Dr. Maria Aluning, DDS
General Dentistry
A Carson dental office focused on general dentistry, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 303 public Google reviews.
- Phone
- (310) 549-5580
- Experience
- 19+ years in practice
Independently rated by patient reviews, credentials, and care quality.
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Our top ranked dental practice in Carson, California is Dr. Maria Aluning, DDS, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 303 public reviews. Other top choices include Dr. Reza Moghbel, DDS and Dr. Mina Abraham, DDS. Carson has a population of about 92,599, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Not every dentist is the same, and the right fit in Carson depends on what you actually need. We measured what patients actually experience, from review scores to the depth of services on offer. That gives you a clear, trustworthy starting point for booking care nearby.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Carson, patients can access general dentistry. The Carson practices on this list average 15 years in practice, with Dr. Maria Aluning, DDS among the most established at 19 years. Listed offices serve several parts of the city, including the 90745, 90746 ZIP areas. Together these practices hold 1,989 public Google reviews, led by Care Dental Center with 656. The average rating across the list is 4.7 out of 5.
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General Dentistry
A Carson dental office focused on general dentistry, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 303 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
A Carson dental office focused on general dentistry, serving patients for 12 years. Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 591 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Offering general dentistry in Carson, serving patients for 15 years. Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 236 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
General dentistry in Carson, delivered by an established local practice. Rated 4.6 out of 5 across 656 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
A Carson dental office focused on general dentistry, an established local practice. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 203 public Google reviews.
Practice names, credentials, and specialties are verified against the US National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry, the official record of licensed healthcare providers. Listings were last reviewed on August 27, 2026.
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Good dental care starts with prevention rather than waiting for pain. General dentists in Carson provide checkups, fillings, crowns, and preventive care for the whole family. They refer you to specialists such as orthodontists or oral surgeons when you need advanced work.
General Dentistry5 of 5 listed practices
General dentists are your first stop for everyday care: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and preventive advice. Most families see a general dentist twice a year.
Dental care keeps advancing, from same day crowns to clear aligners and AI assisted diagnostics. See what is new in dentistry and what to ask your Carson dentist.
Our Carson ranking is editorial, not paid. Each practice is scored on patient reviews and review volume, verified credentials from the national provider registry, years in practice, and online presence. Sponsored placements are always labeled and never change how the organic list is ranked.
Read our full ranking methodologyCheck credentials and experience
Confirm the dentist is licensed and look at how long the practice has served Carson. Years in practice and clear credentials such as DDS or DMD are a strong signal of consistent care.
Read recent patient reviews
Reviews reveal what it is really like to be a patient, from wait times to how comfortable procedures feel. Look for a steady pattern of positive feedback rather than a single glowing note.
Match services to your needs
If you want cosmetic work, implants, or braces, choose a Carson practice that offers those services in house so your care stays coordinated under one roof.
Ask about insurance and payment
Call ahead to confirm the office accepts your plan and offers payment options. Many Carson practices work with major insurers and provide financing for larger treatments.
Visit for a first appointment
A cleaning or consultation is the best way to judge cleanliness, technology, and how well the team listens. Trust your comfort level with both the dentist and the staff.
A first visit to a Carson dental office is mostly about getting to know your mouth. You will typically get a cleaning, an exam, and a clear explanation of anything that needs attention. You leave with a written plan, an estimate for any work, and a recommended schedule for the next visit.
Dental costs in Carson vary by treatment and by whether you have insurance. A routine checkup and cleaning is usually the most affordable visit, while crowns, implants, and orthodontics cost more and are often spread over several appointments. Most practices accept major dental insurance and many offer payment plans or membership options for patients without coverage, so it is worth asking about pricing before you book.
A short list of questions saves time and money when choosing a dentist in Carson.
We rank practices using a transparent scoring system that weighs patient reviews, review volume, verified credentials from the national provider registry, years in practice, and online presence. The result is an editorial shortlist of the 5 strongest dental practices in Carson, California.
We refresh our data on a regular cycle and show the last updated date at the top of this page. Practice details can change, so we recheck sources and re rank listings to keep Carson current.
Practices can purchase a sponsored position, which is always clearly marked with a Sponsored label. Sponsored placement never changes how we evaluate or rank the organic listings, which stay based purely on our objective criteria.
Look for verified credentials, strong and recent patient reviews, the specific services you need such as implants or orthodontics, accepted insurance, and a first visit that leaves you comfortable with the team. Location and office hours in Carson matter too.
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