63/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,297 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Metairie (3,297).
- 4.9from 3,297 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Best Pediatric dentists in Metairie, LA (2026)
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The short answer
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Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Great Big Smiles, 4.9★ from 3,297 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.
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8 of Metairie’s 122 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 8 pediatric dentists in Metairie at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Big Smiles | 63 | 4.9★ (3,297) | Top DR Score among pediatric dentists |
| 2 | Krewe of Smiles | 60 | 4.9★ (614) | — |
| 3 | Sweet Tooth Dental | 59 | 5.0★ (104) | — |
| 4 | Little Peas Pediatric Dentistry | 58 | 4.9★ (173) | — |
| 5 | Dental Arts of New Orleans | 57 | 4.9★ (232) | — |
| 6 | Thorson Dentistry for Kids Metairie | 52 | 4.6★ (18) | — |
| 7 | Dr. Garry S. Salvaggio | 51 | 5.0★ (13) | — |
| 8 | Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Jason Parker | 45 | 2.8★ (47) | — |
The 8 pediatric dentists in Metairie, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Krewe of Smiles
701 Metairie Rd Ste 1B207, Metairie, LA 70005
60/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 614 Google reviews, 614 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 614 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#3 Sweet Tooth Dental
2316 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001
59/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, 104 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 104 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#4 Little Peas Pediatric Dentistry
1637 Clearview Pkwy Ste 100, Metairie, LA 70001
58/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, 173 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 173 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8:30 AM–4 PM · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#5 Dental Arts of New Orleans
2561 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001
57/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 232 Google reviews, 232 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 232 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 8 AM–3:40 PM · Wed 8:40 AM–3:40 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#6 Thorson Dentistry for Kids Metairie
123 Metairie Rd Ste 204, Metairie, LA 70005
52/100Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.
- 4.6from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8:45 AM–4:30 PM · Tue closed · Wed 8:45 AM–4:30 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8:45 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#7 Dr. Garry S. Salvaggio
3223 8th St #202, Metairie, LA 70002
51/100Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–4 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#8 Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Jason Parker
2201 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 306, Metairie, LA 70002
45/100Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.8★ from 47 Google reviews, 47 Google reviews.
- 2.8from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
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How we ranked Metairie dentists
This list covers the 8 Metairie clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 8 Metairie clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Metairie data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |
Best Pediatric dentists in Metairie, LA: frequently asked questions
Who are the pediatric dentists in Metairie?
8 Metairie clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Great Big Smiles, Krewe of Smiles and Sweet Tooth Dental. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
How are pediatric dentists in Metairie ranked?
Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 8 Metairie clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Metairie
- : DR Scores recalculated for 122 clinics.
- : 4 duplicate listings merged.