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At A Glance
Mesa Dental is the strongest overall starting point in San Diego if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
Brighton Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
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Holistic Dentist Costs in San Diego, California (2026)
Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan
ProcedureTypical Cost
Holistic dental consultation$100 – $300
Mercury-free filling (composite)$150 – $400
Safe amalgam removal (SMART protocol)$300 – $800
Ceramic dental implant (zirconia)$3,000 – $6,000
Ozone therapy$50 – $200
Biocompatibility testing$200 – $500
PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) therapy$300 – $800
Non-toxic dental cleaning$100 – $250
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 15, 2026
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6215, Beadnell Way, Clairemont, San Diego, California
Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM
Documented for orthodontics in San Diego, with holistic dentistry on the service list and 29 procedures on file.
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In the holistic dental framework, materials selection, metal-free restorations, and biocompatibility are considered alongside conventional dental efficacy standards.
Services:Holistic DentistryBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Bonding+25 more
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Holistic Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 1,808 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 99/100.
102, 2221, Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley, San Diego, California
Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM
Profile in San Diego flags orthodontics; lists Holistic Dentistry alongside 14 other documented services.
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<p>Byung Sun Yoo, DDS, is a highly skilled and accomplished dentist who specializes in biocompatible dentistry. He provides exceptional care to his patients at his practice, conveniently located in San Diego, California.</p>
<p>Dr. Yoo earned his dental degree from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in 1996. Immediately after graduating, he relocated to San Diego, and in 1999, he purchased Dr. David C. Kennedy dental practice in historic Bankers Hill. 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.</p>
<p>In March of 2000, Dr. Yoo attended a seminar hosted by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, where he learned about the superiority of the “whole body” approach to dentistry over traditional dental philosophies. He subsequently incorporated an extensive array of specialties into his practice to better serve his patients, including orthodontics, sleep dentistry, and TMJ treatments.</p>
<p>Dr. Yoo stays current with the latest advancements in biological dentistry by attending seminars and continuing education courses. He’s a proud member of a number of professional organizations, including the Appliance Therapy Practitioners Association, Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, the International Association of Orthodontics, and the Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation.</p>
<p>Outside of work, Dr. Yoo is devoted to his family and his church. He attended a Billy Graham Crusade in 1987 that led him to accept Jesus Christ as his personal savior. His faith and desire to serve the Lord is what guided him into his career in dentistry. He looks forward to working with patients both new and old and giving them beautiful and healthy smiles.</p>
Services:Holistic DentistryBracesCosmetic DentistryCrowns & Bridges+11 more
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EditorialUpdated July 15, 2026Independently reviewed
Holistic dentistry in San Diego has its most concentrated patient constituency in the coastal communities of La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Encinitas — the Pacific Coast wellness corridor whose biotech and pharmaceutical research professional community brings the same evidence-based environmental health awareness to biocompatible dental material evaluation that they bring to their clinical research design, and whose natural health consumer orientation is reinforced by the North County San Diego's surf culture, organic farming community, and functional medicine clinical infrastructure. The Encinitas and Solana Beach IAOMT-affiliated practice serves a wellness patient community that is one of the most informed in the United States about the specific risks of dental material biocompatibility — the patient whose pubMed search for mercury toxicology literature preceded their request for SMART protocol amalgam removal, and whose BPA resin exposure concern is grounded in the endocrine disruption research literature rather than in general anxiety about dental materials.
Smyleee evaluated San Diego holistic dental practices on IAOMT membership and SMART protocol amalgam removal certification, mercury-free and BPA-free material commitment across the full restorative scope, zirconia implant availability, ozone therapy protocol, geographic distribution from coastal La Jolla and Del Mar through inland communities, Spanish-language biocompatible dental consultation for the South Bay Latino patient, and the clinical material evidence that confirms the stated biocompatible orientation against the actual daily materials in the operatory. These ten San Diego practices are the holistic dentists the data confirmed as substantively applying biocompatible dental principles with the evidence-based rigour that San Diego's research-sophisticated wellness patient community demands.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS
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In San Diego, a non-toxic dental cleaning typically costs $100 – $250, based on Smyleee's July 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A ceramic dental implant (zirconia) in San Diego typically ranges $3,000 – $6,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A mercury-free filling (composite) in San Diego typically ranges $150 – $400 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A safe amalgam removal (SMART protocol) in San Diego typically ranges $300 – $800 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks San Diego holistic 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 July 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 holistic dentistry 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.
