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Best Dentists in Little River, SC (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Little River: North Strand Dental Spec: Harsha Brian C DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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6 Little River clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 6 dentists in Little River at a glance

The 6 best dentists in Little River, ranked

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

  1. #2 Dental Care at Little River

    119 Pavilion Dr, Little River, SC 29566, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Dental Care at Little River we focus on delivering the highest standard of care in dentistry. Your health and comfort are of utmost importance to us, so we strive to provide the best treatment available to keep you healthy and feeling your best. We keep your best interest in mind so that you can maintain your health now and, in the years, to come. Dental Care at Little River is your go-to practice for comfortable, caring dental treatment. For questions about what we can…

    From Dental Care at Little River's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #3 Palmetto Dental Associates - Emily Hortman, DMD

    3359 Hwy 9 E, Little River, SC 29566, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:15 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Complete health dentistry brings families in Little River, SC 29566 whole-picture dental care, beginning with comprehensive treatments from general and preventive maintenance to advanced cosmetic and restorative solutions, like porcelain veneers, dental implants, accommodating special needs patients and more. It’s our practice philosophy, and it’s what keeps our patients smiling happily and healthily for years on end. Experience the difference complete health dentistry can…

    From Palmetto Dental Associates - Emily Hortman, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #4 Dr. Tripp Davis - Carolina Family Dental

    3702 Sea Mountain Hwy, Little River, SC 29566, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Little River by need

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

Best for emergency in Little River

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

Best for kids in Little River

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

Best for implants in Little River

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North Strand Dental Spec: Harsha Brian C DDS

Highest-ranked of 6 Little River clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Care at Little River (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Little River

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North Strand Dental Spec: Harsha Brian C DDS

Highest-ranked of 6 Little River clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Care at Little River (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Little River

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North Strand Dental Spec: Harsha Brian C DDS

Highest-ranked of 6 Little River clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Care at Little River (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Little River

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North Strand Dental Spec: Harsha Brian C DDS

Highest-ranked of 6 Little River clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Care at Little River (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Little River

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North Strand Dental Spec: Harsha Brian C DDS

Highest-ranked of 6 Little River clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Care at Little River (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Little River

No Little River clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Little River?

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

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

How we ranked Little River dentists

We scored 6 Little River clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Little River 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 Little River: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Little River?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Little River, SC is North Strand Dental Spec: Harsha Brian C DDS (DR Score 67/100). Dental Care at Little River (#2) and Palmetto Dental Associates - Emily Hortman, DMD (#3) follow. We ranked 6 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Little River?

A dental cleaning in Little River typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South 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 Little River?

DentistsRanked lists 6 dental clinics in Little River, SC, and 6 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 6 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Little River

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 6 clinics.

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