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Dentists in Los Angeles

Dentists in Los Angeles are listed here as a directory shortlist. Browse by specialty on the cards below, then call or Visit website. You cannot book on this directory.

Top means the practice is a featured Now Media Group client listing on USA Dentist Directory. It is not a clinical rating, license check, review score, or insurance verification.

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Eight Los Angeles-area regions, sorted by ZIP code and city.

Central LA1 listingDowntown LA (DTLA), Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, Koreatown, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Los Feliz, WestlakeThe Westside1 listingSanta Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, Westwood (UCLA), Brentwood, Century City, Culver City, Malibu, Pacific PalisadesSan Fernando Valley3 listingsBurbank, Glendale, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, North Hollywood (NoHo), Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, ChatsworthSouth Bay & Harbor0 listingsManhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, San Pedro, Long Beach, Carson, El SegundoSan Gabriel Valley0 listingsPasadena, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Rosemead, Diamond Bar, PomonaSouth LA0 listingsCrenshaw, Baldwin Hills, Leimert Park, Inglewood, Watts, Compton, Hyde ParkEastside0 listingsEast LA, Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights, El SerenoVerdugos & Crescenta Valley0 listingsLa Cañada Flintridge, Glendale (north), La Crescenta, Montrose

Browse by specialty in Los Angeles

Local specialty pages with enough listed practices in this city.

Cosmetic Dentistry 3 General Dentistry 3 Dental Implants 2

Answer capsule

Dentists in Los Angeles are listed on this page so you can shortlist practices by specialty, then call or Visit website. Top means the practice is a featured Now Media Group client listing on USA Dentist Directory. It is not a clinical rating, license check, review score, or insurance verification. Scroll the cards below for handoff. For how-to-choose “best” framing, see Best dentist in Los Angeles.

How to use this Los Angeles list

If you are searching for dentists in Los Angeles, start with what you need: a checkup and cleaning, a second opinion, cosmetic work, or something more specific. Then use this page as a shortlist tool, not a final medical answer.

  1. Skim the specialty links for Los Angeles (cosmetic, general, and other tags on this hub).
  2. Open listing cards for offices that match your need and location.
  3. Call the practice or visit its website to ask about hours, new-patient intake, and whether they discuss insurance or payment options — details this directory does not guarantee.
  4. Confirm clinical fit by phone or in person before you decide.

Los Angeles is spread out. Commute time, parking, and evening or weekend hours often matter as much as a service list. When you shortlist, ask yourself whether you will actually return for cleanings and follow-ups. A closer office you trust usually beats a longer drive you keep canceling.

Specialty tags on USA Dentist Directory are inventory categories for browsing. They are not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or promise of outcomes.

Related specialty hubs

More city and specialty reading lives under Local dentist guides. California overview: dentists in California.

What Top means here

Top means the practice is a featured Now Media Group client listing on USA Dentist Directory. It is not a clinical rating, license check, review score, or insurance verification.

If two offices both look promising, call both with the same short list of questions. Listen for how clearly they explain next steps. Clear communication on the phone is often a useful preview of how the visit will feel.

Before you call: a short checklist

Bring the same questions to each office so comparisons stay fair:

  • Do you accept new patients for the care I need?
  • What should I bring to a first visit?
  • How do you handle X-rays or records from another office?
  • Can someone explain fees and payment options before treatment starts?
  • Who do I talk to if I have anxiety about dental visits?

Write down answers. After two or three calls, you will usually see a clear favorite — not because a website crowned a winner, but because one team matched how you like to decide.

Related guides and next steps

  • How-to-choose editorial: Best dentist in Los Angeles
  • Browse more cities and specialty explainers: /guides/
  • Stay on this hub for the full Los Angeles switchboard and specialty filters above

When you have two or three offices that look like a fit, call each one, then choose the office that communicates clearly and that you are willing to visit again for follow-up care.

Best dentist in Los Angeles — how to choose framing for this city.

Specialty guides in Los Angeles

Hub → spoke links to city × specialty pages built from live inventory (at least 2 matching listings each). No invented ratings.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find dentists in Los Angeles on this directory?

Open this Los Angeles hub, follow specialty links (for example cosmetic or general dentistry), then review the listing cards. Call or visit the practice website for scheduling. This site is for discovery and shortlisting.

What does Top mean here?

Top means the practice is a featured Now Media Group client listing on USA Dentist Directory. It is not a clinical rating, license check, review score, or insurance verification. Confirm care details directly with the office.

Can I book an appointment on USA Dentist Directory?

No. You cannot book on this directory. Use the phone number or website on the listing card to contact the practice.

Should I pick a dentist only from this page?

Use this page to shortlist. Then verify hours, services, fees, and whether the office is a good personal fit by talking with the practice. Your choice should rest on that conversation and consult — not on a directory badge alone.

Compare featured practices at a glance

  • 3 of 5 featured practices here say they take new patients.
  • 3 of 5 list same-day emergency appointments.
  • 3 of 5 list a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
  • 3 of 5 publish which insurance they accept.

Top listings on this page are featured Now Media Group client placements and are labeled Sponsored.

Details come from each practice's own website and Google Business Profile. See each listing for the source and its Last verified date. How USA Dentist Directory works

How to choose a dentist

  1. Start with your insurance. Check your plan's in-network list, then confirm with the office. Where a listing shows an insurance note, it's the practice's own statement as of its Last verified date, not a coverage guarantee.
  2. Match the dentist to the need. For checkups, cleanings, and fillings, a general or family dentist is the usual first stop. For braces or aligners, look for an orthodontist. For jaw pain or snoring appliances, look for offices that list TMJ or sleep-apnea care. For implants, veneers, or whitening, check that the office lists that service.
  3. Check hours against your schedule. Early-morning, evening, and Saturday hours vary a lot from office to office. The listing shows posted hours when we could confirm them.
  4. Ask how they handle emergencies. Some offices list same-day emergency visits. Ask whether that applies to new patients or only existing ones.
  5. Accessibility and language. If you need step-free access or a particular language, look for those notes on the listing and confirm by phone.
  6. Verify the license. Look up the dentist with the Dental Board of California: https://www.dbc.ca.gov/consumers/.
  7. Ask about cost up front. Ask for a written treatment estimate before you start. We only show prices the practice publishes itself.

What to look for by specialty

  • General & family dentistry: exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, and referrals. Ask whether they see children and adults, and how far out routine appointments are booked.
  • Cosmetic dentistry: whitening, bonding, veneers. Ask to see the office's own before-and-after cases, and ask what's included in the quoted price.
  • Dental implants: ask who places the implant and who restores it (the same office or a referral), and ask for an itemized estimate.
  • Orthodontics: braces and clear aligners. Ask how often you'll need visits, what retainers cost after treatment, and what payment plans the office offers.
  • Sleep & TMJ care: oral appliances for snoring or sleep apnea. Ask how the office works with your doctor.

Emergency and after-hours dental care

  • Call your dentist first. Many offices keep time open for emergencies (ADA MouthHealthy).
  • Listings on this page note same-day or after-hours emergency policies only when the practice publishes one. The glance block above shows how many do.
  • If bleeding won't stop, you're in a lot of pain, or you think your jaw is broken, go to a hospital emergency room.
  • Knocked-out adult tooth: hold it by the crown, not the root. Keep it moist (put it back in the socket if you can, or keep it in milk or between your cheek and gum) and get to a dentist right away.

Sources: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/dental-care/dental-emergencies/ · https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000058.htm

Questions people ask about finding a dentist in Los Angeles

How do I find a dentist in Los Angeles for a routine checkup and cleaning?

A general or family dentist is the right fit. Pick one whose posted hours work for you, then ask on the phone about your insurance and new-patient openings.

How can I compare services offered by different Los Angeles dental practices?

Each listing shows the services the practice lists on its own website or Google Business Profile, with the source and date. Open two or three listings side by side, then confirm details with each office.

How do I find a dentist in Los Angeles who speaks Spanish?

Where a practice states which languages its staff speak, we show that on the listing. If a listing doesn't mention languages, call and ask; no language note doesn't mean the office can't help.

Which Los Angeles offices offer cosmetic dentistry and dental implants?

Use the Cosmetic Dentistry page for Los Angeles, and check each listing's services section for implants. Ask each office for an itemized estimate.

Does "Top" mean a dentist is the best in Los Angeles?

No. Top means the practice is a featured Now Media Group client listing on USA Dentist Directory. It is not a clinical rating, license check, review score, or insurance verification.