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Best Dentists in South Portland, ME (2026)

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    Best overall in South Portland: David S Palmer DMD PA, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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34 South Portland clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 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 South Portland at a glance

Top 10 dentists in South Portland at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1David S Palmer DMD PA67Overall, Implants
2Dental Arts of South Portland67—
3Dr. John Illuminati67—
4Dr. Laura Krause67—
5Dr. Marissa A. Ryan, DMD67—
6Dr. Robert S. Schaedel, DMD67—
7Esthetic Dentistry of Maine67—
8Gentle Dental: Cho Ryan DDS67—
9James Waterhouse67—
10John Corey67—

The 34 best dentists in South Portland, ranked

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

  16. #16 Mind Your Mouth

    225 Waterman Dr, South Portland, ME 04106, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–3 PM · Wed closed · Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mind Your MouthFull profile(207) 200-4106
    In their words

    Mind Your Mouth is a general dentistry practice that focuses on patients’ overall well-being, not just their oral health. In addition to offering a broad array of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures, we also provide nutritional counseling, energy healing, and high-quality essential oils. As both a dentist in South Portland and a certified yoga instructor, Dr. Katherine Parét often leads yoga classes and meditation. We welcome entire families as our…

    From Mind Your Mouth's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Emily Burns

    171 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Emily BurnsFull profile(207) 775-1551
    In their words

    Emily Burns practices in South Portland, ME for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Emily Burns and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams,…

    From Emily Burns's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates

    20 Long Creek Dr, South Portland, ME 04106, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery AssociatesFull profile(207) 772-4063

  25. #25 Breakwater Dental

    25 Long Creek Dr #2, South Portland, ME 04106, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Breakwater DentalFull profile(207) 775-2072
    In their words

    Welcome to Breakwater Dental Dr. Florence Edwards, DDS, and our team would like to welcome you to Breakwater Dental, conveniently located at 25 Long Creek Dr. in South Portland, Maine. Comprehensive and Compassionate Dental Services Our goal is to provide the best possible support to you and your family when it comes to your dental needs. From preventative care to cosmetic dentistry to emergency treatments, Breakwater Dental is here to support all of your dental needs.

    From Breakwater Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 34 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Corey + Then Periodontics37
27Illuminati John J DDS37
28Kivus John A DMD37
29Greater Portland Health33
30Cape Cottage Family Dental33
31Progressive Dental Care - Dr. Kevin Valle DDS33
32Gannett Drive Dental33
33Standish Denture Center LLC33
34Dr. Nathan Oakes28

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Best dentists in South Portland by need

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

Best for emergency in South Portland

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

Best for kids in South Portland

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

Best for implants in South Portland

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David S Palmer DMD PA

Highest-ranked of 34 South Portland clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Arts of South Portland (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in South Portland

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David S Palmer DMD PA

Highest-ranked of 33 South Portland clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Arts of South Portland (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in South Portland

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David S Palmer DMD PA

Highest-ranked of 33 South Portland clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Arts of South Portland (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in South Portland

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David S Palmer DMD PA

Highest-ranked of 34 South Portland clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Arts of South Portland (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in South Portland

1

David S Palmer DMD PA

Highest-ranked of 33 South Portland clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Arts of South Portland (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in South Portland

No South Portland clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in South Portland?

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

How much does a dentist cost in South Portland?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine

Emergency and weekend dentists in South Portland

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 South Portland dentists

We scored 34 South Portland clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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 South Portland 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 South Portland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in South Portland?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in South Portland, ME is David S Palmer DMD PA (DR Score 67/100). Dental Arts of South Portland (#2) and Dr. John Illuminati (#3) follow. We ranked 34 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in South Portland?

No South Portland clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Mind Your Mouth (#16). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in South Portland?

A dental cleaning in South Portland typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maine. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in South Portland?

DentistsRanked lists 34 dental clinics in South Portland, ME, and 34 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 34 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for South Portland

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 34 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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