69/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, 130 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 130 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Best Pediatric dentists in Costa Mesa, CA (2026)
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The short answer
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Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Coastal Smiles, 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM.
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Best for weekend appointments: Lollipop Dental, 4.9★ from 1,128 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4 PM.
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5 of Costa Mesa’s 78 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 2 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 5 pediatric dentists in Costa Mesa at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Smiles | 69 | 5.0★ (130) | Sat | Top DR Score among pediatric dentists |
| 2 | Tiny Tooth Co. | 66 | 5.0★ (727) | — | — |
| 3 | Lollipop Dental | 65 | 4.9★ (1,128) | Sat | Best for weekend appointments |
| 4 | Little Roots Pediatric Dentistry | 61 | 5.0★ (213) | — | — |
| 5 | Newport Smiles Dental Spa | 58 | 4.9★ (103) | — | — |
The 5 pediatric dentists in Costa Mesa, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Tiny Tooth Co.
2675 Irvine Ave ste. 116, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
66/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 727 Google reviews, 727 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 727 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#3 Lollipop Dental
2750 Harbor Blvd B6, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
65/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,128 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Costa Mesa (1,128).
- 4.9from 1,128 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
#4 Little Roots Pediatric Dentistry
1202 Bristol St Ste 140, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
61/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 213 Google reviews, 213 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 213 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#5 Newport Smiles Dental Spa
570 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
58/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, 103 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 103 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
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How we ranked Costa Mesa dentists
This list covers the 5 Costa Mesa clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 5 Costa Mesa 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.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Costa Mesa data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |
Best Pediatric dentists in Costa Mesa, CA: frequently asked questions
Who are the pediatric dentists in Costa Mesa?
5 Costa Mesa clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Coastal Smiles, Tiny Tooth Co. and Lollipop Dental. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which of these Costa Mesa clinics are open on Saturday?
2 of the 5 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Coastal Smiles and Lollipop Dental, and Coastal Smiles opens 8 AM–1 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
How are pediatric dentists in Costa Mesa ranked?
Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 5 Costa Mesa clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Costa Mesa
- : DR Scores recalculated for 78 clinics.
- : 1 duplicate listing merged.