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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Buffalo, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Sheridan Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 120 by service score; 4.9★ from 532 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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120 Buffalo clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 3 offer same-day or emergency visits and 12 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 75 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Buffalo at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Buffalo at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Sheridan Family Dentistry744.9★ (532)
2Nickel City Dentistry734.8★ (597)
3City Smiles73—
4Costantini Richard M DDS73—
5Dr. Mei Kwan Chang, DDS73—
6Dr. Thomas A. Balcerak, DDS73—
7Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York73—
8Emergency Dentist Buffalo NY73—
9Hart Patrick M DDS73—
10Kathryn Korff73—

The 120 best cleaning dentists in Buffalo, 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 cleaning in Buffalo

    #1 Sheridan Family Dentistry

    1895 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14223

    74/100

    Ranked #1 for teeth cleanings in Buffalo: 4.9★ from 532 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 4.9from 532 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Your Experienced Team for Complete Family & General Dentistry-John Eberz DDS --Mark Donahue DDS--Robert J LaCarrubba DDS--Lawrence Whelan DDS--Sheridan Family Dentistry--2707 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda NY 14150--(716)-831-9200--Contact us at SheridanFamilyDentistry@Verizon.Net--Convenient Hours and Same Day Appointments-Serving Tonawanda, Kenmore, Amherst & North Buffalo.

    From Sheridan Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #7 Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York

    2121 Main St #202, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for teeth cleanings in Buffalo 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

    Do you or a family member need an emergency dentist in Buffalo? You've come to the right place! We work with the top clinics in emergency dental in the Buffalo area. Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York is a 24 hour dental referral service that can help find a dentist for any emergency need you may have.

    From Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #12 Pediatric Dental Center: Wanamaker Carrie A DDS

    515 Abbott Rd # 402, Buffalo, NY 14220, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for teeth cleanings in Buffalo 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

  4. #16 Buffalo Dental Group

    295 Englewood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223

    72/100

    Ranked #16 for teeth cleanings in Buffalo: 4.9★ from 443 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 443 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The Buffalo Dental Group is a family dental practice in Western New York that takes pride in practicing an ultra-conservative approach to dentistry. No matter what kind of dental work you need, our minimally invasive approach is designed to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible, leaving you with a more healthy, natural-looking smile. Buffalo Dental Group has dedicated over 25 years to Minimally Invasive Dentistry. Our use of intelligent, ultra-conservative…

    From Buffalo Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #17 Berardi Dentistry

    2322 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221

    71/100

    Ranked #17 for teeth cleanings in Buffalo: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 211 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–3 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Berardi Dentistry, we are fully committed to making your experience as comfortable as possible. We will take every measure to make your visit a success. Dr. Berardi has spent the past 25 years helping families to fall in love with their smiles. He truly enjoys guiding people of all ages to real dental success.

    From Berardi Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #22 Smile Center Buffalo, NY

    4427 Union Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #22 for teeth cleanings in Buffalo: 4.7★ from 770 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 770 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The Smile Center, Emergency Dental Clinic in Buffalo, NY was founded on the principles of providing a superior quality of care, without stress or pain. You will find the atmosphere in our office to be relaxed and inviting. Dr. Gordon Kent, founder of the Smile Center, has the skills, training, and experience you would expect from a specialist in orthodontics, implantology, anesthesiology, cosmetic dentistry, or reconstructive dentistry.

    From Smile Center Buffalo, NY's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #25 Western New York Dental Group

    2290 Delaware Ave # 300, Buffalo, NY 14216

    68/100

    Ranked #25 for teeth cleanings in Buffalo: 4.3★ from 117 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.3from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–7 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–6 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Regardless of the treatment needed, new patients are often surprised at the individual attention that comes with a visit to Western New York Dental Group. We elicit this reaction by focusing on a blend of Quality, Convenience and Caring. It would be our privilege to partner with you to help you and your family work toward achieving a lifetime of good oral health and overall well-being!

    From Western New York Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 120 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #120, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Alejo Mariano67
27Dr Arlette Kirk DDS67
28Dr Tyler Ferguson DDS67
29Dr. George Sarandev, DDS67
30Dr. Scott Burke67
31Robbins & Robbins67
32Stellar Dental Care67
33Zambron Dental67
34Dr. Bob's Dental Care664.6★ (185)
35Wood Dental Associates664.8★ (167)
36Dr. Martin J. Nowak, DDS654.2★ (5)
37Ellen C. Lippa, DDS654.9★ (51)Sat
38Dr Bob's Dental Care644.7★ (152)
39Good Neighbors Health Care644.5★ (37)Evenings
40Dr Bob's Dental Care644.5★ (206)
41Elana Korn644.0★ (2)
42Kenmore Dental Associates, PLLC634.3★ (32)Evenings
43University Dental Associates Inc.63Sat · Sun
44Aesthetic Associates Centre634.4★ (44)Evenings
45Burstein Irwin L DDS635.0★ (1)
46Gambacorta Alfonse J DDS635.0★ (1)
47Gambacorta Joseph E DDS635.0★ (1)
48L B Orthodontics635.0★ (1)
49Mai Michelle X DDS635.0★ (1)
50Dr. Daniel A. Martinez, DDS624.6★ (11)Evenings · Sat · Sun
51METROPOLITAN DENTAL, PLLC,624.8★ (56)
52TrueSmiles Dental623.7★ (127)Sat
53Allentown Dental624.3★ (37)
54University Pediatric Dentistry614.0★ (342)
55Margaret Pazzaglia, DDS614.1★ (39)Sat
56comfort dental614.3★ (95)
57Aspire Family Dental604.0★ (277)
58North Buffalo Dental Group604.4★ (38)
59Hannon Timothy J DDS603.5★ (4)Evenings
60Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.603.1★ (353)Evenings · Sat
61Just 4 Me Pediatric Dentistry604.8★ (337)
62Stellar Dental Management Llc604.8★ (32)
63Buffalo Smiles for Kids605.0★ (13)
64Amherst Oral Surgery593.6★ (27)
65Lif Dental593.0★ (2)
66William J Faricellie III, DMD595.0★ (84)Evenings
67Seneca Ridge Dental | North584.4★ (24)
68Goldstein Dental584.7★ (215)
69Niagara Family Dental P.C.585.0★ (4)
70Dentist on Seneca PLLC574.6★ (152)
71Dr. Richard R. Charlap Jr, DDS563.5★ (33)
72Thomas J Keohane Family Dentistry..562.3★ (35)Evenings · Sat · Sun
73Trolley Ronald R DDS565.0★ (6)
74Benatovich Howard W DDS564.0★ (4)
75University Pediatric Dentistry563.6★ (17)
76Growing Smiles564.8★ (31)
77Saturnino Dental PC564.8★ (5)
78Rizzo Frank J DDS554.3★ (6)
79Theodore J. Jenkins, DDS555.0★ (3)
80Mazgaj David K DDS555.0★ (4)
81Suburban Family Dental544.5★ (17)Evenings
82Charlap Dental Services542.7★ (20)
83Dr. William Boyczuk545.0★ (2)
84Kirk Arlette T DDS545.0★ (2)
85Robert Moynihan Dentist545.0★ (29)
86Dr. Mark Salvo534.7★ (30)
87Benjamin Hauer535.0★ (1)
88Edwin L. Tyska, DDS535.0★ (1)
89Dr. Lata Shenoy, DDS515.0★ (1)
90DePlato Frances L DDS514.7★ (14)
91Jericho Road Family Dental512.2★ (13)Evenings
92Schroeder Eric H504.6★ (9)
93Thomas Edmund DDS493.2★ (6)Evenings
94Tonawanda Family Dental Care494.4★ (7)
95Dr. Fred A. Luongo Jr, DDS484.7★ (7)
96Douglas Hamill DDS47Evenings
97Sheehan Dental47Evenings
98Neuhaus Walter G DDS47Evenings
99ECMC Dental - Grider Street452.4★ (71)
100Inspire Dental Group37
101Dr Jack Su DDS37
102Michael J Foley & Associates37
103Mc Lean Terrence R DDS37
104Mini Dental Implants37
105UB Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery37
106Aspire Family Dental33
107University Pediatric Dentistry33
108Dr Bob's Dental Care33
109Vellaris Dental Care Buffalo27Sat · Sun
110Dr. Albert Cantos15
111Forever smile15
112McCann Brigid E DDS15
113Michaels Bernard DDS15
114Monaco Rhonda15
115Stanley L. Zak Jr., D.D.S.15
116Aspen dental8
117Founders Dental Group Buffalo8
118Platinum Dental Studio Buffalo8
119Inspire7
120Suburban Dental7

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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 Buffalo?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Buffalo?
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 Buffalo

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 Buffalo cleaning dentists

We scored 120 Buffalo clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 20 were excluded (3 closed and 17 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Buffalo?

Sheridan Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 120 Buffalo clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.9★ from 532 Google reviews and Saturday hours. Nickel City Dentistry ranks #2 (4.8★ from 597 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

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

A teeth cleaning in Buffalo 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 Buffalo teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

12 of 120 Buffalo clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Sheridan Family Dentistry, ACE dental and Advantage Dentistry. 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 Buffalo?

120 Buffalo clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 12 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 75 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Buffalo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 143 clinics.
  2. : 17 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 3 closed clinics removed.