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Best Dentists in Laguna Niguel, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Laguna Niguel: Aesthetic Dental Designs, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 23

    Best for evenings and weekends: Laguna Niguel Dental Office, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM; ranked #23 of 47.

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47 Laguna Niguel clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 5 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Laguna Niguel at a glance

The 47 best dentists in Laguna Niguel, ranked

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

  1. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At my office I treat one patient at a time, allowing me plenty of time to give my patients exceptional quality care. My goal is to be a blessing to my patients and my community. I am committed to removing only the minimal amount of tooth structure required to restore the tooth. I do this by using modern dental bonding techniques to bond the dental restoration to the remaining tooth.

    From Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #23 Laguna Niguel Dental Office

    28940 Golden Lantern H, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #24 Laguna Dental

    28083 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 10 PM and Saturdays until 8:32 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 9 AM–8:32 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #25 Sharifian Alex R DDS

    27901 La Paz Rd # D, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Laguna Niguel by need

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

Best for emergency in Laguna Niguel

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

Best for kids in Laguna Niguel

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

Best for implants in Laguna Niguel

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Aesthetic Dental Designs

Highest-ranked of 47 Laguna Niguel clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC. (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Laguna Niguel

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Aesthetic Dental Designs

Highest-ranked of 43 Laguna Niguel clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC. (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Laguna Niguel

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Aesthetic Dental Designs

Highest-ranked of 43 Laguna Niguel clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC. (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Laguna Niguel

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Aesthetic Dental Designs

Highest-ranked of 47 Laguna Niguel clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC. (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Laguna Niguel

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Aesthetic Dental Designs

Highest-ranked of 43 Laguna Niguel clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC. (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Laguna Niguel

No Laguna Niguel clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Laguna Niguel?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Laguna Niguel?
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 Laguna Niguel

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 Laguna Niguel dentists

We scored 47 Laguna Niguel clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 8 were excluded (8 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Laguna Niguel data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Laguna Niguel: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Laguna Niguel?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Laguna Niguel, CA is Aesthetic Dental Designs (DR Score 73/100). Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC. (#2) and Aliso Laguna Family Dental Care (#3) follow. We ranked 47 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Laguna Niguel are open on Saturday?

5 of 47 Laguna Niguel dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Laguna Niguel Dental Office (until 2 PM), Laguna Dental (until 8:32 PM) and Sharifian Alex R DDS (until 5 PM). 1 is 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 Laguna Niguel?

No Laguna Niguel clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Laguna Niguel Dental Office (#23) and Laguna Dental (#24). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Laguna Niguel?

A dental cleaning in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel?

DentistsRanked lists 47 dental clinics in Laguna Niguel, CA, and 47 are ranked by DR Score. 5 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 47 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Laguna Niguel

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 47 clinics.
  2. : 8 duplicate listings merged.

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