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Best Dentists in Gretna, LA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gretna: Philip J. Puneky, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 36

    Best for kids and families: Dr. Kelly M. Milstead, DDS, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #36 of 40.

  3. 23

    Best for evenings and weekends: Smiles Family Dentistry & Cosmetics - Dr. W. Earl Harkless, DDS, open evenings until 12 AM and Sundays until 2:30 PM; ranked #23 of 40.

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40 Gretna clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 9 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Gretna at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Gretna at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Philip J. Puneky, DDS73—Overall, Root canal
2Dr. Michael Tufton685.0★ (1)—
3A Professional Dental Corporation67——
4Belanger & Bertucci67——
5Burke Family Dentistry67——
6Di Marco Russell R DDS67——
7Dr. Brian Connell67——
8Dr. Hung Hoang67——
9Dr. Kenneth J. Belanger, DDS67——
10Hagler Brandon DDS67——

The 40 best dentists in Gretna, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Gretna by need

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

Best for emergency in Gretna

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

Best for kids in Gretna

36

Dr. Kelly M. Milstead, DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Gretna clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff and #36 overall by DR Score.

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Best for implants in Gretna

18

Oral Surgery Services, Dental Implants & Wisdom Teeth

Highest-ranked of 28 Gretna clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #18 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Wilk Randall M DDS (#24 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Gretna

19

Oak Tree Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 26 Gretna clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #2 for invisalign and #19 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Philip J. Puneky, DDS (#1 overall)

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Best for root canal in Gretna

1

Philip J. Puneky, DDS

Highest-ranked of 25 Gretna clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: A Professional Dental Corporation (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Gretna

1

Philip J. Puneky, DDS

Highest-ranked of 25 Gretna clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: A Professional Dental Corporation (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Gretna

1

Philip J. Puneky, DDS

Highest-ranked of 25 Gretna clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: A Professional Dental Corporation (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Gretna

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

How much does a dentist cost in Gretna?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Gretna?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana

Emergency and weekend dentists in Gretna

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 Gretna dentists

We scored 40 Gretna 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 Gretna 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 Gretna: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Gretna?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Gretna, LA is Philip J. Puneky, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Michael Tufton (#2) and A Professional Dental Corporation (#3) follow. We ranked 40 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Gretna are open on Saturday?

2 of 40 Gretna dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Taylor Dental (until 2 PM) and Tufton Family Dentistry (until 12 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 Gretna?

No Gretna clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Smiles Family Dentistry & Cosmetics - Dr. W. Earl Harkless, DDS (#23) and Dr. Andre Bruni (#35). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Gretna?

A dental cleaning in Gretna typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana. 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 Gretna?

Dr. Kelly M. Milstead, DDS is the highest-ranked Gretna clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #36 of 40 by DR Score. 1 Gretna clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Gretna?

DentistsRanked lists 40 dental clinics in Gretna, LA, and 40 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 36 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Gretna

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 40 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.