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Best Dentists in San Marcos, TX
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 dentists in San Marcos, TX by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is San Marcos Gentle Dental with a 4.9-star rating from 588 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: San Marcos Pediatric Dentistry | Orthodontics and myDental at San Marcos. The average rating across all listed dentists in San Marcos is 4.8 stars from 351 reviews per business on average.
Dental care in San Marcos: cleaning + exam $100–$300; crowns $800–$1,800; root canals $700–$1,500. Many accept most major insurance.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Dentists
San Marcos Gentle Dental
1337 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
San Marcos Pediatric Dentistry | Orthodontics
1320 Wonder World Dr #103, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
myDental at San Marcos
1430 I 35 N Frontage Rd Suite 114, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Dentists Rankings in San Marcos, TX
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Marcos Gentle Dental1337 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | 4.9★ | 588 |
| #2 | San Marcos Pediatric Dentistry | Orthodontics1320 Wonder World Dr #103, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | 4.8★ | 656 |
| #3 | myDental at San Marcos1430 I 35 N Frontage Rd Suite 114, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | 5.0★ | 383 |
| #4 | Alligator Dental San Marcos1890 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | 4.8★ | 434 |
| #5 | Rio Vista Dental312 Cheatham St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | 4.8★ | 52 |
| #6 | Larry D. Molenda, DDS310 Stagecoach Trail Ste 800, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | 5.0★ | 276 |
| #7 | San Marcos Family Dentistry Dr. Gene Milligan1430 Old, Old Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | 4.5★ | 48 |
| #8 | Hill Country Periodontics400 W San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | 5.0★ | 188 |
| #9 | Ideal Dental San Marcos200 Springtown Way Ste 108, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | 4.6★ | 555 |
| #10 | Crescent Dental & Orthodontics San Marcos651 Barnes Dr Bldg 2 Ste 205, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | 4.7★ | 907 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Dentists in San Marcos
Alligator Dental San Marcos
1890 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
San Marcos Family Dentistry Dr. Gene Milligan
1430 Old, Old Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Hill Country Periodontics
400 W San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Ideal Dental San Marcos
200 Springtown Way Ste 108, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Crescent Dental & Orthodontics San Marcos
651 Barnes Dr Bldg 2 Ste 205, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Van De Walle Family Dentistry
111 Willow Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
San Marcos Dental and Braces
102 Wonder World Dr Suite 101, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Carus Dental San Marcos
301 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Mermaid Dental of San Marcos
1504 Aquarena Springs Dr suite 110, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Carothers Family Dental
310 Stagecoach Trail Ste 700, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Amor Dental Care
1404 Clarewood Dr Ste 107, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
San Marcos Root Canal Specialists
1920 Corporate Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
The Dental Space
1101 Thorpe Ln Suite 101, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
San Marcos Gentle Dental: Dr. J. Robert Donnelly
1337 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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