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Best Dentists in Alpena, MI (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Alpena: Huron Dental RLW PLLC, 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

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17 Alpena clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 15 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Alpena at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Alpena at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Huron Dental RLW PLLC624.9★ (240)Overall
2Thunder Bay Family Dentistry: Jack H Behl DDS614.9★ (122)—
3Sytek Ortho605.0★ (38)Invisalign & braces
4Steber Michael J DDS604.0★ (21)—
5Dental Clinics North - Alpena594.7★ (206)—
6Beatty David M DDS595.0★ (7)—
7Alcona Health Center Dental584.7★ (133)—
8Vedder James L DDS, MS575.0★ (4)—
9Keskimaki William B DDS564.9★ (41)—
10Downtown Dentistry563.7★ (3)—

The 17 best dentists in Alpena, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Alpena by need

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

Best for emergency in Alpena

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

Best for kids in Alpena

No Alpena clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Alpena

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Grand Traverse Oral Surgery Alpena

Highest-ranked of 1 Alpena clinic offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff and #11 overall by DR Score.

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Best for invisalign & braces in Alpena

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Sytek Ortho

Highest-ranked of 2 Alpena clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Vedder James L DDS, MS (#8 overall)

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Best for root canal in Alpena

No Alpena clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Alpena

No Alpena clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.

Best for dentures & seniors in Alpena

No Alpena clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Alpena

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

How much does a dentist cost in Alpena?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Alpena?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan

How we ranked Alpena dentists

We scored 17 Alpena 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 Alpena 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 Alpena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Alpena?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Alpena, MI is Huron Dental RLW PLLC (DR Score 62/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 240 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. Thunder Bay Family Dentistry: Jack H Behl DDS (#2) and Sytek Ortho (#3) follow. We ranked 17 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Alpena?

A dental cleaning in Alpena typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Alpena?

DentistsRanked lists 17 dental clinics in Alpena, MI, and 17 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 14 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Alpena

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 17 clinics.