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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Great Neck, NY (2026)

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Precious Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, ranked #1 of 23 by service score; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, emergency visits and evening hours.

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23 Great Neck clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 3 offer same-day or emergency visits and 10 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 18 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Great Neck at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Great Neck at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Precious Smiles Pediatric Dentistry735.0★ (17)Yes
2Dentistry of East Hills675.0★ (341)—
3Michael Baharestani, DDS664.8★ (376)—
4Scott F. Bernstein, D.D.S.665.0★ (25)—
5DDS Root Canal655.0★ (3)—
6Preferred Dental Care - Great Neck654.8★ (83)—
7Canterbury Dental Care at Great Neck655.0★ (9)—
8Paul Im, DDS / 임욱치과644.9★ (86)—
9Simply Dentistry of the North Shore: Andrew Lermer, DDS645.0★ (157)—
10Kids Care Dental644.7★ (215)—

The 23 best cleaning dentists in Great Neck, 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.

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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 Great Neck?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Great Neck?
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 Great Neck

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 Great Neck cleaning dentists

We scored 23 Great Neck clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Great Neck 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 Great Neck: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Great Neck?

Precious Smiles Pediatric Dentistry ranks #1 of 23 Great Neck clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews and emergency visits and evening hours. Dentistry of East Hills ranks #2 (5.0★ from 341 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Great Neck, NY?

A teeth cleaning in Great Neck 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 Great Neck teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

10 of 23 Great Neck clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Precious Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Michael Baharestani, DDS and DDS Root Canal. 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 Great Neck?

23 Great Neck clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 10 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 18 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Great Neck

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 63 clinics.

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