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Best Dentists in Essex, MD (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Essex: Dr. Agnes Bolus-Alignay, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 5

    Best for kids and families: Infinite Dental Healthy Smile - Essex, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #5 of 11.

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11 Essex clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 3 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Essex at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Essex at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Agnes Bolus-Alignay73——Overall, Implants
2Central Maryland Primary Care67———
3Juaneza Marie Cielo DDS67———
4Dental Group of Essex664.7★ (140)Evenings—
5Infinite Dental Healthy Smile - Essex594.4★ (29)—Kids, Root canal
6Ralph J Pirozzi575.0★ (4)——
7Daniel Rosinsky DDS - Dentist47—Evenings—
8Cheerful Dental43—Sat—
9Adventure Dental37———
10Amsterdam Lawrence A DMD PA37———

The 11 best dentists in Essex, ranked

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

  1. #7 Daniel Rosinsky DDS - Dentist

    707 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 11:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #8 Cheerful Dental

    301 Eastern Blvd #1, Essex, MD 21221, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 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–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–12 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #10 Amsterdam Lawrence A DMD PA

    Caring Dental, 621 D, Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 9:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Country Ridge Dental Associates, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle compassionate care that you deserve from a dentist. We work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate staff. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts…

    From Amsterdam Lawrence A DMD PA's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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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

5

Infinite Dental Healthy Smile - Essex

Highest-ranked of 2 Essex clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #5 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Ralph J Pirozzi (#6 overall)

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Best for implants in Essex

1

Dr. Agnes Bolus-Alignay

Highest-ranked of 8 Essex clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Central Maryland Primary Care (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Essex

1

Dr. Agnes Bolus-Alignay

Highest-ranked of 7 Essex clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Central Maryland Primary Care (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Essex

5

Infinite Dental Healthy Smile - Essex

Highest-ranked of 8 Essex clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #2 for root canal and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Agnes Bolus-Alignay (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Essex

1

Dr. Agnes Bolus-Alignay

Highest-ranked of 8 Essex clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Central Maryland Primary Care (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Essex

1

Dr. Agnes Bolus-Alignay

Highest-ranked of 8 Essex clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Central Maryland Primary Care (#2 overall)

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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$120–$360DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Teeth Cleaning$90–$240DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Emergency Care$120–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Root Canal$840–$1,680DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Tooth Extraction$240–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Wisdom Teeth Removal$240–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dental Implants$1,800–$7,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Invisalign$4,200–$9,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Braces$3,600–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dental Crowns$960–$2,160DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dentures$1,200–$3,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Veneers$1,080–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Teeth Whitening$240–$720DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dental Bonding$360–$720DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Cosmetic Fillings$360–$720DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Cosmetic Dentistry$600–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Full Restoration$18,000–$60,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland

Emergency and weekend dentists in Essex

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 Essex dentists

We scored 11 Essex clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 duplicate listings). 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, MD is Dr. Agnes Bolus-Alignay (DR Score 73/100). Central Maryland Primary Care (#2) and Juaneza Marie Cielo DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 11 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Essex are open on Saturday?

1 of 11 Essex dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Cheerful Dental (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 Essex?

No Essex clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Dental Group of Essex (#4) and Daniel Rosinsky DDS - Dentist (#7). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Essex?

A dental cleaning in Essex typically costs $90–$240 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland. 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 Essex?

Infinite Dental Healthy Smile - Essex is the highest-ranked Essex clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #5 of 11 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 2 Essex clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Essex?

DentistsRanked lists 11 dental clinics in Essex, MD, and 11 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 9 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Essex

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 11 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.