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Best Denture Dentists in La Jolla, CA (2026)

3 clinics offering dentures, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for dentures: Regents Dental Group, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; Saturday hours.

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3 La Jolla clinics list dentures and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 dentures dentists in La Jolla at a glance

Top 3 dentures dentists in La Jolla at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Regents Dental Group43
2Scripps Center for Dental Care37
3Sarah Winter Dental by Espire37

The 3 best dentures dentists in La Jolla, 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.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 for dentures in La Jolla

    #1 Regents Dental Group

    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 215, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States

    43/100

    Ranked #1 for dentures in La Jolla: Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 7 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Always with your best interest in mind, Regents Dental Group are some of the most well-respected general and cosmetic dentists in San Diego, CA. Conveniently located in the heart of the UTC La Jolla area, Regents Dental Group provides children's dentistry and adult dentistry along with cosmetic and restorative procedures such as crowns, veneers, implants, bionators, teeth whitening, and periodontal treatment. We also accept dental emergency appointments.

    From Regents Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #2 Scripps Center for Dental Care

    9850 Genesee Ave Suite 620, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States

    37/100

    Ranked #2 for dentures in La Jolla on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Scripps Center for Dental Care is always striving to be the best through personalized care, high quality results, and excellent customer satisfaction. Our team is led by Dr. John Weston and Dr. Nicholas Marongui, who specialize in cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry. Whether you are seeking teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, Invisalign, tooth colored fillings, or any other dental procedure, we can help! If you would like to speak to one of our…

    From Scripps Center for Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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What are dentures?

Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth. Complete dentures replace a full arch; partial dentures fill gaps between natural teeth. Implant-supported dentures snap onto implants for more stability.

Dentures: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists make most dentures. Prosthodontists specialise in complex replacements. In Canada, licensed denturists also make and fit dentures directly. Implant-supported dentures involve a surgeon or a dentist trained in implants.

How much do dentures cost in La Jolla?

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

How much do dentures cost in La Jolla?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Complete denture, per arch$1,400–$4,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Partial denture$1,100–$3,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Immediate denture, per arch$1,700–$4,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Implant-supported denture, per arch$9,250–$23,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full dentures cost guide for La Jolla

What to expect from dentures

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

Dentures: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsTypically 4–6 visits over several weeks
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes per visit
RecoveryAn adjustment period of a few weeks; sore spots are common at first
When to see a specialistSignificant bone loss, implant-supported dentures, or dentures that never fit well

How we ranked La Jolla dentures dentists

We scored 3 La Jolla clinics offering dentures on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 La Jolla 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

Dentures in La Jolla: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentures dentist in La Jolla?

Regents Dental Group ranks #1 of 3 La Jolla clinics offering dentures by DentistsRanked service score. It has Saturday hours. Scripps Center for Dental Care ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do dentures cost in La Jolla, CA?

Dentures in La Jolla typically costs $1,400–$4,200 USD. By type: complete denture, per arch $1,400–$4,200; partial denture $1,100–$3,900; immediate denture, per arch $1,700–$4,500. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Are dentures covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Many dental plans cover dentures as major care, often around 50% after the deductible, with replacement limits. Medicaid covers dentures for adults in many states, with rules that vary. Medicare Part A and B do not cover dentures.

Do dentures hurt?

New dentures often cause sore spots for the first few weeks while your mouth adjusts. Your dentist or denturist can adjust the fit to relieve pressure points. Ongoing pain is not normal and usually means the denture needs adjusting or relining.

Which La Jolla dentures dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 3 La Jolla clinics offering dentures lists Saturday hours, including Regents Dental Group. 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 dentures in La Jolla?

3 La Jolla clinics list dentures in our data. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for La Jolla

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 7 clinics.