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Best Dentists in Charlotte, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Charlotte: Charlotte Emergency Dental, 4.8★ from 1,846 Google reviews, open 7 days until 7 PM and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 2

    Best for same-day emergencies: Charlotte Emergency Dental Center, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #2 of 384.

  3. 13

    Best for kids and families: Steele Creek Pediatric Dentistry: Lochary Margaret DDS, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #13 of 384.

  4. 1

    Best for evenings and weekends: Charlotte Emergency Dental, open 7 days until 7 PM; ranked #1 of 384.

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384 Charlotte clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 32 are open Saturdays, 15 on Sundays and 27 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 9 list emergency care and 1 say they accept new patients. 296 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Charlotte at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Charlotte at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsNew patientsBest for
1Charlotte Emergency Dental794.8★ (1,846)Evenings · Sat · Sun—Overall, Evenings & weekends
2Charlotte Emergency Dental Center77—Evenings · Sat · Sun—Emergencies
3Empire Dental Group764.9★ (457)EveningsYes—
4Maple Springs Dental Mint Hill755.0★ (390)———
5Dentistry of the Queen City: Greg Reece, DMD73————
6Gentle Dental at Rivergate73————
7University Dental Associates73————
8Aspire Dental Wellness724.9★ (294)Evenings——
9Quality Dentist Care715.0★ (5)Evenings · Sat · Sun——
10TRU Dental714.9★ (509)Evenings · Sat · Sun——

The 384 best dentists in Charlotte, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. Ranked #1 in Charlotte

    #1 Charlotte Emergency Dental

    4010 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209

    79/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,846 Google reviews, 1,846 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 1,846 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Charlotte Emergency our focus is premiere care and beautiful, healthy smiles for all of our patients. We offer a wide range of dental services in addition to emergency care. We are open on weekends and offer extended hours as well as same day treatments to provide the most convenient way to maintain good dental health with your busy schedule! If you are looking dentist in Charlotte, NC you may visit our office. Walk-ins are welcome!

    From Charlotte Emergency Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #2 Charlotte Emergency Dental Center

    402 McCullough Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Today is the day you get your dental care needs taken care of. We're here to help you with whatever dentistry issues you're having, from general dentistry to emergency dental care, as well as denture repairs and pediatric dentistry. Call today because we answer our phones 24/7, schedule an appointment though because we don't take walk ins without calling first. Thanks!

    From Charlotte Emergency Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #3 Empire Dental Group

    1408 Orchard Lake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28270

    76/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 457 Google reviews, 457 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 457 Google reviews
    • Speaks English
    • Accepting new patients
    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Dentists
    Dr. Jamaine Ifedi, DDS

    CleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionImplantsInvisalignCrownsDentures+2 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Empire Dental Group At Empire Dental Group, we are dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in the heart of Charlotte, NC. Led by the experienced Dr. Jamaine Ifedi, our practice is committed to ensuring your dental health and comfort. Conveniently located for easy access, we offer a wide range of services to meet your needs, including dental emergencies, dental veneers, dental implants, Invisalign, and teeth whitening. Our team is passionate about creating…

    From Empire Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #4 Maple Springs Dental Mint Hill

    9055 Cresswind Blvd #100, Charlotte, NC 28215, United States

    75/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 390 Google reviews, 390 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 390 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Maple Springs Dental -- your "go to" dentist in Mint Hill, NC! We are dedicated to offering high quality dental care to families in the Mint Hill, NC and Charlotte, NC areas. We offer comprehensive services including family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, braces, dental implants, root canal therapy, crowns, fillings, wisdom teeth, and an incredible Teeth Whitening for Life program! With years of experience and state-of-the-art dental technology we help you get the…

    From Maple Springs Dental Mint Hill's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Greg Reese is a family dentist in Charlotte NC that takes a thorough, comprehensive approach to your dental care. We take a look at everything that plays a part in how your mouth works, not just the teeth. We focus our treatments on a health model of dentistry near you. We try to prevent dental problems from happening, not just addressing them when they do happen. We offer a wide range of dental services to all of your dental concerns including: Smile Makeovers, Dental…

    From Dentistry of the Queen City: Greg Reece, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #8 Aspire Dental Wellness

    2701 Coltsgate Rd Unit 104, Charlotte, NC 28211

    72/100

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 294 Google reviews, 294 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 294 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Aspire Dental Wellness is Charlotte’s Premier Dental Spa in SouthPark. Aspire Dental Wellness uses the most cutting-edge technology to provide the premier level of oral treatment for our patients to achieve the best possible treatment option. Anything from general dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, to even anxiety treatment, holistic alternative dentistry, and other wellness treatments.

    From Aspire Dental Wellness's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #14 Friendly Dental

    415 E Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209, United States

    70/100

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 570 Google reviews, 570 Google reviews.

    • 4.5from 570 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Friendly Dental Group of Woodlawn is located in Charlotte, NC. Our dentists in Charlotte offer patients a wide range of dental procedures, including cleanings, teeth whitening, fillings, root canals, crowns, dentures, bridges, periodontics, and veneers, amongst many other dental services. The Woodlawn dental office has experienced general, cosmetic and pediatric dentists in the in the Charlotte area near South Blvd. We also have some of the best orthodontists in Charlotte,…

    From Friendly Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #15 Next Level Dental Studio

    8150 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd A

    70/100

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 895 Google reviews, 895 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 895 Google reviews
    • Speaks English
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Dentists
    Dr. Pernell Rogers, DMD

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Northlake Mall dentist. A healthy smile doesn’t just look good—it feels good too. One of the easiest ways to protect that comfort and confidence is with dental fillings. At Next Level Dental Studio in Charlotte, we know that even the smallest cavity can turn into a big pain (literally) if left untreated. Fillings stop decay in its tracks and restore your tooth’s strength, so you can keep smiling, eating, and laughing without a care. Gone are the days of obvious…

    From Next Level Dental Studio's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  9. #17 Myers Park Dental Partners

    1000 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207

    70/100

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and services: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 5.0from 165 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–4:45 PM · Thu 8 AM–1 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Are you looking for a dentist in the Charlotte, NC area? Come to Myers Park Dental Partners! Above all else, we want our patients to maintain healthy, bright, and beautiful smiles! Next to that, we want our patients to feel comfortable and content during their appointments with us. Both of these goals begin with patient education! Staying informed can help you better understand the tenants of good oral health, prevent potential problems, and reveal why certain treatments are…

    From Myers Park Dental Partners's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  10. #20 Charlotte Dentist - Steven H. Ghim, DMD

    8912 Blakeney Professional Dr #400, Charlotte, NC 28277

    69/100

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 646 Google reviews, 646 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 646 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our small and private office provides adult comprehensive dental , implant, and world class cosmetic dentistry. Through experience and the use of the latest technology our singular focus is to provide patients with the best that dentistry has to offer

    From Charlotte Dentist - Steven H. Ghim, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  11. #21 McNeely and Mallette Family Dental Group

    9550 Rocky River Rd Suite 202, Charlotte, NC 28215

    69/100

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,565 Google reviews, 1,565 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 1,565 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At McNeely and Mallette Family Dental Group, we take great pride in providing high-quality, affordable dental care to the greater Charlotte and Harrisburg communities. Our practice is centered around building meaningful relationships with our patients that allow us to follow them along their dental journey for many years. Whether you’re just introducing your child to the dentist, preparing for dental implants, or you’re looking for a quick whitening solution, you’ve come to…

    From McNeely and Mallette Family Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  12. #24 Charlotte DentalPro

    518 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, United States

    69/100

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 763 Google reviews, 763 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 763 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Charlotte DentalPro provides comprehensive single-office dentistry, from general cleanings and exams, to emergency visits, root canals, implants, clear orthodontic braces, same-day crowns, dentures, teeth whitening, gum rejuvenation, and more. We are in network with all major dental insurance plans, offer payment plan options, and have cash discounts for self-paying patients. But more importantly, we care about our patients' well-being first and foremost, striving to deliver…

    From Charlotte DentalPro's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 384 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #384, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26West Charlotte Dental695.0★ (340)
27Dental Wellness of Charlotte695.0★ (653)
28Blakeney Smile Dentistry684.8★ (446)
29Dynamic Dental of Southend684.7★ (105)
30South Charlotte Family and Cosmetic Dentistry684.9★ (192)
31Riverbend Village Dental Care684.7★ (827)
32Friendly Dental684.7★ (398)
33Charlotte Dental Implant Solutions685.0★ (168)Evenings
34Dental Connection684.8★ (826)
35Phillippi and Kwon Dentistry675.0★ (351)
36Carolina Dentistry and Dentures674.9★ (168)
37Tusk Dental675.0★ (76)Sat
38Premier Smiles674.7★ (581)
39Dr. Chad Vanourny675.0★ (4)
40Carolina Dental674.6★ (305)
41Ballantyne Family Dental674.8★ (821)
42Dentistry on The Plaza674.9★ (293)
43River Vista Dentistry674.9★ (185)
44Dental Care 24767Evenings · Sat · Sun
45Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry674.8★ (419)
46B-Cs Community Health Center67
47Cotswold Dental Care67
48Family Dentistry67
49Friendly Dental67
50Health pointe67
51Warrier Family Dentistry674.9★ (295)
52Dentist675.0★ (1)
53Dentist Match675.0★ (1)
54Dentist Office675.0★ (1)
55Smile Charlotte664.9★ (324)
56Family Dentistry at CIC664.9★ (257)
57Pearl. Dentistry Reimagined664.8★ (624)
58Urban Family Dental664.9★ (1,206)Evenings
59Dental Care at Berewick664.7★ (501)
60Friendly Dental Group of Rivergate664.5★ (312)Sat
61Waverly Dental664.7★ (475)
62Mint Hill Pediatric Dentistry664.6★ (418)
63Bubbles Pediatric Dentistry664.9★ (244)
64Rapid Dental665.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat · Sun
65Rivergate Dental Care664.6★ (611)
66Advanced Dentistry of Blakeney665.0★ (269)
67Emergency Dental Service Charlotte655.0★ (1)
68Family Dental Clinic653.8★ (23)Sat · Sun
69Summerville & Norman DDS655.0★ (1)
70Smile Right Dental654.9★ (283)
71Atrium Health Oral Medicine & Maxillofacial Surgery654.6★ (266)
72Toothology Dental645.0★ (28)Sat
73Apollo Dental644.8★ (166)
74Friendly Dental644.6★ (388)
75Charlotte Community Health Clinic644.6★ (85)
76Galleria Dental645.0★ (196)Evenings
77Belvedere Family Dentistry644.7★ (286)
78Steele Creek Smiles Dentistry (Formerly Steele Creek Dental)644.8★ (150)
79Steele Creek Modern Dentistry644.5★ (334)
80LandMark Dentistry Charlotte634.9★ (1,592)
81Porter Dental Group635.0★ (521)
82Dental Care of Charlotte63Evenings · Sat · Sun
83A List Smiles Orthodontics634.9★ (183)Evenings
84Providence Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics635.0★ (331)
85Atrium Health Dental Clinic, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center634.5★ (153)
86Randolph Dental Care634.8★ (82)
87Brookdale Dental Care624.6★ (85)
88Mockaitis Orthodontics624.9★ (172)Sat · Sun
89Allure Dentistry624.9★ (270)
90Shopton Dental of Charlotte624.9★ (484)Sat
91Cedar Walk Family and Cosmetic Dentistry624.8★ (671)
92Kalons, Glidewell & Grewal DDS PA625.0★ (467)
93Skyview Dentistry624.9★ (849)
94ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Metro-Charlotte624.5★ (70)
95SouthPark Pediatric Dentistry624.9★ (1,092)
96District Dentistry624.9★ (444)
97All Kids Pediatric Dentistry624.8★ (2,179)
98Plaza Midwood Dentistry624.9★ (633)
99Kidz Dental Central624.9★ (1,705)
100Selden Orthodontics625.0★ (1,314)
101Artistic Family Dentistry - Gina R Davis DDS PA615.0★ (509)
102Tradition Dental Care614.9★ (180)
103Friendly Dental Group of Charlotte-Whitehall614.5★ (748)
104Inspired Dentistry of Charlotte614.9★ (959)
105Parkview Dentistry (Brittany R. Brown, DMD, PLLC)615.0★ (160)
106Dentistry of Uptown Charlotte614.9★ (308)
107SouthView Dentistry614.9★ (757)
108Ascend Dentistry614.9★ (222)
109Dr. Heather D. Rorison, DMD614.9★ (267)
110Young and Polite Children's Dentistry @ University614.7★ (297)
111Woo-Jung S Choe613.0★ (2)
112Dentistry On Monroe615.0★ (701)
113Uptown Charlotte Smiles615.0★ (606)
114North State Periodontists & Dental Implants614.9★ (570)
115AAA Dental Office ~ MEDICAID613.1★ (47)Sat · Sun
116Webb & Goldsmith Orthodontics - SouthPark615.0★ (1,048)
117Kidz Dental South614.9★ (1,110)
118Seitlin Dental614.9★ (871)
119Premier Endodontics of SouthPark614.7★ (139)
120Smart Orthodontics614.9★ (1,293)
121Sam Kleitches Dentistry605.0★ (703)
122Blakeney Dental Center604.3★ (150)
123Ensemble Dental Arts605.0★ (51)
124Supreme Smile Dental605.0★ (1)Sat
125Harmony Dental Implants and Oral Surgery604.9★ (469)
126Dental Sleep Medicine of Charlotte605.0★ (12)
127East Blvd Dentistry605.0★ (179)
128Ayrsley Family Dentistry604.9★ (375)
129Farmington Village Dental Care604.8★ (282)
130Southpark Oral Surgery604.9★ (983)
131Charlotte Dentistry604.8★ (4,731)
132SOUTHPARK DENTAL & ORAL CARE604.9★ (638)
133Smile Moore Dental605.0★ (318)
134Willow Oak Dental604.9★ (156)
135David M Glasscock DDS- Charlotte Dentist604.9★ (395)
136Dancausse and Hoy General Dentistry - University605.0★ (452)
137Barrero Dental Boutique604.9★ (146)
138City Park Dental of Charlotte604.9★ (241)
139Queen City Prosthodontics605.0★ (8)
140Piedmont Dentistry - Charlotte Dentist604.8★ (991)
141Novick Endodontics594.9★ (327)
142Charlotte Endodontics594.8★ (113)
143University Pediatric Dentistry594.9★ (1,086)
144Charlotte Family Dentistry594.9★ (971)
145Premier Dental Noda594.7★ (608)
146South Blvd Dentistry594.8★ (161)
147Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery594.8★ (1,143)
148Layton Dentistry595.0★ (200)
149Winning Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry595.0★ (422)
150Midtown General & Cosmetic Dentistry594.8★ (416)
151Drew Hines, DMD595.0★ (246)
152Dentistry at South End594.7★ (90)
153Queens Road Dentistry594.9★ (404)
154City Dental594.9★ (764)
155Prettyman Orthodontics595.0★ (569)
156Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte594.9★ (450)
157Chichetti & Patel Dental Wellness595.0★ (647)
158Smiles By Payet Dentistry594.9★ (781)
159East Town Dental595.0★ (144)
160Charlotte Center for Cosmetic Dentistry585.0★ (113)
161Rouse Stephen J DDS585.0★ (12)
162East Charlotte Dental583.9★ (273)
163Hickory Grove Pediatric Dentistry584.8★ (229)
164Crown Point Family Dentistry585.0★ (492)
165Hannon Orthodontics585.0★ (62)
166iDental Dilworth585.0★ (314)
167Moores Chapel Dentistry584.7★ (625)
168Eastover Dental584.9★ (466)
169Ideal Dental Charlotte Steele Creek584.3★ (780)Sat
170Clearsmile Orthodontics - South End584.9★ (587)
171Valeriano Orthodontics584.9★ (439)
172Marti L Cherry DDS, PA584.9★ (57)Sat
173Williams Dental - Cotswold, NC585.0★ (277)
174Central Avenue Dental584.8★ (537)
175Emergency Dentist Charlotte582.5★ (10)
176Smile Starters- Freedom Dr584.6★ (943)
177Stewart Dental Group585.0★ (188)
178Union Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center - Mint Hill584.4★ (8)
179Alexander Rossitch, DDS PA585.0★ (211)
180Brookdale Pediatric Dentistry584.9★ (377)
181Massey Family Dentistry585.0★ (120)
182Camino Salud (Camino Health Center)584.5★ (262)Sat
183CharlottePerio584.9★ (557)
184Damesek Dental584.9★ (27)
185Hull Edward C DDS574.9★ (197)
186Snow Dentistry574.9★ (400)
187Agape Dental Ministry574.1★ (13)
188Build-A-Smile574.7★ (25)Evenings · Sat
189Carberry Family Dentistry575.0★ (36)
190MeckDental574.5★ (2)
191Orchard Lake Dentistry574.9★ (526)
192Fourth Ward Dentistry574.7★ (581)
193Cotswold Family Dentistry574.9★ (251)
194Dasling Dentistry574.7★ (453)
195Vista Family Dentistry574.8★ (297)
196Riverbend Orthodontics & Oral Surgery574.7★ (177)
197Robert Dixon, DDS575.0★ (207)
198Sardis Dental Care574.7★ (421)
199Family Dental Care- Charlotte574.4★ (336)Sat
200Dr. Vinita Patel, DMD575.0★ (3)
201Lume Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics - Cotswold574.7★ (709)
202Holistic Dental: Stella O. Nnadi DMD574.8★ (207)
203Dentistry of the Carolinas - Steele Creek574.9★ (192)
204CarolinasFamily DentaCare.573.6★ (28)Evenings · Sat · Sun
205Arrowood Dental574.5★ (100)Sat
206Davis Lake Dental574.8★ (152)
207Family Dentistry on Montford574.9★ (334)
208ReNew Dental Arts574.8★ (461)
209Harlow Dental at 7th Street574.8★ (420)
210Inspiring Smiles Dentistry564.9★ (144)
211Carruth Endodontics - Paul Carruth DDS564.9★ (46)
212Montford Park Dentistry565.0★ (112)
213Dr. Tyler Klein565.0★ (3)
214Eastover General Dentistry565.0★ (3)
215Skiouris John DDS565.0★ (3)
216Smile Starters - N. Tryon St564.5★ (752)
217Nelsen Dental Excellence564.7★ (206)
218J. Todd Bullard, DDS565.0★ (183)
219Charlotte Dentistry Uptown Dentist565.0★ (2)
220Regal Oaks Dental Charlotte564.8★ (478)
221Serenity Family Dentistry564.8★ (190)
222Robert Watson Jr., DDS, PA565.0★ (86)
223Shah-Khan Mustafa DDS564.9★ (239)
224Dentistry at Cotswold564.7★ (128)
225Blooming Smiles Pediatric Dentistry564.8★ (281)
226My Dentists564.9★ (322)
227Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry - Madison Park564.8★ (49)
228Dr. Samuel J. Burrow III, DDS564.3★ (17)Evenings · Sat
229Wiry Smiles Orthodontics564.3★ (71)
230Merlo & Fahrney Dentistry565.0★ (114)
231SouthEnd Premier Dentistry564.5★ (1,402)
232Central Piedmont Dental Hygiene Clinic564.8★ (17)
233Aspen Dental - Charlotte, NC (East)564.3★ (218)
234Murtuza Shah-Khan, DDS, PLLC565.0★ (147)
23532 Inspired Southpark Dental Boutique564.9★ (243)
236Allen Prevette DDS PA564.8★ (84)
237Smile Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics564.6★ (701)
238Dr. Susan Hockaday DDS, PA. Family Dental Practice564.9★ (146)
239Aspen Dental - Charlotte, NC (CoLo)554.5★ (499)
240Alvin S Goodman PA554.0★ (4)
241Charles Payet553.0★ (4)
242Genesis Family Dentistry - Plaza Midwood554.7★ (181)
243Sacksteder Orthodontics554.9★ (84)
244Southpark Art Dentistry554.7★ (359)
245Dual Image Orthodontics554.8★ (186)
246OrthoCare Orthodontics554.6★ (381)
247Affordable Dentures & Implants554.2★ (2,176)
248Oral Surgery Associates of Charlotte554.6★ (132)
249Lavalliere Dentistry555.0★ (49)
250CNC Dental Help555.0★ (1)
251Dr Givens Smile555.0★ (1)
252Dr. Ashley Dawson555.0★ (1)
253Dr. Thomas Pinnavaia555.0★ (1)
254Firestone Adam DDS555.0★ (1)
255Haydn G. Jones II, DDS - East Boulevard555.0★ (40)
256Dual Image Dentistry554.9★ (59)
257University Orthodontics554.7★ (266)
258Crown Point Orthodontics544.6★ (161)
259Royal Dental Associates - Central Ave544.3★ (492)
260Queen City Endo544.8★ (220)
261Dual Image Dentistry and Orthodontics544.7★ (172)
262D. Brian Williams, DDS, PA544.8★ (149)
263Charlotte Oral Surgery: Kent E. Moore, MD, DDS544.5★ (177)
264Oasis Dentistry - Charlotte544.4★ (130)
265Charlotte Root Canal Center544.5★ (207)
266Carla F Nunez Diaz-Granados541.0★ (1)
267Dental One Partners541.0★ (1)
268Jung Seung S DDS541.0★ (1)
269University Dental Associates Charlotte University - UDA1544.3★ (314)
270Webber Dentistry544.6★ (211)
271University Modern Dentistry544.3★ (181)
272Gouch John B DDS534.6★ (106)
273Charlotte Dental Esthetics534.6★ (125)
274Tranquil Family Dentistry534.6★ (47)
275Lineberger Dentistry - Southpark535.0★ (26)
276Ploszak Stefan a DDS534.7★ (51)
277Vaya Dental - Madison Park534.5★ (142)
278Susan C White DDS PLLC535.0★ (10)
279Eastover Pediatric Dentistry534.4★ (28)
280Mayo Orthodontics535.0★ (29)
281Prosthodontics of the Carolinas534.3★ (22)
282Armstrong Thomas W DMD534.3★ (21)Sat
283Alliance Dental Group - Cotswold524.6★ (110)
284Herron and Smith Dentistry525.0★ (12)
285SouthPark Dentistry524.1★ (12)
286Gorelik Dentistry524.4★ (155)
287Dr.R Bruce Miller DDS MS PA DBA Charlotte Prosthodontics524.6★ (46)
288Lake Pointe Family Dentistry514.2★ (92)
289Charlotte Dental Associates514.1★ (104)
290Distinctive Dentistry of Charlotte514.3★ (27)
291U. Phillip Igbinadolor, D.M.D. & Associates, P.A.514.1★ (40)
292MedBill123, LLC515.0★ (3)Evenings
293Robert E. Scott, D.M.D.514.6★ (27)
294Smith Cliff DDS514.7★ (15)
295Rosenheimer Robert DDS514.2★ (5)
296Stovall Sandra DDS514.3★ (35)
297Stephanie C Chen Dental504.3★ (42)
298Charlotte Emergency dentist503.5★ (2)Sat
299Hume, Mitchell D DMD PA505.0★ (10)
300A Smile 4U Family Dentistry503.8★ (49)
301Carolina TMJ & Sleep Solutions495.0★ (4)
302Bradford Dentistry495.0★ (3)
303Pristine Dentistry483.8★ (13)
304Cooper, Gary A483.5★ (8)
305M Yaghi PA484.3★ (3)
306kmno47Evenings · Sat · Sun
307Cooper Ford S DDS472.3★ (3)
308Eric B. VanHuss, DMD462.6★ (5)
309smilesbyanita44Evenings · Sat · Sun
310Night & Day Dental43Evenings
311Fresh Dental37
312Dental Clinic Care37
313Steelecroft Dental37
314Engel Dental Center37
315Langley Dental Care37
316Dentist Charlotte NC37
317Beacon Dental Center: Dr. L. Michelle Conner, DDS33
318Modern Family Dental Care - Northlake33
319Dr. Pushpinder Kaur28
320Dr. caryl M. elpidius, DDS27Evenings
321Edan Dental Tooth27Evenings
322Snow Randall C DDS27Evenings
323Albermarle Road Family Dentistry27Sat
324Keystone Dental Dynamics24Evenings · Sat
325WhiteGlowStudios19Sat
326Nash Institute for Dental Learning - Ross W. Nash, DDS18
327Oral Maxilofacal Surgery in Charlotte NC18
328Dr. Jerry W. Childress, DDS17Evenings
329Raiford Daniel M DDS17Evenings
330Acampado & Savage PA15
331Adir Simon J DDS15
332Anderson Michael H DDS15
333ATL Dental Supply Co Llc15
334Belvedere Family Dental Dr. Jason Bansch15
335Benco Dental Supply Co15
336Dentist Direct15
337Dentists Making HouseCalls15
338Dog Dental15
339Dr. Armen Balasanyan, DDS15
340Dr. Bichduong Nguyen15
341Dr. Catherine G. Reimels, DDS15
342Dr. Chun Peng15
343Dr. Everett Howell15
344Dr. Guy H. Huggins, DDS15
345Dr. Hani M. Aboufoul, DMD15
346Dr. James Lemmons15
347Dr. Kyle Roth15
348Dr. Mark Kogan15
349Dr. Mary J. Marshall, DDS15
350Dr. Michael Alterman15
351Dr. Saly M. Mac, DDS15
352Dr. Trevor Klein15
353Dr. Yuliya Gorelik15
354Engals institute15
355Eric Turner15
356Garner Jacqueline DDS15
357Kotis Amanda DDS15
358Long Sonny DDS15
359Mack Thomas a DDS15
360Michael A Catanese DDS15
361Millhouse15
362Modern Family Dental15
363Murphy Karen15
364Natalie Martinez-Rogers15
365Patel Harish DDS15
366Plan for Health15
367Preston Jan Goldner, DDS15
368Schuyler Benjamin P DDS15
369Swann R Dennis DDS15
370TruBlu Dental Line15
371University City15
372Uyenphuong15
373More Comfort & Care Oral Surgery Center9
374Bowman Christopher DDS8
375Skyline Dentistry8
376Carrie Dunlap, DDS7
377Dr. Kelly B. Wilson, DDS7
378Select Handpiece Solutions7
379Randolph L. Kixmiller,DDS7
380Dr. Krista Rankin, DDS7
381Hull James C DDS7
382Beeline Orthodontics7
383Charlotte Oral Medicine7
384Dest Dental Management5

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Best dentists in Charlotte by need

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Best for emergency in Charlotte

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Charlotte Emergency Dental Center

Highest-ranked of 9 Charlotte clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #1 for emergency care, #2 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Empire Dental Group (#3 overall)

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Best for kids in Charlotte

13

Steele Creek Pediatric Dentistry: Lochary Margaret DDS

Highest-ranked of 45 Charlotte clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #13 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

Runner-up: Friendly Dental (#14 overall)

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Best for implants in Charlotte

20

Charlotte Dentist - Steven H. Ghim, DMD

Highest-ranked of 141 Charlotte clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #20 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Advanced Dentistry of Blakeney (#66 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Charlotte

14

Friendly Dental

Highest-ranked of 124 Charlotte clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #14 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Pearl. Dentistry Reimagined (#57 overall)

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Best for root canal in Charlotte

14

Friendly Dental

Highest-ranked of 96 Charlotte clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #14 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charlotte Endodontics (#142 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Charlotte

1

Charlotte Emergency Dental

Highest-ranked of 115 Charlotte clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charlotte Emergency Dental Center (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Charlotte

1

Charlotte Emergency Dental

Highest-ranked of 88 Charlotte clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charlotte Emergency Dental Center (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Charlotte

No Charlotte clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Charlotte?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Charlotte?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$102–$306DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Teeth Cleaning$77–$204DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Emergency Care$102–$510DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Root Canal$714–$1,428DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Tooth Extraction$204–$714DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Wisdom Teeth Removal$204–$714DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Implants$1,530–$6,120DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Invisalign$3,570–$7,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Braces$3,060–$7,140DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Crowns$816–$1,836DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dentures$1,020–$3,060DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Veneers$918–$2,550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Teeth Whitening$204–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Bonding$306–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Cosmetic Fillings$306–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Cosmetic Dentistry$510–$5,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Full Restoration$15,300–$51,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina

Emergency and weekend dentists in Charlotte

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Charlotte dentists

We scored 384 Charlotte clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 14 were excluded (4 closed and 10 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 Charlotte 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

Dentists in Charlotte: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Charlotte?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Charlotte, NC is Charlotte Emergency Dental (DR Score 79/100). It has a 4.8★ rating from 1,846 Google reviews. It is open 7 days until 7 PM. Charlotte Emergency Dental Center (#2) and Empire Dental Group (#3) follow. We ranked 384 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Charlotte are open on Saturday?

32 of 384 Charlotte dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Charlotte Emergency Dental (until 3 PM), Charlotte Emergency Dental Center (until 12 AM) and Quality Dentist Care (until 12 AM). 15 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Which Charlotte dentists accept new patients?

1 Charlotte clinic says it accepts new patients. It is Empire Dental Group (#3). This comes from what each clinic publishes on its profile or website. Other clinics may also take new patients but have not said so, so it is worth calling.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Charlotte?

9 Charlotte clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Charlotte Emergency Dental Center (#2), Empire Dental Group (#3) and Quality Dentist Care (#9). 27 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Charlotte?

A dental cleaning in Charlotte typically costs $77–$204 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Charlotte?

Steele Creek Pediatric Dentistry: Lochary Margaret DDS is the highest-ranked Charlotte clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #13 of 384 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 45 Charlotte clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Charlotte?

DentistsRanked lists 384 dental clinics in Charlotte, NC, and 384 are ranked by DR Score. 32 post Saturday hours and 27 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 244 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Charlotte

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 384 clinics.
  2. : 10 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.