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Best overall
Martindale Dental - Burlington
Best for Dental Cleaning.
Tradeoff: Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
Highest review signal
Martindale Dental - Burlington
787 reviews and a 4.7 Google rating.
Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.
Best nearby alternative
Buffalo Dental Group
Strong option in Buffalo if you are willing to travel for fit.
Outside St. Catharines, so compare convenience before booking.
Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.
Buffalo has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had emergency dentist work done across the Buffalo metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in Buffalo, NY that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for emergency dentist in Buffalo, start here.
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Best overall
Martindale Dental - Burlington
Strongest all-around match for locality, quality signals, and treatment fit.
Highest review volume
Martindale Dental - Burlington
787 reviews for stronger social proof.
Open weekends
Martindale Dental - Burlington
Better fit if weekday availability is your main constraint.
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“A MULTI-SPECIALITY DENTAL PRACTICE”
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
Best for
Dental Cleaning
Why we included it
St. Catharines location, 4.7 Google rating, 787 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
#1, 100, Martindale Road, Grapeview, St. Catharines, Ontario
“A MULTI-SPECIALITY DENTAL PRACTICE”
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
Best for
Dental Cleaning
Why we included it
St. Catharines location, 4.7 Google rating, 787 reviews.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
#1, 100, Martindale Road, Grapeview, St. Catharines, Ontario
We are a family focused dental clinic in St. Catharines and are pleased to provide dental services to patients of all ages. Our goal is to help you maintain your oral health and to provide you with a relaxing dental environment. Let our experienced and professional dental team give you something to smile about! Brand New Dental Clinic – We have relocated!! Dr. Rebecca Zabek –Clark is pleased to have joined Dr. John McKenzie and his dental team in our brand new dental office located at 1 st Place
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
A&W Canada, 300 Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P9, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P9
We are a family focused dental clinic in St. Catharines and are pleased to provide dental services to patients of all ages. Our goal is to help you maintain your oral health and to provide you with a relaxing dental environment. Let our experienced and professional dental team give you something to smile about! Brand New Dental Clinic – We have relocated!! Dr. Rebecca Zabek –Clark is pleased to have joined Dr. John McKenzie and his dental team in our brand new dental office located at 1 st Place
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
A&W Canada, 300 Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P9, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P9
Did you know your oral health affects the rest of your body? Let our dental health team help your family develop strong oral habits to ensure you maintain your overall health now and in the future. The staff at Dentistry on Vine sits down with each of our patients, in order to fully assess any problems that you or your children may have. After the assessment, we put our dentistry skills to use. Whether you need general, restorative, or emergency dental care, our dentist and hygienists are here t
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
387 Vine, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4T9, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4T9
Did you know your oral health affects the rest of your body? Let our dental health team help your family develop strong oral habits to ensure you maintain your overall health now and in the future. The staff at Dentistry on Vine sits down with each of our patients, in order to fully assess any problems that you or your children may have. After the assessment, we put our dentistry skills to use. Whether you need general, restorative, or emergency dental care, our dentist and hygienists are here t
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
387 Vine, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4T9, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4T9
Our motto is to provide patient-centric dental care with a holistic approach. We believe every individual is different and personalized dental care is needed for everyone. Our services include preventive, curative and restorative dental care. We are always excited to on-board new patients and provide them the suitable dental care they need. At our St. Catharine’s dental office which is located on Hutchinson Square, dental care is systematic and adheres to defined clinical pathways. Patient safet
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location, broad service mix, weekend access.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
Huntington Square #C7, 211 Martindale Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3V7, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3V7
Our motto is to provide patient-centric dental care with a holistic approach. We believe every individual is different and personalized dental care is needed for everyone. Our services include preventive, curative and restorative dental care. We are always excited to on-board new patients and provide them the suitable dental care they need. At our St. Catharine’s dental office which is located on Hutchinson Square, dental care is systematic and adheres to defined clinical pathways. Patient safet
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location, broad service mix, weekend access.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
Huntington Square #C7, 211 Martindale Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3V7, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3V7
At our practice, we emphasize prevention. Regular checkups and excellent daily oral hygiene are the best defense against serious problems with your teeth and gums. Education is a vital part of preventive care. During your regular visits, we will discuss best practices and answer any questions you might have, all with the goal of helping you maintain excellent oral health for life. While you may not realize it, your regular check-up is important to both your dental and overall health. Many seriou
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
111 Martindale Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2S 2X5, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2S 2X5
At our practice, we emphasize prevention. Regular checkups and excellent daily oral hygiene are the best defense against serious problems with your teeth and gums. Education is a vital part of preventive care. During your regular visits, we will discuss best practices and answer any questions you might have, all with the goal of helping you maintain excellent oral health for life. While you may not realize it, your regular check-up is important to both your dental and overall health. Many seriou
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
111 Martindale Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2S 2X5, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2S 2X5
Welcome to Pavilion Dentistry. We are proud to provide dental care to the residents of St. Catharines and its neighbouring communities. Our primary goal is to provide our valued patients and their family with exceptional dental care. Excellence in dentistry is our passion. We will always treat every patient with respect and offer the highest quality care based on each patient’s needs and best interests. It’s amazing how much a beautiful and healthy smile improves your quality of life. We offer p
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
59 Queen St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5G8, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5G8
Welcome to Pavilion Dentistry. We are proud to provide dental care to the residents of St. Catharines and its neighbouring communities. Our primary goal is to provide our valued patients and their family with exceptional dental care. Excellence in dentistry is our passion. We will always treat every patient with respect and offer the highest quality care based on each patient’s needs and best interests. It’s amazing how much a beautiful and healthy smile improves your quality of life. We offer p
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
59 Queen St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5G8, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5G8
Better oral health equals better overall health! There is a strong connection between the two and we know dental phobia can prevent patients from getting the care that they need. Whether it's a check up exam, cleaning or more, sedation dentistry in addition to our patient and understanding team can help with your anxiety and fear. IV Sedation Nitrous Oxide & Oral Sedation Who needs sedation?
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
2 Lakeshore Rd Suite 8, St. Catharines, ON L2N 7E4, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2N 7E4
Better oral health equals better overall health! There is a strong connection between the two and we know dental phobia can prevent patients from getting the care that they need. Whether it's a check up exam, cleaning or more, sedation dentistry in addition to our patient and understanding team can help with your anxiety and fear. IV Sedation Nitrous Oxide & Oral Sedation Who needs sedation?
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
St. Catharines location.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
2 Lakeshore Rd Suite 8, St. Catharines, ON L2N 7E4, Canada, St. Catharines, ON L2N 7E4
Excellent clinics, but outside St. Catharines.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Buffalo location outside St. Catharines, 4.9 Google rating, 399 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside St. Catharines proper
295, Englewood Avenue, Kenilworth, Buffalo, New York
“Quality dental care in Buffalo”
Top-rated dental practice in Buffalo, New York.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Buffalo location outside St. Catharines, 4.9 Google rating, 399 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside St. Catharines proper
295, Englewood Avenue, Kenilworth, Buffalo, New York
“Quality dental care in Buffalo”
Top-rated dental practice in Buffalo, New York.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Buffalo location outside St. Catharines.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside St. Catharines proper
349, Elmwood Avenue, Bryant, Buffalo, New York
“Quality dental care in Buffalo”
Top-rated dental practice in Buffalo, New York.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Buffalo location outside St. Catharines.
Tradeoff
Outside St. Catharines proper
349, Elmwood Avenue, Bryant, Buffalo, New York
“Quality dental care in Buffalo”
Top-rated dental practice in Buffalo, New York.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Buffalo location outside St. Catharines, insurance support.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside St. Catharines proper
1779 Walden Ave, Buffalo, New York
“Quality dental care in Buffalo”
Top-rated dental practice in Buffalo, New York.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Buffalo location outside St. Catharines, insurance support.
Tradeoff
Outside St. Catharines proper
1779 Walden Ave, Buffalo, New York
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| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martindale Dental - Burlington | St. Catharines | 72.8 | 787 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Dental Cleaning |
| St Catharines Dental Centre | St. Catharines | 38.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Children / Pediatric Dentistry |
| Dentistry On Vine | St. Catharines | 38.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Children / Pediatric Dentistry |
| Dental Office in St Catharines | The Tooth Corner | St. Catharines | 38.0 | — | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Children / Pediatric Dentistry |
| Creek View Dental | St. Catharines | 30.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Pavilion Dentistry | St. Catharines | 26.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Henley Dental | St. Catharines | 26.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Buffalo Dental Group | Buffalo | 76.6 | 399 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Allentown Dental Buffalo | Buffalo | 69.3 | 35 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Buffalo Dental Advanced Cosmetics | Buffalo | 31.0 | — | Not shown | Yes | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
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