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Best overall in Port Lavaca: Painless Dentistry - Port Lavaca Texas, 4.8★ from 243 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 2 of 17 services.
Best for kids and families: O'Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #2 of 7.
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7 Port Lavaca clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 7 have a Google rating on file.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painless Dentistry - Port Lavaca Texas | 62 | 4.8★ (243) | Overall |
| 2 | O'Dental | 62 | 4.9★ (635) | Kids, Dentures & seniors |
| 3 | Lavaca Dental | 62 | 4.8★ (784) | Cosmetic |
| 4 | Smile Experts | 62 | 4.7★ (398) | — |
| 5 | Nielsen Family Dental | 56 | 4.9★ (85) | — |
| 6 | Kwi Gillian DDS | 56 | 3.1★ (13) | — |
| 7 | Dr. Howard Lufburrow | 47 | 5.0★ (1) | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 in Port Lavaca
424 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 243 Google reviews, 243 Google reviews.
1606 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 635 Google reviews, 635 Google reviews.
233 Calhoun Plaza, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 784 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Port Lavaca (784).
204 TX-35, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 398 Google reviews, 398 Google reviews.
621 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, 85 Google reviews.
1112 Half League Rd, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.1★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
233 Calhoun Plaza, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1 Google review, 1 Google review.
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One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.
No Port Lavaca clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.
Highest-ranked of 2 Port Lavaca clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #2 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.
Runner-up: Lavaca Dental (#3 overall)
No Port Lavaca clinic lists dental implants in our data yet.
No Port Lavaca clinic lists Invisalign or braces in our data yet.
No Port Lavaca clinic lists root canals in our data yet.
Highest-ranked of 1 Port Lavaca clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #3 overall by DR Score.
Highest-ranked of 1 Port Lavaca clinic offering dentures: #2 overall by DR Score.
No Port Lavaca clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.
Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.
| Service | Typical price (USD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | $98–$294 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Teeth Cleaning | $74–$196 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Dentures | $980–$2,940 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Veneers | $882–$2,450 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Teeth Whitening | $196–$588 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
| Cosmetic Dentistry | $490–$4,900 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas |
We scored 7 Port Lavaca 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Port Lavaca data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |