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Best General Dentists in Carson, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Nova Urgent Dental, ranked #1 of 57 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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57 Carson clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 18 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Carson at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Carson at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Nova Urgent Dental77—Yes
2Carson Urgent Dentist73—Yes
3Happy Teeth Dental Company675.0★ (69)—
4ADOC Elsie DDS67——
5Cesar Carrasco67——
6Dental Office. Go-Reyes Lezita DDS67——
7Dentist67——
8Dentist Carson67——
9Dentist Carson CA67——
10Dr. Lida Mohaghegh Davani, DDS67——

The 57 best general dentistry dentists in Carson, 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 general dentistry in Carson

    #1 Nova Urgent Dental

    19707 S Central Ave, Carson, CA 90746

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Carson: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Nova Urgent DentalFull profile(424) 452-9897
    In their words

    Thank you for considering Nova Urgent Dental as your area dentistry professional. Our staff offers services such as emergency denture repair, pediatric and family dentistry, as well as emergency dentistry in your time of need. Our dental professionals also offer fantastic general dentistry services as well! At the moment, we are incapable of taking walk-in patients, so please schedule an appointment now. Our phone lines are manned 24/7, including holidays and weekends! If…

    From Nova Urgent Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 57 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #57, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Eduardo M. Gabuten, DDS57Evenings · Sat
27A- Plus Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
28Si Frederick DDS53Sat · Sun
29Great Choice Community Dental53Evenings · Sat
30Holy Angels Family Dental53Evenings · Sat
31Carson Dental47Sat
32Dr. Mina Abraham47Sat
33EZ Dental47Sat
34Smile Saver Dental Group47Evenings
35Dr. Oh's Dentistry47Sat
36Dominguez Hills Dental Group47Evenings
37Ronquillo Teresa DDS43Sat
38Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
39Western Dental Kids43Sat
40Bautista Carlito B DDS43Sat
41Carson Family Dental43Sat
42Hyacinth Ezeani Inc43Sat
43Carson Family Smiles37
44Island Dental37
45Saskia Villacis, DDS37
46Children's Dental Specialist Southbay37
47The Dental Office of Carson37
48Fabulous Smiles Dental Care37
49Carson Dental Care37
50Carson Children's Dentistry37
51Yolanda S Cervantes Inc37
52Carrasco Dental Clinic37
53Washington Dental | Carson33
54family dental center33
55Holy Angels Family Dental: Pereira Guadalupe L DDS33
56Dr. Ofelia K. Costales, DDS28
57Cabieles Lucy DDS15

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What is general dentistry?

General dentistry covers routine care: checkups, cleanings, x-rays, fillings and basic treatment of gum disease. A general dentist is usually the first stop for any dental problem and refers patients to specialists when a case needs it.

General dentistry: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists (DDS or DMD) provide this care themselves. There is no specialist for general dentistry; a general dentist may refer you to an endodontist, periodontist, orthodontist or oral surgeon for complex work.

How much does general dentistry cost in Carson?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Carson?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$80–$230DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$230–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full general dentistry cost guide for Carson

What to expect from general dentistry

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

General dentistry: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a checkup; follow-up visits if treatment is needed
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes for an exam and cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine checkup
When to see a specialistWhen your dentist finds a problem outside routine care, such as a complex root canal, advanced gum disease or bite problems

How we ranked Carson general dentistry dentists

We scored 57 Carson clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 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 Carson 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

General dentistry in Carson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Carson?

Nova Urgent Dental ranks #1 of 57 Carson clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Carson Urgent Dentist ranks #2 (emergency visits and evening hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Carson, CA?

General dentistry in Carson typically costs $140–$420 USD. By type: checkup exam $80–$230; exam, cleaning and x-rays $230–$540. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Most dental insurance plans cover preventive checkups and cleanings, often twice a year, with little or no cost share. Medicaid covers dental care for children in every state; adult dental benefits vary by state. Confirm your benefits before booking.

Does a dental checkup hurt?

A routine checkup is usually not painful. Most patients feel only mild pressure or scraping during the cleaning. People with sensitive teeth or gum inflammation may feel some discomfort, and dentists can often use numbing gel or adjust their technique if you tell them.

Which Carson general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

18 of 57 Carson clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Nova Urgent Dental, Carson Urgent Dentist and Mrk Redience. 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 general dentistry in Carson?

57 Carson clinics list general dentistry in our data. 18 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Carson

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 63 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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