Best dental clinics in San Diego

28 clinics · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

San Diego's dental market stretches from La Jolla and Del Mar cosmetic practices to implant centers in Hillcrest, Mission Valley and Chula Vista. California pricing applies, but the metro consistently quotes below Los Angeles and San Francisco for comparable specialist work. Proximity to Tijuana means dental tourism is part of every price conversation here; local practices compete on warranty, imaging technology and single-visit convenience. For implants, confirm the surgical specialist and the all-in cost including the crown; for veneers, review the dentist's own before-and-after portfolio. The clinics below are ranked by Google review volume and rating.

Typical pricing

Typical San Diego pricing: a single implant (implant, abutment and crown) usually runs $3,400-$7,200, porcelain veneers about $1,200-$2,500 per tooth, and Invisalign about $4,000-$7,500. Quotes in North County and Chula Vista often undercut La Jolla and downtown.

Typical dental implant cost in San Diego

A single dental implant in San Diego typically runs $3,400-$7,200 for the implant, abutment and crown together. These are typical ranges, not quotes - confirm your total at a consultation with a licensed dentist.

Browse by treatment

Cosmetic Dentistry (28) Dental Implants (6) Veneers (4) Invisalign & Clear Aligners (1) Teeth Whitening (1) Crowns & Bridges (1) Dentures (2)

Top-rated dental clinics in San Diego

FAQ

Dentists in San Diego - common questions

How much do dental implants cost in San Diego? +

A single dental implant (implant, abutment and crown) in San Diego typically runs $3,400-$7,200. All-on-4 full-arch treatment usually starts around $18,000-$22,000 per arch. These are typical ranges - confirm your itemized total at a consultation.

Should I consider Tijuana for dental work instead of San Diego? +

Tijuana clinics advertise implants at a fraction of US prices, and some are excellent - but the comparison should include multiple border crossings, follow-up and complication management, and warranty enforcement. Many San Diego practices price aggressively precisely because of that competition.

How do I choose a cosmetic or implant dentist in San Diego? +

For implants: a periodontist, prosthodontist or oral surgeon on the surgical stage, 3D imaging, itemized quote. For veneers: the dentist's own case portfolio and per-tooth pricing in writing. Review volume below is a good proxy for how established a practice is.

Which San Diego areas have the most dental clinics? +

La Jolla, Hillcrest and Mission Valley have the densest concentration, with strong cosmetic practices in Del Mar and Carmel Valley and affordable implant providers toward Chula Vista. The list below ranks the metro by reviews.

Best dental clinics in San Diego

Top-rated dental clinics in San Diego

Greyling Dental

Mission Bay Dental

Imperial Beach Dental Group

Sara Naderi, DDS

Cajulis Trilla R DDS

Cajulis Pediatric Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry Center

San Diego Denture & Implant Specialists

Dr. Alexander J. Corondoni, DDS

Otay Lakes Dental Care

Nicholas M. Gistaro

Gibson E Glenn DDS

Cowman Matthew S DDS

Putrus Waiel DDS

Dr. Pablo E. Liciaga, DDS

Happy Smiles Dentistry

Rabinovich Edward DDS

Unite Here Family Health & Dental Center

Coast Dental Care

Machado Lester DDS

Bowles Craig a DDS

Dr. Vivian K. Cavan, DMD

Dr. Lillian R. Liberto, DDS

Dean Van Nguyen, DDS

Dr. Jane S. Galang, DDS

Otay Lakes Smiles by G. Marquez

Center For Oral-Facial Surgery: Dr's Eckstein, Oleksy, Havas & Messina

Universal Smiles

Dentists in San Diego - common questions