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Best Dentists in South Salt Lake, UT (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in South Salt Lake: Urgent Dental Care, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM and 1 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Urgent Dental Care, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 5.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Urgent Dental Care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 5.

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5 South Salt Lake clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 1 has a Google rating on file.

Top 5 dentists in South Salt Lake at a glance

Top 5 dentists in South Salt Lake at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Urgent Dental Care784.4★ (7)Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Dr. Michael Young67——Implants, Invisalign & braces
3Main Street Dental47—Sat—
4Family Dental Care37———
5Alpenglow Dental33———

The 5 best dentists in South Salt Lake, ranked

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

  3. #3 Main Street Dental

    3195 S Main St Ste 225, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 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–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Main Street DentalFull profile(801) 467-2255

  5. #5 Alpenglow Dental

    2150 S Main St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Alpenglow DentalFull profile(801) 883-9177
    In their words

    When you visit Alpenglow Dental, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team of doctors is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information, helping them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs. We use state-of-the-art technology that will result in a beautiful and healthy smile that you will be proud of. Our superior oral care is personalized for…

    From Alpenglow Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in South Salt Lake by need

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Best for emergency in South Salt Lake

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Urgent Dental Care

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

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Best for kids in South Salt Lake

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

Best for implants in South Salt Lake

2

Dr. Michael Young

Highest-ranked of 4 South Salt Lake clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Main Street Dental (#3 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in South Salt Lake

2

Dr. Michael Young

Highest-ranked of 4 South Salt Lake clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Main Street Dental (#3 overall)

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Best for root canal in South Salt Lake

2

Dr. Michael Young

Highest-ranked of 4 South Salt Lake clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Main Street Dental (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in South Salt Lake

2

Dr. Michael Young

Highest-ranked of 4 South Salt Lake clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Main Street Dental (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in South Salt Lake

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Urgent Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 5 South Salt Lake clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Michael Young (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in South Salt Lake

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

How much does a dentist cost in South Salt Lake?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in South Salt Lake

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 Salt Lake dentists

We scored 5 South Salt Lake clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Salt Lake data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Salt Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in South Salt Lake?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in South Salt Lake, UT is Urgent Dental Care (DR Score 78/100). It has a 4.4★ rating from 7 Google reviews. It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Dr. Michael Young (#2) and Main Street Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 5 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in South Salt Lake are open on Saturday?

2 of 5 South Salt Lake dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Urgent Dental Care (until 12 AM) and Main Street Dental (until 2 PM). 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 South Salt Lake?

1 South Salt Lake clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Urgent Dental Care (#1). 1 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 South Salt Lake?

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

DentistsRanked lists 5 dental clinics in South Salt Lake, UT, and 5 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is dentures, at 5 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for South Salt Lake

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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