Updated for 2026
Best Dentists in Downtown LA, Los Angeles
Downtown's dental scene grew up around office workers, so you'll find practices built for speed: lunch-hour cleanings, early morning slots, and offices inside or next to the towers on Figueroa and Flower. Since the residential boom, several newer studios in the Arts District and South Park cater to residents rather than commuters, with longer evening hours. If you work downtown but live elsewhere, booking near your office is usually the easier logistics call.
40 practices ranked by Google rating & review volume · average 4.7★
David S. Kao DDS
Closed · opens tomorrow 8:30 am
General Dentistry · Dental Implants · Invisalign & Clear Aligners
Carol H Lam, DDS - Downtown Dentistry LA
Closed · opens Tue 9 am
General Dentistry · Root Canal Treatment
Crystal Dental
Closed · opens tomorrow 8 am
General Dentistry · Cosmetic Dentistry · Emergency Dentistry
Dr. Kevin Kang, DDS: Cosmetic Dentistry & Clear Aligners
General Dentistry · Cosmetic Dentistry · Invisalign & Clear Aligners
Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry
Closed · opens tomorrow 8 am
General Dentistry · Cosmetic Dentistry
Samaritan Dental Arts
Closed · opens tomorrow 9 am
General Dentistry · Teeth Cleaning & Checkups · Dental Implants
Plaza Dental - General Dentist/TMJ Treatment/Sleep Apnea Treatment
Closed · opens tomorrow 8 am
General Dentistry · Invisalign & Clear Aligners · Teeth Cleaning & Checkups
ZenDental - Alessandra Raschkovsky, DDS
Closed · opens tomorrow 9 am
General Dentistry · Teeth Cleaning & Checkups
Chester Yokoyama, DDS - Dental Healing
Closed · opens tomorrow 8 am
General Dentistry · Dental Implants · Tooth Extractions
Dr. Sam Lavi Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
Closed · opens tomorrow 8 am
General Dentistry · Cosmetic Dentistry · Dental Implants
Washington Dental | Los Angeles Dentist
Closed · opens tomorrow 9 am
General Dentistry · Invisalign & Clear Aligners · Teeth Cleaning & Checkups
Plaza Dental
Closed · opens tomorrow 8 am
General Dentistry · Invisalign & Clear Aligners · Periodontics & Gum Care
Toothache right now?
Don’t wait on a regular appointment, see same-day emergency dentists in Los Angeles for who answers after hours and what an urgent visit costs.
A local’s guide to Downtown LA dentistry
Downtown’s dental scene is built around workday convenience: offices in the Financial District and around 7th St/Metro Center fill their books with before-work and lunch-hour appointments, and several stay open into the evening for the loft crowd in the Historic Core and Arts District. If you work DTLA, you can genuinely get a crown done without taking time off.
This is also where price-shopping pays: overheads vary block to block, so quotes for the same root canal can differ by hundreds of dollars within a ten-minute walk. Most buildings validate parking with treatment, and every office listed here is a short ride from the Metro B/D lines.
What Downtown LA patients search for
Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA
Treatments in Downtown LA
Looking for something specific? These pages rank Downtown LA practices for a single procedure, with typical Los Angeles price ranges.
40General Dentistry in Downtown LACleanings, exams, fillings9Cosmetic Dentistry in Downtown LAVeneers, bonding, smile design7Dental Implants in Downtown LASingle implants to full arch7Invisalign & Clear Aligners in Downtown LAClear aligner treatment1Teeth Whitening in Downtown LAIn-office & take home whitening3Pediatric Dentistry in Downtown LAKids' dentists4Emergency Dentistry in Downtown LASame-day & urgent care2Orthodontics in Downtown LABraces & bite correction5Root Canal Treatment in Downtown LAEndodontics1Periodontics & Gum Care in Downtown LAGum disease treatment3Dental Crowns in Downtown LACaps for cracked or root canaled teeth6Tooth Extractions in Downtown LASimple and surgical removals5Wisdom Teeth Removal in Downtown LAImpacted and erupted third molars2Porcelain Veneers in Downtown LASmile makeovers, tooth by tooth10Teeth Cleaning & Checkups in Downtown LAExams, X rays and hygiene visits3Sedation Dentistry in Downtown LANitrous, oral and IV options
Nearby areas
Willing to drive ten minutes? These bordering neighborhoods widen your shortlist considerably.
Dentists in Downtown LA: FAQs
Is there a walk-in or same-day dentist in Downtown LA?
Yes, several DTLA offices hold same-day emergency slots, especially in the morning. Toothache, a broken crown before a flight, or a knocked-out tooth: call first, say the words “dental emergency,” and most front desks will triage you in rather than book you next week.
Are there affordable dentists in Downtown LA without insurance?
DTLA has some of the widest price spread in the city. Look for new-patient specials ($99 to $150 exam, X-ray and cleaning bundles are common) and in-house membership plans. For deep discounts, the USC dental clinic south of downtown treats patients at reduced rates with supervised students, slower visits, much lower bills.
Which Downtown LA dentists are open late or on Saturdays?
Evening hours cluster around the Financial District and South Park; Saturday mornings are common near 7th & Fig. Use the “Open now” filter above, hours on each profile come straight from the practice and note the days that actually differ.
How many dentists are there in Downtown LA?
We currently track 40 dental practices in Downtown LA, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. Listings are refreshed from public Google Maps data.
Who is the highest-rated dentist in Downtown LA?
Right now the top-ranked practice is Mindfulness Dental at 5★ across 339 Google reviews. Rankings blend star rating with review volume, so well-reviewed offices with a long track record rise to the top.
Do Downtown LA dentists offer emergency appointments?
Several practices in and around Downtown LA keep same-day slots for pain, swelling or a knocked-out tooth. See our Los Angeles emergency dentist page for who to call first and what a visit typically costs.