Skip to content

Best Cosmetic Filling Dentists in Portales, NM (2026)

3 clinics offering tooth-colored fillings, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for tooth-colored fillings: Eastern Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

Rankings can't be bought. Booking through us earns you a $60 gift card and doesn’t affect order. How we rank

3 Portales clinics list tooth-colored fillings and are ranked here by service score. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 fillings dentists in Portales at a glance

Top 3 fillings dentists in Portales at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Eastern Family Dentistry37
2Peter L. Thompson, DDS37
3La Casa Family Dentistry: Gangadhar Immanni, DDS33

The 3 best fillings dentists in Portales, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. #2 Peter L. Thompson, DDS

    123 W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130, United States

    37/100

    Ranked #2 for tooth-colored fillings in Portales on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Thompson considers himself blessed to have been able to help so many people reclaim beautiful smiles and healthy mouths. He never recommends any sort of treatment that he wouldn’t want performed on his own smile, and he’ll work with the rest of our team to deliver a dental experience that leaves even the most anxious of patients comfortable and confident in scheduling their next appointment. We look forward to helping you schedule your first visit so that you can…

    From Peter L. Thompson, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

Find the right dentist in Portales

Answer 2 quick questions and we'll help you find a dentist that fits your needs, location and availability.

Portales, NM

Book through DentistsRanked and get a $60 Amazon gift card. Terms

Step 1 of 2

What service are you looking for?

  • 100% free for patients
  • No commitment

What are tooth-colored fillings?

Cosmetic fillings use tooth-coloured composite resin, or porcelain inlays and onlays, to repair cavities in a way that blends with your teeth. They replace older silver (amalgam) fillings for many patients.

Tooth-colored fillings: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists place tooth-coloured fillings. A specialist is rarely needed unless decay reaches the nerve, when a root canal may be required.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in Portales?

Typical ranges in USD for Portales, NM. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in Portales?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Composite filling, one surface$150–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico—
Composite filling, multiple surfaces$250–$450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico—
Porcelain inlay or onlay$650–$1,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full tooth-colored fillings cost guide for Portales

What to expect from tooth-colored fillings

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Tooth-colored fillings: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for composite; often 2 visits for porcelain inlays or onlays
Chair timeAbout 20–60 minutes per tooth
RecoveryNone; some sensitivity for a few days is common
When to see a specialistWhen decay is deep enough to affect the nerve

How we ranked Portales fillings dentists

We scored 3 Portales clinics offering tooth-coloured fillings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Portales data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Tooth-coloured fillings in Portales: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tooth-colored fillings dentist in Portales?

Eastern Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 3 Portales clinics offering tooth-colored fillings by DentistsRanked service score. Peter L. Thompson, DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do tooth-colored fillings cost in Portales, NM?

Tooth-colored fillings in Portales typically costs $300–$600 USD. By type: composite filling, one surface $150–$300; composite filling, multiple surfaces $250–$450; porcelain inlay or onlay $650–$1,500. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Are tooth-colored fillings covered by insurance or Medicaid in New Mexico?

Most dental plans cover fillings as basic care, often at 70–80% after the deductible. Some plans pay only the amalgam rate on back teeth. Medicaid covers fillings for children; adult coverage varies by state.

Does getting a filling hurt?

Fillings are usually done with local anesthetic, so most patients feel pressure and vibration but not pain. The injection itself can sting briefly. Teeth may be sensitive to temperature or biting for a few days afterward.

How many dentists offer tooth-colored fillings in Portales?

3 Portales clinics list tooth-colored fillings in our data. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Portales

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.