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Best Dentists in Wilmington, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Wilmington: Summer Smile Dental Wilmington, 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Royal Family Dental, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #2 of 19.

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    Best for kids and families: Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Wilmington, CA, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #5 of 19.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Summer Smile Dental Wilmington, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM; ranked #1 of 19.

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19 Wilmington clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 11 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Wilmington at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Wilmington at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Summer Smile Dental Wilmington705.0★ (104)Evenings · SatOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Royal Family Dental654.8★ (20)Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies
3Dental Plus604.7★ (221)——
4Family Dentistry574.5★ (42)Evenings—
5Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Wilmington, CA574.2★ (191)—Kids
6Wilmington Dental Group575.0★ (4)——
7Andrew Kim535.0★ (1)——
8Lupita Quality Dental521.0★ (1)——
9Le Benjamin B DDS515.0★ (5)——
10Wilmington Family Dentistry493.8★ (13)——

The 19 best dentists in Wilmington, ranked

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

  1. #14 Dentistry with a Woman's Touch

    1455 N Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744

    27/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of access and services: open evenings until 7 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 closed · Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaning

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Best dentists in Wilmington by need

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

Best for emergency in Wilmington

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Royal Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 1 Wilmington clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #2 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Wilmington

5

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Wilmington, CA

Highest-ranked of 1 Wilmington clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #5 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

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Best for implants in Wilmington

12

Farwest Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 2 Wilmington clinics offering dental implants: #12 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Farwest Dental Group: De Jesus Jennifer DDS (#13 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Wilmington

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Summer Smile Dental Wilmington

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

Runner-up: Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Wilmington, CA (#5 overall)

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Best for root canal in Wilmington

12

Farwest Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 1 Wilmington clinic offering root canals: #12 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Wilmington

12

Farwest Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 2 Wilmington clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #12 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Farwest Dental Group: De Jesus Jennifer DDS (#13 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Wilmington

12

Farwest Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 1 Wilmington clinic offering dentures: #12 overall by DR Score.

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Best for budget & insurance in Wilmington

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

How much does a dentist cost in Wilmington?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington

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 Wilmington dentists

We scored 19 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Wilmington?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Wilmington, CA is Summer Smile Dental Wilmington (DR Score 70/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 104 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM. Royal Family Dental (#2) and Dental Plus (#3) follow. We ranked 19 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Wilmington are open on Saturday?

4 of 19 Wilmington dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Summer Smile Dental Wilmington (until 5 PM), Royal Family Dental (until 12 AM) and Uysingco Lourdes A DDS (until 1 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 Wilmington?

1 Wilmington clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Royal Family Dental (#2). 4 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Wilmington?

A dental cleaning in Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Wilmington, CA is the highest-ranked Wilmington clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #5 of 19 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 1 Wilmington clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Wilmington?

DentistsRanked lists 19 dental clinics in Wilmington, CA, and 19 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 17 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Wilmington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 19 clinics.