San Luis Obispo, CA Dentists | 79 Ranked

SLO cosmetic care, treatment fees and lower-cost choices

Peach Street, Pacific Street and South Higuera Street each have dental offices to consider in SLO. California Boulevard and Aerovista Place add other San Luis Obispo office locations. The route becomes part of the decision when a smile plan needs return visits.

A Peach Street dentist's whitening cost estimates

E. Carrie Ramirez gives estimates of $300 to $1,000 per session for office whitening. Her guide puts professional take-home kits at $200 to $400. These help with a whitening or other cosmetic treatment budget; your own exam sets the plan and price.

• 1250 Peach Street, Suite G; 805-549-8483.

Ryan McCall's Palm Street practice explains that whitening lightens natural teeth. Existing crowns, veneers and fillings keep their color. The dentist checks teeth, gums and sensitivity before choosing the method. That can matter when visible dental work needs to match the new shade.

• 1486 Palm Street; 805-543-8675.

Yearly dental plans on Peach and Boysen

Michael Colleran posts yearly fees of $449 for an adult and $293 for a child. Both include 2 cleaning visits. For gum care at the Peach Street office, $546 buys 3 yearly visits and $638 buys 4. The plans include exams and X-rays under their terms, plus 20% off other work completed at that office.

• 1250 Peach Street, Suite E; 805-250-0324.

Feather Dental's adult cleaning plan costs $560 a year, paid upfront. It includes 2 cleanings, X-rays, exams and fluoride, with 10% off other procedures. Membership benefits apply at its own office and can't be combined with insurance.

• 886 Boysen Avenue; 805-543-4770.

Free adult dental care on South Higuera

SLO Noor Dental Clinic provides free care to eligible uninsured adults. Noor's free-care patients are 18 or older and have no dental coverage. The clinic requires annual Medi-Cal denial. Household income can be no higher than 200% of the poverty level.

Its posted rules also require COVID-19 vaccination. The application leads to an interview to confirm who qualifies before a dental visit.

• 3071 South Higuera Street, Suite 110; 805-592-2240.

Medi-Cal and family care beyond the city

Full Medi-Cal Dental benefits include crowns, root canals, gum care and full or partial dentures. Your current eligibility and the work needed govern coverage. Some adults have restricted benefits limited to emergency care.

CHC's Oceano Del Mar clinic offers general dental care. Eligible uninsured patients can apply for lower fees. Income and household size set the discount, which needs yearly renewal. It gives SLO patients a southern choice for care.

• 2120 Cienaga Street, Oceano; dental line 805-994-2103.

Tolosa Children's Dental Center lists its current appointment location in Paso Robles. It accepts Medi-Cal Dental and offers sliding fees for cash-paying families. Tolosa requires children to come with their parent or legal guardian.

• Appointments: 805-238-5334.

Tooth pain and replacement treatment in SLO

San Luis Obispo has 16 offices listing dental implants. A missing tooth's surgical and finished-tooth fees need to be weighed together. Ongoing gum care can add further visits.

San Luis Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center requires payment when care is provided. It can submit insurance claims when possible, with any remaining bill owed by the patient. The office accepts CareCredit, though borrowing terms need their own review.

• 1010 Peach Street; 805-541-5611.

For a toothache, a dentist can assess the cause and the urgent treatment needed. Severe bleeding or trouble breathing means calling 911. Adventist Health Sierra Vista's medical emergency room is at 1010 Murray Avenue.

Dental visits while studying at Cal Poly

Cal Poly students, faculty and staff ride SLO Transit free. A valid Cal Poly ID is required. That can help with travel for cleanings, braces visits or follow-up care. The university identifies SLO Transit as the city service and RTA as the regional bus system.