Search
Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan
25 dentists with a Big Rapids address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring dentist in Big Rapids, MI on TownAnswer is Gingrich Dental PC, with a score of 74 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 385 Google reviews). Next are My Community Dental Centers ~ Big Rapids (71) and Caring Family Dentistry: Stern Christa L DDS (70). We scored 18 dentists with a Big Rapids address and list 7 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, My Community Dental Centers ~ Big Rapids has the most Google reviews (977).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 25 dentists with a Big Rapids mailing address. 16 list a website, 10 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 Big Rapids is My Community Dental Centers ~ Big Rapids with 977 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.7 stars.
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
Claimed on Google385 reviews
Gingrich Dental PC lists its address as 106 Chestnut St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. That is 0.6 miles south of the Big Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Dentist". Its 4.9 stars rest on 385 reviews, which our method reads as 4.89 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google977 reviews
My Community Dental Centers ~ Big Rapids lists its address as 14435 Northland Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307. It sits about 1.7 miles south of central Big Rapids. Google files it under "Dentist" and also Dental clinic, Dental hygienist, Dental implants periodontist. Its 4.7 stars rest on 977 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google401 reviews
Caring Family Dentistry: Stern Christa L DDS is at 106 Locust St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. It sits about 0.4 miles south of central Big Rapids. Google files it under "Dentist". After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.89.
Claimed on Google111 reviews
Preference Dental (Big Rapids) lists its address as 826 N State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. That is 0.6 miles north of the Big Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Dentist", with Cosmetic dentist, Dental clinic, Dental implants periodontist as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.87.
Claimed on Google372 reviews
Lakeshore Orthodontics is at 107 S Michigan Ave #1874, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Its Google category is "Orthodontist", with Dentist as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.89.
Claimed on Google
Jade Dental- John D. Corey DDS PLLC lists its address as 229 S Warren Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Its Google category is "Dentist". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.78.
Claimed on Google131 reviews
Caring Family Dentistry lists its address as 106 Locust St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. That is 0.4 miles south of the Big Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Dentist", with Cosmetic dentist, Dental clinic as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.51.
Claimed on Google
You will find Erick K. Perroud, DDS at 203 Fuller Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307. That is 0.6 miles south of the Big Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Dentist". Its 4.4 stars rest on 13 reviews, which our method reads as 4.52 after the review-count adjustment.
Dr. Margaret Gingrich is at 106 Chestnut St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. That is 0.6 miles south of the Big Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Dentist". Its 4.2 stars rest on 10 reviews, which our method reads as 4.45 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open after 8 PM
Ferris State Dental Clinic is at 200 Ferris Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307. That is 1.1 miles south of the Big Rapids city center. Google files it under "Dental clinic" and also Dental hygienist. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.67. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
You will find Big Rapids Family Dental at 201 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Its Google category is "Dentist". After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 4.06. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Claimed on Google
Family Health Care - Big Rapids lists its address as 730 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI 49307. That is 1.0 miles southwest of the Big Rapids city center. Google files it under "Dentist" and also Community health center, Medical clinic, Family practice physician. Its 3.4 stars rest on 16 reviews, which our method reads as 3.99 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 3.8 10 Google reviews
Claimed on Google
You will find Professional Dental Associates PC at 415 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. That is 0.4 miles south of the Big Rapids city center. Its Google category is "Dentist". Its 3.8 stars rest on 10 reviews, which our method reads as 4.29 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 5.0 6 Google reviews
You will find Dr. Bryan E. Nevins, DDS at 1419 N State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. It sits about 1.2 miles northwest of central Big Rapids. Its Google category is "Dentist". Its 5.0 stars rest on 6 reviews, which our method reads as 4.73 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
You will find Nevins Family Dentistry at 1419 N State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. It sits about 1.2 miles northwest of central Big Rapids. 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.
Rummel Andrew DDS is at 107 S Michigan Ave #1874, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Google files it under "Dentist". Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.65 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 3.0 2 Google reviews
You will find Dr. Herbert L. Dulaney, DDS at 900 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI 49307. It sits about 1.1 miles southwest of central Big Rapids. Its Google category is "Orthodontist". Its 3.0 stars rest on 2 reviews, which our method reads as 4.43 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 1.0 1 Google review
You will find Dr. Edwin W. Anderson Jr, DDS at 415 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. It sits about 0.4 miles south of central Big Rapids. Its Google category is "Dentist". Its 1.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
These businesses have a Big Rapids address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
| Business | Street | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Arthur V. Gingrich, DDS | 106 Chestnut St | (231) 796-8715 |
| Dr. Jeanniene S. Nevins, DDS | 1419 N State St | (231) 796-4409 |
| Fenton Amie | 415 S State St | (231) 796-3571 |
| Haney Beverly | 415 S State St | (231) 796-3571 |
| Lonnita Coulter | 201 S Michigan Ave | (231) 796-4747 |
| Miller Susan | 415 S State St | (231) 796-3571 |
| Paul Stern D.D.S. | 106 Locust St | (231) 796-8770 |
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gingrich Dental PC | 74 | B | 4.9 | 385 | 106 Chestnut St |
| 2 | My Community Dental Centers ~ Big Rapids | 71 | B | 4.7 | 977 | 14435 Northland Dr |
| 3 | Caring Family Dentistry: Stern Christa L DDS | 70 | B | 4.9 | 401 | 106 Locust St |
| 4 | Preference Dental (Big Rapids) | 70 | B | 4.9 | 111 | 826 N State St |
| 5 | Lakeshore Orthodontics | 67 | B- | 4.9 | 372 | 107 S Michigan Ave #1874 |
| 6 | Jade Dental- John D. Corey DDS PLLC | 64 | C+ | 4.8 | 91 | 229 S Warren Ave |
| 7 | Caring Family Dentistry | 61 | C+ | 4.5 | 131 | 106 Locust St |
| 8 | Erick K. Perroud, DDS | 54 | C | 4.4 | 13 | 203 Fuller Ave |
| 9 | Dr. Margaret Gingrich | 49 | C- | 4.2 | 10 | 106 Chestnut St |
| 10 | Ferris State Dental Clinic | 49 | C- | 5.0 | 2 | 200 Ferris Dr |
| 11 | Big Rapids Family Dental | 46 | C- | 3.8 | 32 | 201 S Michigan Ave |
| 12 | Family Health Care - Big Rapids | 46 | C- | 3.4 | 16 | 730 Water Tower Rd |
| 13 | Professional Dental Associates PC | 45 | C- | 3.8 | 10 | 415 S State St |
| 14 | Dr. Bryan E. Nevins, DDS | 45 | C- | 5.0 | 6 | 1419 N State St |
| 15 | Nevins Family Dentistry | 45 | C- | 4.0 | 4 | 1419 N State St |
| 16 | Rummel Andrew DDS | 45 | C- | 5.0 | 1 | 107 S Michigan Ave #1874 |
| 17 | Dr. Herbert L. Dulaney, DDS | 37 | C- | 3.0 | 2 | 900 Water Tower Rd |
| 18 | Dr. Edwin W. Anderson Jr, DDS | 36 | C- | 1.0 | 1 | 415 S State St |
Big Rapids has 8,477 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Big Rapids city). The median age is 22.9, and the median household income is $43,858.
41.5 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $156,400. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 25 dentists with a Big Rapids mailing address: 29.5 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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.
| City | Distance | Dentists | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood | 8.4 mi south | 2 | 45 |
| Reed City | 12.0 mi north | 1 | 65 |
| Mecosta | 13.8 mi southeast | 4 | 76 |
| Barryton | 17.2 mi east | 1 | n/a |
| Evart | 17.3 mi northeast | 1 | 67 |
| White Cloud | 17.6 mi southwest | 8 | 59 |
| Howard City | 21.2 mi south | 3 | 59 |
| Baldwin | 23.0 mi northwest | 11 | 47 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 5Water Damage Restoration Companies 2Mold Remediation Companies 1Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 1Plumbers 8Roofers 10HVAC Companies 6Electricians 10Med Spas 2Pilates and Fitness Studios 12Photographers 11Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 12Cafés and Coffee Shops 16Restaurants 41Real Estate Brokerages 32Everything in Big RapidsDentists in Mecosta County
Our October 2026 data lists 25 dentists with a Big Rapids mailing address. 18 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Gingrich Dental PC has the highest TownAnswer score in Big Rapids: 74 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 385 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
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.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Stanwood (8.4 miles), Reed City (12.0 miles), Mecosta (13.8 miles), Barryton (17.2 miles).
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?
Big Rapids is in Mecosta County. See every dentist in the county on the Mecosta County page.
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.
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.
