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Best Dentists in Montclair, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Montclair: Montclair Dental Spa, 4.7★ from 694 Google reviews and 1 of 17 services.

  2. 22

    Best for same-day emergencies: Dr. Babak Haghighi, DDS, emergency care; ranked #22 of 31.

  3. 6

    Best for kids and families: Playful Pediatric Dentistry, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #6 of 31.

  4. 4

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Charlene Gambino, DMD, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #4 of 31.

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31 Montclair clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 12 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 9 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 2 list emergency care. 30 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Montclair at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Montclair at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Montclair Dental Spa734.7★ (694)—Overall
2Montclair South Dental734.8★ (511)—Invisalign & braces
3Spain Orthodontics704.9★ (13)——
4Dr. Charlene Gambino, DMD695.0★ (476)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
5Montclair Digital Dentistry694.9★ (513)Evenings · SatCosmetic
6Playful Pediatric Dentistry685.0★ (89)—Kids, Implants
7Dental Finder675.0★ (1)——
8Upper Montclair Dental Associates674.9★ (108)Evenings · Sat—
9Downtown Dental Arts of Montclair674.9★ (264)Evenings · Sat—
10Papasikos Orthodontics655.0★ (438)——

The 31 best dentists in Montclair, ranked

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

All 31 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Periodontal & Implant Associates - The Montclair location524.6★ (21)
27B Gentle Dentistry524.6★ (9)
28Montclair Oral Surgery Center513.7★ (3)Sat
29Essex Endodontics513.5★ (53)
30Grove Family Dental493.1★ (62)
31Mountainside Dental Clinic37

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Best dentists in Montclair by need

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

Best for emergency in Montclair

22

Dr. Babak Haghighi, DDS

Highest-ranked of 2 Montclair clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #22 overall by DR Score and open Sundays until 12 AM, with emergency care.

Runner-up: Montclair Dental Center. (#24 overall)

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Best for kids in Montclair

6

Playful Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 6 Montclair clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #6 overall by DR Score and open 3 days a week.

Runner-up: Fresh Pediatric Dentistry (#13 overall)

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Best for implants in Montclair

6

Playful Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 7 Montclair clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Riverside Oral Surgery (#25 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Montclair

2

Montclair South Dental

Highest-ranked of 6 Montclair clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Spain Orthodontics (#3 overall)

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Best for root canal in Montclair

29

Essex Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 2 Montclair clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #29 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Mountainside Dental Clinic (#31 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Montclair

5

Montclair Digital Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 3 Montclair clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Park Street Dental Associates (#11 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Montclair

14

D'Amore Russo Dental Design Studio

Highest-ranked of 2 Montclair clinics offering dentures: #14 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Mountainside Dental Clinic (#31 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Montclair

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

How much does a dentist cost in Montclair?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Montclair?
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
Emergency Care$130–$650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Root Canal$910–$1,820DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Tooth Extraction$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Wisdom Teeth Removal$260–$910DentistsRanked 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
Dental Crowns$1,040–$2,340DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Dentures$1,300–$3,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Veneers$1,170–$3,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Teeth Whitening$260–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Dental Bonding$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Cosmetic Fillings$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Cosmetic Dentistry$650–$6,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Full Restoration$19,500–$65,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey

Emergency and weekend dentists in Montclair

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 Montclair dentists

We scored 31 Montclair 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 Montclair 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 Montclair: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Montclair?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Montclair, NJ is Montclair Dental Spa (DR Score 73/100). It has a 4.7★ rating from 694 Google reviews. Montclair South Dental (#2) and Spain Orthodontics (#3) follow. We ranked 31 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Montclair are open on Saturday?

12 of 31 Montclair dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Charlene Gambino, DMD (until 1 PM), Montclair Digital Dentistry (until 2 PM) and Upper Montclair Dental Associates (until 2 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Montclair?

2 Montclair clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Dr. Babak Haghighi, DDS (#22) and Montclair Dental Center. (#24). 9 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Montclair?

A dental cleaning in Montclair 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Montclair?

Playful Pediatric Dentistry is the highest-ranked Montclair clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #6 of 31 by DR Score. It is open 3 days a week. 6 Montclair clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Montclair?

DentistsRanked lists 31 dental clinics in Montclair, NJ, and 31 are ranked by DR Score. 12 post Saturday hours and 9 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 16 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Montclair

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 31 clinics.

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