68/10085% of factors measured
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, 75 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 5.0from 75 Google reviews
Best Dentists in Athens, TX (2026)
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Best overall in Athens: East Texas Orthodontics, 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews and 2 of 17 services.
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Best for kids and families: East Texas Orthodontics, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 14.
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14 Athens clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 11 have a Google rating on file.
Top 10 dentists in Athens at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Texas Orthodontics | 68 | 5.0★ (75) | Overall, Kids |
| 2 | Dr. Mario Valdes | 67 | 5.0★ (1) | — |
| 3 | Allen Family Dentistry- Athens | 63 | 4.9★ (624) | — |
| 4 | Athens Smiles | 61 | 4.9★ (536) | — |
| 5 | Texas Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Athens | 59 | 4.9★ (75) | — |
| 6 | Athens Orthodontics | 59 | 4.9★ (59) | — |
| 7 | Dr. Blake Vincent | 54 | 1.0★ (1) | — |
| 8 | Oak Haven Dental | 54 | 4.4★ (7) | — |
| 9 | Athens Oral & Facial Surgery | 53 | 4.2★ (38) | Implants |
| 10 | Athens Advanced Dental | 51 | 3.6★ (55) | — |
The 14 best dentists in Athens, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Dr. Mario Valdes
1001 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
67/10085% of factors measuredRanked #2 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 5.0★ from 1 Google review, 1 review in the last 12 months.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 5.0from 1 Google reviews
#3 Allen Family Dentistry- Athens
208 Crestway St, Athens, TX 75751
63/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 624 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Athens (624).
- 4.9from 624 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#4 Athens Smiles
1260 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
61/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 536 Google reviews, 536 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 536 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#5 Texas Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Athens
1010 E Tyler St Ste c, Athens, TX 75751
59/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, 75 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 75 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#6 Athens Orthodontics
1001 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
59/100Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, 59 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 59 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#7 Dr. Blake Vincent
301 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
54/10085% of factors measuredRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 1.0★ from 1 Google review, 1 Google review.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 1.0from 1 Google reviews
#8 Oak Haven Dental
504 Richardson St, Athens, TX 75751
54/100Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
- 4.4from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#9 Athens Oral & Facial Surgery
307 E Clinton Ave, Athens, TX 75751
53/100Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.
- 4.2from 38 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#10 Athens Advanced Dental
800 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
51/100Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 55 Google reviews, 55 Google reviews.
- 3.6from 55 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#11 Roberts Mark A DDS PA
210 Crestway St, Athens, TX 75751
47/100Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.8★ from 32 Google reviews, 32 Google reviews.
- 2.8from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#12 Massey Aimee DDS
Athens, TX 75751
15/10015% of factors measuredRanked #12 because of services: 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
#13 Sedation & Family Dentistry
301 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
15/10015% of factors measuredRanked #13 because of services: 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
#14 Surrogate-Boost ASX 115
610 W Corsicana St, Athens, TX 75751
15/10015% of factors measuredRanked #14 because of services: 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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Best dentists in Athens by need
One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.
Best for emergency in Athens
No Athens clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.
Best for kids in Athens
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Highest-ranked of 3 Athens clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Athens Smiles (#4 overall)
Best for implants in Athens
9
Highest-ranked of 4 Athens clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #2 for implants and #9 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Allen Family Dentistry- Athens (#3 overall)
Best for invisalign & braces in Athens
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Highest-ranked of 2 Athens clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Athens Orthodontics (#6 overall)
Best for root canal in Athens
No Athens clinic lists root canals in our data yet.
Best for cosmetic in Athens
No Athens clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.
Best for dentures & seniors in Athens
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Highest-ranked of 1 Athens clinic offering dentures: #11 overall by DR Score.
Best for budget & insurance in Athens
No Athens clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.
How much does a dentist cost in Athens?
Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.
| Service | Typical price (USD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | $98–$294 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Teeth Cleaning | $74–$196 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Tooth Extraction | $196–$686 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $196–$686 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Dental Implants | $1,470–$5,880 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Invisalign | $3,430–$7,350 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Braces | $2,940–$6,860 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Dentures | $980–$2,940 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
How we ranked Athens dentists
We scored 14 Athens clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Athens data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |
Dentists in Athens: frequently asked questions
Who is the best dentist in Athens?
By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Athens, TX is East Texas Orthodontics (DR Score 68/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 75 Google reviews. Dr. Mario Valdes (#2) and Allen Family Dentistry- Athens (#3) follow. We ranked 14 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.
How much is a dental cleaning in Athens?
A dental cleaning in Athens typically costs $74–$196 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.
Who is the best kids' dentist in Athens?
East Texas Orthodontics is the highest-ranked Athens clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 14 by DR Score. 3 Athens clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.
How many dentists are there in Athens?
DentistsRanked lists 14 dental clinics in Athens, TX, and 14 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 7 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.
Update log for Athens
- : DR Scores recalculated for 14 clinics.
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