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Best Dentists in Portales, NM (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Portales: Eastern Family Dentistry, DR Score 37/100, open 4 days a week and 17 of 17 services.

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3 Portales clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 3 dentists in Portales at a glance

Top 3 dentists in Portales at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Eastern Family Dentistry37Overall, Implants
2Peter L. Thompson, DDS37—
3La Casa Family Dentistry: Gangadhar Immanni, DDS33—

The 3 best dentists in Portales, ranked

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

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Peter L. Thompson, DDS

    123 W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130, United States

    37/100

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Peter L. Thompson, DDSFull profile(575) 320-1155
    In their words

    Dr. Thompson considers himself blessed to have been able to help so many people reclaim beautiful smiles and healthy mouths. He never recommends any sort of treatment that he wouldn’t want performed on his own smile, and he’ll work with the rest of our team to deliver a dental experience that leaves even the most anxious of patients comfortable and confident in scheduling their next appointment. We look forward to helping you schedule your first visit so that you can…

    From Peter L. Thompson, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Portales by need

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

Best for emergency in Portales

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

Best for kids in Portales

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

Best for implants in Portales

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Eastern Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 3 Portales clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Peter L. Thompson, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Portales

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Eastern Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 3 Portales clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Peter L. Thompson, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Portales

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Eastern Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 3 Portales clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Peter L. Thompson, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Portales

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Eastern Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 3 Portales clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Peter L. Thompson, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Portales

1

Eastern Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 3 Portales clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Peter L. Thompson, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Portales

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

How much does a dentist cost in Portales?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Portales?
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
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked 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
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked 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
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico

How we ranked Portales dentists

We scored 3 Portales clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Portales 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 Portales: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Portales?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Portales, NM is Eastern Family Dentistry (DR Score 37/100). It is open 4 days a week. Peter L. Thompson, DDS (#2) and La Casa Family Dentistry: Gangadhar Immanni, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 3 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Portales?

A dental cleaning in Portales 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.

How many dentists are there in Portales?

DentistsRanked lists 3 dental clinics in Portales, NM, and 3 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 3 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Portales

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.

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