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Best Dentists in Vernon, CT (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Vernon: Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces, 4.4★ from 835 Google reviews, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 13.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM; ranked #1 of 13.

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13 Vernon clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 11 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Vernon at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Vernon at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces664.4★ (835)Evenings · SatOverall, Kids
2Drs. Hadden & Whidden, LLC634.9★ (133)—Cosmetic
3Griffin Orthodontics615.0★ (404)—Invisalign & braces
4Dental Arts of Vernon614.8★ (359)——
5Jeffrey Burns604.9★ (338)——
6Dr. Jay Family Dental604.9★ (128)EveningsImplants
7Dental Associates of Rockville, LLC604.9★ (135)Sat—
8Contemporary Dental Care604.9★ (16)——
9Vernon Family Dentists604.8★ (232)——
10Connecticut East Dental Center554.3★ (68)——

The 13 best dentists in Vernon, ranked

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

  1. #12 The Tooth Fixer Family Dental Care

    44 Hyde Ave, Vernon, CT 06066, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 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 closed · Tue 11 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 11 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Ashland and the staff of The Tooth Fixer Family Dental Care are dedicated to giving each of our patients the best dental care. We are NOT a corporate owned chain. Dr. Ashland is not only the dentist but the practice owner and a resident of the local community as well. She is by nature a perfectionist, willing to take the extra time to make sure your exam is thorough and the treatment you receive is done just right. Patients can be assured that they will get the time they…

    From The Tooth Fixer Family Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Vernon by need

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

Best for emergency in Vernon

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

Best for kids in Vernon

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Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces

Highest-ranked of 2 Vernon clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

Runner-up: Connecticut East Dental Center (#10 overall)

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Best for implants in Vernon

6

Dr. Jay Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 3 Vernon clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Arts of Vernon (#4 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Vernon

3

Griffin Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 3 Vernon clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Connecticut East Dental Center (#10 overall)

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Best for root canal in Vernon

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The Tooth Fixer Family Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 1 Vernon clinic offering root canals: #12 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Vernon

2

Drs. Hadden & Whidden, LLC

Highest-ranked of 2 Vernon clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: The Tooth Fixer Family Dental Care (#12 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Vernon

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The Tooth Fixer Family Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 1 Vernon clinic offering dentures: #12 overall by DR Score.

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Best for budget & insurance in Vernon

No Vernon clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Vernon?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Vernon?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$130–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Teeth Cleaning$98–$260DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Emergency Care$130–$650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Root Canal$910–$1,820DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Tooth Extraction$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Wisdom Teeth Removal$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dental Implants$1,950–$7,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Invisalign$4,550–$9,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Braces$3,900–$9,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dental Crowns$1,040–$2,340DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dentures$1,300–$3,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Veneers$1,170–$3,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Teeth Whitening$260–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dental Bonding$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Cosmetic Fillings$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Cosmetic Dentistry$650–$6,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Full Restoration$19,500–$65,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut

Emergency and weekend dentists in Vernon

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 Vernon dentists

We scored 13 Vernon clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Vernon 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 Vernon: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Vernon?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Vernon, CT is Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces (DR Score 66/100). It has a 4.4★ rating from 835 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM. Drs. Hadden & Whidden, LLC (#2) and Griffin Orthodontics (#3) follow. We ranked 13 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Vernon are open on Saturday?

2 of 13 Vernon dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces (until 3 PM) and Dental Associates of Rockville, LLC (until 1 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 Vernon?

No Vernon clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces (#1) and Dr. Jay Family Dental (#6). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Vernon?

A dental cleaning in Vernon typically costs $98–$260 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Vernon?

Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces is the highest-ranked Vernon clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 13 by DR Score. It is open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM. 2 Vernon clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Vernon?

DentistsRanked lists 13 dental clinics in Vernon, CT, and 13 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 3 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 Vernon

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 13 clinics.