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Best Dentists in Reading, MA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Reading: First Dental Associates, 5.0★ from 263 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: First Dental Associates, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 17.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: First Dental Associates, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #1 of 17.

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17 Reading clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 16 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Reading at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Reading at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1First Dental Associates675.0★ (263)Evenings · SatOverall, Kids
2Family Dental Associates654.9★ (289)Sat—
3The Perico Group654.9★ (948)——
4Radiance Dental645.0★ (119)Sat—
5PDA Dental Group634.8★ (503)Evenings—
6Reading Orthodontics625.0★ (582)——
7Prima Family Dental614.8★ (273)Evenings—
8Ravens Family Dental615.0★ (265)—Implants
9Reading Dental Associates614.8★ (417)——
10MA Dental Care615.0★ (51)Sat—

The 17 best dentists in Reading, ranked

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

  1. #17 Wood End Dentistry

    46 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    When you visit Wood End Dentistry in Reading, MA, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, quality dental care that you deserve. When you visit our office you will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs of the whole family. Our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long term dental…

    From Wood End Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Reading by need

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

Best for emergency in Reading

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

Best for kids in Reading

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First Dental Associates

Highest-ranked of 6 Reading clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

Runner-up: PDA Dental Group (#5 overall)

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Best for implants in Reading

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Ravens Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 4 Reading clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #8 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Prima Family Dental (#7 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Reading

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First Dental Associates

Highest-ranked of 9 Reading clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Family Dental Associates (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Reading

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Wood End Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Reading clinic offering root canals: #17 overall by DR Score.

Root Canal in Reading →

Best for cosmetic in Reading

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Wood End Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Reading clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #17 overall by DR Score.

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Best for dentures & seniors in Reading

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Wood End Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Reading clinic offering dentures: #17 overall by DR Score.

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Best for budget & insurance in Reading

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

How much does a dentist cost in Reading?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Reading?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$135–$405DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Teeth Cleaning$101–$270DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Emergency Care$135–$675DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Root Canal$945–$1,890DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Tooth Extraction$270–$945DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Wisdom Teeth Removal$270–$945DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Implants$2,025–$8,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Invisalign$4,725–$10,125DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Braces$4,050–$9,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Crowns$1,080–$2,430DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dentures$1,350–$4,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Veneers$1,215–$3,375DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Teeth Whitening$270–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Bonding$405–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Cosmetic Fillings$405–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Cosmetic Dentistry$675–$6,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Full Restoration$20,250–$67,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts

Emergency and weekend dentists in Reading

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 Reading dentists

We scored 17 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Reading?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Reading, MA is First Dental Associates (DR Score 67/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 263 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM. Family Dental Associates (#2) and The Perico Group (#3) follow. We ranked 17 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Reading are open on Saturday?

4 of 17 Reading dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are First Dental Associates (until 1 PM), Family Dental Associates (until 2 PM) and Radiance Dental (until 4 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 Reading?

No Reading clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by First Dental Associates (#1) and PDA Dental Group (#5). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Reading?

A dental cleaning in Reading typically costs $101–$270 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. 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 Reading?

First Dental Associates is the highest-ranked Reading clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 17 by DR Score. It is open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM. 6 Reading clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Reading?

DentistsRanked lists 17 dental clinics in Reading, MA, and 17 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is invisalign, at 9 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Reading

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 17 clinics.