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Best Dental Bonding Dentists in Merced, CA (2026)

53 clinics offering dental bonding, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for dental bonding: Ajay R. Patel, DDS, ranked #1 of 53 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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53 Merced clinics list dental bonding and are ranked here by service score. 4 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

The 53 best bonding dentists in Merced, 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. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for dental bonding in Merced 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

    We provide advanced care Dental services which include cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and all kind of dental prosthesis including dentures, fixed dentures, partials, crowns, bridges, veneers, etc. Dr. Mishra is a specialist in advanced dentistry and truly believes in our motto of ‘Beautiful Smiles through Exceptional Dentistry’

    From Mishra DDS Inc's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #25 El Portal Dental Group

    3393 G St ste b, Merced, CA 95340

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for dental bonding in Merced: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    YOUR SOLUTION TO A BETTER SMILE! At El Portal Dental Group, our team provides state-of-the-art dental care for you and your family. We offer general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, and emergency dentistry services to adults and children in Merced, California, in a comfortable and caring environment. In addition, we speak English, Spanish, Hmong, and Vietnamese. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve a sense of well-being by enhancing your oral health…

    From El Portal Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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What is dental bonding?

Dental bonding applies a tooth-coloured composite resin to repair chips, cracks, gaps or discolouration. The dentist shapes the resin and hardens it with a light. It usually needs little or no removal of natural tooth.

Dental bonding: specialist or general dentist?

General and cosmetic dentists do bonding. It rarely needs a specialist.

How much does dental bonding cost in Merced?

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

How much does dental bonding cost in Merced?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Small chip repair, per tooth$280–$560DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Larger repair or gap closure, per tooth$420–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full dental bonding cost guide for Merced

What to expect from dental bonding

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

Dental bonding: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsUsually 1 visit
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes per tooth
RecoveryNone
When to see a specialistRarely; ask if large areas or many teeth are involved

How we ranked Merced bonding dentists

We scored 53 Merced clinics offering dental bonding on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Merced data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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

Dental bonding in Merced: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental bonding dentist in Merced?

Ajay R. Patel, DDS ranks #1 of 53 Merced clinics offering dental bonding by DentistsRanked service score. Castle Family Dental: Bachour M G DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does dental bonding cost in Merced, CA?

Dental bonding in Merced typically costs $420–$840 USD. By type: small chip repair, per tooth $280–$560; larger repair or gap closure, per tooth $420–$840. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is dental bonding covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Insurance may cover bonding when it repairs damage or decay, often as basic care. Purely cosmetic bonding is usually not covered. Medicaid coverage varies by state.

Does dental bonding hurt?

Bonding usually does not hurt and often needs no anesthetic, because little or no tooth structure is removed. You may feel mild sensitivity afterward. Anesthetic may be used if the bonding fills a cavity or sits near the nerve.

Which Merced dental bonding dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 53 Merced clinics offering dental bonding list Saturday hours, including Evershine Dental Group, Swetha Nadipally DDS, El Portal Dental Group and El Portal Dental Group: Khang C. Nguyen, DDS. 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 dental bonding in Merced?

53 Merced clinics list dental bonding in our data. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Merced

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 59 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.