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Best Dentists in East Boston, MA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in East Boston: Smile Dental Center, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces East Boston Meridian St, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #3 of 12.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Harmony Dental Arts, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM; ranked #2 of 12.

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12 East Boston clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 7 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in East Boston at a glance

Top 10 dentists in East Boston at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Smile Dental Center73——Overall, Implants
2Harmony Dental Arts695.0★ (42)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
3Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces East Boston Meridian St674.5★ (722)Evenings · SatKids
4Dr. Neetu Bansal553.3★ (3)Sat—
5Dentist, Dr. Ray Rezania D.M.D543.7★ (3)——
6Dr. Dental53—Evenings · Sat—
7Day Square525.0★ (1)——
8Orient Heights Dental Office522.3★ (3)——
9East Boston Dental Center: Guarnaccia Gaetano DDS511.0★ (1)——
10East Boston Dental and Orthodontics | Best Family Dentist in Boston for Invisalign, Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentistry47—Sat—

The 12 best dentists in East Boston, ranked

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

  1. #3 Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces East Boston Meridian St

    55 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128

    67/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 722 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in East Boston (722).

    • 4.5from 722 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency care

  2. #6 Dr. Dental

    45 Maverick Square, East Boston, MA 02128

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. 47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #11 My Dental - East Boston

    151 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in East Boston 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 Boston

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

Best for kids in East Boston

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Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces East Boston Meridian St

Highest-ranked of 1 East Boston clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #3 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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Best for implants in East Boston

1

Smile Dental Center

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

Runner-up: Dr. Dental (#6 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in East Boston

1

Smile Dental Center

Highest-ranked of 4 East Boston clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Dental (#6 overall)

Invisalign in East Boston →

Best for root canal in East Boston

1

Smile Dental Center

Highest-ranked of 4 East Boston clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Dental (#6 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in East Boston

1

Smile Dental Center

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

Runner-up: Dr. Dental (#6 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in East Boston

1

Smile Dental Center

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

Runner-up: Dr. Dental (#6 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in East Boston

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

How much does a dentist cost in East Boston?

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

How much does a dentist cost in East Boston?
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 East Boston

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 Boston dentists

We scored 12 East Boston clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Boston 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 Boston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in East Boston?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in East Boston, MA is Smile Dental Center (DR Score 73/100). Harmony Dental Arts (#2) and Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces East Boston Meridian St (#3) follow. We ranked 12 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in East Boston are open on Saturday?

6 of 12 East Boston dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Harmony Dental Arts (until 3 PM), Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces East Boston Meridian St (until 3 PM) and Dr. Neetu Bansal (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 East Boston?

No East Boston clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Harmony Dental Arts (#2) and Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces East Boston Meridian St (#3). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in East Boston?

A dental cleaning in East Boston 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in East Boston?

Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces East Boston Meridian St is the highest-ranked East Boston clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #3 of 12 by DR Score. It is open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM. 1 East Boston clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in East Boston?

DentistsRanked lists 12 dental clinics in East Boston, MA, and 12 are ranked by DR Score. 6 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 12 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for East Boston

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.