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Top 10 Dental Clinics in St. Catharines | Ontario | Canada

Top 10 Dental Clinics in St. Catharines | Ontario | Canada

Compare St. Catharines-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed July 15, 20261 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank
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We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Martindale Dental - Burlington is the strongest overall starting point in St. Catharines if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.

Best overall

Martindale Dental - Burlington

Best for Orthodontics.

Tradeoff: Insurance support is not clearly highlighted

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84.9Martindale Dental - Burlington

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84.9

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Dental Care Costs in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Adult dental exam + cleaningC$192 – C$432
Dental X-rays (full mouth)C$84 – C$150
Composite filling (per tooth)C$150 – C$400
Dental crown (porcelain)C$1,500 – C$1,900
Root canal (single canal)C$800 – C$1,200
Simple tooth extractionC$200 – C$350
Deep cleaning / scaling (per quadrant)C$150 – C$300
Teeth whitening (in-office)C$400 – C$800
Dental implant (single tooth, complete)C$2,500 – C$5,500
Invisalign / clear aligners (full case)C$4,000 – C$8,000

Prices sourced from Ontario Dental Association Fee Guide, ifinancecanada.com, luka.dental, Team Smile Dentistry, Leslie North Dental, and hellodent.com. Ranges reflect St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada pricing as of 2026 in CAD. Dental insurance often covers part of these costs, with basic services typically having higher coverage than major procedures.

Prices verified Jul 15, 2026

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Best overall

Martindale Dental - Burlington

Smyleee 84.9

A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for orthodontics.

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Top Clinics in St. Catharines Proper

Only clinics physically located in St. Catharines appear in this primary ranking.

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Martindale Dental - Burlington

4.7(847)·1.8 km from St. Catharines Downtown
85Smyleee

1, 100, Martindale Road, Grapeview, St. Catharines, Ontario

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Documented for orthodontics in St. Catharines, with 30 services including Bone Grafting and Bruxism.

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<p>Martindale Dental provides both general and specialty dentistry under one roof. For more than 20 years, our dentists have been advocates for their patients oral health care needs. At Martindale Dental we provide dental services for the whole family including dental cleanings, fillings, veneers, crowns, bridges, whitening and root canals. In addition to providing general dental services, our in-house specialists provide braces for adults & children (including Invisalign), children’s dentistry, wisdom tooth removal, implants & implant-supported dentures, gum surgery & sleep dentistry.</p> <p>Our dental offices are conveniently located in Toronto, St Catharines, and Burlington, Ontario. We offer convenient before & after work and weekend appointments.</p> <p>Martindale Dental is committed to providing an exceptional level of customer service. Our dental team provides caring, comprehensive treatment with an emphasis on preventative dental care.</p> <p>Martindale Dental uses digital x-rays and intra-oral cameras to assist with the diagnosis and education of dental problems with our patients.</p> <p>Martindale Dental is committed to making your dental care affordable and convenient, we offer 0% interest financing with low monthly payments.</p> <p>Come and visit a Martindale Dental location today, and together we will be partners in achieving your oral health goals.</p>

Services:Bone GraftingBracesBruxismComprehensive Dental Care+26 more
Smyleee 85/1004.7★ · 847 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.7★ Google rating across 847 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outSmyleee 85/100 · 4.7★ · 847 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published30 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 1, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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1Martindale Dental - Burlington854.7★(847)✓——

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Dental Clinics in St. Catharines

20 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

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#11Pavilion DentistrySt. Catharines42.5——View →
#12Lakeport DentalSt. Catharines34.2——View →
#13Dental Office in St Catharines | The Tooth CornerSt. Catharines43.8——View →
#14Creek View DentalSt. Catharines34.2——View →
#15Henley DentalSt. Catharines41.1——View →
#16Martindale Dental - St.Catharines DentistSt. Catharines34.2——View →
#17Dentistry On VineSt. Catharines32.9——View →
#18St Catharines Dental CentreSt. Catharines34.2——View →
#19Carlton DentalSt. Catharines34.2——View →
#20Smile Dental CentreSt. Catharines39.7——View →
#21Maplewood Dental - Dr. Mohamad S. Salame' BSc MSc DMDSt. Catharines34.2——View →
#22Smith Family DentistrySt. Catharines30.1——View →
#23Dental Hygiene of NiagaraSt. Catharines37.0——View →
#24Lakeport DentalSt. Catharines35.6——View →
#25Creek View DentalSt. Catharines39.7——View →
#26Pavilion DentistrySt. Catharines30.1——View →
#27Henley DentalSt. Catharines31.5——View →
#28Martindale Dental - St.Catharines DentistSt. Catharines32.9——View →
#29Carlton DentalSt. Catharines32.9——View →
#30Maplewood DentalSt. Catharines27.4——View →

How to Choose a Dentist in St. Catharines

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated July 15, 2026Independently reviewed

St. Catharines is the largest city in the Niagara Region — approximately 140,000 people at the junction of the Welland Canal and the Queen Elizabeth Way, flanked by Brock University to the south and the Niagara Escarpment wine country to the north and east. The city's workforce in manufacturing, education, healthcare, and the regional government sector carries solid dental benefit coverage, and St. Catharines has developed a mature dental market across its core commercial corridors — Ontario Street, Queenston Road, and the Fourth Avenue retail belt — with practices ranging from solo family offices to multi-chair group clinics.

Smyleee evaluated St. Catharines dental clinics on practitioner credentials, service depth, insurance direct billing capability, and patient outcome consistency. The ten practices on this list represent the strongest performers across the Smyleee Rating methodology in the St. Catharines market — whether you're in the downtown core, the Port Dalhousie lakefront community, the newer developments in the south end, or accessing care from the surrounding Niagara municipalities.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

9 questions answered by our editorial team

In St. Catharines, an adult dental exam + cleaning typically costs C$192 – C$432, based on Smyleee's July 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A dental implant (single tooth, complete) in St. Catharines typically ranges C$2,500 – C$5,500 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A root canal (single canal) in St. Catharines typically ranges C$800 – C$1,200 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental crown (porcelain) in St. Catharines typically ranges C$1,500 – C$1,900 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (per tooth) in St. Catharines typically ranges C$150 – C$400 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks St. Catharines dental care clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in July 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers the treatment you need before booking.
Many clinics in St. Catharines accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active state dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the St. Catharines | Ontario | Canada metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Best Dental Clinics expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Updated: July 15, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Page revalidation cadence: every 5 minutes
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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