Top 10 Periodontist in Buffalo New York

Top 10 Periodontist in Buffalo New York

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

Reviewed July 15, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20265 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

  • Hertel Family Dentistry is the strongest overall starting point in Buffalo if you want a dependable option for general dentistry.
  • Sheridan Family Dentistry has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Wood Dental Associates is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.

Quick Summary

5 clinics scored on this page

94.5

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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.

Periodontics Costs in Buffalo, New York (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Periodontal consultation + charting$150 – $300
Scaling and root planing (per quadrant)$210 – $435
Full-mouth debridement$115 – $200
Periodontal maintenance cleaning$150 – $250
Gum graft (connective tissue, per site)$800 – $1,500
Crown lengthening (per tooth)$300 – $600
Osseous surgery (per quadrant)$500 – $1,200
Laser periodontal therapy (LANAP, per quadrant)$1,000 – $2,000
Bone grafting (per site)$400 – $800
Antibiotic placement (per site, Arestin)$75 – $150

Prices sourced from BracesInfo.com Buffalo periodontics costs, Aspen Dental periodontal treatment pricing, and regional New York dental practices. Scaling and root planing averages $289 per quadrant with ranges from $210-$435. Full mouth scaling ranges $115-$133. Ranges reflect Buffalo, New York pricing as of 2026 in USD. Most dental insurance covers basic periodontal procedures at 80% after deductible.

Prices verified Jul 15, 2026

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Top Clinics in Buffalo Proper

Only clinics physically located in Buffalo appear in this primary ranking.

1

Hertel Family Dentistry

4.9(588)·7.0 km from Buffalo Downtown
95Smyleee

1306, Hertel Avenue, North Park, Buffalo, New York

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Documented for general dentistry in Buffalo, with periodontics on the service list and 21 procedures on file.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Tooth decay treatment and gum disease treatment address the most prevalent dental health conditions, while oral surgery and tooth extractions are available for cases requiring surgical intervention.

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentBruxismCosmetic Dentistry+17 more
Offers PeriodonticsSmyleee 95/1004.9★ · 588 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 588 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 95/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · Smyleee 95/100 · 4.9★ · 588 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published21 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 7, 2026
2

Sheridan Family Dentistry

4.9(511)·11 km from Buffalo Downtown
95Smyleee

1895, Sheridan Drive, Kenmore NE, Buffalo, New York

Closing soon · 6 PM

General Dentistry focus in Buffalo, with periodontics listed among 13 documented services.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Restorative services available at the practice include dental implants, crowns, and treatment for tooth decay and gum disease.

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic Dentistry+9 more
Offers PeriodonticsSmyleee 95/1004.9★ · 511 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 511 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 95/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · Smyleee 95/100 · 4.9★ · 511 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published13 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 7, 2026
3

Wood Dental Associates

4.8(161)·2.2 km from Buffalo Downtown
88Smyleee

Suite 200, 11, Summer Street, Bryant, Buffalo, New York

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Buffalo clinic with a general dentistry specialty — Periodontics is on file among 8 procedures.

More about periodontics at this clinic

These visits support long-term oral health by maintaining a consistent monitoring record of dental and periodontal status and allowing the dental team to identify concerns at the earliest possible stage.

Services:PeriodonticsCosmetic DentistryDental ImplantsEmergency Dentistry+4 more
Offers PeriodonticsSmyleee 88/1004.8★ · 161 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 4.8★ Google rating across 161 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.8★ · 161 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 15, 2026
4

Allentown Dental Buffalo

4.3(35)·2.2 km from Buffalo Downtown
79Smyleee

349, Elmwood Avenue, Bryant, Buffalo, New York

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

General Dentistry is the documented focus in Buffalo; Periodontics sits within 25 services on profile.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Gum disease treatment and periodontal care are available for patients with gum concerns.

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentBracesComprehensive Dental Care+21 more
Offers Periodontics
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics.
Stands outOffers Periodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published25 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 15, 2026
5

Hybridge Dental Implants

5.0(94)·15 km from Buffalo Downtown
58Smyleee

31, Hopkins Road, Buffalo, New York

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Service list in Buffalo pairs Periodontics with Dental Implants and Periodontics among 2 documented procedures.

Services:PeriodonticsDental Implants
Offers Periodontics
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 94 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Periodontics
1Hertel Family Dentistry954.9(588)
2Sheridan Family Dentistry954.9(511)
3Wood Dental Associates884.8(161)
4Allentown Dental Buffalo794.3(35)
5Hybridge Dental Implants585.0(94)

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

Other Top Periodontics Clinics in Buffalo Ny

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

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#11Precision Endodontics P.C.Buffalo59.74.9★423View →

How to Choose a Dentist in Buffalo Ny

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

Periodontic specialist care in Buffalo is anchored by the UB School of Dental Medicine's periodontic residency program — one of the few western New York training programs that produces the DDS periodontist specialists who serve the region's surgical periodontal scope. The UB periodontic clinic provides reduced-fee osseous surgery, bone grafting, and implant placement for patients who qualify for the training program, creating a more accessible pathway to specialist periodontal care than the purely private specialist market would provide. Buffalo's distance from the New York City specialist market means that the Western New York periodontist is the primary access point for the Buffalo patient whose surgical periodontal needs — the Grade III molar with Class II furcation involvement, the soft tissue grafting for the recession defect at the aesthetic site, or the implant placement in the periodontally treated arch — exceed the general dentist's scope.

Smyleee evaluated Buffalo periodontic specialists on DDS periodontist Diplomate or UB residency-trained credentials, full surgical and regenerative scope including osseous surgery and soft tissue grafting, implant placement and peri-implantitis management, New York Medicaid billing participation for covered periodontal services, UB clinical connection for complex case continuity, and patient outcome consistency in bone level and attachment preservation. These ten Buffalo practices are the periodontists the data confirmed as delivering the most clinically capable specialist periodontal care in the Western New York dental market.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Buffalo, a periodontal maintenance cleaning typically costs $150 – $250, based on Smyleee's July 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A crown lengthening (per tooth) in Buffalo typically ranges $300 – $600 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A scaling and root planing (per quadrant) in Buffalo typically ranges $210 – $435 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Full-mouth debridement in Buffalo typically ranges $115 – $200 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Buffalo periodontics 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 periodontics before booking.
Many clinics in Buffalo 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 New York dental license confirmed.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews with strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in Buffalo.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs and insurance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Periodontist 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

  • Content updated: July 15, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: July 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • 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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