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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Chula Vista, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Barry J Slipock DDS, ranked #1 of 116 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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116 Chula Vista clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 19 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 35 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Chula Vista at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Chula Vista at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Barry J Slipock DDS73——
2Chula Vista Dental Arts73——
3Family dentistry735.0★ (11)Yes
4Otay Lakes Dental Care675.0★ (53)—
5Chula Vista Dental office67——
6Chula Vista Family Clinic67——
7Delilah Genido Dental Office67——
8Dental67——
9Duhaylungsod Mariflor DDS67——
10Smile Design Center67——

The 116 best cleaning dentists in Chula Vista, 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. #2 Chula Vista Dental Arts

    340 4th Ave Suite 15, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for teeth cleanings in Chula Vista 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

    In their words

    We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. We are always welcoming new patients and we would love to have you as part of our dental family.

    From Chula Vista Dental Arts's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #21 Happy Smiles Dental Center

    1750 E Palomar St #3, Chula Vista, CA 91913

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for teeth cleanings in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #22 Smiles Of East Lake

    2127 Olympic Pkwy #1003, Chula Vista, CA 91915, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for teeth cleanings in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #24 Family First Dental Care

    1893, 1392 E Palomar St # 201, Chula Vista, CA 91913, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for teeth cleanings in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

All 116 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #116, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Kunugi Jim H DDS565.0★ (2)
27Cajulis Pediatric Dentistry565.0★ (88)
28Center for Beautiful Smiles554.8★ (98)
29Omar Manuel Arreola555.0★ (1)
30South Bay Pediatric Dental Group554.8★ (55)
31Salt Creek Dental554.8★ (55)
32Dr. Mark J. Olson, DDS554.0★ (2)
33Paul A. Martin, DDS, Inc.545.0★ (22)
34Bercoon Joan H DDS541.0★ (1)
35San Ysidro Dental Care544.4★ (20)Evenings
36Dr. Carlos A. Dongo, DDS544.8★ (20)
37Truong, Chau T DDS545.0★ (12)Sat
38Premier Dental Care of Palomar543.3★ (14)Sat
39My Kid's Dentist544.5★ (50)
40Kum S. Hong D.D.S. Inc535.0★ (23)
41California Smiles Chula Vista53Evenings · Sat
42The Super Dentists53Evenings · Sat
43San Diego Bay Dental535.0★ (5)
44Guzman Dental524.5★ (37)
45Chula Vista Smiles514.0★ (87)
46Dr. Carmen Denise503.8★ (40)
47Dr. Irene M. Ting, DMD503.8★ (6)
48Dr. Miguel A. Estrella, DDS502.3★ (6)Evenings
49Tulenko Suzanne B DDS503.9★ (11)
50Vales Maria Luisa DDS503.5★ (8)
51Mora Family Dental Group493.2★ (23)
52Katherine Tanaka, DDS484.0★ (4)
53Gentle Dental Chula Vista47Sat
54Dental Arts of South Bay Practice of Hooman Fakhrai DMD, Sara Azad DMD47Evenings
55Terra Nova Family Dentistry47Sat
56Village Dental Group and Orthodontics47Evenings
57Gia Dental47Sat
58Elite Dental Care47Sat
59Great Dental Group - Safoura Massoumi D.D.S.47Sat
60AM DENTAL47Sat
61Sam J. Halabo, DMD - Chula Vista Dentist47Evenings
62Melrose Dental Care47Evenings
63Saldana Dental Office47Sat
64Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
65Naples Dental43Sat
66Town Centre Dental Group37
67Chula Vista Dental Care37
68Naples Dental Chula Vista37
69San Diego Healthy Smiles37
70Arshdeep Kaur DDS37
71Bonita Del Rey Dental Care37
72Perfect Smiles California37
73613 Dentistry Chula Vista37
74Pacific Dental Group37
75HKS Dental office37
76Dr. Parmar Family Dentist37
77Woodside Dental | Dentist in Chula Vista37
78Aye Dental37
79Eduardo Diaz, DDS37
80Elite Dental Care (Parizad Seraj DDS)37
81South Bay Dental Arts37
82Dr. Carli Katz, DMD37
83Real Dental Care37
84Dental Expressions Of Eastlake37
85Gentle Care Family Dentistry: Elvie Nathanson, DMD37
86Village Walk Dental37
87AD Dental Chula Vista37
88Family Dental Care37
89Perfecta Dental Group37
90Goldman Bruce DDS: Town Centre Dental Group33
91Beyond Dentistry33
92Lopez & Noyes Dental Corporation33
93My Smile San Diego Dental Center33
94Guzman Dental DDS33
95Casco Dental Care15
96Dentist15
97Dentist Mplants15
98Dentista General15
99Dr. David Gonzalez-Mendez15
100Dr. Natasha E. Brambila, DDS15
101Dr. Payam Hooshmand15
102Elite Dental Center Chula Vista15
103Grubb & Hoss Dental15
104Johnathan Tran15
105Just Dental15
106Landers dental15
107Lopez Graciela DDS15
108Moreno IBAN R DDS15
109Oliveria Rexie DDS15
110Renée Dupont Dental15
111RI Marron dental group15
112Rivera Jose w DDS15
113Shahin Safarian15
114Anderson Denise8
115Lavarias Manuel L DDS8
116Premier Dental Chula Vista7

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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 Chula Vista?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Chula Vista?
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 Chula Vista

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 Chula Vista cleaning dentists

We scored 116 Chula Vista clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Chula Vista?

Barry J Slipock DDS ranks #1 of 116 Chula Vista clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. Chula Vista Dental Arts ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Chula Vista, CA?

A teeth cleaning in Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

19 of 116 Chula Vista clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Family dentistry, Otay Lakes Dental Care and Happy Smiles Dental Center. 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 Chula Vista?

116 Chula Vista clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 19 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 35 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Chula Vista

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 175 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.