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Best Dentists in Cedar Lake, IN (2026)

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    Best overall in Cedar Lake: Detailed Dental - Christine Gudas, D.D.S., 4.8★ from 213 Google reviews, open 3 days a week and 1 of 17 services.

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5 Cedar Lake clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 have a Google rating on file.

Top 5 dentists in Cedar Lake at a glance

Top 5 dentists in Cedar Lake at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Detailed Dental - Christine Gudas, D.D.S.604.8★ (213)Overall, Dentures & seniors
2Cedar Lake Dental564.2★ (18)—
3Design Classic Dental15——
4Polite Nicolette DDS15——
5Mc Dermott Terrance S DDS8——

The 5 best dentists in Cedar Lake, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Cedar Lake by need

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

Best for emergency in Cedar Lake

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

Best for kids in Cedar Lake

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

Best for implants in Cedar Lake

No Cedar Lake clinic lists dental implants in our data yet.

Best for invisalign & braces in Cedar Lake

No Cedar Lake clinic lists Invisalign or braces in our data yet.

Best for root canal in Cedar Lake

No Cedar Lake clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Cedar Lake

No Cedar Lake clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.

Best for dentures & seniors in Cedar Lake

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Detailed Dental - Christine Gudas, D.D.S.

Highest-ranked of 1 Cedar Lake clinic offering dentures: #1 overall by DR Score.

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Best for budget & insurance in Cedar Lake

No Cedar Lake clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Cedar Lake?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Cedar Lake?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Indiana
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Indiana
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Indiana

How we ranked Cedar Lake dentists

We scored 5 Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Cedar Lake?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Cedar Lake, IN is Detailed Dental - Christine Gudas, D.D.S. (DR Score 60/100). It has a 4.8★ rating from 213 Google reviews. It is open 3 days a week. Cedar Lake Dental (#2) and Design Classic Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 5 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Cedar Lake?

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

How many dentists are there in Cedar Lake?

DentistsRanked lists 5 dental clinics in Cedar Lake, IN, and 5 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 4 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Cedar Lake

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.