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Best Dentists in Carson, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Carson: Nova Urgent Dental, DR Score 77/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Nova Urgent Dental, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 63.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Nova Urgent Dental, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 63.

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63 Carson clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 20 are open Saturdays, 4 on Sundays and 9 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 2 list emergency care. 9 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Carson at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Carson at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Nova Urgent Dental77—Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Carson Urgent Dentist73—Evenings · Sat · Sun—
3Happy Teeth Dental Company675.0★ (69)Evenings—
4ADOC Elsie DDS67———
5Cesar Carrasco67———
6Dental Office. Go-Reyes Lezita DDS67———
7Dentist67———
8Dentist Carson67———
9Dentist Carson CA67———
10Dr. Lida Mohaghegh Davani, DDS67———

The 63 best dentists in Carson, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Carson

    #1 Nova Urgent Dental

    19707 S Central Ave, Carson, CA 90746

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 17 of 17 services offered.

    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

    Book appointment at Nova Urgent DentalFull profile(424) 452-9897
    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.

All 63 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #63, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Heart Dental644.9★ (206)
27Mrk Redience644.0★ (1)Sat · Sun
28Zamora Dental Group645.0★ (11)
29Tooth Fairy Dental644.7★ (16)
30Thrive Orthodontics625.0★ (109)
31Eduardo M. Gabuten, DDS57Evenings · Sat
32A- Plus Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
33Si Frederick DDS53Sat · Sun
34Great Choice Community Dental53Evenings · Sat
35Holy Angels Family Dental53Evenings · Sat
36Carson Dental47Sat
37Dr. Mina Abraham47Sat
38EZ Dental47Sat
39Smile Saver Dental Group47Evenings
40Dr. Oh's Dentistry47Sat
41Dominguez Hills Dental Group47Evenings
42Ronquillo Teresa DDS43Sat
43Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
44Western Dental Kids43Sat
45Bautista Carlito B DDS43Sat
46Carson Family Dental43Sat
47Hyacinth Ezeani Inc43Sat
48Carson Family Smiles37
49Island Dental37
50Saskia Villacis, DDS37
51Children's Dental Specialist Southbay37
52The Dental Office of Carson37
53Fabulous Smiles Dental Care37
54Carson Dental Care37
55Carson Children's Dentistry37
56Yolanda S Cervantes Inc37
57Carrasco Dental Clinic37
58Washington Dental | Carson33
59family dental center33
60Holy Angels Family Dental: Pereira Guadalupe L DDS33
61Dr. Ofelia K. Costales, DDS28
62Dr. Ashley Merrelli18
63Cabieles Lucy DDS15

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Best dentists in Carson by need

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Best for emergency in Carson

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Nova Urgent Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Carson clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #1 for emergency care, #1 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Carson Urgent Dentist (#2 overall)

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Best for kids in Carson

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

Best for implants in Carson

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Nova Urgent Dental

Highest-ranked of 52 Carson clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Carson Urgent Dentist (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Carson

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Thrive Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 54 Carson clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #2 for invisalign and #30 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Orthodontics of Carson (#25 overall)

Invisalign in Carson →

Best for root canal in Carson

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Nova Urgent Dental

Highest-ranked of 51 Carson clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Carson Urgent Dentist (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Carson

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Nova Urgent Dental

Highest-ranked of 55 Carson clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Carson Urgent Dentist (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Carson →

Best for dentures & seniors in Carson

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Nova Urgent Dental

Highest-ranked of 51 Carson clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Carson Urgent Dentist (#2 overall)

Dentures in Carson →

Best for budget & insurance in Carson

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

How much does a dentist cost in Carson?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Carson?
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
Emergency Care$140–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Root Canal$980–$1,960DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Tooth Extraction$280–$980DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Wisdom Teeth Removal$280–$980DentistsRanked 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
Dental Crowns$1,120–$2,520DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Dentures$1,400–$4,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Veneers$1,260–$3,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Teeth Whitening$280–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Dental Bonding$420–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Cosmetic Fillings$420–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Cosmetic Dentistry$700–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Full Restoration$21,000–$70,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California

Emergency and weekend dentists in Carson

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 Carson dentists

We scored 63 Carson clinics 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

Dentists in Carson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Carson?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Carson, CA is Nova Urgent Dental (DR Score 77/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Carson Urgent Dentist (#2) and Happy Teeth Dental Company (#3) follow. We ranked 63 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Carson are open on Saturday?

20 of 63 Carson dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Nova Urgent Dental (until 12 AM), Carson Urgent Dentist (until 12 AM) and SoCal Smile Care (until 1 PM). 4 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Carson?

2 Carson clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Nova Urgent Dental (#1) and Carson Urgent Dentist (#2). 9 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Carson?

A dental cleaning in Carson 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 Carson?

DentistsRanked lists 63 dental clinics in Carson, CA, and 63 are ranked by DR Score. 20 post Saturday hours and 9 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 57 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Carson

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 63 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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