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(310) 518-2697
(310) 518-2697
Gentle, affordable dental care for kids, adults and seniors, right on N. Avalon Blvd. Whether you have a toothache today or are simply overdue for a cleaning, our Wilmington team will get you seen, explain your options in plain words and tell you the cost before any work starts.
In pain right now? Call us first. We will tell you honestly how soon we can see you.
Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal), all PPO plans and most HMOs.
0% interest options through CareCredit, with $0 down.
A bilingual team, so nothing gets lost in translation.
Toddlers, teens, parents and grandparents in one office.
Seeing a dentist should not mean a long drive out of the Harbor area. Summer Smile Dental’s Wilmington office is on N. Avalon Blvd, between Anaheim Street and Pacific Coast Highway, so a checkup fits around school drop-off, a shift at the Port of Los Angeles or a class at Los Angeles Harbor College.
Summer Smile Dental was founded by two dentists who wanted patients to feel heard, not hurried. That idea still guides how our Wilmington office works every day.
We are a general and family dental office. That means one place for your whole household: a first visit for your toddler, braces or Invisalign for your teenager, a filling or crown for you, and dentures or implants for your parents. You do not need to work out which kind of dentist to call. Tell us what is going on and we will take it from there.
Many of our patients come to us nervous, embarrassed about how long it has been, or worried about the bill. All three are normal, and none of them is a reason to keep waiting. We show you what we see, explain it without the dental jargon, and tell you the cost before we begin. You decide what happens next.
Find the situation that sounds most like yours. Each one is something our Wilmington dentists handle every week.
Tooth pain rarely gets better by waiting. Call us and describe what you feel. We will get you in as soon as we can, find the cause and get you comfortable, whether that takes a filling, a root canal or removing the tooth.
No lectures here. We start with an exam, X-rays and a cleaning, then walk you through what needs attention now and what can safely wait. Most people leave relieved it was easier than they expected.
A gap makes chewing harder and lets nearby teeth drift. We lay out implants, bridges and dentures side by side, with the price of each, so you can choose what suits your mouth and your budget.
Invisalign clear aligners, braces, professional whitening and veneers are all on the table. We show you what each one can realistically do for your teeth before you commit to anything.
We keep first visits short, calm and friendly. Cleanings, sealants and fluoride protect new teeth from cavities, and we show kids and parents how to brush well at home.
We accept Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal), all PPO plans and most HMOs. No insurance? Ask about 0% interest payment plans through CareCredit. Either way, you will know your cost before any work starts.
From a routine cleaning to replacing missing teeth, most care happens under one roof, so you are not sent across Los Angeles for every step.
Cost is the most common reason people in Wilmington put off the dentist, and a small problem left alone usually turns into a bigger, more expensive one. We would rather help you find a way to pay for care now than see you later in pain.
Bring your insurance card or Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card to your first visit. Our front desk will look up what your plan covers and explain it in English or Spanish, so there are no surprises at checkout.
Tell us what is bothering you and which insurance you have. We find a time that works for you.
The dentist checks your teeth and gums and takes X-rays only if they are needed to see what is happening.
You see what we found, hear your options in plain words and get the cost of each before deciding.
Urgent problems come first. Everything else is scheduled around your time, comfort and budget.
Summer Smile Dental
1239 N. Avalon Blvd
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 518-2697
Office hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday and Sunday: Closed
We are on N. Avalon Blvd, the main north-south street through Wilmington, between Anaheim Street and Pacific Coast Highway. Coming from the Harbor Freeway (I-110), exit at Pacific Coast Highway or Anaheim Street and head east to Avalon.
Our patients come from all over the Harbor area, including Harbor City, Carson, San Pedro, Lomita, Harbor Gateway and West Long Beach. If you live or work near Banning Park, the Wilmington Waterfront or the port, we are only minutes away.
Send us your details and our Wilmington team will call you back during office hours to set up a time. In pain right now? Calling (310) 518-2697 is faster.
Yes. We welcome new patients of all ages, from a child’s first visit to seniors who need dentures or implants. Call (310) 518-2697 and we will set up your first appointment.
Our Wilmington office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. We are closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
Yes. We accept Medi-Cal Dental, also known as Denti-Cal, along with all PPO plans and most HMOs. Bring your Benefits Identification Card or insurance card and we will check what your plan covers before treatment.
Call us as early in the day as you can. We make room for urgent problems whenever possible and will tell you honestly how soon we can see you. If you have swelling in your face along with a fever, or trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest emergency room right away.
You can still get care. We give you the cost before any work begins, and many patients spread payments out with a 0% interest CareCredit plan. Ask our front desk how to apply. It only takes a few minutes.
Sí, hablamos español. Our bilingual team can explain your treatment, your insurance benefits and your costs in English or Spanish.
Yes. We see kids of all ages. Dentists recommend a first visit by a child’s first birthday or when the first tooth comes in. Early visits are short and gentle, and they help children grow up comfortable at the dentist.
Most people do well with a cleaning and checkup every six months. If you have gum problems, diabetes, braces or a history of cavities, we may suggest coming in more often.
We are at 1239 N. Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744, between Anaheim Street and Pacific Coast Highway. The office is a short drive from Harbor City, Carson, San Pedro and West Long Beach.
One short call is all it takes. Tell us what you need, ask about your insurance and pick a time that fits your day.