If you live in a city, you’ll have dozens or even hundreds of dentists to choose from. DenScore will help you find the best dentist nearby so you can get the most appropriate and affordable dental care possible.

How does DenScore determine who the best dentists are?

DenScore rates dentists based on their clinical qualifications, patient satisfaction, scheduling flexibility, and other criteria. If dentists request to be included in our Best Dentist list, they are thoroughly vetted and must meet our strict quality control standards to be listed.




Some of the dentists below may pay for a sponsored listing in order to appear at the top of the list but they are subject to our strict quality control guidelines like every other dentist. Whether you view our Best Dentist list or any other website, we always recommend that you do your own research before choosing a dentist. Please view our Terms of Service for more information.

Rank Dental Office Address Phone Number
1 Lower Creek Family Dentistry 1315 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645 828-572-7190
2 Taylorsville Family Dentistry 310 NC-16, Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-352-7557
3 Green Park Dentistry 1331 4th St Dr NW A, Hickory, NC 28601 828-327-7502
4 Cornerstone Dentistry – Eric J. Grimes, DDS 701 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645 828-818-9049
5 McDonald Family Dentistry 1321 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601 828-327-8300
6 Rominger Family Dentistry 636 Main St, Hudson, NC 28638 828-728-4231
7 Hickory Dentist (Dental Health Concepts) 231 13th Ave Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601 828-322-2133
8 Small & Piers Orthodontics 382 10th Ave Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601 828-322-1250
9 Gunter & Graham, DDS 221 13th Ave Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601 828-328-5581
10 Gray Family Dentistry 1245 16th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601 828-270-7997
11 Cansler Family Dentistry 430 W 20th St #3, Newton, NC 28658 828-464-4722
12 Oakwood Dental Arts 407 2nd St NW, Hickory, NC 28601 828-324-6235
13 CDCC – Carolina Dental Care Center 556 North Old, NC-16, Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-635-8510
14 Dr. Boggs Dentistry 4283 Hickory Blvd, Granite Falls, NC 28630 828-396-6882
15 Hickory Heights Dental 245 11th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 828-414-2783
16 Blank Family Dentistry 205 1st St E, Conover, NC 28613 828-464-2401
17 Conover Dental 816 1st Ave S, Conover, NC 28613 828-465-1344
18 Catawba Valley Dental: Pate Raymond G DMD,PA 2315 Catawba Valley Blvd SE #5th, Hickory, NC 28602 828-327-7283
19 Penland Samuel R DDS 110 N Center St Suite 200, Hickory, NC 28601 828-855-3779
20 Michael C. Cordora, DDS, AGD Fellow 236 9th Ave Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601 828-324-9800
21 Hickory Dental Care 1170 Fairgrove Church Rd SE B, Hickory, NC 28602 828-282-0924
22 Herring Orthodontics 322 10th Ave Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601 828-324-4535
23 McAllister Dentistry – John S. McAllister DDS 1235 4th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601 828-322-6731
24 Compass Dental 1330 4th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601 828-322-6226
25 Covington Dental 915 Tate Blvd SE #178, Hickory, NC 28602 828-322-4258
26 Valley Hills Dentistry 1624 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602 828-267-6800
27 3rd Avenue Dental 318 3rd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601 828-324-6090
28 Dr. J.D. Robinette & Associates, DDS, FICOI 1850 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC 28601 828-267-0651
29 Dentistry of Mountain View 2708 NC-127 South, Hickory, NC 28602 828-672-1000
30 Heesch Marty E DDS 1093 13th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602 828-324-7056

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Will dental insurance help me save money on dental care?

Dental treatment can be very affordable when people find the best dental insurance plan for their needs. Families that qualify for low-cost medical care can get Medicaid dental coverage, which provides free dental care to children. However, most states cover only a limited number of dental procedures for adults. For elderly patients, regular Medicare doesn’t cover dental care, but many Medicare Advantage plans offer excellent dental coverage, enabling seniors to save a lot of money on expensive dental procedures.

What are other ways to spend less money on dental care?

The best way to spend less money on dental care is to prevent problems from starting in the first place. Doing these things for your oral hygiene, limiting sugar intake and avoiding tobacco products will keep your teeth and gums healthy over time. If you have dental insurance, you’ll usually save a lot of money by seeing an in-network dentist. But if you don’t have dental insurance, have no fear! Some dental offices provide membership plans that can make dental care more affordable. Also, dentists’ prices vary considerably, so we recommend that you call a few dental offices to compare the cost of the same dental procedure if paying with cash.

How do I know if I’m getting the right dental treatment?

Whether you have a tooth that needs to be fixed, a gum problem, or concerns about your smile, there are likely multiple ways to treat your condition. DenScore’s free online dental tool will provide you with information so you can ask your dentist the right questions and get the high-quality dental care you deserve.

Why isn’t my dentist on this list?

Maybe we missed something! If your dentist is awesome, contact us and we’ll have a look!