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Best Dentists in Branford, CT (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Branford: Vincent G. Sotero, D.M.D., 5.0★ from 263 Google reviews, open 4 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 11

    Best for same-day emergencies: Dr. Yiming King, emergency care; ranked #11 of 33.

  3. 3

    Best for evenings and weekends: EndoCare Dental Specialists, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #3 of 33.

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33 Branford clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 6 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 20 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Branford at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Branford at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Vincent G. Sotero, D.M.D.685.0★ (263)—Overall
2John Michalak, DMD685.0★ (391)Evenings—
3EndoCare Dental Specialists665.0★ (6)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends, Root canal
4Branford Dental Care644.7★ (318)Evenings—
5PureSmilesCT624.6★ (311)——
6Periodontics, P.C.625.0★ (149)——
7CT Implant & Oral Surgery624.9★ (147)—Implants
8North Branford Dental Group614.4★ (57)Evenings · Sat—
9Admire Dental Branford614.6★ (512)——
10Shoreline Orthodontics - Branford615.0★ (267)—Invisalign & braces

The 33 best dentists in Branford, ranked

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

All 33 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Jacobs Richard a DMD PC15
27Kaplan Laurence B DDS15
28New Haven Dental Group: Horton Harold L DDS15
29ocean Dental15
30PENTA DENTAL OF CONNECTICUT15
31Richard Roger DDS15
32Virgulto Sharon15
33Dubin Gary DDS7

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Best dentists in Branford by need

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

Best for emergency in Branford

11

Dr. Yiming King

Highest-ranked of 1 Branford clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #11 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care.

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Best for kids in Branford

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

Best for implants in Branford

7

CT Implant & Oral Surgery

Highest-ranked of 5 Branford clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #7 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Periodontics, P.C. (#6 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Branford

10

Shoreline Orthodontics - Branford

Highest-ranked of 4 Branford clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #10 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry of Connecticut (#12 overall)

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Best for root canal in Branford

3

EndoCare Dental Specialists

Highest-ranked of 2 Branford clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Yiming King (#11 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Branford

16

Ocean Dental , Norman F Dahl D.D.S., P.C.

Highest-ranked of 4 Branford clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #16 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Ge Family Dentistry (#19 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Branford

No Branford clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Branford

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

How much does a dentist cost in Branford?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Branford?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$130–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Teeth Cleaning$98–$260DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Root Canal$910–$1,820DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Tooth Extraction$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Wisdom Teeth Removal$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dental Implants$1,950–$7,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Invisalign$4,550–$9,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Braces$3,900–$9,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Veneers$1,170–$3,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Teeth Whitening$260–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Cosmetic Dentistry$650–$6,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut

Emergency and weekend dentists in Branford

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 Branford dentists

We scored 33 Branford 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 Branford 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 Branford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Branford?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Branford, CT is Vincent G. Sotero, D.M.D. (DR Score 68/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 263 Google reviews. It is open 4 days a week. John Michalak, DMD (#2) and EndoCare Dental Specialists (#3) follow. We ranked 33 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Branford are open on Saturday?

2 of 33 Branford dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are EndoCare Dental Specialists (until 1 PM) and North Branford Dental Group (until 2 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 Branford?

1 Branford clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Dr. Yiming King (#11). 6 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 Branford?

A dental cleaning in Branford typically costs $98–$260 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Branford?

DentistsRanked lists 33 dental clinics in Branford, CT, and 33 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 6 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 18 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Branford

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 33 clinics.

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