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Best Dentists in Tehachapi, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Tehachapi: Old Towne Dental, 5.0★ from 452 Google reviews, open 4 days a week and 1 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Old Towne Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 16.

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16 Tehachapi clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 12 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Tehachapi at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Tehachapi at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Old Towne Dental615.0★ (452)—Overall, Kids
2Tehachapi Total Dentistry614.9★ (384)——
3Dr. David Sanchez594.2★ (5)——
4Walch Veronica DDS594.0★ (9)——
5Gentle Dental Valley584.2★ (215)——
6Theurer Michael C DDS585.0★ (6)—Invisalign & braces
7Sedation and Implant Dentistry of Tehachapi554.7★ (18)Evenings—
8Ryan N Kerr, DDS544.6★ (17)——
9Dr Jared Gianquinto OrthoArts Tehachapi525.0★ (14)——
10Peachy Dental523.8★ (99)——

The 16 best dentists in Tehachapi, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Tehachapi by need

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

Best for emergency in Tehachapi

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

Best for kids in Tehachapi

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Old Towne Dental

Highest-ranked of 3 Tehachapi clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

Runner-up: Gentle Dental Valley (#5 overall)

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Best for implants in Tehachapi

No Tehachapi clinic lists dental implants in our data yet.

Best for invisalign & braces in Tehachapi

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Theurer Michael C DDS

Highest-ranked of 3 Tehachapi clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gentle Dental Valley (#5 overall)

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Best for root canal in Tehachapi

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Old Towne Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Tehachapi clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sedation and Implant Dentistry of Tehachapi (#7 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Tehachapi

No Tehachapi clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.

Best for dentures & seniors in Tehachapi

No Tehachapi clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Tehachapi

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

How much does a dentist cost in Tehachapi?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Tehachapi?
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
Root Canal$980–$1,960DentistsRanked 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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Tehachapi

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 Tehachapi dentists

We scored 16 Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Tehachapi?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Tehachapi, CA is Old Towne Dental (DR Score 61/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 452 Google reviews. It is open 4 days a week. Tehachapi Total Dentistry (#2) and Dr. David Sanchez (#3) follow. We ranked 16 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Tehachapi?

No Tehachapi clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Sedation and Implant Dentistry of Tehachapi (#7). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Tehachapi?

A dental cleaning in Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi?

Old Towne Dental is the highest-ranked Tehachapi clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 16 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 3 Tehachapi clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Tehachapi?

DentistsRanked lists 16 dental clinics in Tehachapi, CA, and 16 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 11 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Tehachapi

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 16 clinics.