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Best Dentists in Los Alamos, NM (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Los Alamos: Rio Grande Orthodontics, 5.0★ from 1 Google review, open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Rio Grande Orthodontics, emergency care; ranked #1 of 16.

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    Best for kids and families: Los Alamos Children's Dentistry, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #2 of 16.

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16 Los Alamos clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 9 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Los Alamos at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Los Alamos at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Rio Grande Orthodontics645.0★ (1)EveningsOverall, Emergencies
2Los Alamos Children's Dentistry635.0★ (580)—Kids
3Meyers Ortho583.7★ (3)——
4Baker David M DMD575.0★ (1)——
5Parker William D DDS575.0★ (1)——
6Verve Dental564.9★ (14)——
7Rachel Meyer, DDS, PC554.5★ (30)—Cosmetic
8Los Alamos Dental544.5★ (33)——
9High Mesa Dental./503.7★ (9)——
10Brunnmeier Connie15———

The 16 best dentists in Los Alamos, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Los Alamos by need

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

Best for emergency in Los Alamos

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Rio Grande Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 1 Los Alamos clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #1 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care.

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Best for kids in Los Alamos

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Los Alamos Children's Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Los Alamos clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #2 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

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Best for implants in Los Alamos

No Los Alamos clinic lists dental implants in our data yet.

Best for invisalign & braces in Los Alamos

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Rio Grande Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 1 Los Alamos clinic offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #1 overall by DR Score.

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Best for root canal in Los Alamos

No Los Alamos clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Los Alamos

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Rachel Meyer, DDS, PC

Highest-ranked of 1 Los Alamos clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #7 overall by DR Score.

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Best for dentures & seniors in Los Alamos

No Los Alamos clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Los Alamos

No Los Alamos clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Los Alamos?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Los Alamos?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico

Emergency and weekend dentists in Los Alamos

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 Los Alamos dentists

We scored 16 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Los Alamos?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Los Alamos, NM is Rio Grande Orthodontics (DR Score 64/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 1 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care. Los Alamos Children's Dentistry (#2) and Meyers Ortho (#3) follow. We ranked 16 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Los Alamos?

1 Los Alamos clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Rio Grande Orthodontics (#1). 1 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 Los Alamos?

A dental cleaning in Los Alamos typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico. 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 Los Alamos?

Los Alamos Children's Dentistry is the highest-ranked Los Alamos clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #2 of 16 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 1 Los Alamos clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Los Alamos?

DentistsRanked lists 16 dental clinics in Los Alamos, NM, and 16 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 14 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Los Alamos

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 16 clinics.