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Best Dentists in Port Jefferson, NY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Port Jefferson: Smile Makers, 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Coolsmiles Orthodontics, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #3 of 6.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Smile Makers, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM; ranked #1 of 6.

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6 Port Jefferson clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 4 have a Google rating on file.

Top 6 dentists in Port Jefferson at a glance

Top 6 dentists in Port Jefferson at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Smile Makers715.0★ (125)Evenings · SatOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Port Jefferson Dental Group705.0★ (543)Evenings · Sat—
3Coolsmiles Orthodontics675.0★ (414)EveningsKids, Invisalign & braces
4Star Dental Care613.4★ (22)——
5Gentle Dental - Port Jefferson - A Dental365 Company53—Evenings · SatImplants, Root canal
6Modern Dentistry of Long Island47—Evenings—

The 6 best dentists in Port Jefferson, ranked

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

  1. #5 Gentle Dental - Port Jefferson - A Dental365 Company

    656 Main St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #6 Modern Dentistry of Long Island

    714 Main St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Port Jefferson by need

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

Best for emergency in Port Jefferson

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

Best for kids in Port Jefferson

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Coolsmiles Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 1 Port Jefferson clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #3 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 6:30 PM.

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Best for implants in Port Jefferson

5

Gentle Dental - Port Jefferson - A Dental365 Company

Highest-ranked of 2 Port Jefferson clinics offering dental implants: #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Modern Dentistry of Long Island (#6 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Port Jefferson

3

Coolsmiles Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 3 Port Jefferson clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gentle Dental - Port Jefferson - A Dental365 Company (#5 overall)

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Best for root canal in Port Jefferson

5

Gentle Dental - Port Jefferson - A Dental365 Company

Highest-ranked of 2 Port Jefferson clinics offering root canals: #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Modern Dentistry of Long Island (#6 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Port Jefferson

5

Gentle Dental - Port Jefferson - A Dental365 Company

Highest-ranked of 2 Port Jefferson clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Modern Dentistry of Long Island (#6 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Port Jefferson

5

Gentle Dental - Port Jefferson - A Dental365 Company

Highest-ranked of 2 Port Jefferson clinics offering dentures: #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Modern Dentistry of Long Island (#6 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Port Jefferson

No Port Jefferson clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Port Jefferson?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Port Jefferson?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$145–$435DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Cleaning$109–$290DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Emergency Care$145–$725DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Root Canal$1,015–$2,030DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Tooth Extraction$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Wisdom Teeth Removal$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Implants$2,175–$8,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Invisalign$5,075–$10,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Braces$4,350–$10,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Crowns$1,160–$2,610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dentures$1,450–$4,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Veneers$1,305–$3,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Whitening$290–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Bonding$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Fillings$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Dentistry$725–$7,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Full Restoration$21,750–$72,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York

Emergency and weekend dentists in Port Jefferson

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 Port Jefferson dentists

We scored 6 Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Port Jefferson?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Port Jefferson, NY is Smile Makers (DR Score 71/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 125 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM. Port Jefferson Dental Group (#2) and Coolsmiles Orthodontics (#3) follow. We ranked 6 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Port Jefferson are open on Saturday?

3 of 6 Port Jefferson dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Smile Makers (until 2 PM), Port Jefferson Dental Group (until 2 PM) and Gentle Dental - Port Jefferson - A Dental365 Company (until 2 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 Port Jefferson?

No Port Jefferson clinic lists emergency care, but 5 are open after 6 PM, led by Smile Makers (#1) and Port Jefferson Dental Group (#2). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Port Jefferson?

A dental cleaning in Port Jefferson typically costs $109–$290 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. 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 Port Jefferson?

Coolsmiles Orthodontics is the highest-ranked Port Jefferson clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #3 of 6 by DR Score. It is open evenings until 6:30 PM. 1 Port Jefferson clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Port Jefferson?

DentistsRanked lists 6 dental clinics in Port Jefferson, NY, and 6 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 5 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Port Jefferson

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 6 clinics.

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