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Best General Dentists in Sanford, FL (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Dental Careers of Central Florida, ranked #1 of 49 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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49 Sanford clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 6 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Sanford at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Sanford at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Dental Careers of Central Florida77Yes
2Wayside Family Dental73—
3United Medical and Social Services (Free Clinic)67Yes
4Affordable Dentures & Implants67—
5Bright Now Dental67—
6Cherry Errol H DDS67—
7Dentspy67—
8Dr. Lyudmila Onyski67—
9Dr. Nimish Maniar67—
10Dr. Ronald M. Marini, DMD67—

The 49 best general dentistry dentists in Sanford, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Sanford

    #1 Dental Careers of Central Florida

    4942 W State Rd 46 suite 1038, Sanford, FL 32771

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Sanford: emergency visits and evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Careers of Central FloridaFull profile(407) 320-1700
    In their words

    A career in Dental Assisting is exciting and challenging. If you are a people person and enjoy helping people with their dental care and making beautiful smiles, then a dental assistant is the profession for you. Started in 1987, Dental Careers of Central Florida is the oldest and most experienced Orlando dental assistant training program of its kind in the Orlando area. You will be taught in an actual practicing dental office and learn from dental professionals who practice…

    From Dental Careers of Central Florida's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Wayside Family Dental

    4907 International Pkwy, Sanford, FL 32771

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for general dentistry in Sanford on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Wayside Family DentalFull profile(407) 732-4570
    In their words

    Wayside Family Dental is the office of Dr. Lyudmila A. Onyski, D.D.S. She has been practicing for over 20 years and performs all general dentistry. We are always welcoming new patients and would be happy to speak with you if you have any questions! We pride ourselves on offering our patients the highest level of service and always care for your smile as if it were our own. Please give us a call to schedule your next dental appointment. We look forward to seeing you soon!

    From Wayside Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 United Medical and Social Services (Free Clinic)

    2921 S Orlando Dr STE 166, Sanford, FL 32773

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for general dentistry in Sanford: emergency visits and evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed 12 AM–12 AM · Thu closed · Fri–Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at United Medical and Social Services (Free Clinic)Full profile(321) 413-0008

  4. #4 Affordable Dentures & Implants

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for general dentistry in Sanford on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Affordable Dentures & ImplantsFull profile
    In their words

    At Affordable Dentures of Lake Mary, FL are uniquely focused on replacing missing teeth, and helping transform your smile and your life. Our services include dental implants, full or partial dentures, tooth extractions and other dental specialties. Our skilled technicians in the onsite lab craft dentures in hours, not days. Our Practice Owner dentists provide unique treatment plans to match your needs and your budget. You will not find better quality for less. Come see for…

    From Affordable Dentures & Implants's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Walmart Health

    3647 S Orlando Dr, Sanford, FL 32773, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for general dentistry in Sanford: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Walmart HealthFull profile(407) 562-0055
    In their words

    Walmart Health offers affordable and transparent pricing, with or without insurance. You will receive the highest level of care from our qualified physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, optometrist and more. We offer convenient hours and easy online scheduling to provide you with appointment times that fit your schedule. With primary care, dental, counseling, labs & x-rays, optometry and audiology all under one roof, Walmart Health makes it easy to take care of you and…

    From Walmart Health's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Paula Grisales Cano

    1528 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Sanford: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Paula Grisales CanoFull profile(407) 792-3987
    In their words

    Paula Grisales Cano practices in Sanford, FL for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Paula Grisales Cano and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients,…

    From Paula Grisales Cano's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Glow Smile by Michelle

    1334 Windridge Cir, Sanford, FL 32773, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Sanford: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Glow Smile by MichelleFull profile(407) 574-9324
    In their words

    Todos Nuestros Procedimientos son No-Invasivos *Servicio de Blanqueamiento Dental (LED) Servicio de Depilacion Permanente Laser (IPL) Tratamiento de Hilos Absorbibles De Proteina y Colageno para rellenar Lineas Finas y Arrugas. Cavitacion y Radio Frecuencia Facial y Corporal Al momento Somos un Home Business, A la Orden Para Servirles.

    From Glow Smile by Michelle's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 True Health - Harvest Time International

    225 Harvest Time Dr, Sanford, FL 32771

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Sanford: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at True Health - Harvest Time InternationalFull profile(407) 322-8645
    In their words

    True Health, a private non-profit 501 (c)(3) community health center, has been serving low-income, uninsured, underinsured, and underserved populations in Central Florida since 1977. We operate seven neighborhood health centers within Orange and Seminole Counties, with the recent addition of a COVID-19 infusion treatment center in Seminole County. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we offer a sliding fee scale to those that are uninsured, we accept Medicare and…

    From True Health - Harvest Time International's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Dr. Timothy Temple, DMD - Lake Forest Endodontics

    5264 W State Rd 46 Suite C-4, Sanford, FL 32771

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for general dentistry in Sanford on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Timothy Temple, DMD - Lake Forest EndodonticsFull profile(407) 577-3636
    In their words

    Our practice is limited to non-surgical root canal therapy, surgical root canal treatment (apicoectomy), and endodontic retreatment. Dr. Temple has performed well over 100,000 individual endodontic cases over the past 20 years. Dr. Temple and his staff are accomplished in treating even the most difficult endodontic cases. We have great success treating patients who are experiencing pain or want to save their natural tooth, which might otherwise need extraction.

    From Dr. Timothy Temple, DMD - Lake Forest Endodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Rinehart Dental - Damion Williams, DDS

    259 Bellagio Cir, Sanford, FL 32771

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for general dentistry in Sanford on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–6 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–3 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rinehart Dental - Damion Williams, DDSFull profile(407) 330-4074

  25. #25 Lake Forest Family Dentistry - Sanford

    5300 W State Rd 46 Suite 1000, Sanford, FL 32771

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Sanford on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lake Forest Family Dentistry - SanfordFull profile(407) 328-9398
    In their words

    Sanford FL Dentist, Dr. Dennis Horanic, provides top-quality dental care to residents of Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Winter Park, and the greater Orlando area. For the past 24 years, Dr. Horanic has been specializing in advanced family and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Horanic's extensive dental training and diverse skills, combined with our state-of-the-art, high-tech equipment, enables our practice to provide dental care to patients of all ages with any type of dental…

    From Lake Forest Family Dentistry - Sanford's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 49 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Dental Implant Solutions Sanford, FL37
27Sanford Dental Excellence37
28Allied Health Organization, Inc. - Sanford37
29Dentists of Sanford37
30Dunwoody Dental37
31Florida Oral Surgery37
32Dr. Randall C. Brown, DMD37
33Terracina Dental Care37
34C.R. Edwards, Jr., D.D.S37
35Family Dentistry37
36Dental S.P.A.37
37Holistic Dental Health: David W. Edwards, DMD37
38Oracare Dental37
39Aspen Dental33
40Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics33
41Patterson Dental33
42True Health - Sanford33
43Florida Department of Health in Seminole County - Sanford Location33
44Dunwoody Dental: Lopez-Torres Minta DDS33
45Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics33
46Peter Weisbruch DDS dba Distinctive Dentistry of Sanford33
47Dental SPA: Dr. Deirdre Pittman33
48Dr. Jiten Sheth, DDS28
49Oakport Dental17

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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 Sanford?

Typical ranges in USD for Sanford, FL. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does general dentistry cost in Sanford?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$60–$180DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$180–$420DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—

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

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 Sanford general dentistry dentists

We scored 49 Sanford clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Sanford data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Sanford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Sanford?

Dental Careers of Central Florida ranks #1 of 49 Sanford clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Wayside Family Dental ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Sanford, FL?

General dentistry in Sanford typically costs $108–$324 USD. By type: checkup exam $60–$180; exam, cleaning and x-rays $180–$420. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in Florida?

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 Sanford general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

6 of 49 Sanford clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Dental Careers of Central Florida, United Medical and Social Services (Free Clinic) and Walmart Health. 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 Sanford?

49 Sanford clinics list general dentistry in our data. 6 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Sanford

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 49 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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