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Best Dentists in Sydney Mines, NS (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Sydney Mines: MacDonald's Denture Clinic, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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4 Sydney Mines clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 4 dentists in Sydney Mines at a glance

Top 4 dentists in Sydney Mines at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1MacDonald's Denture Clinic67—Overall, Implants
2Sydney Mines Dental43Evenings—
3Northside Dental37——
4Daniel Foster Dentistry33——

The 4 best dentists in Sydney Mines, ranked

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

  1. #2 Sydney Mines Dental

    18 Clyde Ave, Sydney Mines, NS B1V 2E4, Canada

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–2:30 PM · Tue–Thu 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The Cape Breton Dental Group promotes regular check-ups and cleanings because they do more than just keep your teeth nice and white. Visiting the dentist regularly ensures that you have the best chance at keeping your mouth and body the healthiest it can be. Preventing cavities, tracking tooth movement, and discovering oral cancer before it happens are all things that regular dental visits can help you accomplish. If you haven’t been to your dentist in a while, it might be…

    From Sydney Mines Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #3 Northside Dental

    19 Butt St, Sydney Mines, NS B1V 1N2, Canada

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Northside Dental is your Family-friendly Dentist in Sydney Mines and we welcome you and your family to visit us. Our dedicated team is happy to support, maintain or create a healthy smile. We provide family- and child-focused dental care, Dentist, root canals and extractions and more to help create and maintain healthy smiles for you, and for your loved ones. Our friendly and welcoming dental team always strives to meet the needs of our valued patients. We also make a…

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

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Best dentists in Sydney Mines by need

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

Best for emergency in Sydney Mines

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

Best for kids in Sydney Mines

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

Best for implants in Sydney Mines

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MacDonald's Denture Clinic

Highest-ranked of 4 Sydney Mines clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sydney Mines Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Sydney Mines

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MacDonald's Denture Clinic

Highest-ranked of 4 Sydney Mines clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sydney Mines Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Sydney Mines

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MacDonald's Denture Clinic

Highest-ranked of 4 Sydney Mines clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sydney Mines Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Sydney Mines

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MacDonald's Denture Clinic

Highest-ranked of 4 Sydney Mines clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sydney Mines Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Sydney Mines

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MacDonald's Denture Clinic

Highest-ranked of 4 Sydney Mines clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sydney Mines Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Sydney Mines

No Sydney Mines clinic lists CDCP or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Sydney Mines?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Sydney Mines?
ServiceTypical price (CAD)Basis
General DentistryCA$122–CA$366DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Teeth CleaningCA$92–CA$244DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Emergency CareCA$122–CA$610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Root CanalCA$854–CA$1,708DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Tooth ExtractionCA$244–CA$854DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Wisdom Teeth RemovalCA$244–CA$854DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Dental ImplantsCA$1,830–CA$7,320DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
InvisalignCA$4,270–CA$9,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
BracesCA$3,660–CA$8,540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Dental CrownsCA$976–CA$2,196DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
DenturesCA$1,220–CA$3,660DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
VeneersCA$1,098–CA$3,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Teeth WhiteningCA$244–CA$732DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Dental BondingCA$366–CA$732DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Cosmetic FillingsCA$366–CA$732DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Cosmetic DentistryCA$610–CA$6,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Full RestorationCA$18,300–CA$61,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia

Emergency and weekend dentists in Sydney Mines

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 Sydney Mines dentists

We scored 4 Sydney Mines 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 Sydney Mines 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 Sydney Mines: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Sydney Mines?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Sydney Mines, NS is MacDonald's Denture Clinic (DR Score 67/100). Sydney Mines Dental (#2) and Northside Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 4 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Sydney Mines?

No Sydney Mines clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Sydney Mines Dental (#2). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Sydney Mines?

A dental cleaning in Sydney Mines typically costs CA$92–CA$244 (CAD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and CDCP or private insurance can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Sydney Mines?

DentistsRanked lists 4 dental clinics in Sydney Mines, NS, and 4 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 4 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Sydney Mines

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.