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Best Dentists in Sanford, ME (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Sanford: Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center, DR Score 73/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 14.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 14.

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14 Sanford clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays, 3 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 Sanford at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Sanford at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center73Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Beaudoin Dental73——
3Boak Andra M DDS67——
4Dr. James Murray Orthodontist67——
5Gryskwicz Shannon M67——
6Mark S. Lucier, D.M.D.67——
7Orchardside Dental Hygiene LLC67——
8Sanford Dentist | Dentist in Sanford | Springvale, ME Family Dentist | Biddeford, ME Best Dentist67——
9SMHC Walk-In Care63Evenings · Sat · Sun—
10Sanford Denture Clinic LLC57Sat · Sun—

The 14 best dentists in Sanford, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Sanford

    #1 Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center

    25 June St, Sanford, ME 04073

    73/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical CenterFull profile(207) 324-4310

  8. #8 Sanford Dentist | Dentist in Sanford | Springvale, ME Family Dentist | Biddeford, ME Best Dentist

    11 Daigle Ln, Sanford, ME 04073, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 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

    Book appointment at Sanford Dentist | Dentist in Sanford | Springvale, ME Family Dentist | Biddeford, ME Best DentistFull profile(207) 324-1345

  11. #11 Sanford Family Dental- Jones Derek DMD

    9, Country Club Rd, Sanford, ME 04073, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 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–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sanford Family Dental- Jones Derek DMDFull profile(207) 324-1345

  12. #12 Shaun Janvier, D.M.D., Implant Cosmetic Family Dentistry

    856 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Shaun Janvier, D.M.D., Implant Cosmetic Family DentistryFull profile(207) 324-0703
    In their words

    Welcome to the office of Shaun Janvier D.M.D., where we provide compassionate and comprehensive implant dentistry (surgical & prosthetic), advanced restorative dentistry and family dental care. Our commitment to our patients is detail-oriented, extending equally between an excellence in dentistry and a personal touch with focus on customer service. The dentistry we offer is patient-centered. Dr. Janvier will take the time to listen to your concerns and ideas and then…

    From Shaun Janvier, D.M.D., Implant Cosmetic Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  13. #13 Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry LLC

    1364 Main St Ste 20, Sanford, ME 04073

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 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 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry LLCFull profile(207) 324-4003

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Best dentists in Sanford by need

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Best for emergency in Sanford

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Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center

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

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Best for kids in Sanford

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

Best for implants in Sanford

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Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center

Highest-ranked of 14 Sanford clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Beaudoin Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Sanford

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Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center

Highest-ranked of 14 Sanford clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Beaudoin Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Sanford

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Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center

Highest-ranked of 14 Sanford clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Beaudoin Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Sanford

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Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center

Highest-ranked of 14 Sanford clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Beaudoin Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Sanford

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Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center

Highest-ranked of 14 Sanford clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Beaudoin Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Sanford

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

How much does a dentist cost in Sanford?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Sanford?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine

Emergency and weekend dentists in Sanford

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 Sanford dentists

We scored 14 Sanford 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 Sanford 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 Sanford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Sanford?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Sanford, ME is Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center (DR Score 73/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Beaudoin Dental (#2) and Boak Andra M DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 14 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Sanford are open on Saturday?

3 of 14 Sanford dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center (until 12 AM), SMHC Walk-In Care (until 7 PM) and Sanford Denture Clinic LLC (until 5 PM). 3 are 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 Sanford?

1 Sanford clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Southern Maine Health Care Sanford Medical Center (#1). 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 Sanford?

A dental cleaning in Sanford typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Sanford?

DentistsRanked lists 14 dental clinics in Sanford, ME, and 14 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 14 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Sanford

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 14 clinics.

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