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Best overall in Carlsbad: Baymiler Scott a DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.
Best for evenings and weekends: Mesa Medical Services, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #11 of 13.
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13 Carlsbad clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baymiler Scott a DDS | 67 | Overall, Implants |
| 2 | Cavern City Dental Lab | 67 | — |
| 3 | David Farnsworth | 67 | — |
| 4 | Dr. Nishanth Puchalapalli | 67 | — |
| 5 | Dr. Paul Perez | 67 | — |
| 6 | Dr. Steve Tseng | 67 | — |
| 7 | Kids Kare PC, Carlsbad | 67 | — |
| 8 | Nikhilesh Choudhary | 67 | — |
| 9 | Simmons Family Dentistry LLC | 67 | — |
| 10 | Trulious Darlene J | 67 | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
2402 Monte Vista St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
701 N Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
2330 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, United States
Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
618 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Ranked #5 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, United States
Ranked #6 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
1201 W Mermod St, Carlsbad, NM 882204493
Ranked #7 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
2330 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Ranked #8 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
601 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, United States
Ranked #9 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
612 N Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, United States
Ranked #10 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
906 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
114 E Riverside Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Ranked #12 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
612 N Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Ranked #13 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
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No Carlsbad clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.
No Carlsbad clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.
Highest-ranked of 13 Carlsbad clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Cavern City Dental Lab (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 13 Carlsbad clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Cavern City Dental Lab (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 13 Carlsbad clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Cavern City Dental Lab (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 13 Carlsbad clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Cavern City Dental Lab (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 13 Carlsbad clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Cavern City Dental Lab (#2 overall)
No Carlsbad clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.
Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.
| Service | Typical price (USD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | $100–$300 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Teeth Cleaning | $75–$200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Emergency Care | $100–$500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Root Canal | $700–$1,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Tooth Extraction | $200–$700 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $200–$700 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Dental Implants | $1,500–$6,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Invisalign | $3,500–$7,500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Braces | $3,000–$7,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Dental Crowns | $800–$1,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Dentures | $1,000–$3,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Veneers | $900–$2,500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Teeth Whitening | $200–$600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Dental Bonding | $300–$600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Cosmetic Fillings | $300–$600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Cosmetic Dentistry | $500–$5,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
| Full Restoration | $15,000–$50,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico |
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.
Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–1 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
We scored 13 Carlsbad 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Carlsbad data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Not yet collected |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| 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 |