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Best Dentists in Alamogordo, NM (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Alamogordo: Buen Salud Alamogordo, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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27 Alamogordo clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Alamogordo at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Alamogordo at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Buen Salud Alamogordo67Overall, Implants
2Children's Dental Clinic67—
3Cody Slade67—
4David Russell67—
5Dr. Anthony Warren67—
6Dr. Brandon Griffin67—
7Dr. Logan Behrmann67—
8Gibson O67—
9Holloman Dental Clinic67—
10Kenneth Childress67—

The 27 best dentists in Alamogordo, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. #15 Ben Archer Health Center

    2150 US-54, Alamogordo, NM 88310, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #16 Puckett Ray DDS

    2150 US-54, Alamogordo, NM 88310

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #17 PMS- Alamogordo Family Health Center - Behavioral Health

    2360 Indian Wells Rd, Alamogordo, NM 88310, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #18 Thriving Minds Therapy Services Alamogordo NM 88310

    700 E 1st St, Alamogordo, NM 88310

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #19 Alamo Orthodontics

    516 East 1st St. Ste #K, Alamogordo, NM 88310, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Creating beautiful smiles that last a lifetime." We specialize in braces and Invisalign for all ages, with in house financing, and easy monthly payments. We make this process so awesome for our patients, that they genuinely enjoy coming to see us for appointments! Schedule your free consultation today!

    From Alamo Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #23 White Sands Family Dental

    516 E 1st St Ste J, Alamogordo, NM 88310

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Looking for comfortable, confident and convenient care from dentists in Alamogordo? You've come to the right place. From the minute you walk into our office you will notice a difference at White Sands Family Dental. We care about you, your family and your friends, and we're here to help you achieve your healthiest, brightest smile. At White Sands Family Dental we know every person's dental needs are unique. That's why we offer a comprehensive selection of treatment options…

    From White Sands Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. 34/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services: 7 of 17 services offered.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    In their words

    Our Presbyterian Medical Services health centers provide a safety net of medical care for thousands of New Mexicans of all ages. Everyone is eligible to receive medical services. In addition to private pay, we accept Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. For the uninsured, a sliding fee scale is available based on income.

    From Alamogordo Family Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 27 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Alamogordo by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Alamogordo

No Alamogordo clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Alamogordo

No Alamogordo clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Alamogordo

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Buen Salud Alamogordo

Highest-ranked of 27 Alamogordo clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Children's Dental Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Alamogordo

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Buen Salud Alamogordo

Highest-ranked of 26 Alamogordo clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Children's Dental Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Alamogordo

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Buen Salud Alamogordo

Highest-ranked of 26 Alamogordo clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Children's Dental Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Alamogordo

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Buen Salud Alamogordo

Highest-ranked of 27 Alamogordo clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Children's Dental Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Alamogordo

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Buen Salud Alamogordo

Highest-ranked of 26 Alamogordo clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Children's Dental Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Alamogordo

No Alamogordo clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Alamogordo?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Alamogordo?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico

Emergency and weekend dentists in Alamogordo

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Alamogordo dentists

We scored 27 Alamogordo clinics 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 Alamogordo 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

Dentists in Alamogordo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Alamogordo?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Alamogordo, NM is Buen Salud Alamogordo (DR Score 67/100). Children's Dental Clinic (#2) and Cody Slade (#3) follow. We ranked 27 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Alamogordo?

No Alamogordo clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Ben Archer Health Center (#15) and Puckett Ray DDS (#16). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Alamogordo?

A dental cleaning in Alamogordo typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Alamogordo?

DentistsRanked lists 27 dental clinics in Alamogordo, NM, and 27 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 27 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Alamogordo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 27 clinics.