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Best Dentists in Guilford, CT (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Guilford: Guilford Smiles, 5.0★ from 467 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 3 of 17 services.

  2. 9

    Best for kids and families: Shoreline Children's Dentistry, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #9 of 16.

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16 Guilford clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 12 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Guilford at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Guilford at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Guilford Smiles705.0★ (467)—Overall, Cosmetic
2Nutmeg Periodontics & Implant Surgery685.0★ (2)——
3Coastal Connecticut Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery654.9★ (366)—Implants
4Friedler Dental Group644.9★ (558)——
5Masella Luigi DDS625.0★ (4)——
6Remington Kendra J DDS625.0★ (11)—Invisalign & braces
7Shoreline Dental Associates624.9★ (113)Evenings—
8Guilford Dental Arts605.0★ (71)—Dentures & seniors
9Shoreline Children's Dentistry584.9★ (130)—Kids
10Michael Dental Care, llc. Vincent J Michael, DMD585.0★ (18)——

The 16 best dentists in Guilford, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Guilford by need

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

Best for emergency in Guilford

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

Best for kids in Guilford

9

Shoreline Children's Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Guilford clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #9 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

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Best for implants in Guilford

3

Coastal Connecticut Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Highest-ranked of 2 Guilford clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Nutmeg Periodontics & Implant Surgery (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Guilford

6

Remington Kendra J DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Guilford clinic offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #6 overall by DR Score.

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Best for root canal in Guilford

16

Sound Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 1 Guilford clinic offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #16 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Guilford

1

Guilford Smiles

Highest-ranked of 2 Guilford clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Michael Dental Care, llc. Vincent J Michael, DMD (#10 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Guilford

8

Guilford Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 1 Guilford clinic offering dentures: #8 overall by DR Score.

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Best for budget & insurance in Guilford

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

How much does a dentist cost in Guilford?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Guilford?
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
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
Cosmetic Dentistry$650–$6,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut

Emergency and weekend dentists in Guilford

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 Guilford dentists

We scored 16 Guilford 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 Guilford 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 Guilford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Guilford?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Guilford, CT is Guilford Smiles (DR Score 70/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 467 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. Nutmeg Periodontics & Implant Surgery (#2) and Coastal Connecticut Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (#3) follow. We ranked 16 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Guilford?

No Guilford clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Shoreline Dental Associates (#7). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Guilford?

A dental cleaning in Guilford 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Guilford?

Shoreline Children's Dentistry is the highest-ranked Guilford clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #9 of 16 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 1 Guilford clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Guilford?

DentistsRanked lists 16 dental clinics in Guilford, CT, and 16 are ranked by DR Score. 1 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 Guilford

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 16 clinics.