Top 10 Tooth Decay Treatment in Providence Rhode Island

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

Reviewed August 2, 20269 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rankNearby

Quick Answer

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

At A Glance

  • Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS is the strongest overall starting point in Providence if you want a dependable option for general dentistry.
  • Riverside Family Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Riverside Family Dental is the strongest nearby alternative if you are willing to travel outside Providence for fit.

Quick Summary

9 clinics scored on this page

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Tooth Decay Treatment Costs in Providence, Rhode Island (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Dental exam & decay assessment$75 – $200
Dental filling (composite)$150 – $400
Dental crown$800 – $2,500
Root canal treatment$700 – $1,500
Tooth extraction (if unsalvageable)$150 – $400
Fluoride varnish treatment$25 – $75
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF)$25 – $75 per tooth
Dental sealant (preventive)$30 – $60 per tooth

Price ranges reflect typical Providence, Rhode Island pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Aug 2, 2026

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Top Clinics in Providence Proper

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

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Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS

5.0(2)·1.9 km from Providence Downtown
68Smyleee

417, Angell Street, Wayland, Providence, Rhode Island

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Tooth Decay Treatment isn't listed directly on profile, but this Providence clinic is documented for general dentistry across 3 services.

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Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS practices at 417 Angell Street in the Wayland neighborhood of Providence's East Side, Rhode Island — a credentialed dentist whose "DMD MS" designation indicates both a dental degree and a postgraduate master of science qualification, reflecting advanced academic training beyond the standard dental curriculum. Angell Street is the main east-west artery through Wayland, Providence's upscale East Side neighborhood adjacent to Brown University and RISD, and 417 Angell Street is a professional building that also hosts Eastside Periodontics — a specialist periodontic practice serving the East Side community from the same address. The co-location of a named practitioner and a specialist periodontic practice at the same building reflects the professional density that characterizes the East Side's dental landscape.

Dr. Coleman provides dental care for patients across the East Side and the greater Providence area, with his advanced academic credentials suggesting depth of expertise beyond entry-level general dental practice. The DMD MS qualification may reflect specialization or advanced study in a clinical or research dental discipline, positioning Dr. Coleman among the more academically credentialed practitioners in the East Side market. Services encompass the essential range of preventive and restorative dentistry: examinations, cleanings, radiographs, fillings, and restorations for patients managing dental health maintenance and treatment needs.

The 417 Angell Street address places Dr. Coleman's practice adjacent to Angell Street Dental Associates and Dr. Charles Riotto DMD at 425 Angell Street — a compact stretch of Angell Street that has become a small concentration of dental providers in the Wayland commercial zone. The neighborhood's educated and health-conscious patient population provides a receptive base for a credentialed, academically distinguished solo practitioner. Specialist periodontic needs can be addressed by Eastside Periodontics sharing the same building at 417 Angell Street, providing convenient in-building referral access.

For Providence East Side patients seeking a credentialed, academically trained solo dentist at 417 Angell Street, Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS offers a distinctive practice within the Wayland neighborhood's dental cluster.

Services:Dental ImplantsDenturesGeneral Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why included3 services documented on this profile. Limited independent review signal — verify fit before booking.
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffTooth Decay Treatment is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 20, 2026
3

Eastside Periodontics

5.0(671)·1.9 km from Providence Downtown
88Smyleee

417, Angell Street, Wayland, Providence, Rhode Island

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Providence clinic with a periodontal care specialty that covers tooth decay treatment by implication, across 3 documented services.

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Eastside Periodontics is located at 417 Angell Street in the Wayland neighborhood of Providence's East Side — a specialist periodontic practice serving patients across Rhode Island who require gum disease treatment, implant surgery, and periodontal surgical procedures. The 417 Angell Street address is shared with Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS, who also practices at this building — making it a professional multi-specialty location at the heart of the East Side's Angell Street dental corridor. Angell Street runs east-west through the Wayland neighborhood adjacent to Wayland Square, and its concentration of dental practices at numbers 417 and 425 reflects the street's character as one of Providence's primary destinations for dental specialty services.

Eastside Periodontics provides specialist periodontal care for patients referred from general dental practices throughout Rhode Island. Periodontics encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) at all stages of severity, from non-surgical scaling and root planing for early-to-moderate disease through to surgical flap procedures, bone grafting, and guided tissue regeneration for advanced periodontitis. The specialty also encompasses dental implant placement — a growing component of periodontal practice that allows the periodontist to surgically place titanium implants and perform the pre-implant bone grafting that insufficient bone volume often requires. Patients are typically referred to specialist periodontic practices when gum disease has advanced beyond what a general dentist's maintenance protocols can manage, or when implant placement requires surgical expertise.

The East Side's patient population — educated, health-engaged, and accustomed to specialist care — provides a receptive base for a periodontic specialty practice, and the Angell Street location places Eastside Periodontics within easy reach of the Providence metro's densely populated professional community.

For Rhode Island patients requiring specialist periodontal treatment or dental implant placement, Eastside Periodontics at 417 Angell Street in Providence's Wayland neighborhood provides dedicated periodontic care from a prime East Side address.

Services:Dental ImplantsDenturesPeriodontics
Smyleee 88/1005.0★ · 671 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontal Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 5.0★ Google rating across 671 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outSmyleee 88/100 · 5.0★ · 671 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffTooth Decay Treatment is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
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Fuller Deborah Dr

5.0(1)·2.0 km from Providence Downtown
61Smyleee

21, Peace Street, Elmwood, Providence, Rhode Island

General Dentistry focus in Providence; tooth decay treatment is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 1 services on file.

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Dr. Deborah Fuller practices general dentistry at 21 Peace Street in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island — a practitioner-led solo practice on a residential street in one of the city's most historically layered working-class districts. Elmwood occupies the southwestern quadrant of Providence between the downtown core and the Cranston city line, bordered by Elmwood Avenue and Broad Street as its primary commercial corridors. The neighborhood has a rich and complex demographic history — Victorian-era homes built for middle-class families, later occupied by successive immigrant communities from Cape Verde, Central America, and West Africa, giving Elmwood a multicultural character that distinguishes it from Providence's more homogeneous East Side. Peace Street in Elmwood is a quieter residential side street typical of the neighborhood's interior blocks.

Dr. Fuller provides general dental care for patients in Elmwood and the broader South Providence communities. Standard services include comprehensive oral examinations, professional cleanings, dental radiographs, and restorative work — fillings and crowns — for patients managing routine dental maintenance and treatment needs. A solo woman practitioner in a working-class neighborhood represents a specific form of accessible community dentistry, where the practitioner's identity and personal engagement with the neighborhood patient base creates the kind of long-term provider relationships that characterize the best neighborhood dental offices.

Elmwood's patient community is diverse in both economic circumstance and cultural background, and a Peace Street solo dental practice serves residents who may face language barriers, scheduling challenges, or cost considerations that make a familiar local practitioner especially valuable. Patients requiring specialist dental care — orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery — are directed to providers in the broader Providence metro area accessible from Elmwood via Broad Street and Elmwood Avenue corridors.

For Elmwood and South Providence residents seeking solo practitioner general dental care on Peace Street, Dr. Deborah Fuller provides personally accessible community dentistry in an underserved Providence neighborhood.

Services:General Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why included1 services documented on this profile. Limited independent review signal — verify fit before booking.
ProofDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffTooth Decay Treatment is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 20, 2026
6

Peiser Steven J DDS

5.0(11)·1.6 km from Providence Downtown
70Smyleee

324, Angell Street, College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Providence clinic with a general dentistry specialty that covers tooth decay treatment by implication, across 1 documented services.

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Dr. Steven J. Peiser, DDS practices general dentistry at 324 Angell Street in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island — a practitioner-led solo dental practice on Angell Street, one of the East Side's primary dental corridors. Angell Street climbs College Hill from the Wayland Square area toward the Brown University campus, and its consistent concentration of dental practices in the 300-400 block — including multiple named-practitioner and specialty offices — reflects the street's historic role as a destination for East Side dental services. The 02906 zip code encompasses College Hill and the adjacent Wayland neighborhood, home to Brown University, the Rhode Island School of Design, numerous academic and healthcare professionals, and long-established East Side families who have maintained deep relationships with neighborhood dental providers over generations.

Dr. Peiser provides general dental care for patients across the East Side and the broader Providence community. Core services include comprehensive oral examinations, professional dental cleanings, dental radiographs, and restorative procedures — tooth-colored fillings and crown restorations — for patients maintaining routine dental health. A solo named-practitioner practice at a recognized Angell Street address provides the personal continuity and provider familiarity that the East Side's patient community has consistently preferred, distinguishing solo practices from larger group models where patients may see different providers at different appointments.

Angell Street's established character as a dental corridor gives Dr. Peiser's practice good visibility alongside neighboring dental offices in both directions along the street. The College Hill patient base — educated, health-conscious, and accustomed to thoughtful medical relationships — values the consistent provider identity that a solo practitioner offers. Specialist referrals for orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, or oral surgery point to dedicated specialists in the East Side dental market, several of whom practice on the same Angell Street corridor.

For College Hill and East Side patients seeking consistent general dental care from a named solo practitioner on Angell Street, Dr. Steven J. Peiser, DDS provides experienced individual dentistry in a well-established Providence dental address.

Services:General Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why included1 services documented on this profile. Limited independent review signal — verify fit before booking.
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffTooth Decay Treatment is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 20, 2026
7

Ricci Family Dentistry

5.0(174)·4.2 km from Providence Downtown
87Smyleee

1252, Smith Street, Mount Pleasant, Providence, Rhode Island

Closed · Opens Monday at 8:30 AM

Family Dental Care focus in Providence; tooth decay treatment is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 3 services on file.

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Ricci Family Dentistry is located at 1252 Smith Street in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island — a family dental practice on Smith Street's northern residential stretch in a neighborhood adjacent to the Federal Hill and Olneyville districts. Mount Pleasant occupies the northwest quadrant of Providence, bordered by Federal Hill to the south, Manton to the west, and the city line with North Providence to the north. The neighborhood carries a strong Italian-American heritage alongside newer immigrant communities, reflecting the demographic layering of Providence's inner-residential districts. The Ricci name — Italian-American in origin — connects naturally to this community context, and Smith Street's north-south traverse through Providence links Mount Pleasant to the Providence State House area to the south and North Providence to the north.

Ricci Family Dentistry provides family dental care for patients across Mount Pleasant and the surrounding northwest Providence neighborhoods. Core services include comprehensive oral examinations, professional cleanings, dental radiographs, and restorative procedures — fillings and crowns — for patients of all ages within the household. The family scope accommodates children alongside adults, making Ricci Family Dentistry a practical dental home for multi-generational and family households in this part of the city. The named-practice identity — "Ricci" as both family name and brand — signals the personal, community-rooted approach to dental care that characterizes the best neighborhood family practices.

Smith Street's transit access via RIPTA and its position as a primary north-south corridor through northwest Providence makes Ricci Family Dentistry accessible from multiple surrounding neighborhoods — Olneyville, Manton, Federal Hill, and the North Providence border communities can all reach the 1252 address without significant travel. The 02908 zip code's patient base reflects Providence's working-class Italian-American heritage community alongside newer residents, both of whom are served by the family practice model.

For Mount Pleasant and northwest Providence families seeking family dental care on Smith Street, Ricci Family Dentistry provides community-embedded dental services in a named-practitioner practice with strong local roots.

Services:Dental FillingsFamily Dental CareAffordable Dental Care
Smyleee 87/1005.0★ · 174 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forFamily Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 5.0★ Google rating across 174 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outSmyleee 87/100 · 5.0★ · 174 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffTooth Decay Treatment is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026

Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering

Excellent clinics, but outside Providence.

These clinics are useful if you are willing to trade local convenience for a broader Bay Area comparison set.
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Riverside Family Dental

4.8(751)·8.9 km from Providence Downtown
88Smyleee

1445, Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, East Providence, Rhode Island(nearby)

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Documented for dental implants in East Providence, with tooth decay treatment on the service list and 24 procedures on file.

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Riverside Family Dental is located at 1445 Wampanoag Trail in Riverside, Rhode Island — a comprehensive full-scope dental practice at a different Wampanoag Trail address from the multi-practice complexes at 250 and 600 Wampanoag Trail that also serve this East Providence waterfront neighborhood. The 1445 address places Riverside Family Dental further north along the Wampanoag Trail corridor, within easy reach of Riverside's residential neighborhoods on both sides of the Seekonk River. Wampanoag Trail follows the route of an ancient Indigenous path along the Seekonk River's east bank, now a busy commercial artery connecting Riverside to the broader East Providence commercial network and to the Massachusetts communities of Seekonk and Rehoboth across the state line.

Riverside Family Dental provides a uniquely comprehensive range of dental services spanning preventive, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, and specialty care — encompassing over twenty distinct service categories. The practice handles affordable family care, braces and Invisalign orthodontic alignment, cosmetic procedures including whitening and veneers, comprehensive restorative work across dental crowns, bridges, implants, and full dentures, emergency dental care for acute needs, gum disease treatment and periodontal maintenance, root canal treatment, sedation dentistry for anxious patients, sleep apnea management through dental oral appliances, and TMJ/TMD treatment for jaw dysfunction. This breadth of services within a single family practice eliminates the need for patients to seek specialist referrals for most common dental needs — a significant convenience advantage in a competitive suburban market where practices typically provide a narrower scope.

The Wampanoag Trail corridor's commercial visibility and parking accessibility give Riverside Family Dental good access for patients from throughout Riverside and East Providence, as well as from the Massachusetts border communities of Seekonk and Rehoboth who share the commercial corridor. The comprehensive service scope makes Riverside Family Dental a one-stop dental destination for families whose members' dental needs span preventive, restorative, and specialty domains.

For Riverside and East Providence families seeking a full-scope dental practice on Wampanoag Trail, Riverside Family Dental at 1445 provides comprehensive care spanning implants, orthodontics, sedation, sleep apnea, TMJ, and emergency dentistry alongside general family dental services.

Services:Tooth Decay TreatmentBracesBruxismComprehensive Dental Care+20 more
Offers Tooth Decay TreatmentSmyleee 88/1004.8★ · 751 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forTooth Decay Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Tooth Decay Treatment, 4.8★ Google rating across 751 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Tooth Decay Treatment · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.8★ · 751 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website24 services listed
TradeoffOutside Providence proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
5

Barone Orthodontics

5.0(239)·5.6 km from Providence Downtown
80Smyleee

1804, Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, Rhode Island(nearby)

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Tooth Decay Treatment isn't listed directly on profile, but this North Providence clinic is documented for orthodontics across 2 services.

More about tooth decay treatment at this clinic

A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts. Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryOrthodontics
5.0★ · 239 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 5.0★ Google rating across 239 verified reviews.
Stands out5.0★ · 239 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Providence proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
8

Romani Orthodontics

4.9(288)·3.7 km from Providence Downtown
82Smyleee

869, Broadway, East Providence, Rhode Island(nearby)

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Tooth Decay Treatment isn't listed directly on profile, but this East Providence clinic is documented for invisalign across 4 services.

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Romani Orthodontics provides dental care on Broadway in East Providence, Rhode Island. Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.

Orthodontic treatment straightens teeth and corrects bite problems using braces, clear aligners, or similar appliances over a period that commonly runs from about a year to several years depending on the case. It is offered to both children, where early evaluation can catch developing issues, and adults at any age.

General dentistry covers the routine and restorative care most people need most often — examinations, cleanings, fillings, and preventive checks that catch problems while they are still small and inexpensive to treat. Regular attendance, roughly every six months for most patients, is what makes that early-catch approach actually work.

Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave. This page has the practice's contact details and full service list. Get in touch through it to ask questions or book a visit.

Services:BracesGeneral DentistryInvisalignOrthodontics
4.9★ · 288 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forInvisalign
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.9★ Google rating across 288 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 82/100.
Stands out4.9★ · 288 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Providence proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
9

Paolucci Dental Associates

4.9(393)·5.1 km from Providence Downtown
87Smyleee

1545, Smith Street, North Providence, Rhode Island(nearby)

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

North Providence clinic with a sedation dentistry specialty that covers tooth decay treatment by implication, across 6 documented services.

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Paolucci Dental Associates is located at 1545 Smith Street in North Providence, Rhode Island — a general and sedation dentistry practice on one of the main commercial corridors connecting North Providence to the Providence city limits. Smith Street runs through North Providence as a busy north-south artery linking the residential neighborhoods near the Johnston town line to the Providence city boundary, hosting a mix of local businesses, professional services, and community facilities. North Providence is a densely suburban community of approximately 32,000 directly north of Providence, sharing commercial infrastructure with the city while maintaining its own distinct civic identity. The Paolucci name carries Italian-American heritage associations well established in North Providence's community fabric.

Paolucci Dental Associates provides general dental care and sedation dentistry for adults and families across North Providence and the surrounding communities. General dental services include comprehensive oral examinations, professional cleanings, dental radiographs, and restorative procedures — fillings and crown restorations — for patients managing routine dental maintenance. The sedation dentistry component extends the practice's reach to patients who experience significant dental anxiety or phobia, offering pharmacological sedation options that make dental treatment accessible to patients who might otherwise avoid necessary care. The "Associates" designation suggests multiple providers, offering scheduling flexibility alongside the practice's established North Providence identity.

Smith Street in North Providence provides transit access from multiple Providence neighborhoods and from the Johnston and North Providence residential communities that border the corridor. The sedation component positions Paolucci Dental Associates to serve patients from a wider geographic catchment than routine general practices, since dental anxiety affects patients across the metro area who may travel specifically to access sedation options. Specialist referrals for orthodontics, periodontics, or oral surgery point to dedicated providers in the North Providence or Providence metro dental market.

For North Providence residents and Providence-area patients seeking general dental care with sedation options on Smith Street, Paolucci Dental Associates provides accessible dentistry with anxiety management in a well-positioned suburban practice.

Services:Dental ImplantsDenturesEmergency DentistryGeneral Dentistry+2 more
Smyleee 87/1004.9★ · 393 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.9★ Google rating across 393 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outSmyleee 87/100 · 4.9★ · 393 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website6 services listed
TradeoffOutside Providence proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Tooth Decay Treatment
2Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS685.0(2)
3Eastside Periodontics885.0(671)
4Fuller Deborah Dr615.0(1)
6Peiser Steven J DDS705.0(11)
7Ricci Family Dentistry875.0(174)
1Riverside Family Dental· East Providence884.8(751)
5Barone Orthodontics· North Providence805.0(239)
8Romani Orthodontics· East Providence824.9(288)
9Paolucci Dental Associates· North Providence874.9(393)

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

How to Choose a Dentist in Providence (RI)

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 August 2, 2026Independently reviewed

Providence 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 tooth decay treatment work done across the Providence metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Providence, Rhode Island 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 tooth decay treatment in Providence, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

9 questions answered by our editorial team

In Providence, a dental exam & decay assessment typically costs $75 – $200, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A root canal treatment in Providence typically ranges $700 – $1,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental crown in Providence typically ranges $800 – $2,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental filling (composite) in Providence typically ranges $150 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A tooth extraction (if unsalvageable) in Providence typically ranges $150 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Providence tooth decay treatment 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 August 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 tooth decay treatment before booking.
Many clinics in Providence 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 Rhode Island 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 Providence 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%
Tooth Decay Treatment 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

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Transparency

  • Content updated: August 2, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: Not shown
  • 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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