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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Carson, CA (2026)

56 clinics offering teeth cleanings, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Nova Urgent Dental, ranked #1 of 56 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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56 Carson clinics list teeth cleanings 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 cleaning dentists in Carson at a glance

Top 10 cleaning 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 56 best cleaning 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 cleaning in Carson

    #1 Nova Urgent Dental

    19707 S Central Ave, Carson, CA 90746

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for teeth cleanings 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

    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.

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What is a teeth cleaning?

A professional teeth cleaning removes plaque and hardened tartar that brushing and flossing miss. A routine cleaning works above the gumline. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, treats gum disease below the gumline.

Teeth cleaning: specialist or general dentist?

Dental hygienists and general dentists do routine cleanings. A periodontist (gum specialist) may be recommended when gum disease is advanced or keeps coming back after deep cleanings.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Carson?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Carson?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Routine adult cleaning$110–$280DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Cleaning with exam and x-rays$230–$460DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant$230–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

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

What to expect from a teeth cleaning

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

A teeth cleaning: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a routine cleaning; deep cleanings are often split over 2 visits
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes routine; 1–2 hours for a deep cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine cleaning; gums can feel tender for a few days after a deep cleaning
When to see a specialistWhen gum pockets are deep, bone loss shows on x-rays, or gum disease persists after treatment

How we ranked Carson cleaning dentists

We scored 56 Carson clinics offering teeth cleanings 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

Teeth cleanings in Carson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Carson?

Nova Urgent Dental ranks #1 of 56 Carson clinics offering teeth cleanings 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 a teeth cleaning cost in Carson, CA?

A teeth cleaning in Carson typically costs $105–$280 USD. By type: routine adult cleaning $110–$280; cleaning with exam and x-rays $230–$460; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant $230–$540. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is a teeth cleaning covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Most dental insurance plans cover routine cleanings, usually twice a year. Deep cleanings are often covered at a lower rate as basic care. Medicaid covers cleanings for children; adult coverage varies by state.

Does a teeth cleaning hurt?

A routine cleaning is usually not painful. Most patients feel pressure and scraping, and sensitive spots can twinge. A deep cleaning is typically done with local anesthetic, so the treated area is numb. Gums may feel tender for a few days afterward.

Which Carson teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

18 of 56 Carson clinics offering teeth cleanings 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 teeth cleanings in Carson?

56 Carson clinics list teeth cleanings 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.