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Top 10 Tooth Filling in Bakersfield California

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

Reviewed August 12, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20264 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

  • Valley Grace Dental is the strongest overall starting point in Bakersfield if you want a dependable option for dental implants.
  • Brimhall Dental Group has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Bright Dental Care Bakersfield is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.

Best overall

Valley Grace Dental

Best for Dental Fillings.

Tradeoff: Compare scheduling and treatment fit before booking

Highest review signal

Brimhall Dental Group

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

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

Insurance-friendly

Bright Dental Care Bakersfield

A clearer place to start if insurance fit matters before you book.

Useful when coverage clarity matters more than overall ranking.

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4 listings on this page

90.4Valley Grace Dental88.4Brimhall Dental Group89.7Bright Dental Care Bakersfield85.4SDDS Dental Bakersfield

Quick Summary

4 clinics scored on this page

90.4

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

Dental Fillings Costs in Bakersfield, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Dental exam + cavity detection$75 – $200
Dental X-rays (bitewings)$35 – $150
Composite filling (1 surface)$171 – $360
Composite filling (2+ surfaces)$340 – $470
Silver diamine fluoride application (per tooth)$25 – $150
Dental crown (porcelain, after large decay)$1,000 – $1,800
Pulp cap (direct or indirect)$75 – $300
Root canal (if decay reaches nerve)$700 – $1,500
Dental sealant (preventive, per tooth)$30 – $60
Fluoride varnish treatment$20 – $50

Prices sourced from Aspen Dental (aspendental.com), Tadros Dental (tadrosdental.com), Soothing Dental SF (soothing.dental), Captain Dental California (captaindental.com), GoodRx (goodrx.com), and Salin Bakersfield Dentist (salinbakersfielddentist.com). Ranges reflect Bakersfield, California pricing as of 2026 in USD. Procedures not explicitly priced for Bakersfield use California or regional averages as the closest available benchmark. Actual costs may vary based on cavity size, tooth location, dentist experience, and clinic. Dental insurance may cover a portion of these costs; amalgam fillings are often more fully covered while composite fillings may require a co-pay. Medi-Cal Dental may cover select services for eligible patients — contact (800) 322-6384 for details.

Prices verified Aug 12, 2026

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Best overall

Valley Grace Dental

Smyleee 90.4

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

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Highest review volume

Brimhall Dental Group

269 reviews

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

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Insurance-friendly

Bright Dental Care Bakersfield

Insurance accepted

A better place to start if your first question is whether coverage fit is documented clearly enough to reduce booking friction.

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Top Clinics in Bakersfield Proper

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

1

Valley Grace Dental

4.8(707)·7.1 km from Bakersfield Downtown
90Smyleee

100, 3115, Latte Lane, Bakersfield, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Documented for dental implants in Bakersfield, with dental fillings on the service list and 22 procedures on file.

More about dental fillings at this clinic

Patients can receive fillings, crowns, root canal treatment, extractions, bone grafting, full mouth rehabilitation, and dentures.

Services:Dental FillingsChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental Cleaning+18 more
Offers Dental FillingsSmyleee 90/1004.8★ · 707 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forDental Fillings
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Fillings, 4.8★ Google rating across 707 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Fillings · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.8★ · 707 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published22 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
2

Brimhall Dental Group

4.8(269)·6.9 km from Bakersfield Downtown
88Smyleee

Ste 1100, 8307, Brimhall Road, Pheasant Run, Bakersfield, California

Closed · Opens today at 7:30 AM

Dental Implants focus in Bakersfield, with dental fillings listed among 29 documented services.

More about dental fillings at this clinic

The practice provides fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants, bone grafting, root canal treatment, extractions, and full mouth rehabilitation.

Services:Dental FillingsAffordable Dental CareBone GraftingBraces+25 more
Offers Dental FillingsSmyleee 88/1004.8★ · 269 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forDental Fillings
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Fillings, 4.8★ Google rating across 269 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Fillings · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.8★ · 269 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published29 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
3

Bright Dental Care Bakersfield

4.8(177)·8.2 km from Bakersfield Downtown
90Smyleee

400, 1120, Calloway Drive, Fairway Oaks, Bakersfield, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Bakersfield clinic with a dental implants specialty — Dental Fillings is on file among 17 procedures.

More about dental fillings at this clinic

Restorative services include dental implants, crowns, root canal treatment, fillings, extractions, and wisdom teeth removal.

Services:Dental FillingsAffordable Dental CareComprehensive Dental CareCosmetic Dentistry+13 more
Offers Dental FillingsSmyleee 90/1004.8★ · 177 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forDental Fillings
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Fillings, 4.8★ Google rating across 177 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Fillings · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.8★ · 177 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published17 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
4

SDDS Dental Bakersfield

4.8(71)·6.8 km from Bakersfield Downtown
85Smyleee

6663, Ming Avenue, Laurel Glen, Bakersfield, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Dental Implants is the documented focus in Bakersfield; Dental Fillings sits within 15 services on profile.

More about dental fillings at this clinic

Dental cleanings, comprehensive exams, fillings, and X-rays are available for routine maintenance.

Services:Dental FillingsBone GraftingBruxismCosmetic Dentistry+11 more
Offers Dental FillingsSmyleee 85/100
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Why this ranks
Best forDental Fillings
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Fillings, 71 verified Google reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Fillings · Smyleee 85/100
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published15 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Dental Fillings
1Valley Grace Dental904.8★(707)✓✓—✓
2Brimhall Dental Group884.8★(269)—✓—✓
3Bright Dental Care Bakersfield904.8★(177)—✓—✓
4SDDS Dental Bakersfield854.8★(71)—✓—✓

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

How to Choose a Dentist in Bakersfield, 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 12, 2026Independently reviewed

Bakersfield 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 tooth filling work done across the Bakersfield metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Bakersfield, 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 tooth filling in Bakersfield, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Bakersfield, a composite filling typically costs $171 – $360, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A root canal (if decay reaches nerve) in Bakersfield typically ranges $700 – $1,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental crown (porcelain, after large decay) in Bakersfield typically ranges $1,000 – $1,800 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental exam + cavity detection in Bakersfield typically ranges $75 – $200 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Bakersfield dental fillings 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 dental fillings before booking.
Many clinics in Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield 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%
Tooth Filling 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 12, 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

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