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Same-Day Dentists in San Marcos, CA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 dentists in San Marcos, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Sun Smile Dental with a 5.0-star rating from 470 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Mission Hills Family Dental and Nordahl Dental. The average rating across all listed dentists in San Marcos is 4.8 stars from 267 reviews per business on average.
Dental care in San Marcos: 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.
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4.8★
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May 17, 2026
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Top Rated Dentists
Sun Smile Dental
1582 W San Marcos Blvd Suite 201, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Mission Hills Family Dental
197 Woodland Pkwy #100, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
Dentists Rankings in San Marcos, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sun Smile Dental1582 W San Marcos Blvd Suite 201, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 5.0★ | 470 |
| #2 | Mission Hills Family Dental197 Woodland Pkwy #100, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA | 4.9★ | 425 |
| #3 | Nordahl Dental838 Nordahl Rd Ste 275, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA | 5.0★ | 622 |
| #4 | Tree Of Life Dentistry of San Marcos838 Nordahl Rd Suite 240, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA | 4.6★ | 237 |
| #5 | Vida Family Dental670 W San Marcos Blvd #103, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 4.9★ | 381 |
| #6 | Allred Dental955 Boardwalk STE 201, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 4.9★ | 407 |
| #7 | San Marcos Modern Dentistry675 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste A, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 5.0★ | 140 |
| #8 | San Marcos Family Dental1 Civic Center Dr STE 230, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA | 4.9★ | 69 |
| #9 | Discovery Dental825 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 4.9★ | 342 |
| #10 | San Marcos Smile Dental3643 Grand Ave Suite A, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 4.7★ | 104 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Dentists in San Marcos
Tree Of Life Dentistry of San Marcos
838 Nordahl Rd Suite 240, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
Vida Family Dental
670 W San Marcos Blvd #103, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Modern Dentistry
675 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste A, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Family Dental
1 Civic Center Dr STE 230, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
Discovery Dental
825 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Smile Dental
3643 Grand Ave Suite A, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Shadowridge Dental Group
955 Boardwalk STE 103, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Woodland Dental Group
979 Woodland Pkwy # 100, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
San Elijo Dental
1691 Melrose Dr Ste 160, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Dental Arts
955 Boardwalk STE 304, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Dental Group
709 Center Dr Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
San Marcos Dental Center
162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Dental Studio
955 Boardwalk STE 204, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Lake View Dental
1030 La Bonita Dr #303, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
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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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