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Best overall in La Jolla: La Jolla Shores Dental - Dr. BreeAnn Christiansen, DDS, 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, open 4 days a week and 2 of 17 services.
Best for evenings and weekends: Streamline La Jolla Office, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 7 PM; ranked #6 of 7.
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7 La Jolla clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 2 have a Google rating on file.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Jolla Shores Dental - Dr. BreeAnn Christiansen, DDS | 65 | 4.9★ (44) | — | Overall |
| 2 | Bird Rock Dental | 62 | 4.8★ (169) | — | — |
| 3 | Regents Dental Group | 43 | — | Sat | Implants, Invisalign & braces |
| 4 | Scripps Center for Dental Care | 37 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Sarah Winter Dental by Espire | 37 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Streamline La Jolla Office | 29 | — | Evenings · Sat | Evenings & weekends |
| 7 | Em3ergency Dentist Dr. James D. | 15 | — | — | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 in La Jolla
8100 Paseo Del Ocaso, La Jolla, CA 92037
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, 44 Google reviews.
5731 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in La Jolla (169).
4150 Regents Park Row Ste 215, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
Ranked #3 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1:30 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Always with your best interest in mind, Regents Dental Group are some of the most well-respected general and cosmetic dentists in San Diego, CA. Conveniently located in the heart of the UTC La Jolla area, Regents Dental Group provides children's dentistry and adult dentistry along with cosmetic and restorative procedures such as crowns, veneers, implants, bionators, teeth whitening, and periodontal treatment. We also accept dental emergency appointments.
From Regents Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.9850 Genesee Ave Suite 620, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Scripps Center for Dental Care is always striving to be the best through personalized care, high quality results, and excellent customer satisfaction. Our team is led by Dr. John Weston and Dr. Nicholas Marongui, who specialize in cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry. Whether you are seeking teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, Invisalign, tooth colored fillings, or any other dental procedure, we can help! If you would like to speak to one of our…
From Scripps Center for Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.7776 Ivanhoe Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Ranked #5 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
5731 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Ranked #6 because of access and services: open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 7 PM, 3 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
5731 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Ranked #7 because of services: 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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No La Jolla clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.
No La Jolla clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.
Highest-ranked of 3 La Jolla clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #3 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Scripps Center for Dental Care (#4 overall)
Highest-ranked of 3 La Jolla clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #3 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Scripps Center for Dental Care (#4 overall)
Highest-ranked of 3 La Jolla clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #3 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Scripps Center for Dental Care (#4 overall)
Highest-ranked of 4 La Jolla clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #3 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Scripps Center for Dental Care (#4 overall)
Highest-ranked of 3 La Jolla clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #3 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Scripps Center for Dental Care (#4 overall)
No La Jolla clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.
Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.
| Service | Typical price (USD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | $140–$420 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Teeth Cleaning | $105–$280 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Emergency Care | $140–$700 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Root Canal | $980–$1,960 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Tooth Extraction | $280–$980 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $280–$980 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Dental Implants | $2,100–$8,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Invisalign | $4,900–$10,500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Braces | $4,200–$9,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Dental Crowns | $1,120–$2,520 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Dentures | $1,400–$4,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Veneers | $1,260–$3,500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Teeth Whitening | $280–$840 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Dental Bonding | $420–$840 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Cosmetic Fillings | $420–$840 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Cosmetic Dentistry | $700–$7,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Full Restoration | $21,000–$70,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
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.
Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 7 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed
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We scored 7 La Jolla 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In La Jolla data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |