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Best Dentists in Gadsden, AL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gadsden: Balgowlah Dental clinic, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 27

    Best for evenings and weekends: Quality of Life Health Complex, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #27 of 47.

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47 Gadsden clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 4 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 Gadsden at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Gadsden at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Balgowlah Dental clinic73Overall, Implants
2Southern Smiles Dental Center73—
3Wilson Rex R DMD73—
4Dental Care67—
5Dr. Andrew Brunson67—
6Dr. Cecil R. Dorsett, DMD67—
7Dr. Joshua Everts67—
8Dr. Katharine N. Culp, DMD67—
9Dr. Ormond Grimes, DMD67—
10Dr. Shubadha Virenjan, DDS67—

The 47 best dentists in Gadsden, ranked

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

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

  2. #2 Southern Smiles Dental Center

    73/100

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    Southern Smiles Dental Center, located at 274 N 3rd Street in Gadsden, Alabama, in Midtown shopping center. We proudly offer complete dental services including general and cosmetic dentistry. Our services include bridge work, crowns, extractions, fillings, partials, same day dentures, cleanings and more. At Southern Smiles Dental Center we strive to keep our prices affordable so that everyone has the opportunity to have a beautiful smile. We make our dentures in our on-site…

    From Southern Smiles Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 47 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Whitt Kim DDS67
27Quality of Life Health Complex57Evenings · Sat
28Katherine Merrill47Evenings
29Japsimran Singh47Evenings
30Family Dentistry Associates37
31Gadsden Family Dentistry37
32Legacy Dental37
33Children and Teen Dental of Alabama - Gadsden37
34Gadsden Oral Facial Surgery37
35Johnny G Foster DMD PC37
36Pediatric Dentistry East P.C.37
37Allen Roger DDS37
38Frederick R Steve DDS33
39Oral Surgery Associates33
40Quality of Life Dental33
41Aspen Dental33
42K. Clay Ellis, Jr., DMD, LLC33
43Stacey Jr George C DDS33
44Dr. Donald K. Mcduffie, DMD33
45Dentist in Hokes Bluff AL28
46Isbell Dental27Evenings
47Southern Periodontics | Dr. Coty Hulgan17

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Best dentists in Gadsden by need

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

Best for emergency in Gadsden

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

Best for kids in Gadsden

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

Best for implants in Gadsden

1

Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 47 Gadsden clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Smiles Dental Center (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Gadsden

1

Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 44 Gadsden clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Smiles Dental Center (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Gadsden

1

Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 44 Gadsden clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Smiles Dental Center (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Gadsden

1

Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 47 Gadsden clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Smiles Dental Center (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Gadsden

1

Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 44 Gadsden clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Smiles Dental Center (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Gadsden

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

How much does a dentist cost in Gadsden?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Gadsden?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$92–$276DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Teeth Cleaning$69–$184DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Emergency Care$92–$460DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Root Canal$644–$1,288DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Tooth Extraction$184–$644DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Wisdom Teeth Removal$184–$644DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Implants$1,380–$5,520DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Invisalign$3,220–$6,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Braces$2,760–$6,440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Crowns$736–$1,656DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dentures$920–$2,760DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Veneers$828–$2,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Teeth Whitening$184–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Bonding$276–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Cosmetic Fillings$276–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Cosmetic Dentistry$460–$4,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Full Restoration$13,800–$46,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama

Emergency and weekend dentists in Gadsden

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 Gadsden dentists

We scored 47 Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Gadsden?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Gadsden, AL is Balgowlah Dental clinic (DR Score 73/100). Southern Smiles Dental Center (#2) and Wilson Rex R DMD (#3) follow. We ranked 47 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Gadsden are open on Saturday?

1 of 47 Gadsden dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Quality of Life Health Complex (until 1 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Gadsden?

No Gadsden clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Quality of Life Health Complex (#27) and Katherine Merrill (#28). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Gadsden?

A dental cleaning in Gadsden typically costs $69–$184 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Gadsden?

DentistsRanked lists 47 dental clinics in Gadsden, AL, and 47 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 47 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Gadsden

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 47 clinics.

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