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Best Dentists in Grimes, IA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Grimes: Children's Dental Surgery Associates, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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7 Grimes clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 7 dentists in Grimes at a glance

Top 7 dentists in Grimes at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Children's Dental Surgery Associates73Overall, Implants
2Gateway Family Dental37—
3Grove & Platt Dental Associates P.L.C.37—
4Dental Associates37—
5Grimes Dental Group37—
6Grimes Pediatric Dentistry37—
7Clean Teeth Rock37—

The 7 best dentists in Grimes, ranked

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

  1. #2 Gateway Family Dental

    1471 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Gateway Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #3 Grove & Platt Dental Associates P.L.C.

    1541 SE 3rd St Suite 300, Grimes, IA 50111, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #4 Dental Associates

    2411 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Thomas Quick and his team at Dental Associates Grimes are committed to providing state-of-the-art dentistry to families in Grimes. From the youngest to the most senior member of the family, you get focused care that results in a bright, healthy smile you deserve.

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

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Best dentists in Grimes by need

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

Best for emergency in Grimes

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

Best for kids in Grimes

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

Best for implants in Grimes

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Children's Dental Surgery Associates

Highest-ranked of 7 Grimes clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gateway Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Grimes

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Children's Dental Surgery Associates

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

Runner-up: Gateway Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Grimes

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Children's Dental Surgery Associates

Highest-ranked of 7 Grimes clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gateway Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Grimes

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Children's Dental Surgery Associates

Highest-ranked of 7 Grimes clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gateway Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Grimes

1

Children's Dental Surgery Associates

Highest-ranked of 7 Grimes clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gateway Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Grimes

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

How much does a dentist cost in Grimes?

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

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

How we ranked Grimes dentists

We scored 7 Grimes 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 Grimes 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 Grimes: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Grimes?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Grimes, IA is Children's Dental Surgery Associates (DR Score 73/100). Gateway Family Dental (#2) and Grove & Platt Dental Associates P.L.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 7 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Grimes?

A dental cleaning in Grimes typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Grimes?

DentistsRanked lists 7 dental clinics in Grimes, IA, and 7 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 7 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Grimes

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 7 clinics.