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Best Dentists in Matawan, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Matawan: Elegant Smiles of Matawan, 4.9★ from 457 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and 1 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Matawan Old Bridge Dental: Sonia Mathew, DMD FAGD, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM; ranked #2 of 8.

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8 Matawan clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 8 have a Google rating on file.

Top 8 dentists in Matawan at a glance

Top 8 dentists in Matawan at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Elegant Smiles of Matawan734.9★ (457)EveningsOverall, Implants
2Matawan Old Bridge Dental: Sonia Mathew, DMD FAGD725.0★ (326)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
3Matawan Dental Galleria695.0★ (651)Evenings—
4Acadia Dental674.9★ (486)Evenings—
5Friendly Dental654.9★ (436)Evenings—
6Hoch Orthodontics - Matawan625.0★ (555)—Invisalign & braces
7Dental 34624.9★ (103)Sat—
8Adler Family Dental LLC605.0★ (33)Sat—

The 8 best dentists in Matawan, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Matawan by need

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

Best for emergency in Matawan

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

Best for kids in Matawan

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

Best for implants in Matawan

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Elegant Smiles of Matawan

Highest-ranked of 3 Matawan clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Matawan Dental Galleria (#3 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Matawan

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Hoch Orthodontics - Matawan

Highest-ranked of 1 Matawan clinic offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #6 overall by DR Score.

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Best for root canal in Matawan

No Matawan clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Matawan

No Matawan clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.

Best for dentures & seniors in Matawan

No Matawan clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Matawan

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

How much does a dentist cost in Matawan?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Matawan?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$130–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Teeth Cleaning$98–$260DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Dental Implants$1,950–$7,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Invisalign$4,550–$9,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Braces$3,900–$9,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey

Emergency and weekend dentists in Matawan

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 Matawan dentists

We scored 8 Matawan 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 Matawan 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 Matawan: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Matawan?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Matawan, NJ is Elegant Smiles of Matawan (DR Score 73/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 457 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 8 PM. Matawan Old Bridge Dental: Sonia Mathew, DMD FAGD (#2) and Matawan Dental Galleria (#3) follow. We ranked 8 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Matawan are open on Saturday?

3 of 8 Matawan dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Matawan Old Bridge Dental: Sonia Mathew, DMD FAGD (until 2 PM), Dental 34 (until 2 PM) and Adler Family Dental LLC (until 1 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 Matawan?

No Matawan clinic lists emergency care, but 5 are open after 6 PM, led by Elegant Smiles of Matawan (#1) and Matawan Old Bridge Dental: Sonia Mathew, DMD FAGD (#2). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Matawan?

A dental cleaning in Matawan typically costs $98–$260 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Matawan?

DentistsRanked lists 8 dental clinics in Matawan, NJ, and 8 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 4 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Matawan

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 8 clinics.