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Best Dentists in Allston, MA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Allston: SoftTouch Dentistry of Brighton, 4.9★ from 273 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 3 PM and 1 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces Allston, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #2 of 4.

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4 Allston clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, based on posted hours. 2 have a Google rating on file.

Top 4 dentists in Allston at a glance

Top 4 dentists in Allston at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1SoftTouch Dentistry of Brighton634.9★ (273)SatOverall, Implants
2Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces Allston594.4★ (555)—Kids
3DENTISTAR37——Invisalign & braces, Root canal
4Dentist37———

The 4 best dentists in Allston, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Allston by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Allston

No Allston clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Allston

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Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces Allston

Highest-ranked of 1 Allston clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #2 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

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Best for implants in Allston

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SoftTouch Dentistry of Brighton

Highest-ranked of 3 Allston clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: DENTISTAR (#3 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Allston

3

DENTISTAR

Highest-ranked of 2 Allston clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dentist (#4 overall)

Invisalign in Allston →

Best for root canal in Allston

3

DENTISTAR

Highest-ranked of 2 Allston clinics offering root canals: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dentist (#4 overall)

Root Canal in Allston →

Best for cosmetic in Allston

3

DENTISTAR

Highest-ranked of 2 Allston clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dentist (#4 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Allston →

Best for dentures & seniors in Allston

3

DENTISTAR

Highest-ranked of 2 Allston clinics offering dentures: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dentist (#4 overall)

Dentures in Allston →

Best for budget & insurance in Allston

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

How much does a dentist cost in Allston?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Allston?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$135–$405DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Teeth Cleaning$101–$270DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Emergency Care$135–$675DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Root Canal$945–$1,890DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Tooth Extraction$270–$945DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Wisdom Teeth Removal$270–$945DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Implants$2,025–$8,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Invisalign$4,725–$10,125DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Braces$4,050–$9,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Crowns$1,080–$2,430DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dentures$1,350–$4,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Veneers$1,215–$3,375DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Teeth Whitening$270–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Bonding$405–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Cosmetic Fillings$405–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Cosmetic Dentistry$675–$6,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Full Restoration$20,250–$67,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts

Emergency and weekend dentists in Allston

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 Allston dentists

We scored 4 Allston clinics 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 Allston 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 Allston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Allston?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Allston, MA is SoftTouch Dentistry of Brighton (DR Score 63/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 273 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces Allston (#2) and DENTISTAR (#3) follow. We ranked 4 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Allston are open on Saturday?

1 of 4 Allston dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are SoftTouch Dentistry of Brighton (until 3 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

How much is a dental cleaning in Allston?

A dental cleaning in Allston typically costs $101–$270 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. 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 Allston?

Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces Allston is the highest-ranked Allston clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #2 of 4 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 1 Allston clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Allston?

DentistsRanked lists 4 dental clinics in Allston, MA, and 4 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 3 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Allston

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.