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Best overall in Lake Grove: Robert Branca, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.
Best for evenings and weekends: Dental Arts of Lake Grove, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM; ranked #4 of 6.
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6 Lake Grove clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 2 have a Google rating on file.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Branca, DDS | 73 | — | — | Overall, Implants |
| 2 | Smith Haven Dental | 72 | 4.9★ (34) | Sat | — |
| 3 | Smthhaven Dentistry; Dr. Thomas R Douglas DDS | 63 | 5.0★ (4) | — | — |
| 4 | Dental Arts of Lake Grove | 57 | — | Evenings · Sat | Evenings & weekends |
| 5 | Dr. Meena Shah, Lake Grove Dentistry, P.C | 47 | — | Sat | — |
| 6 | Sweetwater Dental Care - A Dental365 Company | 43 | — | Evenings | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
112 Alexander Ave Ste a, Lake Grove, NY 11755
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Lake Grove (34).
2233 Nesconset-Port Jefferson Hwy, Lake Grove, NY 11755
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 4 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
1033 Hawkins Ave, Lake Grove, NY 11755, United States
Ranked #4 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
1014 Hawkins Ave, Lake Grove, NY 11755
Ranked #5 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
112 Alexander Ave ste a, Lake Grove, NY 11755
Ranked #6 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.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Sweetwater Dental Care – A Dental365 Company, located in Lake Grove, NY features Dr. Robert Branca, who practices full-service dentistry. This office is conveniently located across from the Smithaven Mall and is fully equipped with the latest in technology, comfortable amenities and also features beautiful exam rooms with streaming entertainment options so patients can enjoy dental treatments as though they are in the comfort of their own home.
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One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.
No Lake Grove clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.
No Lake Grove clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.
Highest-ranked of 4 Lake Grove clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Dental Arts of Lake Grove (#4 overall)
Highest-ranked of 4 Lake Grove clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Dental Arts of Lake Grove (#4 overall)
Highest-ranked of 4 Lake Grove clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Dental Arts of Lake Grove (#4 overall)
Highest-ranked of 4 Lake Grove clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Dental Arts of Lake Grove (#4 overall)
Highest-ranked of 4 Lake Grove clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Dental Arts of Lake Grove (#4 overall)
No Lake Grove clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.
Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.
| Service | Typical price (USD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | $145–$435 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Teeth Cleaning | $109–$290 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Emergency Care | $145–$725 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Root Canal | $1,015–$2,030 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Tooth Extraction | $290–$1,015 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $290–$1,015 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Dental Implants | $2,175–$8,700 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Invisalign | $5,075–$10,875 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Braces | $4,350–$10,150 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Dental Crowns | $1,160–$2,610 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Dentures | $1,450–$4,350 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Veneers | $1,305–$3,625 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Teeth Whitening | $290–$870 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Dental Bonding | $435–$870 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Cosmetic Fillings | $435–$870 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Cosmetic Dentistry | $725–$7,250 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
| Full Restoration | $21,750–$72,500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York |
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.
Mon–Tue closed · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Saturday
Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Dr. Meena Shah, Lake Grove Dentistry, P.C#5
Mon–Tue 9 AM–2 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Saturday
Sweetwater Dental Care - A Dental365 Company#6
Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
Evenings
We scored 6 Lake Grove 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lake Grove data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |