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Best Dentists in Lake Charles, LA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Lake Charles: Seale Family Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Scott L Worley D.D.S. The Dental Depot, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #2 of 67.

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67 Lake Charles clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 41 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Lake Charles at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Lake Charles at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Seale Family Dentistry73—Overall, Cosmetic
2Scott L Worley D.D.S. The Dental Depot695.0★ (271)Kids
3Churchman Mary S DDS.674.9★ (707)—
4Claudel Family Dentistry664.9★ (147)—
5Duhon Family Dentistry655.0★ (484)—
6Ferro Family Dental654.8★ (55)—
7Sanders Pediatric Dentistry645.0★ (1,092)—
8Drum-Ammons Christy D DDS.635.0★ (339)—
9Center-Restorative Dentistry635.0★ (232)—
10Steiner, Raymond J DDS624.7★ (19)—

The 67 best dentists in Lake Charles, ranked

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

All 67 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #67, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26David T Flanagan Inc565.0★ (1)
27Rapid Emergency Dental565.0★ (1)
28Smile Design Orthodontics, Dr. John Jet Trahan II564.9★ (58)
29Daughenbaugh Dental555.0★ (22)
30Danielle Robinson Pediatric Dentistry555.0★ (10)
31Moss Bluff Family Dental - Chuck Cochran DDS / Jake Cochran DDS554.7★ (22)
32Dr. James R. Churchman, DDS555.0★ (44)
33Casey B Bargas, D.D.S.544.8★ (32)
34Lake Charles Orthodontics545.0★ (5)
35Dr. Daniel M. Perry, DDS544.6★ (35)
36Ted Bercier DDS534.1★ (13)
37Roy Vaughan DDS525.0★ (14)
38Michael B Williamson DDS LLC524.1★ (18)
39Moffett Orthodontics514.4★ (7)
40Selders Robert L DDS.514.2★ (13)
41Dorsey Peter DDS513.9★ (39)
42Price, Thomas H DDS494.3★ (4)
43Taylor Dental47Sat
44Aspen Dental43Evenings
45Southwest La Center For Health Services: Varghese Seema M DDS43Evenings
46Dentists of Lake Charles37
47Oak Park Dental Family Dentistry & Specialty Practice37
48Lake Area Dentistry37
49Scott M. Hannaman DDS37
50Acadian Dental37
51Lake Dental - Jon A. Feerick DDS37
52Lake Charles Oral Surgery Specialists37
53Calcasieu Dental Care37
54Robinson Dental Group - Lake Charles33
55Lake Charles Family Dental33
56Chaumont Melinda M15
57Dentist15
58Evans-Steiner Julie A DDS15
59Guth Charles E DDS15
60Hillman Tommy G DDS15
61Miller Mark M DDS15
62Savoy Edward T DDS15
63Speer John L DDS15
64Vincent Pam15
65Murphy Terrell L DDS11
66Brighter Smiles8
67Kevin Hamilton, D.D.S.7

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Best dentists in Lake Charles by need

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Best for emergency in Lake Charles

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

Best for kids in Lake Charles

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Scott L Worley D.D.S. The Dental Depot

Highest-ranked of 2 Lake Charles clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #2 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

Runner-up: Danielle Robinson Pediatric Dentistry (#30 overall)

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Best for implants in Lake Charles

18

Louisiana Oral & Implant Surgery

Highest-ranked of 19 Lake Charles clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #2 for implants and #18 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Seale Family Dentistry (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lake Charles

23

Crawford Orthodontics. Craig H Crawford, DDS & Mary Miller, D.D.S., M.S.

Highest-ranked of 19 Lake Charles clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #2 for invisalign and #23 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Lefort Orthodontics (#25 overall)

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Best for root canal in Lake Charles

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Lake Area Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 17 Lake Charles clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #17 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Casey B Bargas, D.D.S. (#33 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Lake Charles

1

Seale Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 16 Lake Charles clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Duhon Family Dentistry (#5 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Lake Charles

1

Seale Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 15 Lake Charles clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ted Bercier DDS (#36 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Lake Charles

No Lake Charles clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Lake Charles?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lake Charles?
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 Lake Charles

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 Lake Charles dentists

We scored 67 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lake Charles?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lake Charles, LA is Seale Family Dentistry (DR Score 73/100). Scott L Worley D.D.S. The Dental Depot (#2) and Churchman Mary S DDS. (#3) follow. We ranked 67 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Lake Charles are open on Saturday?

1 of 67 Lake Charles dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Taylor 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 Lake Charles?

No Lake Charles clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Aspen Dental (#44) and Southwest La Center For Health Services: Varghese Seema M DDS (#45). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Lake Charles?

A dental cleaning in Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles?

Scott L Worley D.D.S. The Dental Depot is the highest-ranked Lake Charles clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #2 of 67 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 2 Lake Charles clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Lake Charles?

DentistsRanked lists 67 dental clinics in Lake Charles, LA, and 67 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 51 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lake Charles

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 67 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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