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5 Best Dentists in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Finding a dentist in Los Angeles you'll actually stick with usually comes down to trust built one appointment at a time, not a single search result. The dentists below have logged more than 3,100 Google reviews combined, and every one of them sits at 4.7 stars or higher, so the real decision here is less about who's good and more about which downtown practice fits how you want to be treated.

Short answer: Union Dental Center in Downtown LA leads on volume with 909 Google reviews at 4.9 stars, known for same-day crowns and emergency slots. Mindfulness Dental holds a perfect 5.0 across 327 reviews with a holistic, calmer approach, and Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry (4.9, 836 reviews) rounds out the top tier. All the clinics cluster tightly on rating, so scope and approach matter more than star count alone.
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Los Angeles Dentists, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Union Dental Center 4.9 ★ 909 Same-day crowns & emergencies View ›
2 Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry 4.9 ★ 836 Modern cosmetic & general dentistry View ›
3 Restore Dental 4.7 ★ 653 Insurance & complex treatment plans View ›
4 Mindfulness Dental 5.0 ★ 327 Holistic, calmer approach View ›
5 Downtown Dental 4.7 ★ 443 Full-service, tech-forward practice View ›
5 Best Dentists in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Union Dental Center logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Union Dental Center

4.9909 Google reviews

Union Dental Center is a Downtown LA general and family dental practice offering preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, root canals, wisdom tooth extractions and orthodontics, plus dedicated emergency dental service. It's known for same-day crown work using in-house technology, cutting out the usual wait for a lab-made crown, and treats both English and Spanish-speaking patients.

What people praise

  • Same-day crowns using in-house technology, no temporary crown needed
  • Friendly, unhurried front-desk and clinical staff, named repeatedly by reviewers
  • Fits patients in quickly even for complex or urgent cases
  • Clean, modern, well-organized office that runs close to on time

Worth knowing

  • As a busy downtown practice, walk-in emergency slots may still require some wait
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume909 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed dentist in Los Angeles on this list by a wide margin, and a strong default choice for anyone who wants same-day crown work or a reliable emergency option.

Website+1213-463-2744 Directions

1517 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry logo
#2🕑 Open 4 days/wk

Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry

4.9836 Google reviews

Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry offers general, cosmetic and family dentistry in Downtown LA, including implants, root canals, extractions and detailed digital imaging. Reviewers describe a thorough, unrushed approach where dentists walk through treatment plans and imaging results before starting work, and the practice serves patients relocating to LA looking for a long-term dental home.

What people praise

  • Thorough digital imaging that helps patients understand their own treatment plan
  • Staff take time to explain procedures rather than rushing patients through
  • Flexible scheduling that reviewers say accommodates busy patients
  • Consistently named individual dentists praised across multiple reviews

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers noted detailed imaging and thorough visits can cost more than a bare-bones checkup
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume836 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-top pick for anyone who wants a dentist that explains the why behind treatment, not just the what. Good fit if you're new to LA and looking for a long-term practice.

Website Book now+1213-570-8775 Directions

523 W 6th St #202, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Restore Dental logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Restore Dental

4.7653 Google reviews

Restore Dental, near USC, is a general, cosmetic, implant and oral surgery practice offering orthodontics, periodontal and emergency dental care under one roof. Reviewers highlight the practice's work with insurance and financing to make larger, multi-visit treatment plans affordable, with the same core team, including the practice owner, seeing patients directly.

What people praise

  • Works closely with patients on insurance coverage and financing options
  • Owner dentist personally involved in patient care, per multiple reviews
  • Handles larger, multi-appointment treatment plans in one place
  • Long-standing patients report years of consistent, trusted care

Worth knowing

  • Slightly lower rating than the top names here, though still solidly positive
  • Best suited to bigger treatment plans rather than a quick single visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume653 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth calling if you're weighing a bigger treatment plan and want a practice experienced at working through insurance and financing with you.

Website+1310-858-7373 Directions

2002 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Mindfulness Dental logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Mindfulness Dental

5.0327 Google reviews

Mindfulness Dental, near MacArthur Park, is a general and family dentistry practice that leans into a holistic style of care, incorporating techniques like ozone treatment and oral probiotics alongside standard dental work. Reviewers describe a deliberately calm office atmosphere aimed at easing dental anxiety, open on Saturdays for patients who can't get in during the week.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across all reviews on this list
  • Calm, low-stress office atmosphere reviewers specifically call out
  • Holistic touches like ozone treatment and probiotics, alongside standard care
  • Saturday hours for patients with weekday schedule conflicts

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the top two names here, though the rating is flawless
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating5 / 5
Review volume327 · 73th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated dentist on this list and a strong pick for anyone specifically anxious about dental visits or drawn to a more holistic approach.

Website+1213-219-7766 Directions

1514 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Downtown Dental logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Downtown Dental

4.7443 Google reviews

Downtown Dental, based on South Grand Avenue, is a general practice offering checkups, cleanings, dental implants, emergency care, extractions and orthodontics, using 3D imaging in place of traditional impression materials. Reviewers describe a large, well-coordinated staff and named dentists working across a broad range of procedures, from routine cleanings to wisdom tooth removal.

What people praise

  • 3D digital imaging instead of traditional messy impressions
  • Large, coordinated staff with reviewers naming individual team members by name
  • Handles everything from routine cleanings to wisdom teeth extractions
  • Reviewers report minimal pain and clear aftercare guidance post-procedure

Worth knowing

  • Shorter weekday hours than some of the other practices on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume443 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid, well-rounded pick if you want one practice that comfortably covers everything from a cleaning to a surgical extraction.

Website+1213-620-5777 Directions

255 S Grand Ave Ste 204, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles dentists. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from 900 reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently patients are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a dentist visit cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

None of the practices on this list publish a fixed public price list, and dental costs vary widely by procedure, insurance coverage and whether a visit is a routine checkup or a larger treatment plan like a crown or implant. Always confirm current pricing and insurance acceptance directly with the office before booking.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These dentists are concentrated in and around Downtown LA, including the Financial District, near USC and MacArthur Park, making them a convenient option for much of central Los Angeles. Searching for a dentist near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can find the closest option and check current appointment availability.

What to ask before you choose a dentist

  • Do you accept my dental insurance, and what’s covered versus out of pocket?
  • Do you offer same-day crowns, or will I need a temporary while a lab makes mine?
  • What’s your policy and availability for dental emergencies?
  • Can you walk me through the treatment plan and cost before starting work?
  • Do you offer payment plans or financing for larger procedures?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dentists?

We started from dentists in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these dentists offers same-day crowns?

Union Dental Center specifically advertises and delivers same-day crowns using in-house technology, avoiding the usual wait for a lab-made crown.

Is there a holistic or low-anxiety dentist on this list?

Mindfulness Dental leans into a holistic, calmer approach, including techniques like ozone treatment and oral probiotics, and reviewers specifically praise the low-stress office atmosphere.

The bottom line

Union Dental Center is the safe default given its combination of review volume and same-day crown capability, while Mindfulness Dental is the pick for anyone who wants a calmer, more holistic visit. Confirm insurance and get a written treatment estimate before any major work begins.

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