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Best Dentists in Sanford, NC (2026)

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    Best overall in Sanford: Christopher Ruth, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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38 Sanford clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 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 ScoreBest for
1Christopher Ruth, DDS73Overall, Implants
2Dr. David Edrington, DDS73—
3Faulk R Kelly DDS73—
4Harnett Health Care73—
5Stinson Family Dentistry Sanford NC73—
6Bonardi Susan67—
7Brian Smith67—
8Brian Vandersea, DDS67—
9Central Carolina Dental Center67—
10Dr. Eldon Sloan67—

The 38 best dentists in Sanford, ranked

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

  2. #2 Dr. David Edrington, DDS

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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 Dr. David Edrington, DDSFull profile
    In their words

    Trying to find a comfortable atmosphere and skilled staff to tend to your general dentistry needs can be difficult. However, when you work with Dr. David Edrington in Sanford, NC, you can count on his experience and talent to tend to your oral health needs. This dental office performs a multitude of services to keep your pearly whites shiny and bright.

    From Dr. David Edrington, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Sandhills Orthodontics

    1129 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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

    Book appointment at Sandhills OrthodonticsFull profile(919) 718-9188
    In their words

    Conveniently located in Sanford and Cameron, North Carolina. Dr. Glynda McConville is proud to offer outstanding orthodontic care for the entire family in a clean, relaxing, environmentally-friendly atmosphere. We offer a wide range of orthodontic treatment to meet the needs and desires of each individual patient.

    From Sandhills Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 38 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Sanford Orthodontist37
27MyOrthodontist Sanford37
28Dental Care of Sanford37
29R. Kelly Faulk, Jr., DDS, PA37
30Sanford Smiles Family Dentistry37
31Smith Family Dental Solutions37
32Sandhills Pediatric & Family Dentistry37
33Lane & Associates Family Dentistry - Sanford Horner33
34Dr. Michael C. Hattaway, DDS33
35J David Fisher Jr., DDS33
36Hincks Thomas C DDS33
37Helping Hand Clinic33
38Love Jeffrey L DDS14

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Best dentists in Sanford by need

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

Best for emergency in Sanford

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

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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Christopher Ruth, DDS

Highest-ranked of 38 Sanford clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. David Edrington, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Sanford

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Christopher Ruth, DDS

Highest-ranked of 37 Sanford clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. David Edrington, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Sanford

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Christopher Ruth, DDS

Highest-ranked of 37 Sanford clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. David Edrington, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Sanford

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Christopher Ruth, DDS

Highest-ranked of 38 Sanford clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. David Edrington, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Sanford

1

Christopher Ruth, DDS

Highest-ranked of 37 Sanford clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. David Edrington, DDS (#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$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

How we ranked Sanford dentists

We scored 38 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, NC is Christopher Ruth, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Dr. David Edrington, DDS (#2) and Faulk R Kelly DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 38 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Sanford?

A dental cleaning in Sanford 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 Sanford?

DentistsRanked lists 38 dental clinics in Sanford, NC, and 38 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 38 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Sanford

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 38 clinics.

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