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Best Dentists in Carlsbad, CA

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Best Dentists Serving Carlsbad
3144 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Yelp
4.7 (45)
Google
5.0 (32)

Why choose this provider?

Carlsbad Coastal Dental is a practice that provides patients with individualized treatment. The practice provides a variety of services including dental cleanings, dental exams, fluoride treatment, digital x-rays, composite fillings, sealants, porcelain veneers, porcelain inlays and onlays, porcelain crowns, extractions, grafting, dental implants, teeth whitening, partial dentures, dentures, periodontal disease diagnosis and maintenance, fixed bridges, occlusal guards, and night guards. Dr. Michael Thylin has a dental degree from the University of Nebraska’s College of Dentistry. Carlsbad Coastal Dental offers financing options. His memberships include the California Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the San Diego County Dental Association, and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.

Best Dentists Serving Carlsbad
3144 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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4.8 (426)
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4.5 (137)
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4.8 (36)

Why choose this provider?

In Carlsbad, California, Polished General Dentistry is the office of Megan A. Shelton, DMD. With the use of the latest in dental technology, Dr. Shelton’s dental office covers a wide range of general and cosmetic services for oral health and general well-being. Treatments including implant placement/restoration, Invisalign clear braces, mouth guards, pediatric dentistry, oral cancer screening, TMJ treatment, sealants, metal-free restorations, bonding, and more. Reviewers mention the care and concern of Dr. Shelton and her capable staff, adding that the kids had a positive experience. The company website contains special offers for all customers, as well as information for new patients.

Best Dentists Serving Carlsbad
6120 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011

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4.5 (40)
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4.0 (14)

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Established by Dr. Bruce Jordan, Jordan Dental Group has been providing comprehensive, high-quality dental care to the city of Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas for over three decades. They specialize in preventative, general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry with additional services consisting of oral cancer screenings, extractions, root canals, tooth-colored fillings, and dental implant restoration. Dr. Bruce Jordan, along with his son, Dr. Mark Jordan, and his daughter-in-law, Dr. Flavia Jordan, is dedicated to helping patients maintain a great smile, and most importantly, life-long oral and overall health. The staff and dentists are known for their patience, kindness, and professionalism. Payment arrangements are available for more involved procedures.

Best Dentists Serving Carlsbad
1905 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009

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4.0 (57)
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4.1 (9)

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Forum Family Dental Dr. Tania Nguyen is a private dental practice in Carlsbad that provides dental consultations, treatments, services to clients in the metro. The oral care facility is led by Tania Nguyen, a dental practitioner that specializes in family and cosmetic dental procedures. Some of her services include full and partial dentures, crowns and bridges, tooth extractions, periodontal disease treatments, as well as dental examinations. She also provides dental imaging services such as dental X-rays.

Best Dentists Serving Carlsbad
1297 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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5.0 (260)
Yelp
4.8 (33)
Facebook
5.0 (8)

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Carlsbad Dentist, Dr. Kellen Tadano is a dental clinic that provides cosmetic dental solutions, such as dental implants, veneers, teeth whitening, and Invisalign. Among its general and preventive services are exams and cleanings, periodontal disease diagnosis, dental X-rays, and mouth-body connection. The practice also offers emergency dental care for urgent situations, such as an avulsed tooth, lost filling or crown, cracked or broken tooth, and dislodged teeth. Lead dentist Kellen Tadano has been certified as a sedation dentist by the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation.

Best Dentists Serving Carlsbad
6260 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009

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4.0 (38)
Google
4.5 (11)

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The office of Jeff Knutzen, D.D.S. is a family and cosmetic dental practice that has been serving the Carlsbad area for more than 20 years. Dr. Knutzen has received several prestigious awards, including the Fixed Prosthodontics Award for his crown and bridge work and the American Association of Endodontics Award for his work doing root canals. The office offers digital x-rays that emit 90% less radiation, new porcelain veneers, and all-ceramic crowns. Dr. Knutzen is committed to providing his patients with a technologically-advanced approach to routine and advanced cosmetic dental care and makes use of up-to-date patient charting and tracking software.

Best Dentists Serving Carlsbad
1293 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Google
5.0 (149)
Yelp
4.5 (36)
Facebook
5.0 (16)

Why choose this provider?

Dentistry for San Diego is a dental practice in Carlsbad, California that uses a broad range of technologically advanced equipment to deliver quality dental care to their clients. T-Scan, Myotronics K-7, Waterlase, Biolase, Dental Vibe, and Alpha-Stim are just a few of the technologies used in Dr. Fallah's practice. Dr. Al Fallah's prestigious education helps him provide both holistic and biological treatments as options. Dr. Fallah offers smile makeovers, cosmetic dentistry, zirconia implants, gum lifts, general dentistry, IV sedation, and DNA/mRNA Appliances for sleep apnea treatment. Dr. Fallah's knowledge and quality work continually impress his clients. The beautiful results of Dr. Fallah's work are noticeable in his smile gallery available online.

Best Dentists Serving Carlsbad
6221 Metropolitan Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009

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Yelp
4.3 (21)
Google
5.0 (1)

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Bressi Ranch Family Dentistry is a dental practice serving patients in Carlsbad and the surrounding areas. The clinic's primary dentist, Dr. Michelle Lee, is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese and has been in private practice since 1997. She also previously practiced in New York City for nine years. The clinic performs cosmetic and general dentistry services, which include thorough teeth cleaning, the diagnosis and prevention of periodontal gum disease, the application of inlays and onlays, and general tooth extractions.

Compare our Top Dentists

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Carlsbad Coastal Dental
3144 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Polished General Dentistry
3144 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Bruce M. Jordan - Mark F. Jordan - Flavia F. Jordan
6120 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Forum Family Dental Dr. Tania Nguyen
1905 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Carlsbad Dentist, Dr. Kellen Tadano
1297 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Jeff Knutzen, D.D.S.
6260 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Dentistry for San Diego
1293 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Bressi Ranch Family Dentistry
6221 Metropolitan Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009