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Best General Dentists in Costa Mesa, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Costa Mesa Square Family Dental, ranked #1 of 59 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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59 Costa Mesa clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 21 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 12 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Costa Mesa at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Costa Mesa at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Costa Mesa Square Family Dental73—
2Kwon Emergency Dentistry705.0★ (19)
3California Teledentist - Dental Second Opinions685.0★ (10)
4Coastal Dental Group: Lin John E DDS67—
5Dr. Anthony Cao67—
6Dr. Mark Nguyen67—
7Harbor Dental Group67—
8Ocean Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery67—
9Vista Center Dental67—
10Tiny Tooth Co.665.0★ (727)

The 59 best general dentistry dentists in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa

    #1 Costa Mesa Square Family Dental

    1450 Baker St # B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Costa Mesa 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

    Book appointment at Costa Mesa Square Family DentalFull profile(714) 435-1971

  13. #13 Capitol Dental Care/ Theresa M. Nguyenduc, DMD and Caroline Tran, DDS

    1202 Bristol St Ste 110, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    60/100

    Ranked #13 for general dentistry in Costa Mesa: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 5.0from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue 10 AM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaning

    Book appointment at Capitol Dental Care/ Theresa M. Nguyenduc, DMD and Caroline Tran, DDSFull profile(714) 979-8008

  15. #15 Narita Family Dental

    1530 Baker St #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for general dentistry in Costa Mesa: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8:30 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Narita Family DentalFull profile(714) 850-0505

  16. #16 Advanced Dental Care

    3033 Bristol St Unit 103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for general dentistry in Costa Mesa: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Advanced Dental CareFull profile(714) 424-9099
    In their words

    Advanced Dental Care is the home of Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson, a top-rated dentist in Costa Mesa. Always accepting New Patients! We are in-network with PPO dental insurances and offer special discount plans for those with no dental insurance. Specializing in family and cosmetic dentistry - dental cleanings, scaling and root planing, laser dentistry, dental crowns and bridges, root canals, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, Invisalign, dental veneers, teeth whitening, IV…

    From Advanced Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Brighter Smile Dental

    2200 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for general dentistry in Costa Mesa: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–1 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Brighter Smile DentalFull profile(949) 646-1650

  22. #22 Harbor Mesa Dental Care: Sanacore Jeff C DDS

    1525 Mesa Verde Dr E #105, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Costa Mesa: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–4 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Harbor Mesa Dental Care: Sanacore Jeff C DDSFull profile(714) 825-0025

  23. #23 Dazzling Smile Dental Group

    204 E 17th St #201, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for general dentistry in Costa Mesa: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dazzling Smile Dental GroupFull profile(949) 674-5333
    In their words

    Dazzling Smile Dental Group offers the best dental treatments with state-of-the-art technology at the lowest price. Dr. Nguyen's team of professionals has 15 years of experience in the field. We provide general cosmetic dentistry such as; facial enhancement, orthopedics, veneers, implants for emergency surgical procedures and specialized services, among other things. We specialize in dental sedation for adults and children. Our goal is to protect and maintain your beautiful…

    From Dazzling Smile Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Clinica Dental & Frenos

    Costa Mesa Street, 181 E 18th St suite #D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Costa Mesa: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu closed · Fri–Sat 7 PM–11 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Clinica Dental & FrenosFull profile(949) 548-3384

All 59 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #59, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dr. Khang T. Le, DDS514.6★ (11)
27Axis Dental & Implant Center47Evenings · Sat · Sun
28N.Y. Dental Care47Sat
29Dentistry At Its Finest - Dental care: Costa Mesa47Evenings
30Coastal Dental Group47Sat
31Millennium Dental47Sat
32Mesa Dental Center47Evenings
33Bay Mesa Dental43Sat
34Shhebar Tammam DDS43Sat
35Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
36Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
37SoCal Smiles Dentistry43Evenings
38Bassiri Koroush DDS37
39De Leon Dentistry37
40Gentle Dental Costa Mesa37
41South Coast Dental Specialists37
42Atrium Cosmetic & Family Dentistry - Costa Mesa37
43Pacific Harbor Dental Group and Orthodontics37
44Smiles4OC37
45Dentist in Costa Mesa | Newport Dental Group37
46Susan Millar Dental37
47Coastal Family Dental37
48Sukut Dental37
49Orange And Magnolia Dental Studio37
50Newport Bay Dental37
51The Loft Dental Studio37
52Cheri Harris Dental Center37
53Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson34
54Harbor Mesa Dental Care34Evenings · Sat
55Dr. John Nguyen DDS33
56Nu Smile Dental Center: Sepideh Moeinolmolki, DDS27Evenings
5717th Street Modern Dentistry17
58Vanek Dentistry17
59First Choice Dental15

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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 Costa Mesa?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Costa Mesa?
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 Costa Mesa

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 Costa Mesa general dentistry dentists

We scored 59 Costa Mesa clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Costa Mesa?

Costa Mesa Square Family Dental ranks #1 of 59 Costa Mesa clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. Kwon Emergency Dentistry ranks #2 (5.0★ from 19 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Costa Mesa, CA?

General dentistry in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

21 of 59 Costa Mesa clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including California Teledentist - Dental Second Opinions, Harbor Modern Dentistry and Gabriella TN Pham, DDS, INC.. 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 Costa Mesa?

59 Costa Mesa clinics list general dentistry in our data. 21 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 12 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Costa Mesa

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 78 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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