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Best Dentists in South Lyon, MI (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Lyon: David A Farlow PC, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Lyon Endodontics, PLC., open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #12 of 17.

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17 South Lyon clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in South Lyon at a glance

Top 10 dentists in South Lyon at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1David A Farlow PC67Overall, Implants
2Dr. Kelly Rigney67—
3Dr. Natasha Atlevski Gates67—
4Dr. Paul Simon67—
5Dr. Stephen M. Ghezzi, DDS67—
6Dunbar Monica E DDS67—
7Robert N. Chames, DDS67—
8Shortt & Associates67—
9Stroster Timothy G DDS67—
10Voiage Dental67—

The 17 best dentists in South Lyon, ranked

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

  1. #12 Lyon Endodontics, PLC.

    112 E Lake St, South Lyon, MI 48178

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #13 Lifetime Dental Group South Lyon Dentist

    57196 10 Mile Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Lifetime Dental in South Lyon Michigan strives to create the best dental experience. At Lifetime Dental, you're more than just a patient, you're family. We always have your comfort in mind. For a lifetime of healthy smiles, your mouth needs a healthy foundation. Regular checkups and proper home-care help to maintain good dental health. During your recare appointment, the hygienists and the doctor will examine your teeth, gums, occlusion and other oral structures. Our dental…

    From Lifetime Dental Group South Lyon Dentist's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #14 Gateway Dental Care

    51611 10 Mile Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #15 Michelle Conforti, D.D.S.

    25660 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #16 Dr. Robert Borowiec, DDS

    201 S Lafayette St, South Lyon, MI 48178, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 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 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #17 Dunwell Dentistry

    22180 Pontiac Trail Suites C/D, South Lyon, MI 48178

    17/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services: 7 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    In their words

    We are a state-of-the-art dental practice located in South Lyon, Michigan focusing on quality, comfort, and customer service. Our equipment and technology are unique and purposeful, and our main goal is to show you that dentistry doesn't have to be hard. It's not difficult dentistry...it's Dunwell Dentistry!

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

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Best dentists in South Lyon by need

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Best for emergency in South Lyon

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

Best for kids in South Lyon

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

Best for implants in South Lyon

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David A Farlow PC

Highest-ranked of 17 South Lyon clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Kelly Rigney (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in South Lyon →

Best for invisalign & braces in South Lyon

1

David A Farlow PC

Highest-ranked of 16 South Lyon clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Kelly Rigney (#2 overall)

Invisalign in South Lyon →

Best for root canal in South Lyon

1

David A Farlow PC

Highest-ranked of 16 South Lyon clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Kelly Rigney (#2 overall)

Root Canal in South Lyon →

Best for cosmetic in South Lyon

1

David A Farlow PC

Highest-ranked of 17 South Lyon clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Kelly Rigney (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in South Lyon →

Best for dentures & seniors in South Lyon

1

David A Farlow PC

Highest-ranked of 16 South Lyon clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Kelly Rigney (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in South Lyon

No South Lyon clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in South Lyon?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in South Lyon

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 South Lyon dentists

We scored 17 South Lyon clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 South Lyon 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 South Lyon: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in South Lyon?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in South Lyon, MI is David A Farlow PC (DR Score 67/100). Dr. Kelly Rigney (#2) and Dr. Natasha Atlevski Gates (#3) follow. We ranked 17 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in South Lyon are open on Saturday?

4 of 17 South Lyon dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Lyon Endodontics, PLC. (until 1 PM), Lifetime Dental Group South Lyon Dentist (until 1 PM) and Gateway Dental Care (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 South Lyon?

No South Lyon clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Lyon Endodontics, PLC. (#12) and Lifetime Dental Group South Lyon Dentist (#13). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in South Lyon?

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

How many dentists are there in South Lyon?

DentistsRanked lists 17 dental clinics in South Lyon, MI, and 17 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 17 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for South Lyon

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 17 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.