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Best Dentists in Lenoir, NC (2026)

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    Best overall in Lenoir: Bryson Ellen, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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27 Lenoir clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Lenoir at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Lenoir at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Bryson Ellen67Overall, Implants
2Caldwell Medical Center67—
3Dr. Kimberly Gragg67—
4Dr. Lucinda O. Plant, DMD67—
5DR. MARY HUFFMAN FAMILY DENTISTRY67—
6Dr. Todd Kincer67—
7Greer Crystal67—
8Holcher F T DDS67—
9Lenoir Dental Laboratory67—
10lenoirdds.com67—

The 27 best dentists in Lenoir, ranked

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

  18. #18 Foothills Dental - Lenoir, NC

    342 Harper Ave NW, Lenoir, NC 28645

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Foothills Dental - Lenoir, NCFull profile(828) 754-7251
    In their words

    Our mission is the same at all of our locations: to improve the health of our patients by providing them with the highest quality of dental care. We firmly believe that good oral health is essential for overall quality of life. We have designed our offices to be warm and welcoming. We are pleased to offer preventive, pediatric, and emergency dental services for you and your family. Dr. Mary Huffman is proud to provide her patients with modern, high-tech facilities so our…

    From Foothills Dental - Lenoir, NC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Desai Manisha P DDS

    310 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–2 PM · Tue 8 AM–3 PM · Wed 8 AM–2 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Desai Manisha P DDSFull profile(828) 754-7881

  22. #22 Stigall Oral Surgery & Implant Center

    342 B Harper Ave NW, Lenoir, NC 28645

    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 closed · Tue 9 AM–3:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Stigall Oral Surgery & Implant CenterFull profile(828) 754-5808

  24. #24 Cornerstone Dentistry - Eric J. Grimes, DDS

    701 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States

    34/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services: 7 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Cornerstone Dentistry - Eric J. Grimes, DDSFull profile(828) 754-3531
    In their words

    Cornerstone Dentistry provides comprehensive dental care for adults and families. We enjoy seeing patients for regular cleanings, whitening, and tooth-colored fillings. If you need a higher level of care, we provide services for implant placement and restoration, root canal treatment, extractions, bone grafting and socket preservation, partials, dentures, and gum treatments.

    From Cornerstone Dentistry - Eric J. Grimes, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 27 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Shelton & Associates33
27Happy Valley Medical Center24Sat

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Best dentists in Lenoir by need

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

Best for emergency in Lenoir

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

Best for kids in Lenoir

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

Best for implants in Lenoir

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Bryson Ellen

Highest-ranked of 27 Lenoir clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Caldwell Medical Center (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lenoir

1

Bryson Ellen

Highest-ranked of 25 Lenoir clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Caldwell Medical Center (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Lenoir →

Best for root canal in Lenoir

1

Bryson Ellen

Highest-ranked of 25 Lenoir clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Caldwell Medical Center (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Lenoir →

Best for cosmetic in Lenoir

1

Bryson Ellen

Highest-ranked of 27 Lenoir clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Caldwell Medical Center (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Lenoir →

Best for dentures & seniors in Lenoir

1

Bryson Ellen

Highest-ranked of 25 Lenoir clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Caldwell Medical Center (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Lenoir

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lenoir?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lenoir?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$102–$306DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Teeth Cleaning$77–$204DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Emergency Care$102–$510DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Root Canal$714–$1,428DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Tooth Extraction$204–$714DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Wisdom Teeth Removal$204–$714DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Implants$1,530–$6,120DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Invisalign$3,570–$7,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Braces$3,060–$7,140DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Crowns$816–$1,836DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dentures$1,020–$3,060DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Veneers$918–$2,550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Teeth Whitening$204–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Bonding$306–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Cosmetic Fillings$306–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Cosmetic Dentistry$510–$5,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Full Restoration$15,300–$51,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina

Emergency and weekend dentists in Lenoir

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 Lenoir dentists

We scored 27 Lenoir clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Lenoir 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 Lenoir: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lenoir?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lenoir, NC is Bryson Ellen (DR Score 67/100). Caldwell Medical Center (#2) and Dr. Kimberly Gragg (#3) follow. We ranked 27 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Lenoir are open on Saturday?

1 of 27 Lenoir dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Happy Valley Medical Center (until 12 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.

How much is a dental cleaning in Lenoir?

A dental cleaning in Lenoir typically costs $77–$204 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Lenoir?

DentistsRanked lists 27 dental clinics in Lenoir, NC, and 27 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 27 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lenoir

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 27 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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