dental Care
9310 Carmel Mountain Rd ste a, San Diego, CA 92129, USA
Dentists Rankings in San Diego, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | A+ Family Dentistry3780 El Cajon Blvd #1, San Diego, CA 92105, USA | 4.8★ | 1,013 |
| #2 | Libby Dental2333 Camino del Rio S STE 310, San Diego, CA 92108, USA | 5.0★ | 809 |
| #3 | Carmel Mountain Dental Care9310 Carmel Mountain Rd ste a, San Diego, CA 92129, USA | 4.8★ | 961 |
| #4 | Fifth Avenue Dental Arts450 A St #300, San Diego, CA 92101, USA | 4.8★ | 919 |
| #5 | New Smile Dentistry - San Diego, CA2780 Cardinal Rd Suite B, San Diego, CA 92123, USA | 4.9★ | 274 |
| #6 | Mesa Dental6215 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92117, USA | 4.9★ | 1,777 |
| #7 | Mission Valley Dental Arts2333 Camino del Rio S Ste 140, San Diego, CA 92108, USA | 5.0★ | 434 |
| #8 | Farshin Farokhian, DDS3500 Fifth Ave #201, San Diego, CA 92103, USA | 4.9★ | 660 |
| #9 | Emergency Dentist Mission Valley8590 Rio San Diego Dr Suite 110 B, San Diego, CA 92108, USA | 4.9★ | 403 |
| #10 | Espire Dental Mission Valley8989 Rio San Diego Dr Suite 170, San Diego, CA 92108, USA | 4.9★ | 278 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Dentists in San Diego
Fifth Avenue Dental Arts
450 A St #300, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
New Smile Dentistry - San Diego, CA
2780 Cardinal Rd Suite B, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
Mission Valley Dental Arts
2333 Camino del Rio S Ste 140, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Farshin Farokhian, DDS
3500 Fifth Ave #201, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Emergency Dentist Mission Valley
8590 Rio San Diego Dr Suite 110 B, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Espire Dental Mission Valley
8989 Rio San Diego Dr Suite 170, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Downtown SD Modern Dentistry
435 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Bay Park Dental Group
2619 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117, USA
San Diego Dental Studio
6650 Flanders Dr Suite J, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Rio Vista Family Dentistry
8590 Rio San Diego Dr # 110, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
SmileStyle Dental Studio
3330 Third Ave #200, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Singing Hills Dentistry San Diego
1919 Grand Ave STE 1P, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
The Dentistry Collective
11610 Iberia Pl #202, San Diego, CA 92128, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dentists in San Diego
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.
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