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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Arlington, VA (2026)

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Dr. Isaac Shepard Emergency Dental Service, ranked #1 of 67 by service score; 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews, emergency visits and evening hours.

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67 Arlington clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 21 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 41 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Arlington at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Arlington at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Dr. Isaac Shepard Emergency Dental Service695.0★ (1)Yes
2Cherrydale Smiles694.8★ (41)—
3transcenDental695.0★ (190)—
4Bancroft Dentistry685.0★ (1)—
5Arlington County Dental Clinic67——
6Columbia Heights Dental Center, PLC67——
7George Mason Dental67——
8Grace TMJ and Urgent Dental Care67——
9RenovaSmiles - Arlington664.8★ (1,074)—
10Arlington Dental Team654.9★ (783)—

The 67 best cleaning dentists in Arlington, 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 67 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #67, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Arlington Smile Center: Lupita M. Roca DDS604.9★ (267)
27Complete Dental Care594.9★ (17)Evenings · Sat
28Bruce Hanley, DDS and Associates, PLLC595.0★ (11)Evenings · Sat
29Dr. Christine M. Reardon, DMD594.9★ (197)
30Carl G. Lebo, D.D.S.595.0★ (85)
31Dr. Eric Armakan, Pediatric Dentist & Frenectomy Specialist595.0★ (228)
32William Lessne, DDS & Bilal Chaudhry DDS584.9★ (295)
33Columbia Pike Dental Associates, LLC585.0★ (2)
34Michelle Keaney Flanagan, DMD584.9★ (121)
35SKS Dental, Smita Sabharwal DDS584.8★ (234)
36Arlington Advanced Dental Care,Dr.Hossein Ahmadian,DDS57Evenings · Sat
37Ayas Dental575.0★ (85)
38Alfonso Patron, DDS564.9★ (46)
39Mama’s Pediatric Dentistry - Dr. Heather Hoffman565.0★ (23)
40Dr. Hazim Sadeddin563.0★ (2)
41Dr. Zamani565.0★ (1)
42HAQ dental studio565.0★ (1)
43Virginia Square Dental564.6★ (152)
44Mary E. Gregory DDS Family Dentistry544.8★ (53)
45Caring Dentists544.6★ (54)
46Shirlington Dental524.5★ (11)
47Harry S Bhandal, DDS513.0★ (2)Sat
48Urgent Dental Care47Evenings · Sat · Sun
49Arlington Dental Center47Sat
50Arlington Center for Dentistry47Sat
51Gentle Care Dentists47Sat
52Arlington Family Dental Center47Sat
53Crystal City Dental Arts Center47Sat
54Agape Dental Studio47Sat
55Dr. Lidia Tekle - Agape Dental Studio47Sat
56Virginia Dental Center37
57Elite Dental37
58Virginia Dental Care37
59Rosslyn Dental Arts Center - Dental Clinic Arlington37
60Roca Dental37
61Flavio W. Nasr, DDS - Crystal City Dental Care37
62Ballston Dental Arts37
63Ballston Dental Care37
64The Dental Office at River House37
65Emergency Dental Arlington27Sat · Sun
66Complete Dentist Clinic15
67Truong Kevin DDS15

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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 Arlington?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Arlington?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Routine adult cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Cleaning with exam and x-rays$170–$330DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant$170–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—

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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 Arlington cleaning dentists

We scored 67 Arlington clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Arlington 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 Arlington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Arlington?

Dr. Isaac Shepard Emergency Dental Service ranks #1 of 67 Arlington clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. It has 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews and emergency visits and evening hours. Cherrydale Smiles ranks #2 (4.8★ from 41 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Arlington, VA?

A teeth cleaning in Arlington typically costs $75–$200 USD. By type: routine adult cleaning $75–$200; cleaning with exam and x-rays $170–$330; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant $170–$390. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is a teeth cleaning covered by insurance or Medicaid in Virginia?

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 Arlington teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

21 of 67 Arlington clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Dr. Isaac Shepard Emergency Dental Service, Cherrydale Smiles and RenovaSmiles - Arlington. 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 Arlington?

67 Arlington clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 21 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 41 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Arlington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 131 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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