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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Watertown, NY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Black River Oral Surgery, ranked #1 of 42 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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42 Watertown clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Watertown at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Watertown at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Black River Oral Surgery73
2Dr. Kathleen Bacsik, DDS73
3Robert Range73
4Agnetta Robert DDS67
5Aspen Dental67
6Beuttenmuller Erhard A DDS67
7Cedar Square67
8Crossley David J DDS67
9Crossley Dental Associates PC67
10Dr. Andrew Coalter67

The 42 best cleaning dentists in Watertown, 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.

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 for cleaning in Watertown

    #1 Black River Oral Surgery

    73/100

    Ranked #1 for teeth cleanings in Watertown on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Black River Oral SurgeryFull profile
    In their words

    Black River Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery offers Watertown, NY, with the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery care. The office of Dr. Bruce Dines, DMD, is locally-owned and has been servicing Jefferson County for over 30 years. We offer a full array of services including impactions, extractions, and office anesthesia. Dr. Dines is Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Our office here in Watertown has been designed to make sure you…

    From Black River Oral Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Aspen Dental

    67/100

    Ranked #5 for teeth cleanings in Watertown on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Watertown,NY offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

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

All 42 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Zabriskie Walter E DDS67
27Nova Oral Surgery and Dental Implants47Sat
28Dr. Nirmal S. Aujla, DDS37
29Alexander Korwek, DDS, PC37
30McCue Dental37
31Upstate Oral Surgery and Dental Implants: Dr. Logan Curtis, DDS37
32Great Beginnings Pediatric Dentistry37
33Latif Sarah DDS37
34William C. Tinelli D.D.S.37
35Watertown Pediatric Dentistry37
36Modern Endodontic Specialists PC37
37Aqua Dental PC37
38Schonfield Dental33
39Clough-Perin Katie DDS PC33
40Beuttenmuller Andrew A DDS33
41Ahlgrim Dental Office33
42Ahlgrim Stephen A DDS33

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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 Watertown?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Watertown?
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 Watertown

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 Watertown cleaning dentists

We scored 42 Watertown clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Watertown 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 Watertown: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Watertown?

Black River Oral Surgery ranks #1 of 42 Watertown clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Kathleen Bacsik, DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

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

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

1 of 42 Watertown clinics offering teeth cleanings lists Saturday hours, including Nova Oral Surgery and Dental Implants. 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 Watertown?

42 Watertown clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Watertown

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 44 clinics.

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