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Best Dentists in Arlington, MA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Arlington: Sweet Smiles Orthodontics Arlington - Braces & Invisalign, 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, open 7 days until 11 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Sweet Smiles Orthodontics Arlington - Braces & Invisalign, open 7 days until 11 PM; ranked #1 of 20.

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20 Arlington clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 5 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 18 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Arlington at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Arlington at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Sweet Smiles Orthodontics Arlington - Braces & Invisalign705.0★ (137)Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Evenings & weekends
2DENTAL PRO705.0★ (25)Evenings · Sat—
3Perkins Family Dental695.0★ (2)——
4Arlington Dental Building684.8★ (230)Evenings · Sat—
5First Impression Dental635.0★ (541)—Cosmetic
6Arlington Orthodontics: John Lindgren DMD635.0★ (833)——
7Varallo Orthodontics - Dr. Daniel Varallo625.0★ (517)——
8Elevate Dentistry624.9★ (72)——
9Arlington Dental614.8★ (25)Sat—
10Arlington Smiles - Family Dentistry605.0★ (297)—Implants

The 20 best dentists in Arlington, ranked

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

  1. #19 Dental Associates of Arlington

    22 Mill St Suite 104, Arlington, MA 02476, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dental Associates of Arlington is the premier dental practice providing you and your family with all of your dental care needs under one roof. We are a General, Cosmetic, Implant and Sedation dentistry practice. We create smiles by providing truly caring, comprehensive and convenient dental care for your entire family. From basic preventative care to complete dental reconstruction, we do it all.

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

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Best dentists in Arlington by need

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

Best for emergency in Arlington

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

Best for kids in Arlington

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

Best for implants in Arlington

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Arlington Smiles - Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 4 Arlington clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #10 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arlington Dental Group PC Dr. Fariba Esbah ,DMD (#12 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Arlington

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Sweet Smiles Orthodontics Arlington - Braces & Invisalign

Highest-ranked of 6 Arlington clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Varallo Orthodontics - Dr. Daniel Varallo (#7 overall)

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Best for root canal in Arlington

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Dental Associates of Arlington

Highest-ranked of 1 Arlington clinic offering root canals: #19 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Arlington

5

First Impression Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Arlington clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Associates of Arlington (#19 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Arlington

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New England Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Arlington clinics offering dentures: #15 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Associates of Arlington (#19 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Arlington

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

How much does a dentist cost in Arlington?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Arlington?
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 Arlington

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 Arlington dentists

We scored 20 Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Arlington?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Arlington, MA is Sweet Smiles Orthodontics Arlington - Braces & Invisalign (DR Score 70/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 137 Google reviews. It is open 7 days until 11 PM. DENTAL PRO (#2) and Perkins Family Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 20 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Arlington are open on Saturday?

5 of 20 Arlington dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Sweet Smiles Orthodontics Arlington - Braces & Invisalign (until 6 PM), DENTAL PRO (until 3 PM) and Arlington Dental Building (until 2 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Arlington?

No Arlington clinic lists emergency care, but 5 are open after 6 PM, led by Sweet Smiles Orthodontics Arlington - Braces & Invisalign (#1) and DENTAL PRO (#2). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Arlington?

A dental cleaning in Arlington 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.

How many dentists are there in Arlington?

DentistsRanked lists 20 dental clinics in Arlington, MA, and 20 are ranked by DR Score. 5 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 10 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Arlington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 20 clinics.