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 Blue Ridge Dental – Dr. Travis Barham, DDS 18 Bowman Dr a, Waynesville, NC 28785 828-452-4397
2 Yurko Joseph E DDS 419 N Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786 828-456-6226
3 John Highsmith, DDS & Sylvia Jernigan, DDS 78 Nelson St, Clyde, NC 28721 828-554-2813
4 Smoky Mountain Dentistry 30 Miami Dr, Waynesville, NC 28785 828-452-5807
5 Carolina Mountain Endodontics 59 Haywood Park Dr, Clyde, NC 28721 828-627-1999
6 Junaluska Family Dentistry 9 Haywood Office Park #101, Waynesville, NC 28785 828-456-3600
7 Peak Dentistry 40 Nelson St, Clyde, NC 28721 828-627-1800
8 Drs. Michael Gillespie, Sharman, and Nagia 611 S Haywood St, Waynesville, NC 28786 828-456-9007
9 Waynesville Family Dental 388 S Main St STE 1, Waynesville, NC 28786 828-456-3911
10 Cataloochee Dental Group – Clyde 103 Haywood Park Dr, Clyde, NC 28721 828-627-1050
11 Carolina West Dental 205 Waynesville Plaza, Waynesville, NC 28786 828-452-5656
12 Flossy Mountain Dental 600 Hospital Dr Ste 4, Clyde, NC 28721 828-222-0407
13 Laurin Cardwell D.D.S. Cardwell Family Dentistry Sylva NC 45 King St #200, Sylva, NC 28779 828-631-3567
14 Conard Joseph R DDS 20 Broadview Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786 828-452-1187
15 Dr. Kenneth Guess, DDS 18 Bowman Dr a, Waynesville, NC 28785 828-452-6900
16 Kerry P Cogburn PA 418 Jones Cove Rd, Clyde, NC 28721 828-627-9285
17 Emily E Hall PA 45 W Marshall St, Waynesville, NC 28786 828-456-9897
18 McDonald Family Dentistry 1669 E Main St, Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-6800

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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!