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Best Dentists in Essex, CT (2026)

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    Best overall in Essex: Essex Family Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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6 Essex clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 have a Google rating on file.

Top 6 dentists in Essex at a glance

Top 6 dentists in Essex at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Essex Family Dentistry73—Overall, Implants
2Katrina A Wall, DMD625.0★ (22)—
3Dana J. Rotella, DDS595.0★ (9)—
4Dr. Arnold L. Chasssanoff, DMD15——
5Dr. Peter E. Pool, DMD Retired15——
6Reamer Ernest D DDS15——

The 6 best dentists in Essex, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Essex by need

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

Best for emergency in Essex

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

Best for kids in Essex

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

Best for implants in Essex

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Essex Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Essex clinic offering dental implants: #1 overall by DR Score.

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Best for invisalign & braces in Essex

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Essex Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Essex clinic offering Invisalign or braces: #1 overall by DR Score.

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Best for root canal in Essex

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Essex Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Essex clinic offering root canals: #1 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Essex

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Essex Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Essex clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 overall by DR Score.

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Best for dentures & seniors in Essex

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Essex Family Dentistry

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

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Best for budget & insurance in Essex

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

How much does a dentist cost in Essex?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Essex?
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
Emergency Care$130–$650DentistsRanked 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
Dental Crowns$1,040–$2,340DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dentures$1,300–$3,900DentistsRanked 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
Dental Bonding$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Cosmetic Fillings$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Cosmetic Dentistry$650–$6,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Full Restoration$19,500–$65,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut

How we ranked Essex dentists

We scored 6 Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Essex?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Essex, CT is Essex Family Dentistry (DR Score 73/100). Katrina A Wall, DMD (#2) and Dana J. Rotella, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 6 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Essex?

A dental cleaning in Essex 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 Essex?

DentistsRanked lists 6 dental clinics in Essex, CT, and 6 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 6 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Essex

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 6 clinics.