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Best Dentists in Brainerd, MN (2026)

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    Best overall in Brainerd: Lake Country Dental, 4.9★ from 731 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

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10 Brainerd clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Brainerd at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Brainerd at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Lake Country Dental654.9★ (731)Overall
2Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates614.8★ (719)Implants
3Brainerd Dental Care: Jeffrey D Hiebert DDS534.8★ (9)Cosmetic
4Bailey Jill M DDS15——
5Bender Winegar LLC15——
6Brainerd Dental Specialists15——
7Gangelhoff Jill15——
8Maple Street Dental15——
9Severson David K DDS15——
10McDermott Orthodontics7—Invisalign & braces

The 10 best dentists in Brainerd, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Brainerd by need

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

Best for emergency in Brainerd

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

Best for kids in Brainerd

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

Best for implants in Brainerd

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates

Highest-ranked of 1 Brainerd clinic offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff and #2 overall by DR Score.

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Best for invisalign & braces in Brainerd

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McDermott Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 1 Brainerd clinic offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #10 overall by DR Score.

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Best for root canal in Brainerd

No Brainerd clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Brainerd

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Brainerd Dental Care: Jeffrey D Hiebert DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Brainerd clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #3 overall by DR Score.

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Best for dentures & seniors in Brainerd

No Brainerd clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Brainerd

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

How much does a dentist cost in Brainerd?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Brainerd?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Minnesota

How we ranked Brainerd dentists

We scored 10 Brainerd 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Brainerd?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Brainerd, MN is Lake Country Dental (DR Score 65/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 731 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates (#2) and Brainerd Dental Care: Jeffrey D Hiebert DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 10 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Brainerd?

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

How many dentists are there in Brainerd?

DentistsRanked lists 10 dental clinics in Brainerd, MN, and 10 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 7 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Brainerd

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 10 clinics.