Dentists in California

California has 6,209 dental practices listed across 638 cities, including general dentists, pediatric dentists, cosmetic dentists, oral surgeons, endodontists, and periodontists.

The top 5 cities by dental practice count in California are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento. Los Angeles alone has 504 practices.

Dental practices in California offer the full range of services: preventive care (cleanings, X-rays, fluoride), restorative work (fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals), cosmetic dentistry (whitening, veneers, bonding), oral surgery (extractions, implants, wisdom teeth), and pediatric care for children. Most accept major dental insurance plans.

Emergency dental care is available across California. Many general dentists hold same-day emergency slots for severe pain, broken teeth, or lost fillings. After-hours rotations are common; call any practice's main line for the on-call dentist.

A routine cleaning in California typically costs $75–$200 without insurance and is usually 100% covered as preventive care under most dental plans. New-patient exams with X-rays run $150–$350 self-pay.

A dentist provides general oral care: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. An orthodontist completes 2-3 additional years of specialty training in correcting tooth alignment and bite issues with braces and Invisalign. See orthodontists in California for braces and aligner specialists.