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Best Dentists in Apex, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Apex: Cardinal Family Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 16

    Best for same-day emergencies: Dr. John Tomasheski DDS, emergency care; ranked #16 of 41.

  3. 17

    Best for evenings and weekends: Triangle Family Dentistry - Green Level, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #17 of 41.

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41 Apex clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Apex at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Apex at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Cardinal Family Dentistry73Overall, Implants
2Little Tooth Co73—
3Optimum Dental73—
4Royal Oak Dental Group Corporate Office73—
5Dr Leah G. Beavers, D.D.S.67—
6Dr. Anna Keene67—
7Dr. Brian Leech67—
8Dr. Connie Feng67—
9Dr. David Draper67—
10Dr. Sabine Schtakleff67—

The 41 best dentists in Apex, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Apex

    #1 Cardinal Family Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 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

    Book appointment at Cardinal Family DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    At Cardinal Family Dentistry, we provide honest advice and quality dental care in Apex and the New Hill area to help our patients achieve and maintain their very best smiles. We want our conservative approach to dentistry and our passion for educating patients to create an environment deeply rooted in trust and integrity. Our exceptional service and compassionate care allow us to build meaningful relationships, and we treat all of our patients like family.

    From Cardinal Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Dr. John Tomasheski DDS

    1783 W Williams St, Apex, NC 27523

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. John Tomasheski DDSFull profile(919) 363-1501

  17. #17 Triangle Family Dentistry - Green Level

    3651 Green Level W Rd Suite 202, Apex, NC 27523, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Triangle Family Dentistry - Green LevelFull profile(919) 377-9797
    In their words

    Your smile is our top priority. Everyone, from our highly skilled dentists and every member of our support team, are focused on and dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle dental care that you and your family are looking for. The dentists at Triangle Family Dentistry specialize in the latest techniques in dentistry, including Invisalign®, dental veneers, dentures, dental crowns, sedation dentistry, and dental implants.

    From Triangle Family Dentistry - Green Level's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Triangle Family Dentistry - Apex Kelly Rd

    1460 Kelly Rd, Apex, NC 27502, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Triangle Family Dentistry - Apex Kelly RdFull profile(919) 335-4100
    In their words

    Your smile is our top priority. Everyone, from our highly skilled dentists and every member of our support team, are focused on and dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle dental care that you and your family are looking for. The dentists at Triangle Family Dentistry specialize in the latest techniques in dentistry, including Invisalign®, dental veneers, dentures, dental crowns, sedation dentistry, and dental implants.

    From Triangle Family Dentistry - Apex Kelly Rd's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Dr. Shannon B. Leahy, DDS

    1500 Town Side Dr STE 105, Apex, NC 27502

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–2 PM · Wed 11:30 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Shannon B. Leahy, DDSFull profile(919) 363-4204

  22. #22 Better Dental - Apex

    501 N Salem St #105, Apex, NC 27502

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–3 PM · Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Better Dental - ApexFull profile(919) 804-0351
    In their words

    Welcome to Better Dental - Apex! Our team of friendly, experienced dentists is proud to serve the Apex, NC community and provide skilled, compassionate care for you and your family. We want you to feel at ease during each visit, so we offer soft blankets and fresh-baked cookies in our exam rooms to help create a fun, relaxed atmosphere! We also believe that great dental care should be available to all, so we’ll arrange financing to help you get the bright smile you deserve.…

    From Better Dental - Apex's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry

    1460 Kelly Rd #201, Apex, NC 27502

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Carolina Orthodontics & Children's DentistryFull profile(919) 846-7900
    In their words

    At Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry, our top priority is to provide you and your family with the highest quality care in a friendly, fun, state-of-the-art environment with unmatched professional service. Our specialists and the entire team are here to offer outstanding orthodontic and pediatric dental care in the greater area of RTP (Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Durham and Raleigh).

    From Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Dr. Rylan Hansen - Apex NC Dentist

    800 W Williams St #240, Apex, NC 27502

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–3 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Rylan Hansen - Apex NC DentistFull profile(919) 363-8444

All 41 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Central Carolina Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery37
27Apex Dental Group, Dr John S Kitzmiller III, DDS37
28Bass and Watson Family Dental37
29Apex Smiles37
30Atkins Dentistry37
31Beaver Creek Commons Dental37
32Pezdek Dental Care37
33Twin Leaf Dentistry37
34Apex General Dentistry37
35Peak City Family Dentistry37
36Western Wake Family Dentistry37
37Atlantic Family Dental, Apex33
38Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry33
39Olive Chapel Family Dentistry: Dustin Prusik, DDS33
40Lane & Associates Family Dentistry - Apex33
41Maxwell Dental Studio LLC28

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Best dentists in Apex by need

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Best for emergency in Apex

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Dr. John Tomasheski DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Apex clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #16 for emergency care, #16 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care.

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Best for kids in Apex

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

Best for implants in Apex

1

Cardinal Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 41 Apex clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Little Tooth Co (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in Apex →

Best for invisalign & braces in Apex

1

Cardinal Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 40 Apex clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Little Tooth Co (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Apex →

Best for root canal in Apex

1

Cardinal Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 40 Apex clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Little Tooth Co (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Apex

1

Cardinal Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 41 Apex clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Little Tooth Co (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Apex →

Best for dentures & seniors in Apex

1

Cardinal Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 40 Apex clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Little Tooth Co (#2 overall)

Dentures in Apex →

Best for budget & insurance in Apex

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

How much does a dentist cost in Apex?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Apex?
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 Apex

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 Apex dentists

We scored 41 Apex clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Apex 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

Dentists in Apex: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Apex?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Apex, NC is Cardinal Family Dentistry (DR Score 73/100). Little Tooth Co (#2) and Optimum Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 41 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Apex are open on Saturday?

1 of 41 Apex dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Triangle Family Dentistry - Green Level (until 1 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.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Apex?

1 Apex clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Dr. John Tomasheski DDS (#16). 4 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 Apex?

A dental cleaning in Apex 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.

How many dentists are there in Apex?

DentistsRanked lists 41 dental clinics in Apex, NC, and 41 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 41 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Apex

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 41 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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