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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Redwood City, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Affordable Dental Care PC, ranked #1 of 72 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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72 Redwood City clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 20 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Redwood City at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Redwood City at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Affordable Dental Care PC77Yes
2Dr. Marisol Seguel DDS73—
3Emergency Dentist Urgent Care PC73—
4James J. Karam, DDS PC73—
5Kim Morita, DDS73—
6William Meza DDS73—
7Arthur Manzo67—
8Clark Fong67—
9David A. Susko DDS, PC67—
10Dr. Aneet Randhawa67—

The 72 best cleaning dentists in Redwood City, 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. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for teeth cleanings in Redwood City 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

    Healthy, confident and comfortable—that’s how you’ll feel each and every time you visit Dr. Karam's office, experienced cosmetic dentists in Warren. We seek to provide the best in quality care for our patients that we would desire for ourselves and our own families.

    From James J. Karam, DDS PC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #25 Prima Dental

    1690 Woodside Rd # 118, Redwood City, CA 94061, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for teeth cleanings in Redwood City: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our Mission is to provide exemplary dental care in a state-of-the-art facility that is comfortable and relaxing. We strive to provide excellent service with great affordability. We treat our patients the way we ourselves want to be treated - with compassion and integrity. Our team is knowledgeable, respectful, detail-oriented, caring and very personable.

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

All 72 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #72, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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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 Redwood City?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Redwood City?
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 Redwood City

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 Redwood City cleaning dentists

We scored 72 Redwood City clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 12 were excluded (12 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 Redwood City 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 Redwood City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Redwood City?

Affordable Dental Care PC ranks #1 of 72 Redwood City clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Dr. Marisol Seguel DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Redwood City, CA?

A teeth cleaning in Redwood City 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 Redwood City teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

20 of 72 Redwood City clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Affordable Dental Care PC, Kids Smile Dental Center- Redwood City and Prima Dental. 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 Redwood City?

72 Redwood City clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 20 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Redwood City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 79 clinics.
  2. : 12 duplicate listings merged.