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Best Dentists in Gulfport, MS (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gulfport: Coastal Pediatric Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 23

    Best for evenings and weekends: Planet Beach Spray & Spa, open 7 days until 8 PM; ranked #23 of 54.

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54 Gulfport clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 3 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 Gulfport at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Gulfport at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Coastal Pediatric Dentistry73Overall, Implants
2Dr. Jason C. Papania, DMD73—
3Hage Family Dentistry73—
4Affordable Dentures & Implants67—
5After Hours Dental Care: Jones Patrice DDS67—
6Broadus Heather67—
7Buntyn L Ross DDS67—
8Dr. Clayton Hilton67—
9Dr. Matthew C. Mccabe, DDS67—
10Dr. Mike C. McCabe, DDS67—

The 54 best dentists in Gulfport, ranked

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

  4. #4 Affordable Dentures & Implants

    67/10015% of factors measured

    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

    Book appointment at Affordable Dentures & ImplantsFull profile
    In their words

    At Affordable Dentures of Gulfport, MS are uniquely focused on replacing missing teeth, and helping transform your smile and your life. Our services include dental implants, full or partial dentures, tooth extractions and other dental specialties. Our skilled technicians in the onsite lab craft dentures in hours, not days. Our Practice Owner dentists provide unique treatment plans to match your needs and your budget. You will not find better quality for less. Come see for…

    From Affordable Dentures & Implants's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 South Mississippi Smiles - Gulfport

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 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

    Book appointment at South Mississippi Smiles - GulfportFull profile
    In their words

    South Mississippi Smiles in Gulfport, MS offers quality dental care for families in a fun, upbeat environment! At South Mississippi Smiles, we aim to provide the best experience for your family. Our office has games, TVs, and other activities designed to help you have fun and relax during your dental visit. Want to stay by you child’s side through the whole appointment? No problem! Our dentists encourage parents to join their kids in the exam rooms. When choosing a dentist…

    From South Mississippi Smiles - Gulfport's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Planet Beach Spray & Spa

    15238 Crossroads Pkwy, Gulfport, MS 39503

    63/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 8 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Planet Beach Spray & SpaFull profile(228) 832-7724

  24. #24 Hillcrest Dental Group, P.A.

    9231 Old Lorraine Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hillcrest Dental Group, P.A.Full profile(228) 604-2445

  25. #25 Theresa G Jones PA

    9231 Old Lorraine Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Theresa G Jones PAFull profile(228) 604-2445

All 54 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #54, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Papania Family Dentistry37
27Hilton Dental Clinic37
28Beach View Family Dental of Gulfport37
29Affordable Smiles of Gulfport37
30McCabe Dental Clinic37
31Harborview Oral & Facial Surgery Center37
32Dr. Robert L. Sutton37
33Gulf Coast Pediatric Dentistry PLLC37
34McCormick, J Beaux37
35Pure Smiles Dental of Gulfport37
36Verrett Dental Center37
37Walter Guillot, DMD37
38John Hopkins, DDS37
39McIntyre Dentures and Extractions37
40Smile Gulf Coast37
41Zimmerman Family Dentistry37
42Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry37
43Emery L. Edwards DDS37
44Clyde E. Spraberry, Jr., D.D.S.33
45The Coastal Family Health Center33
46Gulf Coast Center33
47Gulf Coast Oral & Facial Surgery33
48Gulf Coast Dental Center33
49Blakeney Dental Clinic, LLC33
50Clark Lindberg DDS33
51Divine Dentistry33
52Smile Design Center33
53Gulf Coast Dental Care17
54Wheeler Family Dentistry17

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Best dentists in Gulfport by need

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

Best for emergency in Gulfport

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

Best for kids in Gulfport

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

Best for implants in Gulfport

1

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 54 Gulfport clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jason C. Papania, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Gulfport

1

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 52 Gulfport clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jason C. Papania, DMD (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Gulfport →

Best for root canal in Gulfport

1

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 52 Gulfport clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jason C. Papania, DMD (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Gulfport →

Best for cosmetic in Gulfport

1

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 54 Gulfport clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jason C. Papania, DMD (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Gulfport →

Best for dentures & seniors in Gulfport

1

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 52 Gulfport clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jason C. Papania, DMD (#2 overall)

Dentures in Gulfport →

Best for budget & insurance in Gulfport

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

How much does a dentist cost in Gulfport?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Gulfport?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$88–$264DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Teeth Cleaning$66–$176DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Emergency Care$88–$440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Root Canal$616–$1,232DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Tooth Extraction$176–$616DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Wisdom Teeth Removal$176–$616DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Dental Implants$1,320–$5,280DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Invisalign$3,080–$6,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Braces$2,640–$6,160DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Dental Crowns$704–$1,584DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Dentures$880–$2,640DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Veneers$792–$2,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Teeth Whitening$176–$528DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Dental Bonding$264–$528DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Cosmetic Fillings$264–$528DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Cosmetic Dentistry$440–$4,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Full Restoration$13,200–$44,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi

Emergency and weekend dentists in Gulfport

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 Gulfport dentists

We scored 54 Gulfport clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). 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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Gulfport?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Gulfport, MS is Coastal Pediatric Dentistry (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Jason C. Papania, DMD (#2) and Hage Family Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 54 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Gulfport are open on Saturday?

3 of 54 Gulfport dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Planet Beach Spray & Spa (until 5 PM), Hillcrest Dental Group, P.A. (until 2 PM) and Theresa G Jones PA (until 2 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 Gulfport?

No Gulfport clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Planet Beach Spray & Spa (#23) and Hillcrest Dental Group, P.A. (#24). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Gulfport?

A dental cleaning in Gulfport typically costs $66–$176 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Gulfport?

DentistsRanked lists 54 dental clinics in Gulfport, MS, and 54 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 54 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Gulfport

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 54 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.

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