Top 10 Affordable Dental Care in Riverside California

Top 10 Affordable Dental Care in Riverside California

Compare Riverside-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 3, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 202610 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

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We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Inland Choice Dental Office of Riverside is the strongest overall starting point in Riverside if you want a dependable option for pediatric dentistry.
  • Canyon Crest Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • California Dental Group is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

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Affordable Dental Care Costs in Riverside, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Basic dental exam + cleaning (no insurance)$100 – $350
Dental X-rays (full mouth, cash price)$100 – $250
Composite filling (per tooth, cash price)$150 – $450
Simple extraction (cash price)$200 – $374
Deep cleaning (per quadrant, cash price)$150 – $350
Dental crown (porcelain, cash price)$1,500 – $2,975
Root canal (anterior, cash price)$800 – $1,500
In-house dental savings plan (annual fee)$99 – $399
Sliding-scale / income-based visit$0 – $75
Dental school clinic visit$0 – $50

Prices verified Aug 3, 2026

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Top Clinics in Riverside Proper

Only clinics physically located in Riverside appear in this primary ranking.

1

Inland Choice Dental Office of Riverside

4.9(824)·3.4 km from Riverside Downtown
95Smyleee

Suite 112, 6216, Brockton Avenue, Magnolia Center, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Riverside, with affordable dental care on the service list and 31 procedures on file.

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Inland Choice Dental Office of Riverside is at suite 112, 6216 Brockton Avenue in Riverside's Magnolia Center neighbourhood — a location in the central-eastern part of the city accessible from the residential communities that characterise this part of Riverside. Brockton Avenue at this address serves the Magnolia Center area, with the practice offering extended hours and family scheduling flexibility to serve the working families of central Riverside.

Family scheduling blocks — multiple household members seen in a coordinated appointment session — are stated as a practice feature. For Riverside working families managing dental appointments around employment schedules and school hours, the ability to schedule two or three family members in a single visit reduces the number of separate appointment days required to maintain household dental care. In the Magnolia Center demographic, where multi-parent working households are common, this scheduling flexibility is a practical advantage.

Oral cancer screening is explicitly listed — an important surveillance component in the Inland Empire community where tobacco use rates and associated risk factors are statistically elevated. Cosmetic contouring is offered alongside conventional cosmetic dentistry — minor reshaping and edge recontouring as a low-intervention esthetic option for patients who don't need full veneer cases but have specific shape irregularities.

Endodontics in-house alongside oral surgery, bone grafting, and prosthetics dentistry provides the surgical and restorative infrastructure for comprehensive cases. Full mouth rehabilitation combines these disciplines in a sequenced plan for patients with significant accumulated dental needs. Orthodontics and Invisalign cover the alignment correction range for adults and adolescents.

Sedation dentistry is available for procedure consolidation and anxiety management — meaningful in a community where dental anxiety and treatment deferral are common among patients who present after extended gaps in care. For Riverside patients in the Magnolia Center and surrounding central Riverside communities on Brockton Avenue who want a family-flexible practice with comprehensive surgical, prosthetic, and restorative capability, the suite 112 address at 6216 Brockton Avenue covers that clinical range.

Services:Affordable Dental CareBone GraftingChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic Contouring+27 more
Offers Affordable Dental CareSmyleee 95/1004.9★ · 824 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forAffordable Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Affordable Dental Care, 4.9★ Google rating across 824 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 95/100.
Stands outOffers Affordable Dental Care · Smyleee 95/100 · 4.9★ · 824 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published31 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 12, 2026
2

Mark E Harris DDS

4.9(558)·3.1 km from Riverside Downtown
93Smyleee

Suite B, 5925, Brockton Avenue, Wood Streets, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Invisalign focus in Riverside, with affordable dental care listed among 21 documented services.

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Mark E. Harris DDS is at suite B, 5925 Brockton Avenue in Riverside's Wood Streets neighbourhood — on the Brockton Avenue corridor in the established residential and commercial district between the downtown Riverside grid and the Magnolia Center area. The practice explicitly accommodates working patients through extended scheduling: early morning appointments on Thursdays, midday appointments Tuesday through Thursday, and after-hours and weekend emergency access beyond standard business hours.

CAD/CAM dental restorations are listed — chairside digital crown fabrication that allows a crown to be designed, milled, and cemented in a single appointment. For the Wood Streets and central Riverside patient population with constrained appointment availability around work hours, the same-session crown changes the restorative timeline significantly. A restoration that previously required two separate appointments weeks apart — with a temporary crown in between — is completed in one extended visit, which matters for patients who cannot easily take multiple afternoons away from work.

Sleep apnea treatment and TMJ/TMD treatment are both on the service list alongside CAD/CAM restorations. The co-occurrence of these conditions is well-documented: sleep apnea causes micro-arousals that trigger bruxism, TMJ dysfunction affects jaw position during sleep, and mandibular advancement devices for sleep apnea directly affect the jaw position and masticatory muscle load. Evaluating sleep apnea and TMJ within the same clinical relationship — rather than as separate specialist concerns — allows the treatment approach to account for both.

Oral cancer screening is explicitly listed — important in the Riverside community where tobacco use rates are higher than in coastal California cities. Root canal treatment, oral surgery, and periodontal care are in-house alongside the standard restorative scope. Braces and Invisalign cover the orthodontic range.

For Wood Streets and central Riverside patients on Brockton Avenue who want a general practice with CAD/CAM technology, extended scheduling including early and midday slots, weekend emergency access, and integrated sleep apnea and TMJ management, Dr. Harris's suite B address at 5925 Brockton covers that combination.

Services:Affordable Dental CareBracesCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsDental Bridges+17 more
Offers Affordable Dental CareSmyleee 93/1004.9★ · 558 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forAffordable Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Affordable Dental Care, 4.9★ Google rating across 558 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
Stands outOffers Affordable Dental Care · Smyleee 93/100 · 4.9★ · 558 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published21 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 8, 2026
3

Canyon Crest Dental

4.8(1.9k)·4.8 km from Riverside Downtown
95Smyleee

209, 5225, Canyon Crest Drive, Canyon Crest, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Riverside clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Affordable Dental Care is on file among 20 procedures.

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Canyon Crest Dental is at suite 209, 5225 Canyon Crest Drive in Riverside's Canyon Crest neighbourhood — one of the city's established residential communities near the University of California Riverside campus. Canyon Crest Drive runs through a commercial corridor serving this part of Riverside, with the practice drawing from the Canyon Crest residential community and the UC Riverside faculty and staff in surrounding neighbourhoods. The practice is multi-doctor, with Drs. Merrihew, Brent, Leoni, and Assad sharing care at this address.

Sleep apnea treatment and bruxism management are both listed — the overlapping nocturnal conditions that a multi-doctor practice with this clinical range can assess comprehensively. Bruxism occurs at elevated rates in patients with obstructive sleep apnea — apnoeic events trigger micro-arousals that cause bruxing events — and managing both conditions requires differentiating whether the patient needs a mandibular advancement device, a conventional occlusal guard, or a combination appliance addressing both the airway and occlusal protection components. Mouth guards are listed separately from sleep apnea treatment, maintaining the clinical distinction between these two interventions.

Oral surgery, root canal treatment, and periodontal care are all in-house alongside the orthodontic scope. For the Canyon Crest patient population — which includes UC Riverside faculty, staff, and the surrounding professional residential community — a multi-doctor practice handling surgical extractions, endodontics, and orthodontic treatment without specialist referrals provides meaningful scheduling efficiency in a community where academic and professional schedules constrain appointment flexibility.

Braces and Invisalign cover the full orthodontic treatment range. Emergency dentistry, sedation dentistry, and cosmetic services including veneers and teeth whitening complete the clinical scope. Gum disease treatment and the full preventive dental care range provide the maintenance foundation.

For Canyon Crest and Riverside patients on Canyon Crest Drive near UC Riverside who want a multi-doctor practice managing sleep apnea, bruxism, in-house oral surgery, and endodontics alongside orthodontic and cosmetic services, the suite 209 address at 5225 Canyon Crest Drive covers that combination in one of Riverside's established residential communities.

Services:Affordable Dental CareBracesBruxismCosmetic Dentistry+16 more
Offers Affordable Dental CareSmyleee 95/1004.8★ · 1.9k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forAffordable Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Affordable Dental Care, 4.8★ Google rating across 1,896 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 95/100.
Stands outOffers Affordable Dental Care · Smyleee 95/100 · 4.8★ · 1.9k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published20 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 8, 2026
4

Dental Care of Riverside

4.8(250)·3.1 km from Riverside Downtown
90Smyleee

1325, West Blaine Street, University, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in Riverside; Affordable Dental Care sits within 38 services on profile.

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Dental Care of Riverside is at 1325 West Blaine Street in Riverside's University neighbourhood — in the western part of the city near the UC Riverside campus and the surrounding residential communities. The practice offers a service scope that is among the most comprehensive in the Riverside area, combining maxillofacial surgery, dental anaesthesia, and full mouth rehabilitation with standard family dental care at a single University district address.

Dental anaesthesia is listed as a distinct service — a clinical capability beyond standard local anaesthetic and nitrous oxide sedation. Dental anaesthesia in a non-hospital setting typically means IV sedation or general anaesthesia capability, allowing complex procedures or patients with significant medical complexity to be managed under deeper pharmacological management. For the University neighbourhood population — which includes international students, new community members with limited prior dental care history, and patients with medical comorbidities that complicate standard dental management — access to dental anaesthesia removes a significant clinical access barrier.

Maxillofacial surgery covers complex jaw-level procedures including difficult impacted teeth, jaw pathology management, and trauma reconstruction. Full mouth rehabilitation handles multi-unit complex treatment plans combining periodontal, restorative, prosthetic, and surgical care in a sequenced plan. Prosthetics dentistry covers implant-supported and conventional prosthetic restorations of multi-unit complexity. Bone grafting provides the pre-implant surgical foundation for ridge augmentation cases.

Oral cancer screening, endodontics, periodontal care, and scaling provide the diagnostic and maintenance range. The full restorative scope — composite fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures — alongside paediatric and family care covers the household dental relationship for University neighbourhood families.

For Riverside and University district patients on West Blaine Street who want a full-scope general practice managing maxillofacial surgery, dental anaesthesia, prosthetics, and full mouth rehabilitation in-house — without distributing care across multiple specialist practices — the 1325 West Blaine Street address provides that breadth in the University neighbourhood.

Services:Affordable Dental CareBone GraftingBracesChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+34 more
Offers Affordable Dental CareSmyleee 90/1004.8★ · 250 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forAffordable Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Affordable Dental Care, 4.8★ Google rating across 250 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Affordable Dental Care · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.8★ · 250 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published38 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
5

California Dental Group

4.9(497)·2.3 km from Riverside Downtown
85Smyleee

1717, 3rd Street, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Profile in Riverside flags orthodontics; lists Affordable Dental Care alongside 24 other documented services.

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Based on 3rd Street in Riverside, California, California Dental Group is a dental practice serving the area. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth at the root, not just the crown — a small titanium post is placed in the jaw bone and, once it has integrated over a period of months, a replacement tooth is attached to it. It is generally the most durable option for a single missing tooth or several.

Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic dentistry covers treatment aimed primarily at appearance — whitening, veneers, bonding, and reshaping among the more common options — for patients who are less concerned with a problem that hurts than with how their smile looks day to day. The right combination depends on what specifically you would like to change.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it. Use this page to find contact information for California Dental Group and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Affordable Dental CareBracesCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic Dentistry+21 more
Offers Affordable Dental CareSmyleee 85/1004.9★ · 497 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forAffordable Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Affordable Dental Care, 4.9★ Google rating across 497 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Affordable Dental Care · Smyleee 85/100 · 4.9★ · 497 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published25 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 8, 2026
6

Ace Dental Group

4.8(323)·3.1 km from Riverside Downtown
74Smyleee

Suite c, 3355, Iowa Avenue, University, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Riverside practice known for pediatric dentistry, with Affordable Dental Care among 36 documented procedures.

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Ace Dental Group operates on Iowa Avenue in the University area of Riverside, California. Implants are considered by many dentists the most durable way to replace a missing tooth, since the titanium post fuses with the jaw bone over several months and then supports a crown that functions much like a natural tooth. Enough healthy bone is the main prerequisite, and a graft can build that up first if needed.

Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it. You can reach Ace Dental Group through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Affordable Dental CareBone GraftingBracesBruxism+32 more
Offers Affordable Dental Care4.8★ · 323 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forAffordable Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Affordable Dental Care and 4.8★ Google rating across 323 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Affordable Dental Care · 4.8★ · 323 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published36 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
7

Riverside Smiles Dentistry

4.9(88)·4.3 km from Riverside Downtown
71Smyleee

6912, Brockton Avenue, Magnolia Center, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 8:30 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Riverside, with affordable dental care on the service list and 31 procedures on file.

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Based on Brockton Avenue in the Magnolia Center area of Riverside, California, Riverside Smiles Dentistry is a dental practice serving the area. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth at the root, not just the crown — a small titanium post is placed in the jaw bone and, once it has integrated over a period of months, a replacement tooth is attached to it. It is generally the most durable option for a single missing tooth or several.

Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic dentistry covers treatment aimed primarily at appearance — whitening, veneers, bonding, and reshaping among the more common options — for patients who are less concerned with a problem that hurts than with how their smile looks day to day. The right combination depends on what specifically you would like to change.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it. Use this page to find contact information for Riverside Smiles Dentistry and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Affordable Dental CareApicoectomyBone GraftingBraces+27 more
Offers Affordable Dental Care
Why this ranks
Best forAffordable Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Affordable Dental Care and 88 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Affordable Dental Care
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published31 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
8

Peter Mani, DDS

4.7(73)·5.9 km from Riverside Downtown
70Smyleee

7759, California Avenue, Ramona, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in Riverside, with affordable dental care listed among 17 documented services.

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Peter Mani, DDS provides dental care on California Avenue in the Ramona area of Riverside, California. Implants are considered by many dentists the most durable way to replace a missing tooth, since the titanium post fuses with the jaw bone over several months and then supports a crown that functions much like a natural tooth. Enough healthy bone is the main prerequisite, and a graft can build that up first if needed.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it.

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

A crown covers an entire damaged tooth — used when too much structure is missing for a filling to hold reliably, whether from a large fracture, extensive decay, or after root canal treatment. It restores both the shape and the biting strength of the tooth underneath.

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a false tooth to crowns placed on the teeth either side of the gap, creating a fixed replacement rather than a removable one. It is a longstanding alternative to an implant, particularly when the neighbouring teeth already need crowns. Use this page to find contact information for Peter Mani, DDS and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Affordable Dental CareChildren / Pediatric DentistryDental BridgesDental Cleaning+13 more
Offers Affordable Dental Care
Why this ranks
Best forAffordable Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Affordable Dental Care and 73 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Affordable Dental Care
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published17 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
9

University Village Dentistry

4.8(40)·4.6 km from Riverside Downtown
68Smyleee

102, 5005, La Mart Drive, Canyon Crest, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Riverside clinic with a dental implants specialty — Affordable Dental Care is on file among 18 procedures.

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University Village Dentistry operates on La Mart Drive in the Canyon Crest area of Riverside, California. Implants are considered by many dentists the most durable way to replace a missing tooth, since the titanium post fuses with the jaw bone over several months and then supports a crown that functions much like a natural tooth. Enough healthy bone is the main prerequisite, and a graft can build that up first if needed.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it.

A crown covers an entire damaged tooth — used when too much structure is missing for a filling to hold reliably, whether from a large fracture, extensive decay, or after root canal treatment. It restores both the shape and the biting strength of the tooth underneath.

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a false tooth to crowns placed on the teeth either side of the gap, creating a fixed replacement rather than a removable one. It is a longstanding alternative to an implant, particularly when the neighbouring teeth already need crowns. You can reach University Village Dentistry through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Affordable Dental CareChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+14 more
Offers Affordable Dental Care
Why this ranks
Best forAffordable Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Affordable Dental Care.
Stands outOffers Affordable Dental Care
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published18 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
10

Yabar Dental

4.4(32)·2.4 km from Riverside Downtown
61Smyleee

Suite 102, 1744, University Avenue, Eastside, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Dental Implants is the documented focus in Riverside; Affordable Dental Care sits within 13 services on profile.

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Yabar Dental operates on University Avenue in the Eastside area of Riverside, California. Implants are considered by many dentists the most durable way to replace a missing tooth, since the titanium post fuses with the jaw bone over several months and then supports a crown that functions much like a natural tooth. Enough healthy bone is the main prerequisite, and a graft can build that up first if needed.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

Dentures replace some or all of the natural teeth in a jaw with a removable appliance, custom-fitted to the mouth. A full denture replaces every tooth; a partial fills gaps where some natural teeth remain. Because the jaw bone reshapes over time, dentures typically need adjusting or remaking periodically.

Professional teeth whitening uses a peroxide-based gel, applied under supervision at a strength stronger than anything sold over the counter, to lift years of staining from coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco. It works on natural enamel only — existing crowns, veneers, and fillings keep whatever shade they were made in. Use this page to find contact information for Yabar Dental and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Affordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryCrowns & BridgesDental Bonding+9 more
Offers Affordable Dental Care
Why this ranks
Best forAffordable Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Affordable Dental Care.
Stands outOffers Affordable Dental Care
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published13 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every affordable dental care provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Affordable Dental Care
1Inland Choice Dental Office of Riverside954.9(824)
2Mark E Harris DDS934.9(558)
3Canyon Crest Dental954.8(1,896)
4Dental Care of Riverside904.8(250)
5California Dental Group854.9(497)
6Ace Dental Group744.8(323)
7Riverside Smiles Dentistry714.9(88)
8Peter Mani, DDS704.7(73)
9University Village Dentistry684.8(40)
10Yabar Dental614.4(32)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

How to Choose a Dentist in Riverside, California

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 3, 2026Independently reviewed

Affordable dental care in Riverside addresses the specific access needs of the Inland Empire's second-largest city — a UC Riverside university community of roughly 320,000 where a significant portion of the patient population is Medi-Cal-enrolled, where the working-class and lower-middle-class Latino household that built the city's residential expansion during the 2000s still forms the dental market's core patient demographic. The California Denti-Cal program is the primary dental coverage pathway for a large share of Riverside's adult patient population, and the practices that participate in Denti-Cal and deliver the full preventive and basic restorative scope — not a bare-minimum, maximum-volume Denti-Cal workflow — are providing the genuine affordable dental care that the Riverside community most needs. UC Riverside's student health dental services provide an additional access point for the university community at reduced fees.

Smyleee evaluated Riverside affordable dental care providers on Denti-Cal and commercial insurance billing capability, fee transparency, Spanish-language clinical team, UC Riverside student and employee eligibility, new patient accessibility, and clinical quality consistency across the preventive and restorative scope. These ten Riverside practices are the affordable dental providers the data confirmed as most reliably delivering quality clinical care at the pricing and coverage accessibility that the Inland Empire's diverse patient community needs.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

9 questions answered by our editorial team

In Riverside, a basic dental exam + cleaning (no insurance) typically costs $100 – $350, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A root canal (anterior, cash price) in Riverside typically ranges $800 – $1,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental crown (porcelain, cash price) in Riverside typically ranges $1,500 – $2,975 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (per tooth, cash price) in Riverside typically ranges $150 – $450 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A simple extraction (cash price) in Riverside typically ranges $200 – $374 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Riverside affordable dental care clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers affordable dental care before booking.
Many clinics in Riverside accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active California dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Riverside metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Affordable Dental Care expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 3, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

Keep comparing before you book

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