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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Princeton, NJ (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Gentle Dental, ranked #1 of 46 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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46 Princeton clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 13 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Princeton at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Princeton at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Gentle Dental77Yes
2Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry73—
3Emergency Dental Service73—
4Mercer Center for Implants and Periodontics73—
5Princeton Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Dental Implant Center73—
6Princeton Pediatric Dentistry73—
7Village Dental Clinic PA73—
8Dr. Dani George67—
9Dr. Dinah Jammal67—
10Dr. Hyungsoo Kim67—

The 46 best cleaning dentists in Princeton, 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.

  17. #17 Dental Care Princeton

    301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for teeth cleanings in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Care PrincetonFull profile(609) 454-0766
    In their words

    Dental Care Princeton open for patient care with $50,000 of New Safety Equipment We have taken every step possible to ensure our patients and team are safe for treatment during COVID. In addition to all the recommendations from the CDC we have developed new protocols, training programs & invested over $50,000 in equipment to radically reduce the possibility of disease transmission in our office. For your convenience we are open Monday - Saturday from 7am – 8pm and are proud…

    From Dental Care Princeton's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Brummel Darren S DDS

    301 North Harrison ( second floor, 301 N Harrison St suite f, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for teeth cleanings in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Brummel Darren S DDSFull profile(609) 924-0796
    In their words

    Princeton Dental Group provides comprehensive dental care for the entire family Our four general dentists and three specialists will help you address all of your dental needs with a collaborative approach to treatment. We believe the most important member of our team is you. We look forward to discussing your dental needs and treatment options with you. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain a healthy, bright smile.

    From Brummel Darren S DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 F. Charles Wightman, DDS

    301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for teeth cleanings in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at F. Charles Wightman, DDSFull profile(609) 924-0796

  20. #20 Princeton Dental Group

    301 N Harrison St Suite F, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for teeth cleanings in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Princeton Dental GroupFull profile(609) 924-0796

  21. #21 Comfortable Dentistry Nirav Patel, DMD

    601 Ewing St suite b-3, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for teeth cleanings in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Comfortable Dentistry Nirav Patel, DMDFull profile(609) 497-9006

  22. #22 Princeton Smile Dental Studios

    10 Jefferson Plaza STE 200, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for teeth cleanings in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Princeton Smile Dental StudiosFull profile(609) 951-9595

  23. #23 West Windsor Family Dentistry, Roena Romero DDS

    706 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for teeth cleanings in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Windsor Family Dentistry, Roena Romero DDSFull profile(609) 759-0019

  24. #24 Huckel Kirk D DMD

    11 Chambers St, Princeton, NJ 08542

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for teeth cleanings in Princeton: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Huckel Kirk D DMDFull profile(609) 924-1414
    In their words

    In 1983, Dr. Kirk Huckel, DMD, opened Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics and Implants. The practice is fundamentally based on a Holistic approach-the oral systemic connection. We believe in a preventive dental philosophy where early detection may prevent the need for more extensive treatment later. Our practice is dedicated to quality care, exceptional service, and, a full range of dental services. We offer most dental specialty services within the practice, including…

    From Huckel Kirk D DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 46 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Prestige Oral Surgery47Sat
27Dent Blanche Dental | Radwa Saad, DMD47Sat
28Dr. J. Craig Tyl, DMD, FAGD (Princeton Dental Partners)47Evenings
29Princeton Dentistry47Evenings
30Nesrine Bestandji, DMD47Sat
31LC Quality Dental47Sat
32Dr. Steven C. Isaacson, DMD43Evenings
33Brighter Dental43Evenings
34Dr. Lekha Tull, DDS37
35Princeton Park Dental Associates37
36Stephen Sim, DMD, LLC37
37Princeton Premier Dental37
38Princeton Periodontics LLC37
39David M Fenster DMD37
40Princeton Prosthodontics37
41Dr. Peter M. Lewis, DMD33
42Dental Implants & Other Procedures in Princeton, New Jersey33
43Weiner Robert E DMD33
44Melker Neil DDS33
45Stephen I. Hudis DDS, FACP33
46Princeton Natural Health Care33

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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 Princeton?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Princeton?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Routine adult cleaning$100–$260DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Cleaning with exam and x-rays$210–$430DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant$210–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—

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

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 Princeton cleaning dentists

We scored 46 Princeton clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Princeton data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Princeton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Princeton?

Gentle Dental ranks #1 of 46 Princeton clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Princeton, NJ?

A teeth cleaning in Princeton typically costs $98–$260 USD. By type: routine adult cleaning $100–$260; cleaning with exam and x-rays $210–$430; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant $210–$500. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is a teeth cleaning covered by insurance or Medicaid in New Jersey?

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 Princeton teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

13 of 46 Princeton clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Gentle Dental, Dental Care Princeton and Brummel Darren S DDS. 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 Princeton?

46 Princeton clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 13 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Princeton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 49 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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