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Best Dentists in South Gate, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Gate: Dentistry of Southern California, 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4 PM and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 21

    Best for kids and families: All Kids Dental - South Gate, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #21 of 61.

  3. 2

    Best for evenings and weekends: Summer Smile Dental, open 7 days until 7 PM; ranked #2 of 61.

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61 South Gate clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 24 are open Saturdays, 3 on Sundays and 10 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 10 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in South Gate at a glance

Top 10 dentists in South Gate at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dentistry of Southern California695.0★ (133)SatOverall
2Summer Smile Dental67—Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends, Implants
3American Dental Care67———
4Avani Shah67———
5B & M Dental Practice67———
6Centro Dental California67———
7Dentistry67———
8Dr. Charu Patel, DDS67———
9Dr. Noran Jeong67———
10Dr. Wonjoon Lee67———

The 61 best dentists in South Gate, ranked

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

  2. #2 Summer Smile Dental

    8116 California Ave suite c, South Gate, CA 90280

    67/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Summer Smile DentalFull profile(323) 567-1821
    In their words

    Dental office Free exam and X-rays Accept all insurances Zero interest payments plans available Top rated dentists in Los Angeles Top quality dentistry Gentle pain free dentistry Cosmetics dentistry Root canals Dental implants Bridges Porcelain crowns Veneers Smile makeover Dentures Extractions White fillings

    From Summer Smile Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 61 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #61, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Farzad Mazloomi, DMD, Inc.593.9★ (7)
27Tadros Magdy F DDS584.8★ (5)
28Firestone Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
29Little Kids Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
30Perfect Smile Family Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
31Dr. Naziri Dental Clinic57Evenings · Sun
32Dr. Mia L. Ancheta - San Angel Dental57Evenings · Sat
33Dr. Lilia H. Rivas, DDS555.0★ (5)Sat
34Children's Dental Group: Lange Marina A DDS53Evenings · Sat
35West Coast Dental of South Gate53Evenings · Sat
36South Lyn Dental Center524.3★ (10)
37Reza Dental Care47Sat
38Central Dental Specialty Center47Sat
39Liberty Smile Center South Gate - Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Oral Surgery47Sat
40South Gate Dentistry & Orthodontics47Sat
41AltaMed Medical and Dental Group - South Gate47Sat
42South Gate Family Dentistry47Evenings
43City Dental Care47Sat
44Omid Dental Office47Sat
45Fun Dental 4 Kids South Gate47Sat
46Oxy Dental Of South Gate47Sat
47Carlos Leal DDS Dental Clinic47Sat
48Dr Elizabeth Garcia43Evenings
49Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
50Imperial Dental Center43Sat
51DR. Carmona Family Dental43Sat
52LA Smiles Dental Specialty Center37
53Embrace Dental and Orthodontics37
54House Dental37
55California Dental Group33
56Prasad Family Dentistry: Prasad N K M DDS33
57Children's Dental Group: Chavez Daniel DDS33
58Tweedy Family Dental Center33
59State Dental Center28
60Tweedy Mile Dentistry28
61Dr. Albert Malakov Emergency Dental Service15

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Best dentists in South Gate by need

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Best for emergency in South Gate

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

Best for kids in South Gate

21

All Kids Dental - South Gate

Highest-ranked of 2 South Gate clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #21 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 6 PM.

Runner-up: Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids (#22 overall)

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Best for implants in South Gate

2

Summer Smile Dental

Highest-ranked of 50 South Gate clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: American Dental Care (#3 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in South Gate

22

Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids

Highest-ranked of 50 South Gate clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #22 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Simple Dental South Gate (#23 overall)

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Best for root canal in South Gate

2

Summer Smile Dental

Highest-ranked of 48 South Gate clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: American Dental Care (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in South Gate

2

Summer Smile Dental

Highest-ranked of 50 South Gate clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: American Dental Care (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in South Gate

2

Summer Smile Dental

Highest-ranked of 48 South Gate clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: American Dental Care (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in South Gate

No South Gate clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in South Gate?

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

How much does a dentist cost in South Gate?
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 South Gate

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 South Gate dentists

We scored 61 South Gate clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 South Gate 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 South Gate: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in South Gate?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in South Gate, CA is Dentistry of Southern California (DR Score 69/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 133 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Summer Smile Dental (#2) and American Dental Care (#3) follow. We ranked 61 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in South Gate are open on Saturday?

24 of 61 South Gate dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dentistry of Southern California (until 4 PM), Summer Smile Dental (until 6 PM) and All Kids Dental - South Gate (until 2 PM). 3 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 South Gate?

No South Gate clinic lists emergency care, but 10 are open after 6 PM, led by Summer Smile Dental (#2) and Firestone Dental Group (#28). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in South Gate?

A dental cleaning in South Gate 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 South Gate?

All Kids Dental - South Gate is the highest-ranked South Gate clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #21 of 61 by DR Score. It is open 7 days until 6 PM. 2 South Gate clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in South Gate?

DentistsRanked lists 61 dental clinics in South Gate, CA, and 61 are ranked by DR Score. 24 post Saturday hours and 10 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 59 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for South Gate

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 61 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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