If you live in a city, you’ll have dozens or even hundreds of dentists to choose from. DenScore will help you find the best dentist nearby so you can get the most appropriate and affordable dental care possible.

How does DenScore determine who the best dentists are?

DenScore rates dentists based on their clinical qualifications, patient satisfaction, scheduling flexibility, and other criteria. If dentists request to be included in our Best Dentist list, they are thoroughly vetted and must meet our strict quality control standards to be listed.




Some of the dentists below may pay for a sponsored listing in order to appear at the top of the list but they are subject to our strict quality control guidelines like every other dentist. Whether you view our Best Dentist list or any other website, we always recommend that you do your own research before choosing a dentist. Please view our Terms of Service for more information.

Rank Dental Office Address Phone Number
1 San Marcos Modern Dentistry 675 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste A, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-688-4753
2 Health & Beauty Dental Center 997 W San Marcos Blvd STE 106, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-761-0905
3 Discovery Dental 825 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-471-2231
4 Encinitas Ranch Dentistry 285 N El Camino Real #210, Encinitas, CA 92024 760-753-3533
5 Emmanuel Delagrammaticas, DDS 1030 La Bonita Dr #303, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-471-0475
6 Jason McGonegle, D.D.S., Inc. 122 Civic Center Dr STE 105, Vista, CA 92084 760-726-0281
7 Casa Dental 727 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 760-735-3000
8 Sun Smile Dental Group 1582 W San Marcos Blvd Suite 201, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-744-1300
9 Platinum Dental, Inc. 555 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #100, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-510-9009
10 Nordahl Dental 838 Nordahl Rd Ste 275, San Marcos, CA 92069 760-746-7008
11 Coleman Advanced Dentistry 110 Civic Center Dr #102, Vista, CA 92084 760-492-7364
12 Hidden Valley Orthodontics 955 Boardwalk STE 202, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-489-0330
13 Grand Dentistry 457 E Grand Ave STE 4, Escondido, CA 92025 760-747-7878
14 San Elijo Dental 1691 Melrose Dr Ste 160, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-798-0828
15 Ablantis Dental – Dentist in Encinitas 351 Santa Fe Dr #110, Encinitas, CA 92024 760-334-0128
16 Nelson Family Orthodontics 950 Boardwalk STE 104, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-290-3932
17 Pristine Dentistry 620 S Melrose Dr #201, Vista, CA 92081 760-945-4189
18 Insight Orthodontics 337 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-334-5000
19 The Hills Family Dentistry 1231 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-798-7166
20 Invictus Modern Dentistry 2521 Palomar Airport Rd Suite 102, Carlsbad, CA 92011 760-930-4300
21 San Marcos Orthodontics 833 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-744-4444
22 San Marcos Dental Arts 955 Boardwalk STE 304, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-744-3693
23 Smile Essentials Dental Care 1850 University Dr #120, Vista, CA 92083 760-806-5302
24 San Marcos Family Dental 1 Civic Center Dr STE 230, San Marcos, CA 92069 760-981-0429
25 Doche Family Dental 314 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd Ste 112, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-744-0804
26 Nelson Y. Howard, D.D.S. 1903 W San Marcos Blvd UNIT 110, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-599-6559
27 Tri-City Dental Excellence 326 S Melrose Dr #101, Vista, CA 92081 760-216-6886
28 The Dentistry Collective 11610 Iberia Pl #202, San Diego, CA 92128 858-376-4672
29 Ivory Pointe Vista Dentistry 319 Civic Center Dr, Vista, CA 92084 760-630-5000
30 Jim Fisher, DMD – Vista Dentist 1580 S Melrose Dr #112, Vista, CA 92081 760-727-1089

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Will dental insurance help me save money on dental care?

Dental treatment can be very affordable when people find the best dental insurance plan for their needs. Families that qualify for low-cost medical care can get Medicaid dental coverage, which provides free dental care to children. However, most states cover only a limited number of dental procedures for adults. For elderly patients, regular Medicare doesn’t cover dental care, but many Medicare Advantage plans offer excellent dental coverage, enabling seniors to save a lot of money on expensive dental procedures.

What are other ways to spend less money on dental care?

The best way to spend less money on dental care is to prevent problems from starting in the first place. Doing these things for your oral hygiene, limiting sugar intake and avoiding tobacco products will keep your teeth and gums healthy over time. If you have dental insurance, you’ll usually save a lot of money by seeing an in-network dentist. But if you don’t have dental insurance, have no fear! Some dental offices provide membership plans that can make dental care more affordable. Also, dentists’ prices vary considerably, so we recommend that you call a few dental offices to compare the cost of the same dental procedure if paying with cash.

How do I know if I’m getting the right dental treatment?

Whether you have a tooth that needs to be fixed, a gum problem, or concerns about your smile, there are likely multiple ways to treat your condition. DenScore’s free online dental tool will provide you with information so you can ask your dentist the right questions and get the high-quality dental care you deserve.

Why isn’t my dentist on this list?

Maybe we missed something! If your dentist is awesome, contact us and we’ll have a look!