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Best General Dentists in Long Island City, NY (2026)

13 clinics offering general dentistry, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Steinway Dental Associates., ranked #1 of 13 by service score; 4.9★ from 444 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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13 Long Island City clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 8 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 12 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Long Island City at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Long Island City at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Steinway Dental Associates.714.9★ (444)—
2Chelsea Pediatric Dentistry LIC694.9★ (308)—
3Dental Access Network685.0★ (2)—
4Dandelion Dental Studio675.0★ (45)—
5Dreksler Benjamin DDS.655.0★ (17)Yes
6evergrow Pediatric Dentistry655.0★ (123)—
7Tend Dental Long Island City614.2★ (122)—
8Beam Dental Long Island City605.0★ (8)—
9Keriazes John DDS545.0★ (13)—
10Dhaka Dental PC531.5★ (8)—

The 13 best general dentistry dentists in Long Island City, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

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What is general dentistry?

General dentistry covers routine care: checkups, cleanings, x-rays, fillings and basic treatment of gum disease. A general dentist is usually the first stop for any dental problem and refers patients to specialists when a case needs it.

General dentistry: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists (DDS or DMD) provide this care themselves. There is no specialist for general dentistry; a general dentist may refer you to an endodontist, periodontist, orthodontist or oral surgeon for complex work.

How much does general dentistry cost in Long Island City?

Typical ranges in USD for Long Island City, NY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does general dentistry cost in Long Island City?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$80–$240DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$240–$560DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full general dentistry cost guide for Long Island City

What to expect from general dentistry

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

General dentistry: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a checkup; follow-up visits if treatment is needed
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes for an exam and cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine checkup
When to see a specialistWhen your dentist finds a problem outside routine care, such as a complex root canal, advanced gum disease or bite problems

How we ranked Long Island City general dentistry dentists

We scored 13 Long Island City clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Long Island City data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

General dentistry in Long Island City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Long Island City?

Steinway Dental Associates. ranks #1 of 13 Long Island City clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.9★ from 444 Google reviews and Saturday hours. Chelsea Pediatric Dentistry LIC ranks #2 (4.9★ from 308 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Long Island City, NY?

General dentistry in Long Island City typically costs $145–$435 USD. By type: checkup exam $80–$240; exam, cleaning and x-rays $240–$560. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in New York?

Most dental insurance plans cover preventive checkups and cleanings, often twice a year, with little or no cost share. Medicaid covers dental care for children in every state; adult dental benefits vary by state. Confirm your benefits before booking.

Does a dental checkup hurt?

A routine checkup is usually not painful. Most patients feel only mild pressure or scraping during the cleaning. People with sensitive teeth or gum inflammation may feel some discomfort, and dentists can often use numbing gel or adjust their technique if you tell them.

Which Long Island City general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

8 of 13 Long Island City clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Steinway Dental Associates., Chelsea Pediatric Dentistry LIC and Dreksler Benjamin DDS.. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer general dentistry in Long Island City?

13 Long Island City clinics list general dentistry in our data. 8 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 12 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Long Island City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 29 clinics.