Dentists in Louisiana

Louisiana has 947 dental practices listed across 166 cities, including general dentists, pediatric dentists, cosmetic dentists, oral surgeons, endodontists, and periodontists.

The top 5 cities by dental practice count in Louisiana are Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lafayette, Metairie. Baton Rouge alone has 76 practices.

Dental practices in Louisiana offer the full range of services: preventive care (cleanings, X-rays, fluoride), restorative work (fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals), cosmetic dentistry (whitening, veneers, bonding), oral surgery (extractions, implants, wisdom teeth), and pediatric care for children. Most accept major dental insurance plans.

Emergency dental care is available across Louisiana. Many general dentists hold same-day emergency slots for severe pain, broken teeth, or lost fillings. After-hours rotations are common; call any practice's main line for the on-call dentist.

A routine cleaning in Louisiana typically costs $75–$200 without insurance and is usually 100% covered as preventive care under most dental plans. New-patient exams with X-rays run $150–$350 self-pay.

A dentist provides general oral care: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. An orthodontist completes 2-3 additional years of specialty training in correcting tooth alignment and bite issues with braces and Invisalign. See orthodontists in Louisiana for braces and aligner specialists.