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Best Dentists in East Amherst, NY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in East Amherst: Rebecca Falsafi DDS MS pc, 4.6★ from 756 Google reviews, open 4 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Growing Smiles, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #10 of 13.

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13 East Amherst clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 10 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in East Amherst at a glance

Top 10 dentists in East Amherst at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Rebecca Falsafi DDS MS pc654.6★ (756)—Overall, Invisalign & braces
2Cornerstone Periodontics and Dental Implants644.9★ (332)—Implants
3WM Dental Care644.9★ (97)——
4Dr. Daniel C. Yustin, DDS624.3★ (12)—Dentures & seniors
5Amherst Dentistry624.9★ (408)—Cosmetic
6The Ivory Dental Co.614.9★ (444)——
7Dr. Philip J. Young, DDS594.4★ (95)Evenings—
8Maple Glen Family Dentistry584.9★ (196)——
9LB Orthodontics564.7★ (24)——
10Growing Smiles554.7★ (40)—Kids

The 13 best dentists in East Amherst, ranked

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

  1. #11 Better Smile of WNY

    2606, 6161 Transit Rd STE 1, East Amherst, NY 14051

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–1 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Better Smile, we focus on providing better dentistry to the people who live and work in the Buffalo area. What does better dentistry mean? It means we don't believe in average. We only believe in better—better technology, better dentists, better expertise, better support staff, and for our patients, it means a better experience, better comfort, better service, and better care. We have resources other providers don't, and we are happy to offer a second opinion if you have…

    From Better Smile of WNY's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #12 East Amherst Dental Center

    6471 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 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–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in East Amherst by need

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

Best for emergency in East Amherst

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

Best for kids in East Amherst

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Growing Smiles

Highest-ranked of 1 East Amherst clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #10 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

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Best for implants in East Amherst

2

Cornerstone Periodontics and Dental Implants

Highest-ranked of 4 East Amherst clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: The Ivory Dental Co. (#6 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in East Amherst

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Rebecca Falsafi DDS MS pc

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

Runner-up: LB Orthodontics (#9 overall)

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Best for root canal in East Amherst

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Better Smile of WNY

Highest-ranked of 2 East Amherst clinics offering root canals: #11 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: East Amherst Dental Center (#12 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in East Amherst

5

Amherst Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 3 East Amherst clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Better Smile of WNY (#11 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in East Amherst

4

Dr. Daniel C. Yustin, DDS

Highest-ranked of 3 East Amherst clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #4 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Better Smile of WNY (#11 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in East Amherst

No East Amherst clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in East Amherst?

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

How much does a dentist cost in East Amherst?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$145–$435DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Cleaning$109–$290DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Emergency Care$145–$725DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Root Canal$1,015–$2,030DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Tooth Extraction$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Wisdom Teeth Removal$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Implants$2,175–$8,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Invisalign$5,075–$10,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Braces$4,350–$10,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Crowns$1,160–$2,610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dentures$1,450–$4,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Veneers$1,305–$3,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Whitening$290–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Bonding$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Fillings$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Dentistry$725–$7,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Full Restoration$21,750–$72,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York

Emergency and weekend dentists in East Amherst

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 East Amherst dentists

We scored 13 East Amherst 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 East Amherst 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 East Amherst: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in East Amherst?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in East Amherst, NY is Rebecca Falsafi DDS MS pc (DR Score 65/100). It has a 4.6★ rating from 756 Google reviews. It is open 4 days a week. Cornerstone Periodontics and Dental Implants (#2) and WM Dental Care (#3) follow. We ranked 13 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in East Amherst are open on Saturday?

1 of 13 East Amherst dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Better Smile of WNY (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 East Amherst?

No East Amherst clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Dr. Philip J. Young, DDS (#7). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in East Amherst?

A dental cleaning in East Amherst typically costs $109–$290 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

Who is the best kids' dentist in East Amherst?

Growing Smiles is the highest-ranked East Amherst clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #10 of 13 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 1 East Amherst clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in East Amherst?

DentistsRanked lists 13 dental clinics in East Amherst, NY, and 13 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 7 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for East Amherst

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 13 clinics.