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Best Dentists in Capitola, CA (2026)

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    Best overall in Capitola: Capitola Dental, 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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12 Capitola clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 9 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Capitola at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Capitola at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Capitola Dental704.9★ (61)EveningsOverall
2Seabreeze Dental Group624.7★ (334)——
3North Coast Orthodontics625.0★ (162)—Invisalign & braces
4New Brighton Dental594.8★ (118)——
5Capitola Kids Dentistry585.0★ (80)——
6Dr. Fern P Le DMD Inc.564.7★ (80)——
7Michael D. Carlton, DDS565.0★ (43)——
8Raffo Michael J DDS565.0★ (21)——
9Jesse A. Halbleib DDS534.7★ (21)—Implants
10Beyond Prosthetics15———

The 12 best dentists in Capitola, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

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Best dentists in Capitola by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Capitola

No Capitola clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Capitola

No Capitola clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Capitola

9

Jesse A. Halbleib DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Capitola clinic offering dental implants: #9 overall by DR Score.

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Best for invisalign & braces in Capitola

3

North Coast Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 2 Capitola clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Beyond Prosthetics (#10 overall)

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Best for root canal in Capitola

No Capitola clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Capitola

No Capitola clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.

Best for dentures & seniors in Capitola

No Capitola clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Capitola

No Capitola clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Capitola?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Capitola?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$140–$420DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Teeth Cleaning$105–$280DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Dental Implants$2,100–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Invisalign$4,900–$10,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Braces$4,200–$9,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California

Emergency and weekend dentists in Capitola

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Capitola dentists

We scored 12 Capitola clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Capitola 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

Dentists in Capitola: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Capitola?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Capitola, CA is Capitola Dental (DR Score 70/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 61 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7 PM. Seabreeze Dental Group (#2) and North Coast Orthodontics (#3) follow. We ranked 12 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Capitola?

No Capitola clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Capitola Dental (#1). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Capitola?

A dental cleaning in Capitola typically costs $105–$280 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Capitola?

DentistsRanked lists 12 dental clinics in Capitola, CA, and 12 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 9 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Capitola

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.