5 Best Dentists in Baton Rouge (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 20 dentists in Baton Rouge on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Plenty of people put off the dentist until a tooth forces the issue, and the reviews for dentists in Baton Rouge show how much a calm front desk and a patient hygienist matter to them. The practices below hold 6,138 Google reviews between them, rated 4.8 to 5.0, and the review counts run from 814 up to 2,086, so the real differences are in size, hours and how each office handles nervous patients.

Short answer: Bluebonnet Dental Care has the largest review base, at 4.8 stars across 2,086 reviews. Juban Cowen Dental Care holds a 5.0 rating across 1,454 reviews, and Levy and Vutera Family Dentistry is also at 5.0 across 935. Google lists emergency dental service for four of the practices. Costs depend on the treatment and your insurance, so ask each office for a written estimate.

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Baton Rouge Dental Offices Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Bluebonnet Dental Care	4.8 ★	2,086	Largest review base	View ›
2	Juban Cowen Dental Care	5.0 ★	1,454	Anxious patients, sedation	View ›
3	Levy and Vutera Family Dentistry	5.0 ★	935	Long-term family patients	View ›
4	GBR Dental	4.9 ★	849	Port Allen, same-week help	View ›
5	Southern Oaks Family Dental Care	4.9 ★	814	Whole-family care, implants	View ›

The practices in detail

#1 Overall🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bluebonnet Dental Care

4.82,086 Google reviews

Bluebonnet Dental Care is a general and cosmetic dental office on Bluebonnet Blvd, led by Breah Burkhalter, DDS and Daniel H Gonzales, DDS according to its website. Its site lists preventive care, restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry, and describes a commitment to taking time to understand each patient's goals. Google lists hours Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 4 PM.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a pleasant, upbeat atmosphere from the front desk through the chair
Patients with dental anxiety mention gentle care and being allowed to choose their own music
Dr. Burkhalter is praised for reviewing options without judgment
Hygienists are named for being patient and thorough during cleanings

Worth knowing

Google lists Monday to Thursday hours only, so check availability if you need a Friday visit

Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume2,086 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the most reviews on this page, 2,086, at 4.8, and the praise centers on kindness toward nervous patients. A solid first call for a general visit.

Website +1225-401-3280 Directions

4451 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Juban Cowen Dental Care

5.01,454 Google reviews

Juban Cowen Dental Care is a Jefferson Hwy practice led by Dr. Juban and Dr. Cowen. Its website says it has served Baton Rouge patients for over 12 years and lists general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, emergencies and sedation dentistry. It also advertises an in-house membership plan for patients without insurance. Google adds implants, dentures and teeth whitening to its listed services.

What people praise

Several reviewers with dental fear say the team was compassionate, patient and unhurried
A patient in severe pain describes being listened to and treated with respect
Hygienist and front-desk staff are mentioned by name for friendliness
Options are explained clearly, according to reviewers

Worth knowing

One reviewer notes the office is out of network with their insurance, so ask about coverage first

Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge

Rating5 / 5

Review volume1,454 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It shares the 5.0 rating with Levy and Vutera and has 1,454 reviews behind it. Sedation is listed on its site, which is worth asking about if fear is what keeps you away.

Website +1225-927-8663 Directions

8564 Jefferson Hwy Ste a, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Levy and Vutera Family Dentistry

5.0935 Google reviews

Levy and Vutera Family Dentistry is a family practice on Government St, with Dr. Robin Levy and Dr. Vutera named in reviews. Google lists cosmetic dentistry, dentures, teeth whitening and emergency service, and its website was a contact page when we checked. Its reviews come heavily from long-standing patients, one of whom says they have seen Dr. Levy for about 35 years.

What people praise

Patients say they have seen the same dentist for many years
Reviewers mention very little wait time and a warm, friendly office
Dr. Vutera and his assistant are praised for not being pushy and for being patient
A crown was placed with questions answered along the way, according to one patient

Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge

Rating5 / 5

Review volume935 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 across 935 reviews, with the strongest sense of loyalty in the praise. It has a smaller review base than the biggest names, so read recent reviews and call to confirm what is offered.

Website +1225-924-1824 Directions

6509 Government St Ste a, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

GBR Dental

4.9849 Google reviews

GBR Dental is a dental office on S Alexander Ave in Port Allen, a neighboring town rather than Baton Rouge itself. Google lists it as a dentist, cosmetic dentist, dental clinic, implant provider and emergency dental service, open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM. We could not read a website for it, so this summary rests on its Google listing and reviews.

What people praise

A patient with a bad toothache says the staff worked them in quickly without an appointment
Dr. Kidder is named for being gentle and patient
Reviewers say anxious patients are made comfortable and their concerns addressed
Hygienists are described as thorough

Worth knowing

One reviewer was confused by billing and a payment credit, so ask for estimates in writing

Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume849 · 83rd

Confidencevery high

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good option if you live near Port Allen or want Saturday hours, backed by 849 reviews at 4.9. It is a drive from the Baton Rouge offices above.

Website +1225-298-9980 Directions

260 S Alexander Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Southern Oaks Family Dental Care

4.9814 Google reviews

Southern Oaks Family Dental Care is an Airline Hwy practice that treats children, teens, adults and seniors, according to its website. Its doctors handle routine and cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign and teeth whitening, and Google also lists implants and emergency service. Reviewers mention Dr. Cowen by name.

What people praise

A first-time patient says options were explained without pressure
An emergency patient reports being seen the next day
Dr. Cowen is described as unrushed and good at explaining what is needed
A parent says their daughter went from terrified of the dentist to comfortable

Worth knowing

Google lists Friday hours until noon and shorter Tuesday and Thursday hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Baton Rouge

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume814 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: At 4.9 across 814 reviews it has the smallest review base on this page, but the comments about families and implants are specific. Call ahead if you need a particular day.

Website +1225-927-8968 Directions

8670 Airline Hwy Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How the scores work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated the practice, set against the other Baton Rouge dentists in our pool. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so 4.8 from thousands of people counts for more than 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency shows how recently people still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What affects the cost of a dentist visit in Baton Rouge

We are not printing price ranges because we could not source reliable local figures. Dental costs depend on the treatment, whether you have insurance and whether the office is in network, and whether you need X-rays, anesthesia or sedation. Some offices run first-visit specials or membership plans for patients without insurance, and a written treatment estimate before any procedure is the best way to compare.

Dentists near you around Baton Rouge

These practices sit on Bluebonnet Blvd, Jefferson Hwy, Government St and Airline Hwy in Baton Rouge, plus one in neighboring Port Allen. Searching for a dentist near me? Each listing shows a phone number and map link so you can pick the office closest to home or work.

What to ask before you book a dentist

Are you in network with my insurance, and what would I pay without it?
Can you give me a written estimate before any treatment starts?
Do you offer sedation or other options for patients with dental anxiety?
How do you handle emergencies, and can I be seen the same week?
Do you have a membership plan if I do not have insurance?

Frequently asked questions

Which Baton Rouge dentists list emergency service?

Google lists emergency dental service for Juban Cowen Dental Care, Levy and Vutera Family Dentistry, GBR Dental and Southern Oaks Family Dental Care. Call to confirm availability.

Is there a dentist here for people with dental anxiety?

Reviewers at Bluebonnet Dental Care, Juban Cowen Dental Care, GBR Dental and Southern Oaks Family Dental Care all describe patient, gentle care for nervous patients. Juban Cowen’s website lists sedation dentistry, so ask what is available for your situation.

The bottom line

Bluebonnet Dental Care is the safe default on sheer review volume, while Juban Cowen and Levy and Vutera hold the top ratings. Whichever office you choose, confirm insurance and get any treatment estimate in writing.

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