Carson, CA Dentists | 65 Ranked

A child's bite check on Bonita Street

Thrive Orthodontics asks families to allow about 1 hour for its first consultation. That includes X-rays and a bite exam. It treats children, teens and adults at 20930 Bonita Street, Suite X. Its number is 310-523-2161.

Its age-7 screening looks at baby and adult teeth together. For this Carson bite care, the next step can be watching growth. The office offers braces, clear trays and retainers.

15 Carson offices list orthodontic care. Thrive spaces most brace checkups 6 to 8 weeks apart.

Income-based care for a Carson child in Long Beach

Children's Dental Health Clinic serves low-income children and young adults ages 0 to 21 from southern Los Angeles County. Its Long Beach clinic is at 455 East Columbia Street, Suite 32, in the Buffum Medical Pavilion. Call 562-933-3141.

Families can use Medi-Cal Dental or certain PPO coverage. Most cash treatments have fees set by income, with payment due at the visit. English and Spanish forms are provided, and the clinic speaks Spanish. Parking lots charge a fee; street parking is limited.

Its children's dental services include care for medically complex children and those with disabilities. Treatment can include sedation or hospital anesthesia when appropriate.

Medi-Cal tooth repairs for adults in Carson

Full-scope Medi-Cal Dental includes fillings, crowns, root canals, gum treatment and tooth removal. Exams, cleaning and X-rays are also covered. The work must meet the rules of your benefit. For a dental network search, call the program's member line at 800-322-6384.

Complete and partial dentures are covered services, along with denture relines. A repair plan should state which treatment the plan will pay for and any required approval.

A painful tooth or broken brace in Carson

Carson Dental treats tooth infections, damaged fillings and crowns, root canals and extractions. At 23535 South Avalon Boulevard, call 310-835-5550 with the symptoms. Its urgent dental exam focuses on the painful area, with images when needed. The exam sets the treatment and price.

For a sharp brace edge, Thrive advises covering it with orthodontic wax and contacting the office for repair. A lost retainer needs a new fitting. Breathing or swallowing trouble, uncontrolled bleeding or serious face injury calls for 911; Harbor-UCLA's medical emergency department is at 1000 West Carson Street.

Implant stages and payment on South Avalon Boulevard

Carson Dental handles implant placement and the final replacement tooth within its practice. Its process starts with an exam and 3D planning. Some patients first need tooth removal, gum care or a bone graft. After placement and healing, a crown, bridge or denture finishes the implant plan.

The office sets the fee after the exam. Missing teeth, the replacement type and any work to prepare the mouth affect the bill. It accepts cash, cards, HSA and FSA funds, and offers finance applications through Ally, CareCredit and Cherry. The lender decides whether to approve the loan and sets its terms.

Paying for braces and keeping the result

Thrive lists PPO and Denti-Cal participation, plus monthly payment options. Benefit rules decide whether braces are covered. Its finance page lists 0% interest plans, CareCredit and Sunbit; its FAQ also lists HSA and FSA payments. Compare the total fee and payment terms before signing.

The office tells its patients to wear retainers full-time for a year after treatment, then at night for life. A clear-aligner quote needs retainer costs as well as the trays used to move teeth.

Carson dental trips for seniors and adults with disabilities

Carson Dial-A-Ride costs $2 each way, covering up to $20 on the taxi meter. You pay any fare above that credit. Eligible residents are 60 or older, or adults with disabilities from age 18. Applicants under 60 need a valid Access card.

Registration uses a California ID and a recent utility bill or bank statement with the same Carson address. A $10 application fee applies. Taxi and lift-equipped rides serve local trips; the service map sets eligible destinations beyond Carson. Transportation Services is at 310-952-1757.

Family visits across Carson's neighboring cities

For the children's clinic trip, compare Long Beach offices with visits closer to Carson Street. Torrance and Gardena add locations west and north. Compton and San Pedro provide other choices for a family's work or school trip.