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Best Dentists in Solana Beach, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Solana Beach: Solana Smiles & Implant Center - Solana Beach, 4.9★ from 444 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 5

    Best for kids and families: Solana Family Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #5 of 26.

  3. 24

    Best for evenings and weekends: St Leo Urgent Care Dental Clinic, open evenings until 9 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM; ranked #24 of 26.

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26 Solana Beach clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 23 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Solana Beach at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Solana Beach at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Solana Smiles & Implant Center - Solana Beach654.9★ (444)—Overall, Invisalign & braces
2Inspire Smiles645.0★ (652)—Implants
3Randolph Family Dental645.0★ (404)——
4Rancho Santa Fe Cosmetic & Family Dentistry634.9★ (181)Evenings—
5Solana Family Dental624.9★ (418)—Kids
6Solana Endodontics625.0★ (15)——
7Del Mar Family Dentistry625.0★ (466)——
8Etesse Holistic and Cosmetic Dentistry614.9★ (233)——
9Dr. Sarah Belderes DDS615.0★ (133)—Cosmetic
10Brad Wilson DDS605.0★ (128)——

The 26 best dentists in Solana Beach, ranked

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

  1. #24 St Leo Urgent Care Dental Clinic

    936 Genevieve St, Solana Beach, CA 92075

    27/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of access and services: open evenings until 9 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM, 2 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed 5 PM–9 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaning

All 26 clinics

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

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Best dentists in Solana Beach by need

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

Best for emergency in Solana Beach

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

Best for kids in Solana Beach

5

Solana Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 3 Solana Beach clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #5 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

Runner-up: Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics - Solana Beach (#12 overall)

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Best for implants in Solana Beach

2

Inspire Smiles

Highest-ranked of 8 Solana Beach clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Coastal Oral and Facial Surgery, Dr. Daniel S. Witcher (#14 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Solana Beach

1

Solana Smiles & Implant Center - Solana Beach

Highest-ranked of 3 Solana Beach clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Solana Beach Smiles (#13 overall)

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Best for root canal in Solana Beach

No Solana Beach clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Solana Beach

9

Dr. Sarah Belderes DDS

Highest-ranked of 5 Solana Beach clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #9 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Andrew Meshnik, D.D.S. (#15 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Solana Beach

No Solana Beach clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Solana Beach

No Solana Beach clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Solana Beach?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Solana Beach?
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
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
Veneers$1,260–$3,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Teeth Whitening$280–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Cosmetic Dentistry$700–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California

Emergency and weekend dentists in Solana Beach

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 Solana Beach dentists

We scored 26 Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Solana Beach?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Solana Beach, CA is Solana Smiles & Implant Center - Solana Beach (DR Score 65/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 444 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. Inspire Smiles (#2) and Randolph Family Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 26 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Solana Beach are open on Saturday?

2 of 26 Solana Beach dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Andrew Meshnik, D.D.S. (until 2 PM) and St Leo Urgent Care Dental Clinic (until 12 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Solana Beach?

No Solana Beach clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Rancho Santa Fe Cosmetic & Family Dentistry (#4) and St Leo Urgent Care Dental Clinic (#24). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Solana Beach?

A dental cleaning in Solana Beach 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Solana Beach?

Solana Family Dental is the highest-ranked Solana Beach clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #5 of 26 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 3 Solana Beach clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Solana Beach?

DentistsRanked lists 26 dental clinics in Solana Beach, CA, and 26 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 10 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Solana Beach

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 26 clinics.