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Best Dentists in San Juan, TX (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Juan: Emergency Dentist - Emergencia Dental, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 7

    Best for evenings and weekends: KIDS Dental, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 7 PM; ranked #7 of 14.

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14 San Juan clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays 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 San Juan at a glance

Top 10 dentists in San Juan at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Emergency Dentist - Emergencia Dental73—Overall, Implants
2Melissa Rivera, DDS PA - Family Dental Care73——
3The Tooth Place RGV73——
4Claudia Rivera67——
5Dr. Karl O. Boltie, DDS67——
6Dr. Victor Luikham67——
7KIDS Dental57Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
8Agua Dental57Evenings · Sat—
9Sweet Dental47Sat—
10Little Heroes Pediatric Dentistry33——

The 14 best dentists in San Juan, ranked

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

  1. #2 Melissa Rivera, DDS PA - Family Dental Care

    4500 N Raul Longoria Rd, San Juan, TX 78589

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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

    Melissa Rivera, DDS Claudia Rivera, DDS Our office is dedicated to improving and maintaining the oral health of infants, children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Rivera is on The Board of The Rio Grande Valley Academy of General Dentistry and is a member of the Dentists Who Care.

    From Melissa Rivera, DDS PA - Family Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #8 Agua Dental

    105 Cesar Chavez Rd #2, San Juan, TX 78589, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 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–Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu 2 PM–7 PM · Fri 11 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #9 Sweet Dental

    108 E. FM 495, STE B, San Juan, TX 78589

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #12 Nuestra Clinica Del Valle: Curtis Ryan F DDS

    801 W 1st St, San Juan, TX 78589, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #14 Smile Magic of San Juan

    707 I-2 Unit 300, San Juan, TX 78589

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Your family’s health and safety is our top priority. As a healthcare facility, we follow all CDC guidelines for cleaning, sterilization, and disease prevention to ensure that you and your family are in a clean and safe environment for your dental visit. You can rest assured that at Smile Magic of San Juan you'll get the safe, quality, and fun dental care that you deserve, all at prices that every family can afford!

    From Smile Magic of San Juan's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in San Juan by need

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

Best for emergency in San Juan

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

Best for kids in San Juan

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

Best for implants in San Juan

1

Emergency Dentist - Emergencia Dental

Highest-ranked of 14 San Juan clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Melissa Rivera, DDS PA - Family Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in San Juan

1

Emergency Dentist - Emergencia Dental

Highest-ranked of 14 San Juan clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Melissa Rivera, DDS PA - Family Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in San Juan

1

Emergency Dentist - Emergencia Dental

Highest-ranked of 14 San Juan clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Melissa Rivera, DDS PA - Family Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in San Juan

1

Emergency Dentist - Emergencia Dental

Highest-ranked of 14 San Juan clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Melissa Rivera, DDS PA - Family Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in San Juan

1

Emergency Dentist - Emergencia Dental

Highest-ranked of 14 San Juan clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Melissa Rivera, DDS PA - Family Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in San Juan

No San Juan clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in San Juan?

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

How much does a dentist cost in San Juan?
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 San Juan

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 San Juan dentists

We scored 14 San Juan clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 San Juan 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 San Juan: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in San Juan?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in San Juan, TX is Emergency Dentist - Emergencia Dental (DR Score 73/100). Melissa Rivera, DDS PA - Family Dental Care (#2) and The Tooth Place RGV (#3) follow. We ranked 14 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in San Juan are open on Saturday?

3 of 14 San Juan dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are KIDS Dental (until 7 PM), Agua Dental (until 2 PM) and Sweet Dental (until 2:30 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in San Juan?

No San Juan clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by KIDS Dental (#7) and Agua Dental (#8). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in San Juan?

A dental cleaning in San Juan 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 San Juan?

DentistsRanked lists 14 dental clinics in San Juan, TX, and 14 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 2 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 San Juan

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 14 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.