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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in El Monte, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Dr. Emily Letran, DDS, ranked #1 of 66 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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66 El Monte clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 35 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 17 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in El Monte at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in El Monte at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Dr. Emily Letran, DDS73——
2Dr. Eli Carter Emergency Dentist El Monte685.0★ (1)Yes
3Super Kids Dental - El Monte684.9★ (2,048)—
4Bajio Dental67——
5Chu Jin Wei DDS67——
6Clinica Dental Mexico67——
7DR. CHRISTOPHER D. NGUYEN67——
8Dr. Sheung L. Fan, DDS67——
9Joson Glenda M DDS67——
10Polar Dental67——

The 66 best cleaning dentists in El Monte, 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.

  25. #25 United Dental Office

    11912 Valley Blvd suite a, El Monte, CA 91732, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for teeth cleanings in El Monte: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at United Dental OfficeFull profile(626) 442-6500

All 66 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #66, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Alfonso Martinez DDS57Evenings · Sat
27626 Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
28Dentistry564.3★ (3)
29El Monte Smile Dental Group564.9★ (36)Evenings
30Lower Azusa Dental Care - Bao Tran, DDS565.0★ (8)Sat
31Au Benson T C DDS554.3★ (3)
32Dr. Herman Budiman, DDS554.4★ (14)Sat
33Southern California Medical Center | El Monte554.0★ (208)Sat
34Rejuvenating Smiles Dental53Evenings · Sat
35Select Dental Practice53Evenings · Sat
36Pleasant Family Dentistry Dr Soe Hlaing D.D.S53Evenings · Sat
37Central Dental Group53Evenings · Sat
38A Beautiful Smile Dental Group521.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat
39Dr. Victor A. Martin, DDS523.8★ (8)Sat
40Stephanie Chen Dental515.0★ (2)Sat
41Western Dental Kids47Sat
42Brite Choice Dental47Sat
43dr david c koo dds47Sat
44Angel Dental Care47Evenings
45Lower Azusa Dental Group47Evenings
46Atlantic Pacific Smile Dental Group of El Monte47Sat
47We C Kids Dental47Sat
48Garvey Dental Group47Sat
49SmileOne Dentistry47Sat
50Central Garvey Family Dental47Sat
51Serenity Dental47Sat
52Alpha Dental - El Monte43Sat
53Comfort Dental Group43Sat
54Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
55Beri Lata DDS43Sat
56Whelan Lok, DDS43Sun
57Center Valley Dental Group (Best Care Dental Center)43Sat
58Amazing Smiles LA - Patricia Arroyo DDS37
59Atlas Dental Care37
60Mountain View Dental Group37
61AltaMed Medical and Dental Group - El Monte37
62Valley Mall Dental37
63American Dental33
64Gutierrez Dental Office33
65Cheung Matthew C DDS33
66Tyler Dental Practice33

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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 El Monte?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in El Monte?
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 El Monte

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 El Monte cleaning dentists

We scored 66 El Monte clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 14 were excluded (14 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 El Monte 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 El Monte: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in El Monte?

Dr. Emily Letran, DDS ranks #1 of 66 El Monte clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Eli Carter Emergency Dentist El Monte ranks #2 (5.0★ from 1 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in El Monte, CA?

A teeth cleaning in El Monte 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 El Monte teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

35 of 66 El Monte clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Dr. Eli Carter Emergency Dentist El Monte, Super Kids Dental - El Monte and Family Dentistry. 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 El Monte?

66 El Monte clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 35 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 17 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for El Monte

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 74 clinics.
  2. : 14 duplicate listings merged.

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