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Top 10 Gum Disease Treatment in San Diego California

Top 10 Gum Disease Treatment in San Diego California

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

Reviewed July 30, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20269 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

  • David Eshom, DDS is the strongest overall starting point in San Diego if you want a dependable option for invisalign.
  • Fifth Avenue Dental Arts has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Best overall

David Eshom, DDS

Best for Gum Disease Treatment.

Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted

Highest review signal

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

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

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

Weekend availability

Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley

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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9 listings on this page

93.2David Eshom, DDS86.3Fifth Avenue Dental Arts87.9Dr. Courtney & Dr. Anton Misleh DDS82.4San Diego Smile Dentistry79.9True Design Dentistry of San Diego71.5Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley77.4Mission Boulevard Dental Group56.2The Dental Express RB/Poway – Dentist in Rancho Bernardo, CA69.7Byung Sun Yoo, DDS

Quick Summary

9 clinics scored on this page

93.2

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.

Gum Disease Treatment Costs in San Diego, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Periodontal evaluation$75 – $200
Scaling & root planing (per quadrant)$200 – $400
Full-mouth debridement$150 – $350
Antibiotic therapy (Arestin)$50 – $100 per site
Laser gum treatment (LANAP)$1,000 – $4,000
Gum graft surgery$600 – $3,000
Pocket reduction surgery$500 – $3,000
Periodontal maintenance cleaning$150 – $300

Price ranges reflect typical San Diego, California pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Jul 30, 2026

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Best overall

David Eshom, DDS

Smyleee 93.2

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

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Highest review volume

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

932 reviews

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

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Weekend availability

Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley

Open weekends

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

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Top Clinics in San Diego Proper

Only clinics physically located in San Diego appear in this primary ranking.

1

David Eshom, DDS

4.9(516)·18 km from San Diego Downtown
93Smyleee

245, 8899, University Center Lane, University City, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Documented for invisalign in San Diego, with gum disease treatment on the service list and 15 procedures on file.

More about gum disease treatment at this clinic

Gum disease treatment, sedation dentistry, and dental implants round out the clinical scope beyond the cosmetic focus.

Services:Gum Disease TreatmentAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bonding+11 more
Offers Gum Disease TreatmentSmyleee 93/1004.9★ · 516 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forGum Disease Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Gum Disease Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 516 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
Stands outOffers Gum Disease Treatment · Smyleee 93/100 · 4.9★ · 516 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published15 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
2

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

4.8(932)·279 m from San Diego Downtown
86Smyleee

300, 450, A Street, Core-Columbia, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Gum Disease Treatment is listed here alongside Periodontal Care and Periodontics among 27 documented services in San Diego.

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Fifth Avenue Dental Arts is a caring general dentistry practice located in San Diego, California. Doctors Ramin Ghassemi, DDS, MS, and Nina Mojaver, DMD, Fifth Avenue Dental Arts offer patients of all ages and walks of life the very best in modern dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts functions around the cornerstones of excellence, experience, and esthetics. Its goal is to provide everyone with the individualized, specialized care that only its high standards, years of experience, and eye for esthetics can bring.

The practice provides a wide variety of high-quality dental services for the whole family, including cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, emergency dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, implantology, oral sedation dentistry, and extractions.

If you’re seeking dental care, consider this practice than Fifth Avenue Dental Arts. To learn more about the practice, reach out by phone or send an inquiry via the online booking tool.

Services:Gum Disease TreatmentPeriodontal CarePeriodonticsBraces+23 more
Offers Gum Disease TreatmentSmyleee 86/1004.8★ · 932 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forGum Disease Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Gum Disease Treatment, 4.8★ Google rating across 932 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Gum Disease Treatment · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.8★ · 932 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published27 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
3

Dr. Courtney & Dr. Anton Misleh DDS

4.9(232)·12 km from San Diego Downtown
88Smyleee

Unit 204, 4320, Genesee Avenue, Clairemont, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

San Diego clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — Gum Disease Treatment is on file among 23 procedures.

More about gum disease treatment at this clinic

Oral cancer screening alongside TMJ/TMD treatment and periodontal care positions this Clairemont practice at the systemic health management end of the San Diego general dental market. Scaling and periodontal care provide the gum disease management scope.

Services:Gum Disease TreatmentPeriodontal CareChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic Dentistry+19 more
Offers Gum Disease TreatmentSmyleee 88/1004.9★ · 232 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forGum Disease Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Gum Disease Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 232 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Gum Disease Treatment · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.9★ · 232 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published23 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
4

San Diego Smile Dentistry

4.8(153)·12 km from San Diego Downtown
82Smyleee

123, 7710, Balboa Avenue, Kearny Mesa, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

This San Diego clinic covers Gum Disease Treatment, Periodontal Care, and Periodontics within its 14-service documented list.

More about gum disease treatment at this clinic

Gum disease treatment and periodontal care are available for patients managing early or advanced gum concerns that require targeted clinical attention.

Services:Gum Disease TreatmentPeriodontal CarePeriodonticsCosmetic Dentistry+10 more
Offers Gum Disease Treatment4.8★ · 153 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forGum Disease Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Gum Disease Treatment, 4.8★ Google rating across 153 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 82/100.
Stands outOffers Gum Disease Treatment · 4.8★ · 153 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published14 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
5

True Design Dentistry of San Diego

4.8(109)·12 km from San Diego Downtown
80Smyleee

106, 4320, Genesee Avenue, Clairemont, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Profile in San Diego flags pediatric dentistry; lists Gum Disease Treatment alongside 27 other documented services.

More about gum disease treatment at this clinic

Our dental services include cosmetic dentistry, preventative care, orthodontics, oral surgery, emergency care, gum disease treatment, dentures, dental implants, and much more.

Services:Gum Disease TreatmentPeriodonticsAffordable Dental CareBraces+24 more
Offers Gum Disease Treatment4.8★ · 109 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forGum Disease Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Gum Disease Treatment and 4.8★ Google rating across 109 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Gum Disease Treatment · 4.8★ · 109 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published28 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
6

Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley

4.8(177)·22 km from San Diego Downtown
72Smyleee

Suite 5, 6790, Top Gun Street, Sorrento Mesa, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Profile in San Diego includes Gum Disease Treatment with Periodontal Care and Periodontal Surgery among 32 documented procedures.

More about gum disease treatment at this clinic

Periodontal surgery is listed alongside standard periodontal care — a clinical scope that extends beyond scaling and root planing into osseous surgery, crown lengthening, and flap procedures for advanced periodontal disease.

Services:Gum Disease TreatmentPeriodontal CarePeriodontal SurgeryBone Grafting+28 more
Offers Gum Disease Treatment4.8★ · 177 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forGum Disease Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Gum Disease Treatment and 4.8★ Google rating across 177 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Gum Disease Treatment · 4.8★ · 177 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published32 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
7

Mission Boulevard Dental Group

5.0(33)·13 km from San Diego Downtown
77Smyleee

4707, Mission Boulevard, Pacific Beach, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Documented for orthodontics in San Diego, with gum disease treatment on the service list and 24 procedures on file.

More about gum disease treatment at this clinic

Specialty services include oral surgery, periodontal care, and oral cancer screening integrated into routine examinations for early detection. Gum disease treatment and management address periodontitis and gingivitis in patients presenting with varying degrees of gum health concerns across the Pacific Beach area.

Services:Gum Disease TreatmentPeriodonticsBracesCosmetic Dentistry+20 more
Offers Gum Disease Treatment
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Why this ranks
Best forGum Disease Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Gum Disease Treatment.
Stands outOffers Gum Disease Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published24 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Mar 22, 2026
8

The Dental Express RB/Poway – Dentist in Rancho Bernardo, CA

4.3(105)·33 km from San Diego Downtown
56Smyleee

15717, Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Tuesday at 9 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in San Diego, with gum disease treatment listed among 21 documented services.

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What makes Dental Express so unique is our dental team’s wide range of expertise. Our dentists have decades of combined experience helping patients all across America. Some have worked in hospitals doing oral surgery rotations while others have cared for patients in foreign countries with limited access to dental care. Having such a knowledgeable team of doctors lets us offer many treatments that would require specialist referrals at your typical dentist.

Thanks to the clinical team of all-stars, you don’t just get to enjoy a relaxed, fun, and family-friendly atmosphere at Dental Express, you get all your family’s dental needs taken care of under one roof, and you avoid many of those expensive specialist fees in the process.

Our mission is to help you discover the smile that YOU want. Whatever that may be. Maybe you want to straighten your teeth. Or, you might want those pearly whites you see on TV. Your version of ideal might be as simple as chewing without pain or discomfort again.

Whatever your goals are, we’ll create a plan together to get you there in the best and most budget-friendly way possible. the practice holds dentistry is a team effort, and when you trust us with your dental health, we aim to make your smile a source of confidence.

Services:Gum Disease TreatmentPeriodontal CareChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic Dentistry+17 more
Offers Gum Disease Treatment
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Why this ranks
Best forGum Disease Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Gum Disease Treatment and 105 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Gum Disease Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published21 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
9

Byung Sun Yoo, DDS

4.7(25)·5.9 km from San Diego Downtown
70Smyleee

102, 2221, Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

San Diego clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Gum Disease Treatment is on file among 15 procedures.

More about gum disease treatment at this clinic

Transforming Dr. Kennedy’s practice into his own taught him the power of alternative dental care, such as working with a mercury-free environment and using microscopic evaluation for nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

Services:Gum Disease TreatmentPeriodonticsBracesCosmetic Dentistry+11 more
Offers Gum Disease Treatment
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Why this ranks
Best forGum Disease Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Gum Disease Treatment.
Stands outOffers Gum Disease Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published15 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Mar 22, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every gum disease treatment provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Gum Disease Treatment
1David Eshom, DDS934.9★(516)———✓
2Fifth Avenue Dental Arts864.8★(932)———✓
3Dr. Courtney & Dr. Anton Misleh DDS884.9★(232)———✓
4San Diego Smile Dentistry824.8★(153)———✓
5True Design Dentistry of San Diego804.8★(109)———✓
6Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley724.8★(177)✓——✓
7Mission Boulevard Dental Group775.0★(33)———✓
8The Dental Express RB/Poway – Dentist in Rancho Bernardo, CA564.3★(105)———✓
9Byung Sun Yoo, DDS704.7★(25)———✓

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

How to Choose a Dentist in San Diego - 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 30, 2026Independently reviewed

Gum disease treatment in San Diego reflects specific periodontal risk factors that the city's demographic character generates — the tobacco use in the active duty military population whose cigarette and smokeless tobacco use rates exceed the civilian average and whose periodontal disease burden that the Naval Medical Center dental department documents is higher than the civilian comparable demographic; the Type 2 diabetes prevalence in the South Bay Latino community whose HbA1c elevation compounds the periodontal disease progression that the cross-border dental care access patterns in Chula Vista and National City have left unmonitored; and the Southeast Asian elder community in Mira Mesa whose deferred non-surgical periodontal care from the years of limited preventive access has produced the Stage III chronic periodontitis presentation that requires the Denti-Cal-participating scaling and root planing appointment. San Diego's absence of a dental school means the periodontic specialist community is entirely private practice, and the AAP Diplomate periodontists who trained elsewhere and established in San Diego serve the referral volume of a 3.3-million-person county without the training clinic access tier that academic dental cities provide.

Smyleee evaluated San Diego gum disease treatment providers on periodontal staging and charting examination completeness, scaling and root planing technique quality, Denti-Cal billing for covered periodontal services, Tricare Dental Programme billing for the military patient community, tobacco cessation counselling and referral protocol, Spanish and Tagalog/Filipino language capability, diabetes comorbidity assessment protocol, and clinical outcome consistency in attachment level preservation. These ten San Diego practices are the gum disease treatment providers the data confirmed as most reliably delivering structured evidence-based periodontal management to the full demographic and military-civilian range of Greater San Diego's complex patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In San Diego, a periodontal maintenance cleaning typically costs $150 – $300, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A periodontal evaluation in San Diego typically ranges $75 – $200 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A scaling & root planing (per quadrant) in San Diego typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Full-mouth debridement in San Diego typically ranges $150 – $350 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks San Diego gum disease treatment 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 gum disease treatment before booking.
Many clinics in San Diego 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 San Diego 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%
Gum Disease Treatment 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 30, 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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