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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Lubbock, TX (2026)

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Dentist of Lubbock, ranked #1 of 98 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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98 Lubbock clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 5 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 25 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Lubbock at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Lubbock at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Dentist of Lubbock73—
2Covenant Children's Dental67—
3Dr. James B. Green, DDS67—
4McLarty Dental67—
5Steele Nathan C DDS67—
6Dental Care at Oakmont634.9★ (406)
7Lubbock Endodontics624.9★ (556)
8Parkview Therapy Services615.0★ (13)
9Stone Crest Dental Care614.8★ (273)
10Kevin W. Pope, D.D.S.615.0★ (4)

The 98 best cleaning dentists in Lubbock, 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.

All 98 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #98, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dr. Elizabeth Beard524.5★ (31)
27Dr. Dietmar A. Kennel, DDS493.2★ (10)
28Dr. Daniel Chaparro, DDS493.4★ (22)
29Dr. Michael S. Dyal, DDS483.0★ (13)
30Gwen Jorden DDS483.0★ (8)
31Cheong Andrew DDS47Evenings · Sat · Sun
32Lakeridge Family Dental47Evenings
33Lama Shoukfeh, DDS47Evenings
34Allington Dental47Sat
35Abbeville Dentistry43Sat
36Abbeville Dentistry43Sat
37Kool Smiles Dentist43Sat
38Dental Group of Lubbock37
39Grimes Robert H37
40Simek Dentistry37
41Hub City Dental37
42Gerwig Family Dental37
43Hancock and Johnston Dentistry37
44Brian Herring, DDS37
45Dr. Travis Epperson at Epperson Payne Dental Group37
46Frankford Dental Group37
47Gregory Dental37
48Lone Star Smiles37
49Lubbock Dental Care37
50Salem Dental Center Inc.37
51West Texas Dental Associates37
52Green's Family Dentistry37
53Shelby M. Green, DDS37
54Tracy R. Henson-McBee, DDS, PA37
55Fortner Dentistry37
56Hill-Davis Dental Group37
57Kevin Shively, DMD, PLLC - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37
58Lubbock Dental Implant Center37
59Merrell and Nichols Dentistry37
60W Dentistry, PLLC - Whitney McBrayer, DDS37
61Yellow House Dental & Implant Center- Dallen Ricks, DDS & Mary Glasheen, DDS37
62Epperson Payne Dental Group37
63Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock - Robert B. Ioppolo, DDS37
64Streetman Family Dental37
65LBK Dental37
66Micheal W. Scott, DDS37
67AKJ Dentistry37
68Community Health Center-Lubbock33
69Community Health Center of Lubbock33
70Arnett Benson Medical and Dental Clinic33
71CHCL Community Dental Clinic33
72Aspen Dental33
73Abbeville Special Needs Dentistry33
74Affordable Dentures & Implants33
75Bliss Dental and Orthodontics - Lubbock33
76Owens & Street Dentistry33
77Simpson Brent DDS33
78Anderson Christopher DDS15
79Ashdown Thomas H DDS15
80Center For Aesthetic Dentistry15
81Class One Orthodontics15
82Devyatkina Zhanna P DDS15
83Donald Thompson D.D.S. Family Dentistry15
84Dr. Claude L. Ricks Jr, DDS15
85Dr. Marshall Morgan15
86Dr. Quinton D. Slaughter, DDS15
87Dr. Robert Welch15
88Mc Dowell Dan w DDS15
89Motsenbocker Michelle15
90Rudd Laurence H DDS15
91South Plains Pediatric Dental15
92Thomas J DDS15
93Thomas Jeffrey a DDS15
94Wilson Erin15
95Dr. Jeremiah Alcazar8
96Dr. Richard King8
97Thames Sage a DDS8
98Dr. Bruce A. Schrader, DDS7

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What is a teeth cleaning?

A professional teeth cleaning removes plaque and hardened tartar that brushing and flossing miss. A routine cleaning works above the gumline. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, treats gum disease below the gumline.

Teeth cleaning: specialist or general dentist?

Dental hygienists and general dentists do routine cleanings. A periodontist (gum specialist) may be recommended when gum disease is advanced or keeps coming back after deep cleanings.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Lubbock?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Lubbock?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Routine adult cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas—
Cleaning with exam and x-rays$160–$320DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas—
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant$160–$380DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full teeth cleaning cost guide for Lubbock

What to expect from a teeth cleaning

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

A teeth cleaning: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a routine cleaning; deep cleanings are often split over 2 visits
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes routine; 1–2 hours for a deep cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine cleaning; gums can feel tender for a few days after a deep cleaning
When to see a specialistWhen gum pockets are deep, bone loss shows on x-rays, or gum disease persists after treatment

How we ranked Lubbock cleaning dentists

We scored 98 Lubbock clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Lubbock data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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

Teeth cleanings in Lubbock: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Lubbock?

Dentist of Lubbock ranks #1 of 98 Lubbock clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. Covenant Children's Dental ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Lubbock, TX?

A teeth cleaning in Lubbock typically costs $74–$196 USD. By type: routine adult cleaning $75–$200; cleaning with exam and x-rays $160–$320; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant $160–$380. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is a teeth cleaning covered by insurance or Medicaid in Texas?

Most dental insurance plans cover routine cleanings, usually twice a year. Deep cleanings are often covered at a lower rate as basic care. Medicaid covers cleanings for children; adult coverage varies by state.

Does a teeth cleaning hurt?

A routine cleaning is usually not painful. Most patients feel pressure and scraping, and sensitive spots can twinge. A deep cleaning is typically done with local anesthetic, so the treated area is numb. Gums may feel tender for a few days afterward.

Which Lubbock teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

5 of 98 Lubbock clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Cheong Andrew DDS, Allington Dental and Abbeville Dentistry. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer teeth cleanings in Lubbock?

98 Lubbock clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 25 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Lubbock

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 130 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.