5 Best Dentists in Buffalo (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 16 dentists in Buffalo on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A cracked tooth on a Friday afternoon is a bad time to start researching. The dentists in Buffalo on this page carry 4,165 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.5 to 4.9, so the useful question is less who is good and more who fits your situation: a family office, a kids' practice, or a clinic that takes same-day emergencies.

Short answer: Inspire Dental Group of Buffalo Affiliated with The Smilist Dental leads this page at 4.8 stars across 1,057 Google reviews. Hertel Family Dentistry and Emergency Dental of Buffalo share the top rating at 4.9, on 587 and 461 reviews, while ACE dental has the most reviews at 1,093 (4.5). Prices depend on the procedure and your insurance, so ask each office for a written estimate.

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Buffalo dental offices side by side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Inspire Dental Group of Buffalo Affiliated with The Smilist Dental	4.8 ★	1,057	Nervous patients / early weekday hours	View ›
2	Winning Smiles - Buffalo	4.6 ★	967	Babies and children	View ›
3	ACE dental	4.5 ★	1,093	Implants, dentures, Saturday hours	View ›
4	Hertel Family Dentistry	4.9 ★	587	Family care, top-tier rating	View ›
5	Emergency Dental of Buffalo	4.9 ★	461	Same-day emergencies	View ›

Who to call, and for what

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

Inspire Dental Group of Buffalo Affiliated with The Smilist Dental

4.81,057 Google reviews

Inspire Dental Group of Buffalo is a general and cosmetic dental office on Delaware Avenue, listed on Google as affiliated with The Smilist Dental. Google files it as a dentist, cosmetic dentist and emergency dental service, and its posted hours start at 7 a.m. on most weekdays. Online booking is available through its listing.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a friendly front desk and a hygienist who explains each step
Several patients with dental anxiety say they felt looked after
Dentist takes time to explain what needs doing, per reviewers
Early weekday appointments from 7 a.m.

Worth knowing

Open Monday to Friday only, per its Google hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,057 · 91st

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 across 1,057 reviews, with comfort for nervous patients the theme that keeps coming up. A sensible first call if you want a general dentist with early appointments.

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199 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202

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

Winning Smiles - Buffalo

4.6967 Google reviews

Winning Smiles - Buffalo is a dental office on Linwood Avenue that parents describe as a pediatric practice. Reviewers mention a kid-friendly reception area, hygienists who work gently with small children, and a tongue-tie release and a lip-tie correction for infants. Its website presents it as a family dental care option.

What people praise

Parents say the staff talk directly to young children and keep them at ease
Kid-friendly waiting area and small rewards after the visit
Parents describe tongue-tie and lip-tie care for infants, with clear aftercare instructions
Hygienists and dentists praised even in critical reviews

Worth knowing

Some reviewers report scheduling and appointment-confirmation mix-ups, so confirm your slot directly

Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume967 · 84th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.6 across 967 reviews. The praise is for the clinical team and the child-friendly setting, the criticism mostly for scheduling, so it suits parents who will double-check the booking.

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205 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

ACE dental

4.51,093 Google reviews

ACE dental is a general dental office on Sheridan Drive; its website describes comprehensive care under one roof in Amherst, NY. The service list covers fillings, crowns and bridges, dentures, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, root canals, cosmetic work, TMJ treatment and emergency dentistry, and it has Saturday morning hours.

What people praise

Urgent broken-tooth repair booked for the next morning, per one reviewer
Hygienists described as gentle and good at explaining what they are doing
Quick check-in and a friendly office
Long-term patients mention staying for years

Worth knowing

Highest review volume on this page but also the lowest average rating, so read the recent comments
One reviewer raised a communication concern for a patient who needed a support person in the room; ask about accommodations if that applies to you

Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume1,093 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed office on this page at 1,093, with a 4.5 average. The wide service list and Saturday hours are the draw, especially if you need implants or dentures handled in one place.

Website +1716-222-2228 Directions

3302 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226

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

Hertel Family Dentistry

4.9587 Google reviews

Hertel Family Dentistry is a family dental office on Hertel Avenue, with Dr. Samad named on its site. Services listed include fillings, cleanings, scaling and root planing, root canals, crowns and bridges, extractions, implants, veneers, Zoom whitening, night guards and dentures, plus a family dental plan. It is open Monday through Thursday.

What people praise

Reviewers praise a communicative, kind front desk
One patient says the care did not feel excessive
A new patient with a toothache was seen within about two hours of calling
Assistants reassure patients with health anxiety

Worth knowing

Open Monday to Thursday only
A few reviewers mention front-desk friction over insurance coverage and rescheduling fees, so ask about both when booking

Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume587 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Shares the top rating at 4.9, on 587 reviews, which is a smaller base than the two highest-volume offices. A strong pick for family care if the Monday to Thursday hours work for you.

Website +1716-875-5000 Directions

1306 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

#5↩ Responds to reviews

Emergency Dental of Buffalo

4.9461 Google reviews

Emergency Dental of Buffalo is a walk-ins-welcome emergency and general dental clinic on Main Street in Clarence, a suburb northeast of the city. Its website lists dental accidents and trauma, abscessed teeth, root canals, bridges, fillings, extractions and swollen jaw, and promotes weekend and after-hours availability.

What people praise

Patients describe same-day appointments, including one called at 4 p.m. and seen that evening
A holiday-weekend lost veneer was handled the same day
Reviewers mention a calm, compassionate team and a clean office
Good fit for walk-ins and unplanned visits

Worth knowing

Located in Clarence rather than in the city
Its public reply says it works on a payment-at-time-of-service model, with patients filing for insurance reimbursement afterward
No hours appear on its Google listing, so call before you drive

Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume461 · 72nd

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 across 461 reviews, the smallest base on the page, and the one built for urgent cases. Keep it in your phone for a bad tooth on a weekend, and ask how billing works before treatment.

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9515 Main St, Clarence, NY 14031

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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, and review volume is how many patients have rated the office, compared across the offices here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from a thousand people carries more than a 4.9 from a handful. Recency shows how recently people still review, and no business can pay to change these numbers.

What affects the cost of a dental visit in Buffalo? (2026)

We haven’t listed prices, because none of the offices here publish a verified fee schedule in the data we reviewed. What moves the bill is the procedure, whether the office is in network with your insurer, and the payment model. Emergency Dental of Buffalo says in a public Google reply that it collects payment at the time of service and patients then file with their insurer, so ask every office how it bills before treatment starts.

Dentists across Buffalo and nearby

The offices here sit on Delaware Avenue, Linwood Avenue, Hertel Avenue and Sheridan Drive, with the emergency clinic out in Clarence. Searching for a dentist near me in Buffalo? Each listing shows a live phone number and directions, and the Sheridan Drive office describes itself as serving the Amherst area.

Questions to ask before booking a dentist

Do you accept my insurance, and do you bill it directly or collect payment at the visit?
Can I be seen the same day if I have a broken tooth or a lot of pain?
Who will I see for the cleaning and who for the exam?
What is your cancellation and late-arrival policy?
Do you offer a written treatment plan with costs before work begins?

Frequently asked questions

Which Buffalo dentist offers emergency or same-day care?

Emergency Dental of Buffalo in Clarence is built around walk-ins and urgent visits, and Google also lists Inspire Dental Group of Buffalo as an emergency dental service. Call ahead to confirm availability, since hours vary.

Which of these offices works with children?

Winning Smiles - Buffalo is described by parents as a pediatric practice, with reviews about infant and toddler visits. Ask the other offices directly about their age ranges.

Where to start

Inspire Dental Group of Buffalo is the broadest starting point on rating and volume together, Hertel Family Dentistry is a strong family pick, and Emergency Dental of Buffalo is the one to know before something goes wrong. Whoever you choose, ask how they handle insurance before the first visit.

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