Treatment guide

General Dentistry in Los Angeles

General dentistry covers the visits most people actually make: twice-yearly cleanings, exams, X rays, fillings and the occasional crown. In Los Angeles the price spread for identical work is enormous, a routine cleaning runs anywhere from $80 cash in Koreatown to $250+ on the Westside, so it pays to compare before you commit to a practice. The listings below are ranked by real Google review data, with each profile summarizing what patients consistently praise or complain about.

4335 LA practices offer general dentistry, ranked below by rating and review volume.

What will general dentistry cost you?

Typical LA range: $95, $350 · exam + cleaning, no insurance

$95, $350estimated out-of-pocket
$8, $29/moif financed over 12 months

Estimates from typical LA pricing, not a quote. Coverage percentages, annual maximums (often $1,500 to $2,000/yr) and financing terms vary; every office will give you a written number before treatment.

How overdue is your checkup, really?

Three honest questions, get a read on what your first visit back will probably look like.

Question 1 of 3

When was your last professional cleaning?

General Dentistry near you

Narrow it down to your part of town. Each page ranks local offices for this treatment, with nearby verified providers where a neighborhood is thin.

General Dentistry in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX

Practices offering general dentistry in Dallas–Fort Worth, ranked area by area by real Google ratings.

General Dentistry in Houston, TX

Practices offering general dentistry in Houston, ranked area by area by real Google ratings.

General Dentistry: what LA patients ask

How much does a dental cleaning cost in Los Angeles without insurance?

Cash prices for a standard adult cleaning in LA typically run $80, $250 depending on the neighborhood, with exam-and-X ray new patient specials commonly advertised between $59 and $129. Deep cleanings (scaling and root planing) are billed per quadrant and cost significantly more.

How often should I really get a cleaning?

Every six months is the standard recommendation for most healthy adults. Dentists may suggest three- or four-month intervals if you have gum disease, heavy tartar buildup, or certain medical conditions, ask for the clinical reason if a shorter interval is proposed.

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