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Best Dentists in Lincolnton, NC (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Lincolnton: Alpine Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ from 257 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 3 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Alpine Pediatric Dentistry, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 19.

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19 Lincolnton clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 16 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Lincolnton at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Lincolnton at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Alpine Pediatric Dentistry634.9★ (257)Overall, Kids
2Magnolia Dentistry624.7★ (230)—
3Comfort & Care Dentistry614.8★ (236)—
4Austin Orthodontics604.9★ (370)Invisalign & braces
5Lincolnton Family Dentistry594.9★ (294)—
6Aspen Dental - Lincolnton, NC594.4★ (982)Root canal
7Dedmond & Tallent Dentistry584.9★ (174)—
8Austin Dentistry584.9★ (161)—
9Foothills Oral Surgery574.2★ (5)—
10Lincolnton Endodontics575.0★ (2)—

The 19 best dentists in Lincolnton, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Lincolnton by need

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

Best for emergency in Lincolnton

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

Best for kids in Lincolnton

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Alpine Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 2 Lincolnton clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Cloninger III John L DDS - Dentist Lincolnton NC 28092 (#11 overall)

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Best for implants in Lincolnton

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Alpine Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 5 Lincolnton clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Foothills Oral Surgery (#9 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lincolnton

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Austin Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 1 Lincolnton clinic offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #4 overall by DR Score.

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Best for root canal in Lincolnton

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Aspen Dental - Lincolnton, NC

Highest-ranked of 1 Lincolnton clinic offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #6 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Lincolnton

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Caring Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Lincolnton clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #12 overall by DR Score.

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Best for dentures & seniors in Lincolnton

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Carolina Dentures

Highest-ranked of 1 Lincolnton clinic offering dentures: #13 overall by DR Score.

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Best for budget & insurance in Lincolnton

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lincolnton?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lincolnton?
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
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
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
Cosmetic Dentistry$510–$5,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina

How we ranked Lincolnton dentists

We scored 19 Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lincolnton?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lincolnton, NC is Alpine Pediatric Dentistry (DR Score 63/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 257 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. Magnolia Dentistry (#2) and Comfort & Care Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 19 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Lincolnton?

A dental cleaning in Lincolnton 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Lincolnton?

Alpine Pediatric Dentistry is the highest-ranked Lincolnton clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 19 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 2 Lincolnton clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Lincolnton?

DentistsRanked lists 19 dental clinics in Lincolnton, NC, and 19 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 10 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lincolnton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 19 clinics.