Claimed on Google342 reviews
Straits Area Dental lists its address as 7700 US-31 #7700, Alanson, MI 49706. Google files it under "Dentist". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.79.
Alanson, Emmet County, Michigan
Dentists in Alanson, MI (2026)
2 dentists with a Alanson address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best dentist in Alanson, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring dentist in Alanson, MI on TownAnswer is Straits Area Dental, with a score of 68 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 342 Google reviews). Next are Dr. Christopher K. Latocha, DDS (48). We scored 2 dentists with a Alanson address.
This page has fewer than three scored businesses, so we keep it out of search results until it has more. The nearest city pages are listed below.
Alanson at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 2 dentists with a Alanson mailing address. 2 list a website, 1 have claimed their Google listing and 0 take online bookings.
None belongs to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed dentist in Alanson is Straits Area Dental with 342 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.8 stars.
What to ask before you hire
- Does the office take your dental insurance, or post its prices?
- How soon can a new patient be seen?
- Will you get a written treatment plan and cost before any work?
- Do they see emergencies the same day?
- Check the dentist on LARA Verify a License.
Dentists in Alanson, ranked
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every dentist here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
You will find Dr. Christopher K. Latocha, DDS at 7700 US-31 #7700, Alanson, MI 49706. Google files it under "Dentist". Its 4.0 stars rest on 4 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Straits Area Dental | 68 | B- | 4.8 | 342 | 7700 US-31 #7700 |
| 2 | Dr. Christopher K. Latocha, DDS | 48 | C- | 4.0 | 4 | 7700 US-31 #7700 |
About Alanson
834residents
$65,139median household income
42.9median age
81.8%owner-occupied homes
$134,100median home value
379households
Alanson has 834 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Alanson village). The median age is 42.9, and the median household income is $65,139.
81.8 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $134,100. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 2 dentists with a Alanson mailing address: 24.0 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
How to choose a dentist in Alanson
Every Michigan dentist holds a licence from LARA. You can check a name and any public discipline on LARA Verify a License.
Ask whether the office is in network with your insurance. Out-of-network offices can still file the claim, but your share is often higher.
Before any large treatment, ask for a written plan with the cost of each step and what insurance is expected to pay.
Ask how the office handles emergencies after hours.
A general dentist can refer you to a specialist (orthodontist, endodontist, oral surgeon) when a case needs one.
Dentists near Alanson
| City | Distance | Dentists | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pellston | 7.5 mi north | 4 | 51 |
| Indian River | 8.0 mi east | 4 | 69 |
| Harbor Springs | 9.8 mi west | 2 | 66 |
| Petoskey | 12.1 mi southwest | 26 | 77 |
| Bay Harbor | 12.9 mi southwest | 1 | 71 |
| Boyne City | 19.3 mi southwest | 10 | 59 |
| Cheboygan | 20.7 mi northeast | 12 | 76 |
| Charlevoix | 24.4 mi west | 13 | 60 |
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Questions
How many dentists are in Alanson, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 2 dentists with a Alanson mailing address. 2 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Who is the top-rated dentist in Alanson?
Straits Area Dental has the highest TownAnswer score in Alanson: 68 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 342 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
How is the score worked out?
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
Can a business pay to rank higher?
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Which dentists near Alanson are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Pellston (7.5 miles), Indian River (8.0 miles), Harbor Springs (9.8 miles), Petoskey (12.1 miles).
What should I ask a dentist before I hire?
Does the office take your dental insurance, or post its prices? How soon can a new patient be seen? Will you get a written treatment plan and cost before any work?
Which county is Alanson in?
Alanson is in Emmet County. See every dentist in the county on the Emmet County page.
How often is this page updated?
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
Sources
- Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, categories, hours)
- American Community Survey 2024 5-year, Alanson village
- LARA: verify a licence
- Michigan Dental Association
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.