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Best General Dentists in Downey, CA (2026)

80 clinics offering general dentistry, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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  1. 1

    Best overall for general dentistry: Jecmen Robert G DDS, ranked #1 of 80 by service score; 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, emergency visits and evening hours.

  2. 22

    Best value: Medicaid accepted: 5D Smiles, accepts Medicaid, same-day appointments.

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80 Downey clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 3 offer same-day or emergency visits and 33 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 22 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Downey at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Downey at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Jecmen Robert G DDS695.0★ (101)Yes
2Emergency Dental Service695.0★ (4)—
3Children's Happy Teeth, Downey684.9★ (142)—
4First Choice Dental Care675.0★ (2)—
5Downey Dentist67——
6A Dental Check Up67——
7Adhp Dental Implant67——
8Dentist67——
9Downey Community Dental67——
10Downey Dental Group: Kim Theresa H DDS67——

The 80 best general dentistry dentists in Downey, 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.

  22. #22 5D Smiles

    8500 Florence Ave, Suite 100

    60/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Downey: same-day appointments; accepts Medicaid.

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

    • Speaks English, Spanish
    • Accepts Medicaid
    • Accepting new patients
    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at 5D SmilesFull profile(562) 512-6636

All 80 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #80, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Downey Promenade Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
27Charis Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
28Valley Family Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
29360 Dental Specialists57Evenings · Sat
30Anthony Bordas DDS555.0★ (61)
31Dominicis Luis R DDS555.0★ (2)
32Farnaz Hayavi554.5★ (2)
33Florence Family Dental Center: Michel, Carlos R DDS544.1★ (17)Sat
34Smile N Save Family Dentistry545.0★ (1)
35Dr. Scott A. Fishman, Pediatric Dental Arts544.5★ (71)
36Western Dental: Toomarian W DDS53Evenings · Sat
37Downey Oral Surgery53Evenings · Sat
38Planet Dental53Evenings · Sat
39Dental Masters - Downey53Evenings · Sat
40Rio Hondo Dental Office53Evenings · Sat
41Smile Care Family Dentistry: Tchaboukian Ohannes DDS525.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat
42Fiktarz Joseph F DDS515.0★ (11)
43Fred T Perez DDS505.0★ (7)
44Gallatin Dental Group47Sat
45Dr. Soto The Downey Dentist47Sat
46Downey Dental Center47Sat
47Downey Modern Dentistry47Evenings
48Dr Bina Dental Office47Sat
49DOWNEY FAMILY DENTAL47Sat
50Downey Smile Center47Evenings
51Downey Smiles47Evenings
52Garcia Daniel L DDS47Evenings
53Dr. Samia Ali, DDS - Downey Beautiful Smile - Dentist in Downey CA47Sat
54I am Dentist (Jonah J. Park, DDS)47Sat
55Dr. Richard Lee, DDS47Sat
56Mission Dental Group47Sat
57Rancho Los Amigos Ntl Rehab: Gorski Lukasz DDS464.0★ (1)
58Family Dental Center43Evenings
59Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
60Esperanza Dental & Urgent Medical Care43Sat
61My Downey Family Dentist43Evenings
62Radiant Smiles Dentistry43Sat
63Downey Dental Care43Sat
64Downey Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37Evenings · Sat
65Zak Dental - Downey37
66Oscar G. Alcalde D.D.S37
67The Downey Dentist37
68Nicholas S St George DDS37
69Quality Dentistry Downey37
70Amir Sanjabi Dental37
71United Dental Center33
72Dr. Le, Lin and Hoang Dental Office33
73Downey Hygienist27Evenings · Sat
74Dr. Charles Endodontics Root Canal17Evenings
75Dr. Tran Wisdom Tooth Extraction17Evenings
76Town & Country Dentistry17
77Dr. Daniel Bennett Emergency Dentist Downey 24 Hours15
78Affordable Dental Health Providers14
79General & Cosmetic Dentistry of Downey14
80Dentistry8

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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 Downey?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Downey?
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 Downey

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 Downey general dentistry dentists

We scored 80 Downey clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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 Downey 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 Downey: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Downey?

Jecmen Robert G DDS ranks #1 of 80 Downey clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews and emergency visits and evening hours. Emergency Dental Service ranks #2 (5.0★ from 4 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Downey, CA?

General dentistry in Downey 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. 1 of 80 Downey clinics offering general dentistry lists Medicaid on its profile.

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 Downey general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

33 of 80 Downey clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Jecmen Robert G DDS, Children's Happy Teeth, Downey and Downey Dentist. 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 Downey?

80 Downey clinics list general dentistry in our data. 1 lists sedation options. 33 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 22 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Downey

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 100 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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