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Best Dentists in Roanoke Rapids, NC (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Roanoke Rapids: Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #11 of 24.

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24 Roanoke Rapids clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Roanoke Rapids at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Roanoke Rapids at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA73Overall, Implants
2Dr. Anishwar Bhagwandass67—
3Dr. Graylon W. Bailey, DMD67—
4Dr. Lawrence Moray67—
5Dr. William Arthur67—
6Howard Yee Dental67—
7Johnson Marcia67—
8Roanoke Valley Dental Lab67—
9Roanoke Valley Ministries67—
10Rural Health Group67—

The 24 best dentists in Roanoke Rapids, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Roanoke Rapids

    #1 Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Arthur and Nicholson DDS PA in Roanoke Rapids, NC we are committed to delivering only the highest quality dental care around. Our dentist and doctors are trustworthy and experienced. We stay up-to-date on every technique, technology and training. Additionally, we work with American-based labs that use only the best materials. We stand behind all of our work for you.

    From Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #11 ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids

    1385 Medical Center Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    63/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 12 AM.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Vidant Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids is a health and wellness clinic designed to care for the whole family, serving Roanoke Rapids and surrounding area residents. Whether you are a young parent with children, a retiree and grandparent, or a young person just starting out on your own, we are here for you.Helping you to maintain good health and happy life for you is our goal and to provide the highest quality care.

    From ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #12 Rural Health Group at HRMC

    250 Smith Church Rd Suite RHG, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 10 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Rural Health Group, Inc. is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center offering quality primary care services at multiple locations. Our services include medical, dental, integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, outreach, and more. Please visit our website for more information.

    From Rural Health Group at HRMC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #13 Brown Doris DDS

    280 Roanoke Ave, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–2 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #17 Southern Smiles Orthodontics

    1121 Gregory Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    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–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #19 Rural Health Group Dental at Roanoke Rapids

    2064 NC-125, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 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

    Rural Health Group, Inc. is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center offering quality primary care services at multiple locations. Our services include medical, dental, integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, outreach, and more. Please visit our website for more information.

    From Rural Health Group Dental at Roanoke Rapids's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #20 Rural Health Group at Roanoke Rapids - Family Practice

    2066 NC-125, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Rural Health Group, Inc. is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center offering quality primary care services at multiple locations. Our services include medical, dental, integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, outreach, and more. Please visit our website for more information.

    From Rural Health Group at Roanoke Rapids - Family Practice's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #21 Rural Health Group at Halifax Medical Specialists

    270 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Rural Health Group, Inc. is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center offering quality primary care services at multiple locations. Our services include medical, dental, integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, outreach, and more. Please visit our website for more information.

    From Rural Health Group at Halifax Medical Specialists's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Roanoke Rapids by need

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Best for emergency in Roanoke Rapids

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ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids

Highest-ranked of 1 Roanoke Rapids clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #2 for emergency care, #11 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Roanoke Rapids

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

Best for implants in Roanoke Rapids

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Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA

Highest-ranked of 24 Roanoke Rapids clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Anishwar Bhagwandass (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Roanoke Rapids

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Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA

Highest-ranked of 22 Roanoke Rapids clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Anishwar Bhagwandass (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Roanoke Rapids

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Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA

Highest-ranked of 22 Roanoke Rapids clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids (#11 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Roanoke Rapids

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Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA

Highest-ranked of 24 Roanoke Rapids clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Anishwar Bhagwandass (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Roanoke Rapids

1

Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA

Highest-ranked of 22 Roanoke Rapids clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Anishwar Bhagwandass (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Roanoke Rapids

No Roanoke Rapids clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Roanoke Rapids?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Roanoke Rapids?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$102–$306DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Teeth Cleaning$77–$204DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Emergency Care$102–$510DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Root Canal$714–$1,428DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Tooth Extraction$204–$714DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Wisdom Teeth Removal$204–$714DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Implants$1,530–$6,120DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Invisalign$3,570–$7,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Braces$3,060–$7,140DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Crowns$816–$1,836DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dentures$1,020–$3,060DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Veneers$918–$2,550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Teeth Whitening$204–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Bonding$306–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Cosmetic Fillings$306–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Cosmetic Dentistry$510–$5,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Full Restoration$15,300–$51,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina

Emergency and weekend dentists in Roanoke Rapids

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 Roanoke Rapids dentists

We scored 24 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Roanoke Rapids?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Roanoke Rapids, NC is Arthur & Nicholson DDS PA (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Anishwar Bhagwandass (#2) and Dr. Graylon W. Bailey, DMD (#3) follow. We ranked 24 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Roanoke Rapids are open on Saturday?

1 of 24 Roanoke Rapids dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids (until 12 AM). 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 Roanoke Rapids?

1 Roanoke Rapids clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is ECU Health Family Medicine - Roanoke Rapids (#11). 2 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 Roanoke Rapids?

A dental cleaning in Roanoke Rapids typically costs $77–$204 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North 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 Roanoke Rapids?

DentistsRanked lists 24 dental clinics in Roanoke Rapids, NC, and 24 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 24 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Roanoke Rapids

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 24 clinics.

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