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Best Dentists in La Crosse, WI (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in La Crosse: Forks Family Dental, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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45 La Crosse clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in La Crosse at a glance

Top 10 dentists in La Crosse at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Forks Family Dental73Overall, Implants
2Bell Lorie67—
3Childrens Dental Excellence67—
4Clark Jay67—
5Davis Bruce K DDS67—
6Dennis Loeffler67—
7Dr. Peter Frandsen67—
8Dr. Richard Ochsner67—
9Dr. Terry Cowgill67—
10Family Dental Care-La Crosse67—

The 45 best dentists in La Crosse, ranked

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

  1. #20 Gentle Family Dentistry

    3511 East Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Tue 7:45 AM–4 PM · Wed 7:45 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:45 AM–4 PM · Fri 7:45 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #21 Main Street Dental SC-Daniel Kujak DDS

    1200 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. 37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Coulee Region Implant and Oral Surgery Center, we care about the happiness and well-being of all our clients. That is why we are dedicated to providing quality dentistry care. At Coulee Region, we consider you a friend and want to work with personally work with you to decide what solutions are right for a happier, healthier smile. Whether it be a tooth ache or dental implant, Coulee Region is here to help you.

    From Coulee Region Implant & Oral Surgery Center, Leslee Timm DDS & Chuck Polzin DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #24 Kotnour Joseph L DDS

    201 7th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #25 Mooresmiles Dental

    1630 Losey Blvd S, La Crosse, WI 54601

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in La Crosse by need

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

Best for emergency in La Crosse

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

Best for kids in La Crosse

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

Best for implants in La Crosse

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Forks Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 45 La Crosse clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bell Lorie (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in La Crosse

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Forks Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 41 La Crosse clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bell Lorie (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in La Crosse

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Forks Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 41 La Crosse clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bell Lorie (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in La Crosse

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Forks Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 45 La Crosse clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bell Lorie (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in La Crosse

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Forks Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 41 La Crosse clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bell Lorie (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in La Crosse

No La Crosse clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in La Crosse?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in La Crosse

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 La Crosse dentists

We scored 45 La Crosse clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in La Crosse?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in La Crosse, WI is Forks Family Dental (DR Score 73/100). Bell Lorie (#2) and Childrens Dental Excellence (#3) follow. We ranked 45 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in La Crosse?

No La Crosse clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Gentle Family Dentistry (#20) and Main Street Dental SC-Daniel Kujak DDS (#21). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in La Crosse?

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

How many dentists are there in La Crosse?

DentistsRanked lists 45 dental clinics in La Crosse, WI, and 45 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 45 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for La Crosse

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 45 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.