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Best Dentists in Gulf Shores, AL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Gulf Shores: Dr. Pamela O. Edwards Dentistry, 4.9★ from 251 Google reviews, open 7 days until 8 PM and 1 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Rutledge Dental Group, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #5 of 12.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Pamela O. Edwards Dentistry, open 7 days until 8 PM; ranked #1 of 12.

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12 Gulf Shores clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 9 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Gulf Shores at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Gulf Shores at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Pamela O. Edwards Dentistry704.9★ (251)Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Gulf Coast Dentistry654.9★ (391)——
3Coastal Family Dentistry614.9★ (133)—Cosmetic
4Ladd Luce DMD Dental614.9★ (36)——
5Rutledge Dental Group614.9★ (223)—Kids
6Mary Edwards D.M.D.584.5★ (6)Sat · Sun—
7Dentremont Dental Services PC574.6★ (86)——
8Gulf Shores Dentist551.0★ (1)——
9Dr Marcus L Manning524.2★ (5)——
10Dentremont Dental15———

The 12 best dentists in Gulf Shores, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Gulf Shores by need

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

Best for emergency in Gulf Shores

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

Best for kids in Gulf Shores

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Rutledge Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 1 Gulf Shores clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #5 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

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Best for implants in Gulf Shores

No Gulf Shores clinic lists dental implants in our data yet.

Best for invisalign & braces in Gulf Shores

No Gulf Shores clinic lists Invisalign or braces in our data yet.

Best for root canal in Gulf Shores

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Dr. Pamela O. Edwards Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Gulf Shores clinic offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #1 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Gulf Shores

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Coastal Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Gulf Shores clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #3 overall by DR Score.

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Best for dentures & seniors in Gulf Shores

No Gulf Shores clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Gulf Shores

No Gulf Shores clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Gulf Shores?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Gulf Shores?
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
Veneers$828–$2,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Teeth Whitening$184–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Cosmetic Dentistry$460–$4,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama

Emergency and weekend dentists in Gulf Shores

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 Gulf Shores dentists

We scored 12 Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Gulf Shores?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Gulf Shores, AL is Dr. Pamela O. Edwards Dentistry (DR Score 70/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 251 Google reviews. It is open 7 days until 8 PM. Gulf Coast Dentistry (#2) and Coastal Family Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 12 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Gulf Shores are open on Saturday?

2 of 12 Gulf Shores dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Pamela O. Edwards Dentistry (until 12:30 PM) and Mary Edwards D.M.D. (until 12:30 PM). 2 are 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 Gulf Shores?

No Gulf Shores clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Dr. Pamela O. Edwards Dentistry (#1). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Gulf Shores?

A dental cleaning in Gulf Shores 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Gulf Shores?

Rutledge Dental Group is the highest-ranked Gulf Shores clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #5 of 12 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 1 Gulf Shores clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Gulf Shores?

DentistsRanked lists 12 dental clinics in Gulf Shores, AL, and 12 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 10 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Gulf Shores

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.