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Best Dentists in Harlingen, TX (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Harlingen: Martinez Joel DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Harlingen Dentures and Implants, open 7 days until 8 PM; ranked #2 of 48.

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48 Harlingen clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 7 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 2 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 Harlingen at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Harlingen at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Martinez Joel DDS73—Overall, Implants
2Harlingen Dentures and Implants67Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends
3Cardenas Dental Implants & Oral Surgery67——
4Children's Dentist: Teague Jerry L DDS67——
5Dental Specialists67——
6Dr. Andrea Livingood, DMD67——
7Dr. Anthony Salinas67——
8Dr. Brenda E. Landeros, DDS67——
9Dr. Jedediah Burton67——
10Dr. John M. Vinton, DDS67——

The 48 best dentists in Harlingen, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Harlingen

    #1 Martinez Joel DDS

    2020 S Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78552, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 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

    In their words

    Dr. Joel Martinez, Dr. Christopher Martinez, and Dr. Vanessa “Ness” Martinez believe you deserve a lifetime of beautiful, confident smiles. Along with our orthodontic team, we’d loved to help you achieve your smile dreams! Some of the care we offer: Clear and metal braces for children, teens, and adults Invisalign® clear aligners Surgical orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics Two-phase treatment and palatal expanders TMJ-TMD solutions Flexible payment plans Complimentary…

    From Martinez Joel DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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–Sun 6 AM–8 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Affordable dentures in Harlingen Texas. Reline and repair specialists. Low cost denture lab and repair facility. Two types of dentures are available. They include partial and complete denture. We only use a complete denture when all of teeth are missing. We use partial dentures when some other natural teeth are remaining. Its important to know that the type you want will determine the cost of a denture. At Affordable Harlingen Dentures we always advise our clients to make…

    From Harlingen Dentures and Implants's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #23 Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics

    601 N 77 Sunshine Strip #4, Harlingen, TX 78550, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is a one-of-a-kind dental office that delivers a unique blend of stellar Harlingen dental care and imaginative entertainment for the whole Texas area, make us your dentist in Harlingen! We are big on the idea of making dental care available to everyone and this is why we provide our supreme dental care services at affordable prices; we are eager to serve the surrounding communities of Harlingen, Lasana, Primera, Palm Valley, Rio Hondo and Combes…

    From Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #24 Toth Pediatric Dentistry

    2210 S 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen, TX 78550

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Tooth Dental Center in Harlingen, TX we strive to provide personalized quality children's oral health, education, and care in a positive, fun, family-oriented environment for our community! Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care in a positive environment when you visit one of our dental offices. Dr. Toth and the entire team are dedicated to caring for the unique needs of each child. Our goal is to help your child feel good about visiting the dentist and to…

    From Toth Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #25 Access Dental & Orthodontics

    1214 Dixieland Rd #4, Harlingen, TX 78552, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Access Dental & Orthodontics in Harlingen, TX, personalized, affordable and comprehensive patient care is our number one priority. From the front dental office to the dental exam room, our dental practice is made up of experienced dental professionals who take your oral health very seriously. Using state-of-the art equipment we are able to offer top-notch care. We provide a wide variety of general, cosmetic and specialty dentistry services like teeth cleaning, teeth…

    From Access Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Harlingen by need

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

Best for emergency in Harlingen

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

Best for kids in Harlingen

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

Best for implants in Harlingen

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Martinez Joel DDS

Highest-ranked of 48 Harlingen clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harlingen Dentures and Implants (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in Harlingen →

Best for invisalign & braces in Harlingen

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Martinez Joel DDS

Highest-ranked of 46 Harlingen clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harlingen Dentures and Implants (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Harlingen →

Best for root canal in Harlingen

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Martinez Joel DDS

Highest-ranked of 46 Harlingen clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harlingen Dentures and Implants (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Harlingen →

Best for cosmetic in Harlingen

1

Martinez Joel DDS

Highest-ranked of 48 Harlingen clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harlingen Dentures and Implants (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Harlingen →

Best for dentures & seniors in Harlingen

1

Martinez Joel DDS

Highest-ranked of 46 Harlingen clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harlingen Dentures and Implants (#2 overall)

Dentures in Harlingen →

Best for budget & insurance in Harlingen

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

How much does a dentist cost in Harlingen?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Harlingen?
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
Root Canal$686–$1,372DentistsRanked 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
Dental Crowns$784–$1,764DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dentures$980–$2,940DentistsRanked 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
Dental Bonding$294–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Cosmetic Fillings$294–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Cosmetic Dentistry$490–$4,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Full Restoration$14,700–$49,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas

Emergency and weekend dentists in Harlingen

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 Harlingen dentists

We scored 48 Harlingen clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 8 were excluded (8 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 Harlingen 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 Harlingen: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Harlingen?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Harlingen, TX is Martinez Joel DDS (DR Score 73/100). Harlingen Dentures and Implants (#2) and Cardenas Dental Implants & Oral Surgery (#3) follow. We ranked 48 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Harlingen are open on Saturday?

7 of 48 Harlingen dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Harlingen Dentures and Implants (until 8 PM), Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics (until 4 PM) and Toth Pediatric Dentistry (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 Harlingen?

No Harlingen clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Harlingen Dentures and Implants (#2) and Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics (#23). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Harlingen?

A dental cleaning in Harlingen 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.

How many dentists are there in Harlingen?

DentistsRanked lists 48 dental clinics in Harlingen, TX, and 48 are ranked by DR Score. 7 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 48 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Harlingen

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 48 clinics.
  2. : 8 duplicate listings merged.