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Best Dentists in Gainesville, TX (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Gainesville: Dental Associates of N Texas., 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Dental Associates of N Texas., emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 21.

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    Best for kids and families: Grand Avenue Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #5 of 21.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Dental Associates of N Texas., open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 21.

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21 Gainesville clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 18 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Gainesville at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Gainesville at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dental Associates of N Texas.665.0★ (36)Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Red River Family Dental654.9★ (1,093)——
3Gainesville Dental635.0★ (25)——
4ABC Urgent Dental635.0★ (2)——
5Grand Avenue Dental634.9★ (459)—Kids, Invisalign & braces
6Saddlebrook Dental & Orthodontics624.9★ (811)——
7Kelley Wimmer DDS625.0★ (236)Evenings—
8Family Dental Care of Gainesville624.8★ (264)——
9North Texas Children's Dentistry614.8★ (678)——
10Smiles In Gainesville614.9★ (412)—Cosmetic

The 21 best dentists in Gainesville, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Gainesville by need

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

Best for emergency in Gainesville

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Dental Associates of N Texas.

Highest-ranked of 1 Gainesville clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #1 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Gainesville

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Grand Avenue Dental

Highest-ranked of 5 Gainesville clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #5 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

Runner-up: Saddlebrook Dental & Orthodontics (#6 overall)

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Best for implants in Gainesville

17

Texas Oral Surgery Group

Highest-ranked of 3 Gainesville clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #17 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gainesville Dental (#3 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Gainesville

5

Grand Avenue Dental

Highest-ranked of 4 Gainesville clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Smile Doctors Orthodontics - Gainesville Broadway (#12 overall)

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Best for root canal in Gainesville

No Gainesville clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Gainesville

10

Smiles In Gainesville

Highest-ranked of 2 Gainesville clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #10 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gainesville Family Dentistry (#11 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Gainesville

No Gainesville clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Gainesville

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

How much does a dentist cost in Gainesville?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Gainesville?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$98–$294DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Teeth Cleaning$74–$196DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Emergency Care$98–$490DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Tooth Extraction$196–$686DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Wisdom Teeth Removal$196–$686DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dental Implants$1,470–$5,880DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Invisalign$3,430–$7,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Braces$2,940–$6,860DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Veneers$882–$2,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Teeth Whitening$196–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Cosmetic Dentistry$490–$4,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas

Emergency and weekend dentists in Gainesville

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 Gainesville dentists

We scored 21 Gainesville 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Gainesville 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

Dentists in Gainesville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Gainesville?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Gainesville, TX is Dental Associates of N Texas. (DR Score 66/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 36 Google reviews. It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Red River Family Dental (#2) and Gainesville Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 21 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Gainesville are open on Saturday?

1 of 21 Gainesville dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dental Associates of N Texas. (until 12 AM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Gainesville?

1 Gainesville clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Dental Associates of N Texas. (#1). 3 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Gainesville?

A dental cleaning in Gainesville 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 Gainesville?

Grand Avenue Dental is the highest-ranked Gainesville clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #5 of 21 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 5 Gainesville clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Gainesville?

DentistsRanked lists 21 dental clinics in Gainesville, TX, and 21 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 12 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Gainesville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 21 clinics.