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Best Dentists in Elmira, NY (2026)

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    Best overall in Elmira: Chemung County Health Department, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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32 Elmira clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Elmira at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Elmira at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Chemung County Health Department73Overall, Implants
2Top Emergency Dental73—
3Able 267—
4Arnot Medical Services67—
5Arnot Ogden Medical System67—
6Dr. Chad Uy67—
7Dr. James C. Cooros, MD67—
8Dr. Matthew Brown, MD67—
9Jason Horn67—
10Karpinski Kathryn DDS67—

The 32 best dentists in Elmira, ranked

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

  2. #2 Top Emergency Dental

    199 Harriet St, Elmira, NY 14901

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Top Emergency DentalFull profile
    In their words

    Thank you for considering Top Emergency Dental as your area dental provider. Our team offers services such as emergency dental care, pediatric care, family dental, and emergency denture repair. Our dental professionals also offer excellent general dentistry services as well! At this time, we are unable to take walk-in patients, so please call an appointment today. Our phone lines are manned 24/7, even on holidays and weekends! If you need a dentist and you need one now,…

    From Top Emergency Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Lalor Family Dental

    1052 County Rd 64, Elmira, NY 14903

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lalor Family DentalFull profile(607) 953-4433

  23. #23 West Church St Dental

    452 W Church St, Elmira, NY 14901

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Church St DentalFull profile(607) 732-4722

All 32 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. Trung D. Tran, DMD37
27O'Connell Family Dental37
28Maple Ave Family Dental37
29Curione Dental Lab34Sat · Sun
30Oral & Implant Surgery33
31Southport Dental33
32Robert G Lyon DDS33

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Best dentists in Elmira by need

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

Best for emergency in Elmira

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

Best for kids in Elmira

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

Best for implants in Elmira

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Chemung County Health Department

Highest-ranked of 32 Elmira clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Top Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Elmira

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Chemung County Health Department

Highest-ranked of 31 Elmira clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Top Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Elmira

1

Chemung County Health Department

Highest-ranked of 31 Elmira clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Top Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Elmira

1

Chemung County Health Department

Highest-ranked of 32 Elmira clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Top Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Elmira

1

Chemung County Health Department

Highest-ranked of 31 Elmira clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Top Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Elmira

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

How much does a dentist cost in Elmira?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Elmira?
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 Elmira

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 Elmira dentists

We scored 32 Elmira clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Elmira data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Elmira: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Elmira?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Elmira, NY is Chemung County Health Department (DR Score 73/100). Top Emergency Dental (#2) and Able 2 (#3) follow. We ranked 32 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Elmira are open on Saturday?

1 of 32 Elmira dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Curione Dental Lab (until 5 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Elmira?

No Elmira clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Lalor Family Dental (#21). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Elmira?

A dental cleaning in Elmira 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.

How many dentists are there in Elmira?

DentistsRanked lists 32 dental clinics in Elmira, NY, and 32 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 32 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Elmira

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 32 clinics.

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