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Best overall
Dental Arts of Irvine
Best for General Dentistry.
Tradeoff: Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
Highest review signal
4M Dental Implant Center
Positive reviews across online portals, backed by 372 reviews.
Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.
Best nearby alternative
Smile Brite Dental
Strong option in Anaheim if you are willing to travel for fit.
Outside Irvine, so compare convenience before booking.
Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.
Costa Mesa, California (Reviewed has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had best general dentists work done across the Costa Mesa, California (Reviewed metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in Costa Mesa, California (Reviewed, ) that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for best general dentists in Costa Mesa, California (Reviewed, start here.
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Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS — BDS
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Price ranges reflect typical Costa Mesa, California (Reviewed, ) pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.
Prices verified Apr 3, 2026
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A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for general dentistry.
Useful if you want the option with the deepest visible review signal before narrowing further.
A cleaner first stop if weekday time is tight and you need a clinic that documents weekend availability.
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183 reviews
200, 4330, Barranca Parkway, Woodbridge
Irvine, California • 9.4 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
We are a dental practice devoted to restoring, maintaining and/or enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! High Standards A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide you with the quality dental services you deserve. In addition should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible. Education & Prevention As a practice
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 183 reviews, its 80.3 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
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Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
183 reviews
Irvine, California
9.4 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
We are a dental practice devoted to restoring, maintaining and/or enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! High Standards A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide you with the quality dental services you deserve. In addition should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible. Education & Prevention As a practice
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 183 reviews, its 80.3 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
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Last verified Apr 17, 2026.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
233 reviews
300, 16100, Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine Medical and Science Complex
Irvine, California • 12 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
Our goal is to serve you well, so that when you walk out the door with a smile on your face you’ll be ready to pass on that positive experience to everyone you meet. From the moment you walk in the door, our office is about friendly service and a truly patient-focused experience. Our whole team is excited to welcome you and make you feel at home (picture “Be Our Guest,” dental edition). I also love our convenient location – it’s another way we’re hoping to make this entire experience easy on you
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 233 reviews and its 74.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
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Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
233 reviews
Irvine, California
12 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
Our goal is to serve you well, so that when you walk out the door with a smile on your face you’ll be ready to pass on that positive experience to everyone you meet. From the moment you walk in the door, our office is about friendly service and a truly patient-focused experience. Our whole team is excited to welcome you and make you feel at home (picture “Be Our Guest,” dental edition). I also love our convenient location – it’s another way we’re hoping to make this entire experience easy on you
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 233 reviews and its 74.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Apr 16, 2026.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
67 reviews
A, 4250, Barranca Parkway, Woodbridge
Irvine, California • 9.4 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
Your health and wellness remains our top priority. At this time, we’re operating during normal business hours, while practicing all health and safety measures guided by the World Health Organization and Center of Disease Control. Our office provides multiple sanitization stations, air purifiers in our waiting and dental rooms, consistent disinfectant protocol, temperature check stations, and more. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 67 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 73.5 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
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Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
67 reviews
Irvine, California
9.4 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
Your health and wellness remains our top priority. At this time, we’re operating during normal business hours, while practicing all health and safety measures guided by the World Health Organization and Center of Disease Control. Our office provides multiple sanitization stations, air purifiers in our waiting and dental rooms, consistent disinfectant protocol, temperature check stations, and more. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 67 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 73.5 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 22, 2026.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
30 reviews
4980, Barranca Parkway, Woodbridge
Irvine, California • 10 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
Dr. Yu completed his undergraduate education at UCLA, and graduated with honors from New York University College of Dentistry in 2003. After graduating dental school, he completed a general practice residency at Maimonides Medical Center, New York. Since 2006, Dr. Yu has maintained a private dental practice in Orange County focusing on comprehensive dental care, including cosmetic, implant, and preventive dentistry. Dr. Yu is an approachable and friendly doctor who is easy to communicate with. H
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 30 reviews and its 70.5 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
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Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
30 reviews
Irvine, California
10 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
Dr. Yu completed his undergraduate education at UCLA, and graduated with honors from New York University College of Dentistry in 2003. After graduating dental school, he completed a general practice residency at Maimonides Medical Center, New York. Since 2006, Dr. Yu has maintained a private dental practice in Orange County focusing on comprehensive dental care, including cosmetic, implant, and preventive dentistry. Dr. Yu is an approachable and friendly doctor who is easy to communicate with. H
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 30 reviews and its 70.5 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Apr 16, 2026.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
13 reviews
4660, Barranca Parkway, Woodbridge
Irvine, California • 9.7 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
We provide comprehensive care, from restorative dentistry to oral surgery and strive to provide you with excellent dental care.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, its 68.7 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 13 reviews.
What stands out
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Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
13 reviews
Irvine, California
9.7 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
We provide comprehensive care, from restorative dentistry to oral surgery and strive to provide you with excellent dental care.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, its 68.7 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 13 reviews.
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Last verified Apr 16, 2026.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
Excellent clinics, but outside Irvine.
309 reviews
600, South Euclid Street, Southwest Anaheim
Anaheim, California • 18 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
We are a unique, hi-tech dental office that provides the type of care that keep our patients happy, healthy and coming back year after year. Our dentist Dr. Naushil Desai and his entire staff have been servicing the families of Anaheim for over 20 years and know the value of a great smile. If you are looking for a family dentist or perhaps an implant dentist, or maybe a cosmetic dentist for veneers or short term braces or simply a dentist that does general work such as teeth cleanings, exams and
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 309 reviews, its 81.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
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Tradeoff
Outside Irvine proper
309 reviews
Anaheim, California
18 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
We are a unique, hi-tech dental office that provides the type of care that keep our patients happy, healthy and coming back year after year. Our dentist Dr. Naushil Desai and his entire staff have been servicing the families of Anaheim for over 20 years and know the value of a great smile. If you are looking for a family dentist or perhaps an implant dentist, or maybe a cosmetic dentist for veneers or short term braces or simply a dentist that does general work such as teeth cleanings, exams and
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 309 reviews, its 81.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 22, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Irvine proper
271 reviews
2170, West Lincoln Avenue, Southwest Anaheim
Anaheim, California • 19 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
With our convenient location in Anaheim, CA, we are your local family friendly dental office, serving the nearby communities of Fullerton, Buena Park, Garden Grove, Stanton, and Placentia. We care for your whole family and manage everything from cleanings and exams to implant placement and restoration, clear aligners, traditional braces, laser dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. The team at AppleTree Dental believes that educating patients and getting them to see the value of investing in their o
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 271 reviews, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Proof Signals
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Tradeoff
Outside Irvine proper
271 reviews
Anaheim, California
19 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
With our convenient location in Anaheim, CA, we are your local family friendly dental office, serving the nearby communities of Fullerton, Buena Park, Garden Grove, Stanton, and Placentia. We care for your whole family and manage everything from cleanings and exams to implant placement and restoration, clear aligners, traditional braces, laser dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. The team at AppleTree Dental believes that educating patients and getting them to see the value of investing in their o
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 271 reviews, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Apr 16, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Irvine proper
372 reviews
200, 3918, Long Beach Boulevard, Bixby Knolls
Long Beach, California • 32 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
At 4M Dental Implant Centers we use the newest and best technology, resulting in less time for you in the office, minimally invasive procedures, and earlier detection of issues.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 372 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 75.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside Irvine proper
372 reviews
Long Beach, California
32 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
At 4M Dental Implant Centers we use the newest and best technology, resulting in less time for you in the office, minimally invasive procedures, and earlier detection of issues.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 372 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 75.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 24, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Irvine proper
138 reviews
823, Atlantic Avenue, Downtown
Long Beach, California • 29 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
At Salem Dentistry in Long Beach, California, Roxana Salem MD and the highly qualified staff specialize in high-quality, minimally invasive dentistry. The team focuses on dentistry that gives patients excellent dental health and appearance. The clinic offers services to all ages, making Salem Dentistry a one-stop shop for the entire family’s dental needs. Compassionate, expert pediatric dentistry is offered for children. Salem Dentistry aims to address the concerns of all patients and thoroughly
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 138 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 78.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside Irvine proper
138 reviews
Long Beach, California
29 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
At Salem Dentistry in Long Beach, California, Roxana Salem MD and the highly qualified staff specialize in high-quality, minimally invasive dentistry. The team focuses on dentistry that gives patients excellent dental health and appearance. The clinic offers services to all ages, making Salem Dentistry a one-stop shop for the entire family’s dental needs. Compassionate, expert pediatric dentistry is offered for children. Salem Dentistry aims to address the concerns of all patients and thoroughly
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 138 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 78.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 24, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Irvine proper
24 reviews
2873, West Lincoln Avenue, Northwest Anaheim
Anaheim, California • 20 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
Santa Fe Dental Group has been serving the community by providing excellent family dental care in Anaheim, California, since 2013. Dr. Enmer Tadeo has over 20 years of experience in dentistry, and together with our associate doctors, provides a convenient, comfortable dental office with modern technology and innovative, friendly care. We love our patients and invest in them by getting to know them and listening to their needs. We see patients of all ages, from grandparents on down to your little
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, its 70.7 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 24 reviews.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside Irvine proper
24 reviews
Anaheim, California
20 km from Costa Mesa California Downtown
Santa Fe Dental Group has been serving the community by providing excellent family dental care in Anaheim, California, since 2013. Dr. Enmer Tadeo has over 20 years of experience in dentistry, and together with our associate doctors, provides a convenient, comfortable dental office with modern technology and innovative, friendly care. We love our patients and invest in them by getting to know them and listening to their needs. We see patients of all ages, from grandparents on down to your little
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, its 70.7 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 24 reviews.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 22, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Irvine proper
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| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Arts of Irvine | Irvine | 80.3 | 183 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Crossroads Dental | Irvine | 74.2 | 233 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Dr. Le Dental Office | Irvine | 73.5 | 67 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Sean H. Yu DDS Inc. | Irvine | 70.5 | 30 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Irvine Lake Dental | Irvine | 68.7 | 13 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Smile Brite Dental | Anaheim | 81.0 | 309 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| AppleTree Dental | Anaheim | 80.6 | 271 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| 4M Dental Implant Center | Long Beach | 75.8 | 372 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Salem Dentistry: Roxana Salem, DDS | Long Beach | 78.8 | 138 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Santa Fe Dental Group | Anaheim | 70.7 | 24 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
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