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Best Dentists in Sylmar, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Sylmar: Starlet Kids Dental & Orthodontics, 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Starlet Kids Dental & Orthodontics, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 14.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Navarro Dentistry, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM; ranked #2 of 14.

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14 Sylmar clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 7 are open Saturdays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 14 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Sylmar at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Sylmar at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Starlet Kids Dental & Orthodontics695.0★ (39)SatOverall, Kids
2Navarro Dentistry654.5★ (174)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
3Sylmar Dental & Braces644.9★ (176)——
4Twin Palms Dental634.8★ (90)SatCosmetic
5Smiles Dental Group614.7★ (39)Sat—
6Kings Family Dental Group604.7★ (182)—Implants
7SaintMina Family Dental- Fawzy Tadros DDS.583.4★ (31)Evenings · Sat—
8Farhadian Sylmar Dental Group, Inc.584.9★ (30)Evenings—
9Brite Smile Family Dentistry584.8★ (97)——
10EZ Dental Specialty Group573.6★ (38)Sat—

The 14 best dentists in Sylmar, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Sylmar by need

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

Best for emergency in Sylmar

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

Best for kids in Sylmar

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Starlet Kids Dental & Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 3 Sylmar clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 2 PM.

Runner-up: Navarro Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for implants in Sylmar

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Kings Family Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 3 Sylmar clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Farhadian Sylmar Dental Group, Inc. (#8 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Sylmar

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Starlet Kids Dental & Orthodontics

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

Runner-up: Navarro Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Sylmar

No Sylmar clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Sylmar

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Twin Palms Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Sylmar clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #4 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Smiles Dental Group (#5 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Sylmar

No Sylmar clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Sylmar

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

How much does a dentist cost in Sylmar?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Sylmar?
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
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 Sylmar

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 Sylmar dentists

We scored 14 Sylmar 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 Sylmar 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 Sylmar: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Sylmar?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Sylmar, CA is Starlet Kids Dental & Orthodontics (DR Score 69/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 39 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Navarro Dentistry (#2) and Sylmar Dental & Braces (#3) follow. We ranked 14 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Sylmar are open on Saturday?

7 of 14 Sylmar dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Starlet Kids Dental & Orthodontics (until 2 PM), Navarro Dentistry (until 3 PM) and Twin Palms Dental (until 3 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 Sylmar?

No Sylmar clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Navarro Dentistry (#2) and SaintMina Family Dental- Fawzy Tadros DDS. (#7). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Sylmar?

A dental cleaning in Sylmar 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 Sylmar?

Starlet Kids Dental & Orthodontics is the highest-ranked Sylmar clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 14 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. 3 Sylmar clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Sylmar?

DentistsRanked lists 14 dental clinics in Sylmar, CA, and 14 are ranked by DR Score. 7 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 6 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Sylmar

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 14 clinics.