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Best Dentists in Galax, VA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Galax: Southwest Podiatry, PC, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Walmart Supercenter, open 7 days until 11 PM; ranked #3 of 6.

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6 Galax clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 6 dentists in Galax at a glance

Top 6 dentists in Galax at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Southwest Podiatry, PC73—Overall, Implants
2Thompson Brian C DDS67——
3Walmart Supercenter63Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends
4Galax Dental Care - Ethan Y. Jones, DDS, PC37——
5Galax Family Dental37——
6Hollyfield Neil D DDS28——

The 6 best dentists in Galax, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Galax by need

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

Best for emergency in Galax

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

Best for kids in Galax

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

Best for implants in Galax

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Southwest Podiatry, PC

Highest-ranked of 6 Galax clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Thompson Brian C DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Galax

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Southwest Podiatry, PC

Highest-ranked of 5 Galax clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Thompson Brian C DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Galax

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Southwest Podiatry, PC

Highest-ranked of 5 Galax clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Thompson Brian C DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Galax

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Southwest Podiatry, PC

Highest-ranked of 6 Galax clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Thompson Brian C DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Galax

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Southwest Podiatry, PC

Highest-ranked of 5 Galax clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Thompson Brian C DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Galax

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

How much does a dentist cost in Galax?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Galax

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 Galax dentists

We scored 6 Galax 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 Galax 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 Galax: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Galax?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Galax, VA is Southwest Podiatry, PC (DR Score 73/100). Thompson Brian C DDS (#2) and Walmart Supercenter (#3) follow. We ranked 6 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Galax are open on Saturday?

1 of 6 Galax dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Walmart Supercenter (until 11 PM). 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 Galax?

No Galax clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Walmart Supercenter (#3). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Galax?

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

How many dentists are there in Galax?

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

Update log for Galax

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 6 clinics.