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Best Dentists in South Milwaukee, WI (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in South Milwaukee: Dr. Michael Costello, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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8 South Milwaukee clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 8 dentists in South Milwaukee at a glance

Top 8 dentists in South Milwaukee at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Michael Costello67—Overall, Implants
2Francis Darrell A DDS67——
3Michael Martin67——
4South Milwaukee Family Dental47Evenings—
5Shinners Dental43Evenings—
6Grant Park Dental37——
7Martin Family Dental37——
8Bright Smiles Family Dentistry37——

The 8 best dentists in South Milwaukee, ranked

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

  1. #4 South Milwaukee Family Dental

    1113 College Ave # B, South Milwaukee, WI 53172

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At South Milwaukee Family Dental, our team enjoys serving the South Milwaukee, WI area with exceptional dental care. Our services include general dentistry, implant restoration, teeth whitening, emergency dentistry and more. Our extended hours make it easy to schedule dental care around your other priorities. We accept most PPO plans and offer an in-house Membership Plan for those with no dental insurance. We are currently accepting new patients and invite you to schedule a…

    From South Milwaukee Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #5 Shinners Dental

    100 15th Ave Suite 150, South Milwaukee, WI 53172, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 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–5 PM · Tue 12 PM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #6 Grant Park Dental

    1333 College Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Grant Park Dental is conveniently located at 1333 College Avenue in South Milwaukee. We are a committed team of professionals that has served our friends and neighbors for over 30 years. Grant Park Dental offers the latest in dental procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. We also offer convenient hours, including Saturdays, and specialize in preventive dentistry for both children and adults.

    From Grant Park Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #7 Martin Family Dental

    1001 Madison Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We at Martin Family Dental have a dedicated, caring team that is committed to provide optimal dental care of all of our patients in a safe and relaxing environment. We want to integrate your total healthcare with your oral healthcare. We are devoted to maintaining a positive, friendly, supportive and professional environment as we offer you the best treatment options available.

    From Martin Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #8 Bright Smiles Family Dentistry

    801 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in South Milwaukee by need

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

Best for emergency in South Milwaukee

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

Best for kids in South Milwaukee

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

Best for implants in South Milwaukee

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Dr. Michael Costello

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

Runner-up: Francis Darrell A DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in South Milwaukee

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Dr. Michael Costello

Highest-ranked of 8 South Milwaukee clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Francis Darrell A DDS (#2 overall)

Invisalign in South Milwaukee →

Best for root canal in South Milwaukee

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Dr. Michael Costello

Highest-ranked of 8 South Milwaukee clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Francis Darrell A DDS (#2 overall)

Root Canal in South Milwaukee →

Best for cosmetic in South Milwaukee

1

Dr. Michael Costello

Highest-ranked of 8 South Milwaukee clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Francis Darrell A DDS (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in South Milwaukee →

Best for dentures & seniors in South Milwaukee

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Dr. Michael Costello

Highest-ranked of 8 South Milwaukee clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Francis Darrell A DDS (#2 overall)

Dentures in South Milwaukee →

Best for budget & insurance in South Milwaukee

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

How much does a dentist cost in South Milwaukee?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in South Milwaukee

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 Milwaukee dentists

We scored 8 South Milwaukee clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 duplicate listings). 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in South Milwaukee?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in South Milwaukee, WI is Dr. Michael Costello (DR Score 67/100). Francis Darrell A DDS (#2) and Michael Martin (#3) follow. We ranked 8 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in South Milwaukee?

No South Milwaukee clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by South Milwaukee Family Dental (#4) and Shinners Dental (#5). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in South Milwaukee?

A dental cleaning in South Milwaukee typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Wisconsin. 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 Milwaukee?

DentistsRanked lists 8 dental clinics in South Milwaukee, WI, and 8 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 8 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for South Milwaukee

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 8 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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