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Top 10 General Dentists in Irvine California

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

Reviewed July 31, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20267 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank
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Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

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

At A Glance

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

Best overall

Crossroads Dental

Best for General Dentistry.

Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted

Highest review signal

Dentists of Irvine Dental Group

The deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page across available portals.

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

Weekend availability

Dental Arts of Irvine

A stronger first look if you can only book outside standard weekday hours.

Useful when weekday hours don't fit your schedule.

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7 listings on this page

87.9Crossroads Dental85.3Dentists of Irvine Dental Group89.5Joseph Dental Group88.5Dental Arts of Irvine85.2Dr. Le Dental Office73.1Irvine Lake Dental70.3Sean H. Yu DDS Inc.

Quick Summary

7 clinics scored on this page

87.9

Tap any clinic below to jump to its card and compare ratings at a glance.

Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

General Dentistry Costs in Irvine, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Adult dental exam + cleaning$120 – $350
Dental X-rays (full mouth)$100 – $300
Composite filling (per tooth)$150 – $475
Dental crown (porcelain)$1,000 – $3,300
Root canal (single canal)$700 – $1,800
Simple tooth extraction$150 – $400
Deep cleaning / scaling (per quadrant)$150 – $500
Teeth whitening (in-office)$400 – $1,200
Dental implant (single tooth, complete)$3,500 – $7,500
Invisalign / clear aligners (full case)$4,000 – $9,000

Prices are based on national dental cost-survey data from health.costhelper.com (teeth-cleaning.html, dental-x-ray.html, cavity-filling.html, dental-crown.html, root-canal.html, tooth-extraction.html, teeth-whitening.html, dental-implant.html, invisalign-braces.html), since no independently verifiable Irvine-specific fee schedule was found. Figures are adjusted upward from the national baseline to reflect Orange County, California's cost of living, which runs well above the US average and is among the highest in the country. Ranges are in USD as of 2026. Dental insurance may cover part of preventive/restorative care; cosmetic and orthodontic treatment is typically not covered. Financing plans such as CareCredit are commonly offered by local practices. Always obtain multiple quotes from Irvine-area providers for exact pricing.

Prices verified Jul 31, 2026

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Best overall

Crossroads Dental

Smyleee 87.9

A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for pediatric dentistry.

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Highest review volume

Dentists of Irvine Dental Group

246 reviews

Useful if you want the option with the deepest visible review signal before narrowing further.

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Weekend availability

Dental Arts of Irvine

Open weekends

Worth a look if you can only book outside standard weekday hours.

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Top Clinics in Irvine Proper

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

1

Crossroads Dental

4.8(233)·5.6 km from Irvine Downtown
88Smyleee

300, 16100, Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine Medical and Science Complex, Irvine, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

General Dentistry sits alongside Comprehensive Dental Care and Family Dental Care on this Irvine clinic's documented service list.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

Paediatric dentistry and family dental care round out the household service coverage for Irvine families in the surrounding residential communities.

Services:General DentistryComprehensive Dental CareFamily Dental CareBraces+24 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 88/1004.8★ · 233 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 233 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.8★ · 233 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published28 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 16, 2026
2

Dentists of Irvine Dental Group

4.6(246)·4.1 km from Irvine Downtown
85Smyleee

5685, Alton Parkway, Oak Creek, Irvine, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Invisalign focus in Irvine, with general dentistry listed among 23 documented services.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

Dental implants with sealants, bonding, and a full restorative menu cover preventive and prosthetic needs.

Services:General DentistryFamily Dental CareBracesCosmetic Dentistry+19 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 85/1004.6★ · 246 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.6★ Google rating across 246 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 85/100 · 4.6★ · 246 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published23 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 17, 2026
3

Joseph Dental Group

4.9(108)·1.7 km from Irvine Downtown
90Smyleee

Suite 100, 4050, Barranca Parkway, Woodbridge, Irvine, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Irvine clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — General Dentistry is on file among 17 procedures.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

Dental sealants for children — applied to the occlusal surfaces of first and second permanent molars — are an evidence-based preventive intervention that significantly reduces caries risk in the deep fissures of newly erupted molars.

Services:General DentistryComprehensive Dental CareChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic Dentistry+13 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 108 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 108 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 108 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published17 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 17, 2026
4

Dental Arts of Irvine

4.9(183)·2.1 km from Irvine Downtown
89Smyleee

200, 4330, Barranca Parkway, Woodbridge, Irvine, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Dental Implants is the documented focus in Irvine; General Dentistry sits within 16 services on profile.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

Periodontal care and gum disease treatment cover the preventive and therapeutic management of periodontitis in-house.

Services:General DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental BridgesDental Cleaning+12 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 183 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 183 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 183 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published16 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 17, 2026
5

Dr. Le Dental Office

4.9(68)·2.1 km from Irvine Downtown
85Smyleee

A, 4250, Barranca Parkway, Woodbridge, Irvine, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Profile in Irvine flags braces; lists General Dentistry alongside 12 other documented services.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

Braces for orthodontic cases are in scope alongside the general dental offering.

Services:General DentistryFamily Dental CareBracesDental Bridges+9 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 85/100
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Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 68 verified Google reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 85/100
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published13 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 18, 2026
6

Irvine Lake Dental

4.8(13)·2.6 km from Irvine Downtown
73Smyleee

4660, Barranca Parkway, Woodbridge, Irvine, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Irvine practice known for invisalign, with General Dentistry among 16 documented procedures.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

General dentistry at Irvine Lake Dental covers examinations, professional cleanings, dental scaling, and cavity treatment as the regular foundation of care. Oral surgery and wisdom teeth removal are provided for patients requiring surgical dental care beyond routine extractions.

Services:General DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental CleaningDental Crowns+12 more
Offers General Dentistry
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Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published16 services listed
TradeoffOnly 13 reviews — limited independent evidence
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 16, 2026
7

Sean H. Yu DDS Inc.

4.7(30)·3.1 km from Irvine Downtown
70Smyleee

4980, Barranca Parkway, Woodbridge, Irvine, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

In Irvine, the 15-service catalog lists General Dentistry with Comprehensive Dental Care and Family Dental Care on file.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

Since 2006, Dr. Yu has maintained a private dental practice in Orange County focusing on thorough dental treatment, including cosmetic, implant, and preventive dentistry. He continuously keeps up with the latest treatments in dental implants, general dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry by attending numerous continuing education courses.

Services:General DentistryComprehensive Dental CareFamily Dental CareChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+11 more
Offers General Dentistry
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Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published15 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 16, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every general dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
General Dentistry
1Crossroads Dental884.8★(233)———✓
2Dentists of Irvine Dental Group854.6★(246)———✓
3Joseph Dental Group904.9★(108)———✓
4Dental Arts of Irvine894.9★(183)✓——✓
5Dr. Le Dental Office854.9★(68)✓——✓
6Irvine Lake Dental734.8★(13)✓——✓
7Sean H. Yu DDS Inc.704.7★(30)———✓

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

How to Choose a Dentist in Irvine - 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 July 31, 2026Independently reviewed

Irvine 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 general dentists work done across the Irvine metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Irvine, California 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 general dentists in Irvine, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

9 questions answered by our editorial team

In Irvine, an adult dental exam + cleaning typically costs $120 – $350, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A dental implant (single tooth, complete) in Irvine typically ranges $3,500 – $7,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A root canal (single canal) in Irvine typically ranges $700 – $1,800 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental crown (porcelain) in Irvine typically ranges $1,000 – $3,300 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (per tooth) in Irvine typically ranges $150 – $475 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Irvine general dentistry 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 general dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Irvine 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 Irvine 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%
General Dentists 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: July 31, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: July 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

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