Top 10 General Dentists in New York City

Top 10 General Dentists in New York City

Compare New York-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed July 15, 202610 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Koppelman Dental is the strongest overall starting point in New York if you want a dependable option for pediatric dentistry.
  • Sky Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • NYC Smile Design is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.
  • NYC Smile Design is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

10 clinics scored on this page

95.9

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

General Dentistry Costs in New York, New York (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Adult dental exam + cleaning$120 – $450
Dental X-rays (full mouth)$75 – $150
Composite filling (per tooth)$75 – $155
Dental crown (porcelain)$800 – $4,000
Root canal (single canal)$600 – $2,000
Simple tooth extraction$150 – $400
Deep cleaning / scaling (per quadrant)$200 – $400
Teeth whitening (in-office)$300 – $800
Dental implant (single tooth, complete)$3,000 – $6,000
Invisalign / clear aligners (full case)$3,500 – $8,000

Prices sourced from NY Dental, Inna Chern DDS FAGD, EDP Dental Plan, SmileWorks NYC, AL Dental Studio, Bauer Dental Center, and Main Street Dental Newark. Ranges reflect New York, New York pricing as of 2025-2026 in USD. Most dental insurance plans provide limited coverage for implants with annual maximums between $1,000-$1,500.

Prices verified Jul 15, 2026

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Top Clinics in New York Proper

Only clinics physically located in New York appear in this primary ranking.

1

Koppelman Dental

5.0(1k)·5.3 km from New York Downtown
96Smyleee

2nd floor, 7, West 45th Street, Manhattan, New York, New York

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in New York, with general dentistry on the service list and 18 procedures on file.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

<p>Koppelman Dental is a comprehensive dental practice located on the second floor at 7 West 45th Street in the Midtown West area of Manhattan, New York. The West 45th Street location is convenient for Midtown-based workers looking for a comprehensive dental practice that handles most procedures in-house without the need for multiple specialist referrals outside the practice.</p>

Services:General DentistryComprehensive Dental CareBracesCAD/CAM Dental Restorations+14 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 96/1005.0★ · 1k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 1,024 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 96/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 96/100 · 5.0★ · 1k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documented18 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 2, 2026
2

Studio Smiles NYC

4.9(612)·4.5 km from New York Downtown
92Smyleee

1C, 41, Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York, New York

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Orthodontics focus in New York, with general dentistry listed among 9 documented services.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

<p>Studio Smiles NYC is a comprehensive dental practice located at 41 Park Avenue in the Murray Hill and Midtown South area of Manhattan.

Services:General DentistryAffordable Dental CareBracesCosmetic Dentistry+5 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 612 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 612 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 612 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website9 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 3, 2026
3

Manhattan Dental Spa

4.9(729)·4.5 km from New York Downtown
92Smyleee

Suite 2201, 200, Madison Avenue, Manhattan, New York, New York

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Documented general dentistry profile in New York, pairing Comprehensive Dental Care and Family Dental Care across 37 services on file.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

<p>Manhattan Dental Spa is a comprehensive dental practice located at Suite 2201, 200 Madison Avenue in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York.

Services:General DentistryComprehensive Dental CareFamily Dental CareBone Grafting+33 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 729 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 729 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 729 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website37 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 8, 2026
4

NYC Smile Design

4.9(567)·6.1 km from New York Downtown
95Smyleee

23rd Floor, 575, Madison Avenue, Manhattan, New York, New York

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Invisalign is the documented focus in New York; General Dentistry sits within 18 services on profile.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

Sleep apnea treatment is also listed among the practice&rsquo;s services, reflecting a broader focus on oral and systemic health beyond routine dentistry.

Services:General DentistryBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Cleaning+14 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 95/1004.9★ · 567 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 567 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 95/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 95/100 · 4.9★ · 567 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documented18 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 3, 2026
5

Gramercy Smiles Holistic Dental

4.9(589)·3.5 km from New York Downtown
97Smyleee

108, East 23rd Street, Manhattan, New York, New York

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Profile in New York flags orthodontics; lists General Dentistry alongside 20 other documented services.

Read full description

<p>Gramercy Smiles Holistic Dental is a general and holistic dentistry practice located at 108 East 23rd Street in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan. The practice offers a broad range of dental services including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, holistic dentistry, and comprehensive general care, with an approach that considers the whole patient&rsquo;s health alongside oral health.</p> <p>Preventive services at Gramercy Smiles include professional dental cleanings, dental X-rays, and comprehensive oral health examinations. Hygienist Julia and the broader hygiene team perform thorough cleanings without rushing appointments. The office is clean, modern, and decorated with colorful artwork that creates a welcoming, non-clinical atmosphere&mdash;an element that patients note helps reduce the stress of dental visits.</p> <p>Restorative and specialty services include dental implants, dental bridges, endodontics, root canal treatment, gum disease treatment, periodontal care, oral surgery, and maxillofacial surgery. Cosmetic services include teeth whitening, smile makeovers, cosmetic dentistry procedures, and Invisalign for patients seeking orthodontic correction. Sleep apnea treatment is also available within the practice&rsquo;s scope of services.</p> <p>Holistic dentistry is a guiding aspect of the practice&rsquo;s approach. This means treatment decisions consider the broader context of patient health and preference, and practitioners communicate openly about options and tradeoffs. The practice accepts insurance, and front desk coordinator Shirley assists patients with insurance inquiries, coverage verification, and pre-authorization before appointments. Long-term patients who have attended the practice for ten or more years note consistent quality of care and a stable, experienced team.</p> <p>108 East 23rd Street is located between Park Avenue South and Lexington Avenue in Gramercy, close to Gramercy Park, Madison Square Park, and the 6 train at 23rd Street. The practice is also accessible via the N and R trains at 23rd Street and is convenient for patients from Gramercy, the Flatiron District, Murray Hill, and Kips Bay.</p> <p>Patients in Gramercy and surrounding Manhattan neighborhoods seeking a holistic-focused dental practice with comprehensive cosmetic and restorative capabilities can contact Gramercy Smiles Holistic Dental through this page to schedule an appointment.</p>

Services:General DentistryAffordable Dental CareBracesCosmetic Dentistry+17 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 97/1004.9★ · 589 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 589 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 97/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 97/100 · 4.9★ · 589 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published21 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 9, 2026
6

Sky Dental

4.9(2.7k)·648 m from New York Downtown
89Smyleee

Suite 1304, 111, Broadway, Manhattan, New York, New York

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

New York practice known for preventive cleanings, with General Dentistry among 3 documented procedures.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

<p>Sky Dental is a general dentistry practice located in suite 1304 at 111 Broadway in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. The clinical team, led by Dr. Torkian, handles both routine fillings and more involved dental restorations.

Services:General DentistryDental CleaningAffordable Dental Care
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 2.7k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 2,678 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 2.7k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 2, 2026
7

Preferred Dental Care

4.9(2.4k)·3.9 km from New York Downtown
89Smyleee

135, West 27th Street, Manhattan, New York, New York

Closed · Opens today at 7 AM

Documented for preventive cleanings in New York, with general dentistry on the service list and 4 procedures on file.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

<p>Preferred Dental Care is a general dentistry practice located at 135 West 27th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan. Routine dental cleanings and comprehensive examinations are available for new and returning patients. The practice places an emphasis on patient education and consistent preventive habits.</p> <p>Orthodontic services are available at the practice, with an in-house orthodontist who works with patients seeking braces or alignment correction.

Services:General DentistryBracesDental CleaningAffordable Dental Care
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 2.4k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 2,363 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 2.4k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 2, 2026
8

209 NYC Dental

4.9(1.9k)·6.1 km from New York Downtown
74Smyleee

1st floor, 209, East 56th Street, Manhattan, New York, New York

Closed · Opens today at 7:30 AM

General Dentistry appears on this New York profile alongside Comprehensive Dental Care and Family Dental Care, within 36 documented procedures.

Read full description

<p>209 NYC Dental is a Midtown Manhattan practice on East 56th Street (1st Floor) — a long-tenured neighbourhood practice the clinic describes as the oldest continuing dental practice in New York State, founded in 1887. The practice operates seven days a week with weekday hours from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Saturday hours from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and Sunday hours from 9 AM to 3 PM, with same-day emergency services for sudden tooth pain or trauma. Multiple providers including Dr. Stella Park, Dr. Ahn, Dr. Reddy, and Dr. Wang share the patient load across the seven-day schedule.</p> <p>For comprehensive care, the team handles <strong>diagnostic and preventive dentistry — exams, cleanings, and the routine maintenance</strong> work that catches small issues before they become bigger ones. Restorative work covers dental implants, dentures, dental crowns, and root canal treatment. Cosmetic dentistry includes Invisalign clear braces — the practice carries Diamond Invisalign Provider status, which puts it in Invisalign's top provider tier. Periodontics handles gum disease treatment, and pediatric dentistry runs alongside adult care for whole-family appointment visits. Tooth extractions and emergency services round out the in-house service mix.</p> <blockquote>If you want a Midtown East practice with 137 years of operational continuity, Diamond Invisalign provider status, and seven-days-a-week scheduling, this fits.</blockquote> <p>The clinic uses an iTero machine for digital scanning, digital X-rays, and equipment from Midmark, Straumann, Invisalign, SomnoMed, Hiossen, and Vatech. The East 56th Street location is described as near MOMA and Bloomingdale's — convenient for Midtown East residents and shoppers. Searches that bring patients here include oldest dental practice in NYC, Diamond Invisalign provider in Manhattan, family dentist near MOMA Midtown, dental implants on East 56th Street, periodontist in Midtown East, and Sunday dental appointments in NYC. The clinic suits patients who value long-tenured operational depth, multi-doctor scheduling flexibility, and a Midtown East geography near the major Manhattan landmarks.</p>

Services:General DentistryComprehensive Dental CareFamily Dental CareBone Grafting+32 more
Offers General Dentistry4.9★ · 1.9k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 1,852 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · 4.9★ · 1.9k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documented36 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 3, 2026
9

TriBeCa Dental Associates | Murray

4.9(1.5k)·218 m from New York Downtown
92Smyleee

4th floor, 21, Murray Street, Manhattan, New York, New York

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

New York clinic with a preventive cleanings specialty — General Dentistry is on file among 3 procedures.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

<p>TriBeCa Dental Associates at Murray Street is a general dentistry practice located on the fourth floor of 21 Murray Street in the TriBeCa neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. The practice uses digital scanning, X-ray technology, and other diagnostic tools as part of its routine patient assessment.</p> <p>Restorative services including dental fillings are available for patients with cavities or worn teeth.

Services:General DentistryDental CleaningAffordable Dental Care
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 1.5k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 1,516 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 1.5k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documented
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 2, 2026
10

Park 56 Dental

4.9(972)·6.1 km from New York Downtown
92Smyleee

120, East 56th Street, Manhattan, New York, New York

Closed · Opens today at 7:30 AM

Preventive Cleanings is the documented focus in New York; General Dentistry sits within 3 services on profile.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

Routine dental cleanings and examinations are available for established and new patients.

Services:General DentistryDental CleaningAffordable Dental Care
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 972 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 972 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 972 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documented
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 3, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every general dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
General Dentistry
1Koppelman Dental965.0(1,024)
2Studio Smiles NYC924.9(612)
3Manhattan Dental Spa924.9(729)
4NYC Smile Design954.9(567)
5Gramercy Smiles Holistic Dental974.9(589)
6Sky Dental894.9(2,678)
7Preferred Dental Care894.9(2,363)
8209 NYC Dental744.9(1,852)
9TriBeCa Dental Associates | Murray924.9(1,516)
10Park 56 Dental924.9(972)

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

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#38Dental365New York91.84.9★505View →
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#42East Village Dental CenterNew York83.64.6★637View →
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#44New York Dental OfficeNew York88.84.9★470View →
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#47Lee Gause, DDSNew York91.24.9★414View →
#48Madison Dental Loft: Yohan Kim, DMDNew York91.45.0★440View →
#49Manhattan Dental CareNew York86.15.0★306View →
#50Tribeca Smiles: Dr. Frederick E. Solomon, DMDNew York89.64.9★387View →
#51Best Dental NY (Harlem/Morningside)New York84.94.6★635View →
#52Keith Bracy DDS DentistryNew York86.75.0★244View →
#53Beam St. USQNew York89.84.9★418View →
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#55SLim Dental KidsNew York90.74.9★361View →
#56Seguritan Dental ArtsNew York86.85.0★254View →
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#5834th Street DentalNew York90.44.7★497View →
#59Expert Dental PCNew York89.04.5★2174View →
#60Group Health DentalNew York83.64.5★1535View →
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#64Advanced Dental Arts NYCNew York87.34.8★447View →
#65Dental365 CitiDentalGroupNew York86.84.8★379View →
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#68Riverside Dental CareNew York84.34.9★271View →
#69Greene Street DentalNew York82.44.8★231View →
#70FiDi DentalNew York90.74.9★360View →
#71Perfect Dental CareNew York87.74.4★731View →
#72ColumbiaDoctors - DentistryNew York82.54.8★357View →
#73Shu Ping Rong, DDSNew York83.74.6★349View →
#74City Dental PCNew York87.54.7★315View →
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#76Park South DentistryNew York88.94.7★314View →
#7765 Broadway DentalNew York80.84.5★590View →
#7880 Park Avenue Dental: Barry Sporer, DMDNew York84.45.0★187View →
#79Edward A. Alvarez, DDS, PCNew York91.95.0★151View →
#80Smile Village DentalNew York87.05.0★117View →
#81Centre DentalNew York91.94.9★223View →
#82Upper West Side DentalNew York80.14.5★266View →
#83Dr. K. DentalNew York86.84.9★165View →
#84The Chelsea Dental GroupNew York85.24.9★154View →
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#86Madison Avenue Dental AssociatesNew York85.04.9★148View →
#87Bowery DentalNew York85.04.8★224View →
#88Dentist in Tribeca: Paolo Saggese, DMD, PLLCNew York84.94.8★144View →
#89Waverly Place Dental: Roman Roytberg, DDSNew York85.34.9★159View →
#90National DentalNew York84.24.2★402View →
#91Dental Specialists of New York - MidtownNew York86.64.7★104View →
#92Jane Yang Dental, P.C.New York83.04.3★276View →
#93Emergency Dentist NYCNew York81.34.1★252View →
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#95dntl barNew York84.34.2★413View →
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#98NYC Dental ProfessionalsNew York81.94.4★199View →
#99Sound Dental NYCNew York80.74.9★91View →
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#130Urban Pediatric DentalNew York76.24.8★124View →
#131iSmileKids Pediatric DentistryNew York77.05.0★12View →
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#137Ryan Chelsea-ClintonNew York66.33.0★168View →
#138Ernest Robertson, DDSNew York66.75.0★1View →
#139Stella K. Oh, DDSNew York67.94.6★9View →
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#150Broadway Kids and SmilesNew York54.83.9★7View →
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#153Dr. Grecy R MartinezNew York44.73.0★2View →
#154Korotun Igor DDSNew York46.31.8★10View →
#155Caroline Barsoum, DMDNew York44.71.0★2View →
#156Ryan Health | NENANew York41.1View →
#157Svetlana Yampolsky, D.D.S.New York43.8View →

How to Choose a Dentist in New York City

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

General dentistry in New York City is the dental home for the most linguistically and economically diverse patient population in the United States — a city where the Upper East Side general dentist whose practice serves the commercially insured professional household and the South Bronx FQHC whose general dental team serves the Medicaid-enrolled working family are both “New York City general dentists” in a way that understates how categorically different their patient communities and clinical environments are. The general dental training infrastructure in the city — NYU College of Dentistry, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Touro College of Dental Medicine, and SUNY Downstate — annually graduates hundreds of GPR and general dentistry training programme alumni who distribute across the five boroughs, raising the average technical floor for the New York City general dentist above the national baseline. The practice that serves as a genuine dental home for the New York City patient — providing continuity of care across the preventive, restorative, and minor oral surgery scope, and referring appropriately rather than over-treating within a limited scope — is the standard this evaluation is built to identify.

Smyleee evaluated NYC general dental practices on examination protocol completeness and diagnostic quality, multilingual team capability across the city's primary patient languages, New York Medicaid and commercial insurance billing range, geographic distribution across the five boroughs rather than Manhattan-only concentration, practitioner credentials and continuing education investment, and the clinical quality consistency that determines whether the practice functions as a genuine long-term dental home. These ten NYC practices are the general dentists the data confirmed as most reliably serving as a complete, trustworthy dental home for the full human complexity of New York City's patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

20 questions answered by our editorial team

A routine dental checkup in New York City, typically costs between $75 and $200 without insurance. Most dental insurance plans cover preventive visits at 100%.
The American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist at least twice a year for routine cleanings and exams. Some patients with gum disease or other conditions may need more frequent visits.
General dentists provide comprehensive oral care including cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and preventive care. They also screen for oral cancer and refer to specialists when needed.
Most dental insurance plans cover preventive care (exams, cleanings, X-rays) at 80-100%. Basic procedures like fillings are typically covered at 70-80%, and major work at 50%.
General dentists provide comprehensive care for all ages. Specialists (orthodontists, endodontists, periodontists, etc.) focus on specific areas after completing additional training beyond dental school.
Look for dentists with strong Google reviews, proper state licensure, modern technology, and transparent pricing. Our list evaluates all these factors for New York City, practices.
Your first visit typically includes a comprehensive exam, full-mouth X-rays, oral cancer screening, gum health assessment, and a professional cleaning. The dentist will discuss any findings and create a treatment plan.
Yes. Modern digital X-rays use very low radiation — about the same as a short airplane flight. They are essential for detecting cavities between teeth, bone loss, and other issues not visible during a visual exam.
A professional dental cleaning removes plaque and tartar that brushing and flossing miss. It helps prevent cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. Regular cleanings also allow early detection of dental problems.
Yes, many general dentists offer cosmetic services like teeth whitening, bonding, and veneers. However, for complex cosmetic work, you may want a dentist with specific cosmetic training.
Many New York City dentists offer sedation options including nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation, and IV sedation. Look for practices that specifically advertise anxiety-free or sedation dentistry.
Yes, most general dentists treat patients of all ages including children. However, pediatric dentists have additional training specifically for children and may be better for very young or anxious kids.
See a dentist immediately if you experience severe tooth pain, a knocked-out tooth, significant bleeding, swelling in your face or gums, or a broken/cracked tooth.
Composite (tooth-colored) fillings in New York City typically cost $150 to $400 per tooth depending on size and location. Dental insurance usually covers 70-80% of filling costs.
Most dental practices in New York City accept major insurance plans, credit cards, and cash. Many also offer payment plans through CareCredit or in-house financing for larger treatments.
Occasional minor bleeding can occur, but regular bleeding is a sign of gum disease (gingivitis). See your dentist for an evaluation — early gum disease is reversible with proper treatment.
Traditional crowns require two visits over 2-3 weeks. Same-day crowns using CAD/CAM technology (like CEREC) can be completed in a single visit at practices that have this equipment.
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) removes bacteria below the gumline. It is recommended when you have gum disease with pockets deeper than 4mm. It typically costs $200-$400 per quadrant.
Yes, you can switch dentists at any time. Your previous dentist is required to transfer your records. However, switching mid-treatment may affect continuity of care and insurance coverage.
Our list highlights New York City practices that treat all ages, offer family scheduling, and provide a welcoming environment for children. Look for practices with extended hours and weekend availability.

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 New York City 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%
General Dentists 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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