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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Albany, NY (2026)

79 clinics offering teeth cleanings, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Mini Dental Implants, ranked #1 of 79 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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79 Albany clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 3 offer same-day or emergency visits and 15 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 31 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Albany at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Albany at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Mini Dental Implants77—Yes
2Albany Dental Team73——
3Albany Dentist LLC73——
4Denture Implants Albany73——
5Alvarez Dental LLC724.7★ (133)Yes
6Brady Dental695.0★ (7)—
7Urgent Dental Care67——
8Barclay Dr & Bresin Dr: Bresin Howard J DDS67——
9Capital Dental Care67——
10Center Health Care: Dental Services67——

The 79 best cleaning dentists in Albany, 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.

All 79 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #79, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Westmere Dental Care604.9★ (219)
27Pediatric Dental Group594.6★ (181)
28David J Papa DMD & Jaclyn M Papa DDS584.9★ (181)
29Levine David DDS584.9★ (166)
30Partial Dentures Albany585.0★ (9)Sat
31Affordable Dental Implants Albany57Sat · Sun
32Zappia & Fryer General Dentistry564.9★ (105)
33Christopher Maestro555.0★ (1)
34David L. Weinstein, D.D.S.544.7★ (25)
35Porcelain Crowns53Sat · Sun
36A.R. Wynnykiw, DDS, PLLC534.8★ (20)
37Amy M. Sementilli, D.M.D.534.1★ (29)
38Amrutha Mandava, DDS525.0★ (19)
39Winsey Dental Associates524.7★ (15)
40Barats Family Dentistry524.2★ (51)
41Midway Family Dental Associates524.5★ (15)
42Taranto Robert N DMD514.3★ (9)
43Lawrence A Kotlow PC514.0★ (150)
44Delaney, David M DMD514.7★ (18)
45Robert A Cummings DMD504.6★ (11)
46Moran Jeffrey R DDS494.3★ (10)
47Pasquali Michael J DDS473.6★ (9)
48Albany Dental Pros47Sat
49Albany Dentist Experts47Sat
50Albany Dental Team47Evenings
51Best Dentist47Evenings
52Mottolese & Mottolese DDS, PC465.0★ (1)
53Family Smile Dental LLC44Evenings · Sat · Sun
54Flexible Partial Dentures43Sat
55Albany County Dental Associates43Sat
56Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center - Albany Dental Clinic37
57Dental Wellness of Albany37
58Jignya Dharia DDS LLC37
59Madison Dental37
60Gialanella Family Dentistry37
61St. Peter's Dental Center37
62All On 4 Dental Implants37
63Rose Dental Associates37
64Albany Advanced Dental Care37
65Capital Region Periodontics and Dental Implants37
66Hudson Dental PC37
67Albany Dental Care, P.C.37
68Albany Dental Practice37
69Albany Upstate Dental37
70Albany Group Dental Practice PLLC37
71Western Dental Care P.C.37
72Colvin Avenue Dental33
73Mini Dental Implants33
74Press On Veneers33
75Teeth Whitening Albany33
76Tooth Filling33
77Aspen Dental33
78Emblem Health Family Dental33
79Gentle Smiles Family Dentistry7

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What is a teeth cleaning?

A professional teeth cleaning removes plaque and hardened tartar that brushing and flossing miss. A routine cleaning works above the gumline. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, treats gum disease below the gumline.

Teeth cleaning: specialist or general dentist?

Dental hygienists and general dentists do routine cleanings. A periodontist (gum specialist) may be recommended when gum disease is advanced or keeps coming back after deep cleanings.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Albany?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Albany?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Routine adult cleaning$110–$290DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Cleaning with exam and x-rays$240–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant$240–$560DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full teeth cleaning cost guide for Albany

What to expect from a teeth cleaning

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

A teeth cleaning: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a routine cleaning; deep cleanings are often split over 2 visits
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes routine; 1–2 hours for a deep cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine cleaning; gums can feel tender for a few days after a deep cleaning
When to see a specialistWhen gum pockets are deep, bone loss shows on x-rays, or gum disease persists after treatment

How we ranked Albany cleaning dentists

We scored 79 Albany clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). 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 Albany 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

Teeth cleanings in Albany: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Albany?

Mini Dental Implants ranks #1 of 79 Albany clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Albany Dental Team ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Albany, NY?

A teeth cleaning in Albany typically costs $109–$290 USD. By type: routine adult cleaning $110–$290; cleaning with exam and x-rays $240–$480; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant $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 a teeth cleaning covered by insurance or Medicaid in New York?

Most dental insurance plans cover routine cleanings, usually twice a year. Deep cleanings are often covered at a lower rate as basic care. Medicaid covers cleanings for children; adult coverage varies by state.

Does a teeth cleaning hurt?

A routine cleaning is usually not painful. Most patients feel pressure and scraping, and sensitive spots can twinge. A deep cleaning is typically done with local anesthetic, so the treated area is numb. Gums may feel tender for a few days afterward.

Which Albany teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

15 of 79 Albany clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Mini Dental Implants, Alvarez Dental LLC and Brady Dental. 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 teeth cleanings in Albany?

79 Albany clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 15 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 31 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Albany

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 108 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.