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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Boston, MA (2026)

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

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: AP Dental Center, ranked #1 of 106 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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106 Boston clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 7 offer same-day or emergency visits and 35 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 45 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Boston at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Boston at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1AP Dental Center73——
2Bespoke Dental Boston73——
3Boston Oral & Facial Surgery73——
4Trinity Dental73——
5Clinica Dental715.0★ (11)Yes
6South Boston Dental Care705.0★ (29)—
7Shininy Dental Care695.0★ (1)Yes
8Cummins Family Dental684.8★ (171)—
9DENTAL SA BOSTON, INC.685.0★ (3)—
10Boston Emergency Dental Service67——

The 106 best cleaning dentists in Boston, 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. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for teeth cleanings in Boston 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

    In their words

    Boston Oral and Facial Surgery, LLC: Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. Our board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon practices exclusively in oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery to complicate wisdom tooth removal. This also includes techniques designed to achieve optimal patient comfort. Our staff is trained in…

    From Boston Oral & Facial Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #10 Boston Emergency Dental Service

    94 State St, Boston, MA 02109

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for teeth cleanings in Boston 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

    In their words

    Thank you for considering us as your dentistry provider. You can expect the highest level of care from our staff. You can count on us for services such as general dentistry, emergency care, pediatric and family dental care as well as denture repair services. We cannot accept walk-in patients therefore each patient must make an appointment. Our phones are open 24/7 including weekends and holidays so you can dial our number anytime.

    From Boston Emergency Dental Service's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. 67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for teeth cleanings in Boston 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

    In their words

    Welcome to New England Dental Group! In addition to helping you achieve the optimum in oral health, our goal is to make your each and every visit as comfortable and as pleasant an experience possible. To this end, we’ve assembled a staff of the most talented doctors, specialists, hygienists, and other professionals in the field. Along with bringing intensive training to our practice, these dedicated individuals have made keeping up to date on the newest techniques and…

    From New England Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #14 North End Community Health Center Dental Clinic

    338-312 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for teeth cleanings in Boston 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

  5. #18 Unident Dental Center

    90 Providence Hwy, East Walpole, MA 02032, United States

    66/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for teeth cleanings in Boston 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 canalExtractionImplantsInvisalignCrowns+7 more

    In their words

    Unident Dental Centers is a leading dental practice in Walpole, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive dental care in a comfortable and patient-friendly setting. The clinic offers a wide range of services including preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and surgical dentistry. Key treatments include dental implants, orthodontics such as braces and Invisalign, sleep apnea and breathing dentistry, pediatric care, and routine dental checkups.

    From Unident Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 106 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #106, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Carr & Associates Diba Dastjerdi DMD PC634.9★ (382)Sat
27Centre Street Smiles624.9★ (15)
28Dental Esthetics Boston | Hirayama & Papaspyridakos624.9★ (206)
29Leather District Dental624.9★ (119)Sat
30South End Dental Arts614.6★ (51)
31Bao Min Yee, D.M.D.614.4★ (112)Sat
32Charles Street Dental: Sarah Lee, DMD615.0★ (291)
33Virtudent, Inc.604.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat · Sun
34Meola Dental Group604.9★ (55)
35Suffolk Dental Group595.0★ (275)
36FlossTime | Mobile Dental Care for Workplaces595.0★ (104)
37Mint594.7★ (321)
38Folan Family Dental594.5★ (34)
39Peachy Smiles Ashmont LLC584.7★ (33)Evenings
40Dr. Anna Kitsos, DMD585.0★ (5)
41Limited to Endodontics Inc584.7★ (65)Sat
42BENE Dental Copley574.9★ (67)
43Dr. Frank T. Nghiem, DMD572.4★ (7)
44Apollo Dental Association PC574.5★ (29)Sat
45Tend Dental Post Office Square57Evenings · Sat
46A Beautiful Smile Dentistry - Boston, MA57Evenings · Sat
47Boston Park Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
48Boston Premier Dentistry, PC57Evenings · Sat
49Dr. Wayne B. Yong, DMD, PC.564.6★ (18)Sat
50Dr. Donna L. Calsimitto, DMD563.0★ (2)
51Michael Masse DDS554.4★ (21)Sat
52Harmony554.8★ (47)
53T Station Dental Group554.3★ (54)Sat
54Family Dental Chinatown543.7★ (3)Evenings · Sat
55Boston University Dental Health Center53Sat
56Great Hill Dental - Boston53Evenings · Sat
57Dental Care at South Boston Community Health Center534.5★ (25)
58Dr. Jack B. Share, DDS525.0★ (3)Sat
59Fenway Health513.4★ (520)Evenings
60Metropolitan Dental515.0★ (2)Sat
61Pediatrics - Dentistry at Boston Medical Center493.7★ (6)
62Universal Dental Plan484.0★ (3)
63Mass General Hospital Division of Dentistry47Sat
64Tremont Dental Care47Sat
65East Boston Family Dental Center: Rahmatpour Mehdi DDS47Sat
66Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine47Sat
67South Boston Dental Associates47Sat
68Central Square Smiles47Sat
69Boston University: Dental Health Center43Evenings
70Tufts Dental Associates43Evenings
71B Central Dental Associates43Evenings
72Dental Partners of Boston - Charles River37
73MilleniuM Dental37
74The Dental Group at Post Office Square37
75Faneuil Hall Dental Associates37
76Atlantic Avenue Dental Group37
77CITIDental Boston37
78CITIDental Tremont37
79Devonshire Dental37
80Downtown Dental Center37
81Harvard Dental Center37
82Riley & Han Dental Associates, LLC37
83Commonwealth Dental Group37
84Department of Dentistry37
85Boston Dental37
86Ace Dental Boston- West Roxbury37
87CITIDental High Street37
88CITIDental Post Office Square37
89CITIDental South Boston37
90Arch Street Dental37
91Center Plaza Dental33
92Dentist Boston MA33
93Dr. Smith Dental33
94Rockstar Dentistry27Sun
95Tower Dental Associates17Sat
96Afforable family dental care15
97Bay Area Mobile Dentistry15
98Dentel15
99Dorchester15
100Dr. Sahar Mostafavi15
101family dental care15
102Kourosh Asha15
103Waldo Smiles15
104Fatima Maarouf DDS8
105Dental Surgery of Massachusetts7
106Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine7

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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 Boston?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Boston?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Routine adult cleaning$100–$270DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Cleaning with exam and x-rays$220–$450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant$220–$520DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—

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

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 Boston cleaning dentists

We scored 106 Boston clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Boston 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 Boston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Boston?

AP Dental Center ranks #1 of 106 Boston clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. Bespoke Dental Boston ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Boston, MA?

A teeth cleaning in Boston typically costs $101–$270 USD. By type: routine adult cleaning $100–$270; cleaning with exam and x-rays $220–$450; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant $220–$520. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

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

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 Boston teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

35 of 106 Boston clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Clinica Dental, South Boston Dental Care and Shininy Dental Care. 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 Boston?

106 Boston clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 35 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 45 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Boston

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 173 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.