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Ranked #1 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews; emergency visits and evening hours.
- 4.3from 12 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Ridgewood, NY (2026)
19 clinics offering teeth cleanings, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall for teeth cleanings: Dental Health Gentle, ranked #1 of 19 by service score; 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, emergency visits and evening hours.
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19 Ridgewood clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 8 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 16 of them.
Top 10 cleaning dentists in Ridgewood at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Rating (reviews) | Same-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Health Gentle | 70 | 4.3★ (12) | Yes |
| 2 | General Dentistry | 66 | 3.9★ (11) | Yes |
| 3 | Fernandez Dental Office Inc | 65 | 4.1★ (31) | — |
| 4 | Myrtle Family Dentistry - Best Dental Clinic Ridgewood | 63 | 4.3★ (27) | — |
| 5 | Dr. Roman Akilov DDS | 63 | 5.0★ (139) | — |
| 6 | Vista Family Dental Center | 59 | 3.9★ (7) | — |
| 7 | Dental Artes LLC. Waldo Cubero DDS | 58 | 4.7★ (87) | — |
| 8 | New Image Dental | 56 | 4.7★ (131) | — |
| 9 | Dr. Jacobs Family Dental | 56 | 3.8★ (31) | — |
| 10 | Uppal Rajinder MD | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | — |
The 19 best cleaning dentists in Ridgewood, 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.
#2 General Dentistry
70-16 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385
66/100Ranked #2 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews; emergency visits and evening hours.
- 3.9from 11 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
#3 Fernandez Dental Office Inc
16-40 Madison St, Ridgewood, NY 11385
65/100Ranked #3 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews; Saturday and Sunday hours.
- 4.1from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
#4 Myrtle Family Dentistry - Best Dental Clinic Ridgewood
58-20 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
63/100Ranked #4 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews; Saturday hours.
- 4.3from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 9:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
#5 Dr. Roman Akilov DDS
70-02 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
63/100Ranked #5 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 5.0★ from 139 Google reviews; Sunday hours.
- 5.0from 139 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue 11 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 11 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
#6 Vista Family Dental Center
60-79 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
59/10085% of factors measuredRanked #6 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 3.9from 7 Google reviews
#7 Dental Artes LLC. Waldo Cubero DDS
6-81A Seneca Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
58/100Ranked #7 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 4.7★ from 87 Google reviews.
- 4.7from 87 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#8 New Image Dental
3-41 St Nicholas Ave #3, Ridgewood, NY 11385
56/100Ranked #8 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 4.7★ from 131 Google reviews.
- 4.7from 131 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#9 Dr. Jacobs Family Dental
60-79 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
56/100Ranked #9 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 3.8★ from 31 Google reviews; evening hours and Sunday hours.
- 3.8from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
#10 Uppal Rajinder MD
16-70 Putnam Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
55/10085% of factors measuredRanked #10 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 5.0from 3 Google reviews
#11 Best Smile Dental
16-70 Putnam Ave #1R, Ridgewood, NY 11385
54/100Ranked #11 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.
- 4.4from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#12 Babak Behmanesh,DDS,PC
63-54 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385
54/100Ranked #12 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 4.0★ from 185 Google reviews.
- 4.0from 185 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#13 Family Choice Dental Care PC
66-22 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385
53/100Ranked #13 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 4.1★ from 30 Google reviews; Saturday hours.
- 4.1from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
#14 Dr. Joanna Kowalewski D.D.S.
69-13 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
52/100Ranked #14 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews.
- 4.5from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#15 Santa Lo Cascio DDS
70-16 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385
51/100Ranked #15 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 2.4★ from 75 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.
- 2.4from 75 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12:01 AM–11:59 PM
#16 Ambulatory Oral Surgery & Anesthesiology
60-83 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
51/100Ranked #16 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: 3.6★ from 60 Google reviews; evening hours.
- 3.6from 60 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 12 PM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#17 Ripple Dental Clinic
33 83rd St, Ridgewood, NY 11385
37/10030% of factors measuredRanked #17 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun 7 AM–9 PM
#18 Doctor of dental surgery
56-47 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
15/10015% of factors measuredRanked #18 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
#19 Pavlica D DDS
68-06 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385
15/10015% of factors measuredRanked #19 for teeth cleanings in Ridgewood on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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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 Ridgewood?
Typical ranges in USD for Ridgewood, NY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine adult cleaning | $110–$290 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York | — |
| Cleaning with exam and x-rays | $240–$480 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York | — |
| Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant | $240–$560 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full teeth cleaning cost guide for Ridgewood
What to expect from a teeth cleaning
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | 1 visit for a routine cleaning; deep cleanings are often split over 2 visits |
| Chair time | About 30–60 minutes routine; 1–2 hours for a deep cleaning |
| Recovery | None for a routine cleaning; gums can feel tender for a few days after a deep cleaning |
| When to see a specialist | When gum pockets are deep, bone loss shows on x-rays, or gum disease persists after treatment |
How we ranked Ridgewood cleaning dentists
We scored 19 Ridgewood 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ridgewood data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |
Teeth cleanings in Ridgewood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Ridgewood?
Dental Health Gentle ranks #1 of 19 Ridgewood clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews and emergency visits and evening hours. General Dentistry ranks #2 (3.9★ from 11 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.
How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Ridgewood, NY?
A teeth cleaning in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?
8 of 19 Ridgewood clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Dental Health Gentle, General Dentistry and Fernandez Dental Office Inc. 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 Ridgewood?
19 Ridgewood clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 8 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 16 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.
Update log for Ridgewood
- : DR Scores recalculated for 26 clinics.