Johnson City, TN Dentists | 90 Ranked

How can I pay for a dentist in Johnson City without insurance?

Without dental insurance in Johnson City, cash or a yearly membership can help you pay for care among the 90 listed dentists; one office posts a $449 annual plan for new patients. That plan includes 2 exams, listed X-rays and 20% off diagnosed treatment, and costs $399 for established patients. On West Watauga Avenue, cash and health-care credit are payment choices, with loan approval and interest terms set by the lender. If you have TennCare, covered adult dental care that is medically necessary costs you nothing, so your assigned Dental Home could save you a private bill.

Dentists in Johnson City

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Dr.t.r.patel General DentistryDentist 502 B PRINCETON RD, Johnson City, TN 37601
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The Johnson City dental market, by the numbers

How Johnson City’s 90 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Johnson City’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+14
Excellent10
Great10
Strong13
Good & below5

Rating vs. Tennessee

Average Google rating across rated Johnson City offices.

4.67
Johnson City average4.67 ★
Tennessee average4.57 ★
Rated 4.9–5.028 offices
Elite (96+) offices14

Johnson City dental leaders

Compare the highest scores and the most Google reviews.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Allison Williams
    Score 99 · 5.0 ★ · 1,681 reviews
  2. Chad E Johnson DDS PC
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 969 reviews
  3. L Alan Bacon DDS PC & John Collins DDS PC
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 715 reviews
  4. Johnson City Smiles, LLC
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 684 reviews
  5. Sunset Dental: Donald R Ratliff, DDS
    Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 475 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Johnson City.

  1. Allison Williams
    1,681 reviews · 5.0 ★
  2. Ashley Hinkle
    1,435 reviews · 4.8 ★
  3. Phung Johnson
    1,203 reviews · 4.4 ★
  4. Johnson City Pediatric Dentistry
    972 reviews · 4.6 ★
  5. Chad E Johnson DDS PC
    969 reviews · 4.9 ★

Dental groups in Johnson City

1 local office is listed under the dental group name below.

Aspen Dental in Johnson City: Phung Johnson.

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Dental specialties in Johnson City

The largest supported local categories include Cosmetic Dentists (19), Teeth Whitening (19), Dental Implants (14), Orthodontists (9).

Dental.me guides for Johnson City

These guides help you compare Johnson City dentists, understand treatment choices and plan for costs and insurance.

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Dental offices by ZIP code in Johnson City

Dental offices by ZIP code.

37604 5437601 2837615 637614 137684 1

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Comparing Johnson City dentists

Rated Johnson City offices average 4.67 stars across 12,465 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.57 statewide. 28 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 14 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Allison Williams (Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,681 reviews); Chad E Johnson DDS PC (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 969 reviews); L Alan Bacon DDS PC & John Collins DDS PC (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 715 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Allison Williams, with 1,681 reviews at 5.0 stars.

The 3 ZIP codes with the most listed offices have 88 dental offices: 37604 (54), 37601 (28), 37615 (6).

Paying for care from Watauga Avenue to Peoples Street

Cash, office memberships and credit can fund a Johnson City dental visit. Blue Plum Dental at 216 W Watauga Avenue accepts cash, HSA/FSA funds, CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit. Credit involves borrowing; the lender sets the terms and must approve the loan.

Johnson City Smiles posts the yearly plan described above. It also includes an emergency exam and X-ray. The office does not let you combine this plan with dental insurance or financing. That rule matters if you need a loan to pay for treatment.

What preventive care costs at ETSU

ETSU's exams are free, and cleaning costs $20 for people who can afford to pay. The ETSU Health Dental Hygiene Clinic sees the public at Lamb Hall, 201 Ross Drive, room 134; its dental line is 423-439-4514. Students work under a licensed dentist during school terms. The first visit checks what care you need.

For a county-health appointment, the Washington County dental-services notice says the department has no dentist on staff. TennCare members can use Renaissance's assigned Dental Home for ongoing care and specialist referrals.

A toothache can lead to different kinds of care

Hometown Dental treats toothaches, broken teeth and damaged fillings or crowns. Its West Walnut Street office is at 401 W Walnut. When arranging urgent dental care, describing the injury or pain helps the office decide what visit you need. A diagnosis guides the next step in emergency treatment.

Mountain View Endodontics treats root canals at 2335 Knob Creek Road, suite 101. Sturgill Endodontics on Peoples Street also treats cracked teeth and difficult tooth pain. These root-canal specialists focus on saving teeth. Ballad Health, which operates Johnson City Medical Center, directs medical emergencies such as breathing trouble or bleeding that won't stop to 911.

Implants and dentures need more than a starting price

14 Johnson City listings identify implant care. For dental implants, the number of missing teeth and available bone shape the treatment. An oral surgeon or gum specialist may handle surgery within that plan.

Associated Oral & Implant Surgeons checks for infection and the need to remove teeth or graft bone before pricing implant treatment. Its Johnson City address is 508 Princeton Road, suite 204. On North Roan, Greg Moore also treats missing teeth. Farther along that street, Lawson Hoover offers both full and partial dentures.

Children, braces and the right kind of first visit

Knob Creek has children's care as well as adult general dentistry. At 2333 Knob Creek Road, suite 12, Johnson City Pediatric Dentistry sees babies, older children and teens. Its care includes children with special needs. Johnson & O'Dell practices general dentistry at 2335 Knob Creek, suite 107.

At 801 Sunset Drive, Allison Williams practices orthodontics in suite E5; Makensey Campbell provides general dentistry in building A, suite 5. A child's dental exam addresses tooth health, while an orthodontic assessment addresses bite and tooth position. Sunset's offices offer both kinds of visit for families considering braces.

Repeat visits around Knob Creek, Sunset and Walnut

28 Johnson City dentists are rated 4.9 to 5.0 on Google. The review count beside a rating helps you judge how much feedback supports it. For repeat visits, Johnson City Transit's Gold After route serves Knob Creek; Orange West serves Med Tech and West Market, and Purple Til serves West Walnut.

Apex Dentistry publishes its gum-care membership at 1303 Sunset Drive, suite 1. Aspen's office is at 520 W Oakland Avenue, suite 6. Patients returning to University Dental Associates on West Walnut should confirm the current office name and treating dentist when booking.

Jonesborough extends the search west, and Elizabethton east. Kingsport, Bristol and Greeneville add regional choices when a specialist or plan match requires a longer trip.

Johnson City questions about costs and treatment

Can I get a free dental cleaning in Johnson City after age 55?

ETSU Health's dental-hygiene clinic provides free treatment for adults over 55. Sending X-rays to your dentist costs $25. Other patients who can afford to pay are charged $20 for cleaning. The clinic treats adults and children, and its students need time for their work to be checked by supervisors.

Can Johnson City adults use TennCare to save a tooth with a root canal?

TennCare includes root canals among its adult dental benefits when the service is medically necessary and covered. Renaissance manages the benefit and assigns a Dental Home for routine care and referrals. Your Johnson City office can check the proposed treatment with the plan before you agree to a private charge.

Who treats a bad toothache in Johnson City if I'm paying cash?

Hometown Dental's West Walnut office treats toothaches and broken teeth, and Blue Plum on Watauga accepts cash. Calling with the tooth's symptoms helps arrange the right exam. A tooth that needs specialist treatment can lead to Mountain View or Sturgill Endodontics; the exam and the actual treatment have their own charges.

Why do Johnson City implant estimates vary so much?

Associated Oral & Implant Surgeons prices implants after assessing the number of teeth, remaining bone, infection and any extractions needed. Grafting or a sinus lift adds work before an implant can be placed. A price for a single replacement tooth and a plan for an entire denture therefore cover different treatment.

What help is available for a child's sealants or braces in Johnson City?

ETSU Health posts sealants at $15 per tooth. Children with TennCare have medically necessary dental benefits until age 21, including sealants. Braces require a qualifying severe bite problem under the program's rules; a wish for straighter teeth alone doesn't qualify. A child's dentist can discuss prevention and whether an orthodontic assessment is needed.

What does ongoing gum care add to an uninsured dental budget?

Apex Dentistry on Sunset Drive lists a $150 yearly periodontal upgrade to its membership for up to 4 maintenance visits. Its adult base plan costs $450 a year. This is that office's price for ongoing care; your exam determines whether you need initial gum treatment before maintenance and what that work costs.

Can I book a Saturday visit for dentures or a crown in Johnson City?

Lawson Hoover lists Saturday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4729 North Roan Street, suite 1. The practice lists dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, so a call about the work you need lets the office confirm the right visit and time.

Could a dental payment plan charge interest after I make monthly payments?

Yes. CareCredit, offered by Blue Plum in Johnson City, can charge interest from the purchase date if a deferred-interest balance remains after the offer ends. Minimum monthly payments may leave a balance. The lender's terms set the payoff deadline and approval rules, so the total repayment matters as much as the monthly amount.

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Updated October 31, 2026