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Best Cosmetic Filling Dentists in El Cajon, CA (2026)

84 clinics offering tooth-colored fillings, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for tooth-colored fillings: Dental Arts San Diego, ranked #1 of 84 by service score; 4.6★ from 685 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions tooth-colored fillings, evening hours and Saturday hours.

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84 El Cajon clinics list tooth-colored fillings and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 14 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 53 of them.

Top 10 fillings dentists in El Cajon at a glance

Top 10 fillings dentists in El Cajon at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning fillingsSame-day
1Dental Arts San Diego774.6★ (685)1—
2Jamacha Dental754.6★ (473)1—
3RSD Dental Group and Orthodontics744.5★ (269)2—
4Sun Valley Dental Care744.8★ (129)1—
5Emergency Dental Care73——Yes
6Dr. Shatha Mechael, DDS73———
7El Cajon Dentistry73———
8Emergency Dentistry73———
9Grace Children's Dentistry73———
10Griffith Morgan DDS73———

The 84 best fillings dentists in El Cajon, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for fillings in El Cajon

    #1 Dental Arts San Diego

    707 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States

    77/100

    Ranked #1 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon: 4.6★ from 685 Google reviews; 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions tooth-colored fillings.

    • 4.6from 685 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–8 PM · Tue 11 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–8 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #2 Jamacha Dental

    767 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019

    75/100

    Ranked #2 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon: 4.6★ from 473 Google reviews; 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions tooth-colored fillings.

    • 4.6from 473 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Jamacha Dental is a family-owned and operated practice in El Cajon, providing the finest in general and cosmetic dentistry. We want you to feel great about your oral health, so we stay up to date with the latest technology. Our mission is to provide fantastic care in a warm, friendly environment. We can handle routine preventive care, while also offering cosmetic procedures like fillings, teeth whitening and veneers. We even offer short-term orthodontics and Invisalign. We…

    From Jamacha Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #3 RSD Dental Group and Orthodontics

    2907 Jamacha Road Ste B, El Cajon, CA 92019, United States

    74/100

    Ranked #3 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon: 4.5★ from 269 Google reviews; 2 of 20 collected reviews mention tooth-colored fillings.

    • 4.5from 269 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to RSD Dental Group and Orthodontics! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete El Cajon dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery,…

    From RSD Dental Group and Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #4 Sun Valley Dental Care

    1209 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021, United States

    74/100

    Ranked #4 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon: 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews; 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions tooth-colored fillings.

    • 4.8from 129 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Looking to find a dentist in El Cajon? When looking for a El Cajon dentist, we hope that you will consider scheduling an appointment with us. Cesar Jimenez, DDS and our staff at Sun Valley Dental Care are dedicated to patients, creating an atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable, relaxed, and at home. We understand that you have several local dentists to choose from, and our goal is to provide the best patient experience in the greater El Cajon area. Sun Valley Dental…

    From Sun Valley Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At El Cajon Dentistry, our dental team of Waseem Alpatty, DDS & Ronda Alpatty, DDS is committed to providing advanced and compassionate care. With experienced general dentists dedicated to excellence, you can rest assured your family's smiles are in the best of hands.

    From El Cajon Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Ana and Diana Cluff are dentists committed to providing the most outstanding level of dentistry to patients. Serving the Chula Vista and Lakeside area, Dr. Cluff assures that as a patient, you can expect the highest quality care in a comforting, gentle environment. She works together with her team to create a personalized treatment vision and helps patients achieve their dental health goals. Her treatment specialities consist of dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, teeth…

    From San Diego Healthy Smiles Dr. Ana Cluff & Associates's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #16 Smile Plus Dentistry & Orthodontics

    480 Magnolia Ave Ste 103, El Cajon, CA 92020

    73/100

    Ranked #16 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon: 4.7★ from 125 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Jack Harouni prides himself on providing exceptional patient care. He is the founder of Sacramento Spa Dentistry, one of the most elite and favorably reviewed dental offices in the Sacramento region. Dr. Harouni and his team are excited to bring his expertise and high regards for quality patient care to his new offices in three San Diego locations! SmilePlus Dentistry offers and specializes in a variety of dental services, including: -…

    From Smile Plus Dentistry & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #20 Avocado Family Dentistry

    711 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

    71/100

    Ranked #20 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon: 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews; 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions tooth-colored fillings.

    • 4.9from 407 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Avocado Family Dentistry, office of Dr. Sami Kashou! Dr. Kashou enjoys taking the time to educate patients on their oral health, ensuring that all treatment options are understood and all questions are answered. We offer comprehensive, general, and cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, Candid Clear Aligners, as well as ZOOM in office whitening. Please give us a call today to schedule your free Orthodontic Consult!

    From Avocado Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  9. #21 Granite Hills Dental Team

    810 Jamacha Road Suite 104, El Cajon, CA 92019

    71/100

    Ranked #21 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon: 5.0★ from 302 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 302 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As a dentist in El Cajon, our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading practice in the community. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. When you visit Granite Hills Dental Team, your smile is our top priority. At Granite Hills Dental Team, we pride ourselves on providing patients with exceptional customer service and a unique dental experience. At the end of each appointment we send patients…

    From Granite Hills Dental Team's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  10. #23 Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist

    275 W Madison Ave #B, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States

    70/100

    Ranked #23 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon: 4.9★ from 423 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 423 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–2 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our professional and fun team provides each patient a positive and relaxing experience. We pride ourselves on possessing the state-of-the-art dental technology, techniques, and experience you can trust. Above all, new patients can expect what our life-long patients return for: outstanding dental care in an intimate practice where your time and concerns are respected. Plus, we have fun. We're glad you found us!

    From Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  11. #24 Cesar Jimenez, DDS

    1209 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

    70/100

    Ranked #24 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon: 4.9★ from 372 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 372 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Looking to find a dentist in El Cajon? When looking for a El Cajon dentist, we hope that you will consider scheduling an appointment with us. Cesar Jimenez, DDS and our staff at Sun Valley Dental Care are dedicated to patients, creating an atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable, relaxed, and at home. We understand that you have several local dentists to choose from, and our goal is to provide the best patient experience in the greater El Cajon area. Sun Valley Dental…

    From Cesar Jimenez, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  12. #25 Dr. Selma Y. Younan, DDS

    312 Highland Ave # 102, El Cajon, CA 92020

    70/10085% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews; 1 of 12 collected reviews mentions tooth-colored fillings.

    Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.

    • 3.3from 12 Google reviews

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

All 84 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #84, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Rancho Dental Arts694.7★ (40)
27Family Dentistry: Nguyen Hung DDS694.3★ (3)
28San Diego Smiles694.9★ (211)
29Western Dental & Orthodontics693.9★ (798)Sat
30East County Family Dental Center684.2★ (441)Evenings
31Steele Canyon Smiles Dental & Orthodontics684.3★ (263)
32Urgent Dental Assistance673.7★ (3)Evenings · Sat · Sun
33El Cajon Dental & Orthodontics674.1★ (228)Sat
34Laurel M. Morello. DDS675.0★ (59)
35Professional Family Dental674.7★ (175)
36Simhairy Dental674.3★ (105)Sat
37Dr. Ana I. Cluff, DDS67
38Dr. Kevin C. Osborn, DDS67
39Dr. Yeukkei Cheung67
40Family & Cosmetic Dentistry67
41Hillside Family Dental Center67
42Mina Abdullah67
43Rancho Dental Group67
44Singing Hills Family Dentistry67
45Korel Family Dentistry664.6★ (64)
46CITIDental Rancho664.9★ (54)
47Dr. Tao D. Nguyen, DDS663.7★ (6)Evenings · Sat
48East County Dental Associates664.6★ (100)Evenings
49Fletcher Hills Dental Arts664.8★ (90)
50Dr. Maribel A. Celebrado, DDS664.3★ (17)Sat
51Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics653.9★ (464)Sat
52Orthodontics Unlimited by Dr. Kuruvadi & Associates655.0★ (80)
53Sycuan Medical Dental Center644.6★ (96)
54San Diego Children's Dentistry645.0★ (1)
55Bella Dental Group645.0★ (49)
56Immediate Dental Help642.3★ (3)
57Dr. David B. Joseph, DDS635.0★ (1)
58Dr. Hemant Sachdeva635.0★ (1)
59Family Dentistry633.7★ (3)
60Kaiser Permanente Bostonia Medical Offices634.0★ (144)
61Keen Dentistry624.7★ (15)Evenings
62Instant Dental Care: S.T. Sawa & Associates D.D.S.624.0★ (12)
63Tower Dentistry614.7★ (15)
64Uriarte Dental Practice Inc612.8★ (10)
65Dr. Gary A. Olen, DDS594.9★ (16)
66Brenda Evans Louka DDS - El Cajon, CA593.5★ (32)
67Samar Atto DDS.595.0★ (11)
68Dr. Maria Elda Alsayeh584.1★ (14)
69Graham R Freer Inc575.0★ (5)
70Jared George C DDS562.1★ (14)Evenings
71Horizon Dental Group563.3★ (110)
72J R Gassman DDS565.0★ (4)
73STEPHAN FAMILY DENTAL47Sat
74Parcel Gary V DDS47Sat
7540/30 DENTAL47Sat
764030 DENTAL47Sat
77Duran Frank DDS37
78Michael J Maurer DDS,MS, Inc. and Associates37
79Rancho San Diego Dental37
80Dr. H Hermes, DDS37
81La Maestra Dental - El Cajon33
82La Maestra Family Clinic33
83Santee Cottonwood Dental33
84Mansour Raymond N DDS33

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What are tooth-colored fillings?

Cosmetic fillings use tooth-coloured composite resin, or porcelain inlays and onlays, to repair cavities in a way that blends with your teeth. They replace older silver (amalgam) fillings for many patients.

Tooth-colored fillings: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists place tooth-coloured fillings. A specialist is rarely needed unless decay reaches the nerve, when a root canal may be required.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in El Cajon?

Typical ranges in USD for El Cajon, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in El Cajon?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Composite filling, one surface$210–$420DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Composite filling, multiple surfaces$350–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Porcelain inlay or onlay$910–$2,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full tooth-colored fillings cost guide for El Cajon

What to expect from tooth-colored fillings

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Tooth-colored fillings: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for composite; often 2 visits for porcelain inlays or onlays
Chair timeAbout 20–60 minutes per tooth
RecoveryNone; some sensitivity for a few days is common
When to see a specialistWhen decay is deep enough to affect the nerve

How we ranked El Cajon fillings dentists

We scored 84 El Cajon clinics offering tooth-coloured fillings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 29 were excluded (2 closed and 27 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn El Cajon data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Tooth-coloured fillings in El Cajon: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tooth-colored fillings dentist in El Cajon?

Dental Arts San Diego ranks #1 of 84 El Cajon clinics offering tooth-colored fillings by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.6★ from 685 Google reviews and 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions tooth-colored fillings. Jamacha Dental ranks #2 (4.6★ from 473 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in El Cajon, CA?

Tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon typically costs $420–$840 USD. By type: composite filling, one surface $210–$420; composite filling, multiple surfaces $350–$630; porcelain inlay or onlay $910–$2,100. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Are tooth-colored fillings covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Most dental plans cover fillings as basic care, often at 70–80% after the deductible. Some plans pay only the amalgam rate on back teeth. Medicaid covers fillings for children; adult coverage varies by state.

Does getting a filling hurt?

Fillings are usually done with local anesthetic, so most patients feel pressure and vibration but not pain. The injection itself can sting briefly. Teeth may be sensitive to temperature or biting for a few days afterward.

Which El Cajon tooth-colored fillings dentists are open on Saturday?

14 of 84 El Cajon clinics offering tooth-colored fillings list Saturday hours, including Dental Arts San Diego, Jamacha Dental and Emergency Dental Care. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer tooth-colored fillings in El Cajon?

84 El Cajon clinics list tooth-colored fillings in our data. 14 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 53 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for El Cajon

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 92 clinics.
  2. : 27 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 2 closed clinics removed.