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Best Dentists in Selma, AL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Selma: MainStreet Family Care, DR Score 67/100, open 7 days until 8 PM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: MainStreet Family Care, open 7 days until 8 PM; ranked #1 of 16.

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16 Selma clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 1 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 Selma at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Selma at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1MainStreet Family Care67Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Dr. Afton N. Cowen, DMD67——
3Dr. Iverson Hopson67——
4Jowers Ann67——
5Mcmilion Louis D DDS67——
6Portwood Cathy67——
7Tucker Abigail E DDS67——
8Turning Leaf Medical67——
9Windshield Dentist67——
10Selma Urgent Care43Sat—

The 16 best dentists in Selma, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Selma

    #1 MainStreet Family Care

    1475 AL-14, Selma, AL 36703, United States

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 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–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #10 Selma Urgent Care

    1025 Medical Center Pkwy, Selma, AL 36701

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 6 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #12 TW Orthodontics

    107 YMCA Dr, Selma, AL 36701, United States

    37/10030% 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–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    TW Orthodontics provides comprehensive orthodontic services in Andalusia, Enterprise, Montgomery, and Selma, Alabama. TW Orthodontics is a family-centered orthodontic practice providing services for patients of all ages including children, teens, and adults. TW Orthodontics uses state-of-the-art technology to evaluate our patients' current needs and design a customized plan for treatment. We can even show you 3D images of the progression of treatment, how the teeth will move…

    From TW Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Selma by need

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

Best for emergency in Selma

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

Best for kids in Selma

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

Best for implants in Selma

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MainStreet Family Care

Highest-ranked of 16 Selma clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Afton N. Cowen, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Selma

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MainStreet Family Care

Highest-ranked of 16 Selma clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Afton N. Cowen, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Selma

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MainStreet Family Care

Highest-ranked of 16 Selma clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Afton N. Cowen, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Selma

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MainStreet Family Care

Highest-ranked of 16 Selma clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Afton N. Cowen, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Selma

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MainStreet Family Care

Highest-ranked of 16 Selma clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Afton N. Cowen, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Selma

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

How much does a dentist cost in Selma?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Selma?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$92–$276DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Teeth Cleaning$69–$184DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Emergency Care$92–$460DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Root Canal$644–$1,288DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Tooth Extraction$184–$644DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Wisdom Teeth Removal$184–$644DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Implants$1,380–$5,520DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Invisalign$3,220–$6,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Braces$2,760–$6,440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Crowns$736–$1,656DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dentures$920–$2,760DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Veneers$828–$2,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Teeth Whitening$184–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Bonding$276–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Cosmetic Fillings$276–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Cosmetic Dentistry$460–$4,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Full Restoration$13,800–$46,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama

Emergency and weekend dentists in Selma

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 Selma dentists

We scored 16 Selma 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 Selma 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 Selma: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Selma?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Selma, AL is MainStreet Family Care (DR Score 67/100). It is open 7 days until 8 PM. Dr. Afton N. Cowen, DMD (#2) and Dr. Iverson Hopson (#3) follow. We ranked 16 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Selma are open on Saturday?

2 of 16 Selma dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are MainStreet Family Care (until 4 PM) and Selma Urgent Care (until 6 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 Selma?

No Selma clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by MainStreet Family Care (#1). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Selma?

A dental cleaning in Selma typically costs $69–$184 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Selma?

DentistsRanked lists 16 dental clinics in Selma, AL, and 16 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 16 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Selma

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 16 clinics.