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Our top ranked dental practice in Laredo, Texas is Dr. Dick Davenport, DDS, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 987 public reviews. Other top choices include Dr. Arturo Molina, DDS and Dr. Matthew Davenport, DDS. Laredo has a population of about 248,142, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Finding a great dentist in Laredo can feel overwhelming when every office claims to be the best. We checked each practice against the US National Provider Identifier registry and weighed experience, services, and patient feedback. Every practice below is a real, registered provider serving the Laredo area.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Laredo, patients can access general dentistry and orthodontics. 1 of these practices on this page offers orthodontics. The Laredo practices on this list average 16 years in practice, with Dr. Dick Davenport, DDS among the most established at 20 years. Listed offices serve several parts of the city, including the 78041, 78045 ZIP areas. Together these practices hold 2,818 public Google reviews, led by Dr. Dick Davenport, DDS with 987. The average rating across the list is 4.9 out of 5.
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General Dentistry
General dentistry in Laredo, delivered by a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 987 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Known in Laredo for general dentistry, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 255 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
General dentistry in Laredo, delivered by serving patients for 12 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 660 public Google reviews.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics in Laredo, delivered by serving patients for 12 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 608 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Provides general dentistry for Laredo families, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 308 public Google reviews.
Practice names, credentials, and specialties are verified against the US National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry, the official record of licensed healthcare providers. Listings were last reviewed on August 27, 2026.
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Modern dentistry is as much about keeping teeth healthy as it is about fixing them. General dentists in Laredo provide checkups, fillings, crowns, and preventive care for the whole family. They refer you to specialists such as orthodontists or oral surgeons when you need advanced work.
General Dentistry4 of 5 listed practices
General dentists are your first stop for everyday care: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and preventive advice. Most families see a general dentist twice a year.
Orthodontics1 of 5 listed practices
Orthodontists straighten teeth and correct bite problems using braces or clear aligners, for both children and adults.
Dental care keeps advancing, from same day crowns to clear aligners and AI assisted diagnostics. See what is new in dentistry and what to ask your Laredo dentist.
Our Laredo ranking is editorial, not paid. Each practice is scored on patient reviews and review volume, verified credentials from the national provider registry, years in practice, and online presence. Sponsored placements are always labeled and never change how the organic list is ranked.
Read our full ranking methodologyCheck credentials and experience
Confirm the dentist is licensed and look at how long the practice has served Laredo. Years in practice and clear credentials such as DDS or DMD are a strong signal of consistent care.
Read recent patient reviews
Reviews reveal what it is really like to be a patient, from wait times to how comfortable procedures feel. Look for a steady pattern of positive feedback rather than a single glowing note.
Match services to your needs
If you want cosmetic work, implants, or braces, choose a Laredo practice that offers those services in house so your care stays coordinated under one roof.
Ask about insurance and payment
Call ahead to confirm the office accepts your plan and offers payment options. Many Laredo practices work with major insurers and provide financing for larger treatments.
Visit for a first appointment
A cleaning or consultation is the best way to judge cleanliness, technology, and how well the team listens. Trust your comfort level with both the dentist and the staff.
The first appointment at a Laredo practice is as much about listening as it is about treatment. Expect a review of your medical history, a set of digital X rays, and a full exam of your teeth and gums. By the end you should understand your options and never feel pushed into treatment.
Dental costs in Laredo vary by treatment and by whether you have insurance. A routine checkup and cleaning is usually the most affordable visit, while crowns, implants, and orthodontics cost more and are often spread over several appointments. Most practices accept major dental insurance and many offer payment plans or membership options for patients without coverage, so it is worth asking about pricing before you book.
When you call or visit a Laredo office, these questions help you judge whether it is the right fit.
We rank practices using a transparent scoring system that weighs patient reviews, review volume, verified credentials from the national provider registry, years in practice, and online presence. The result is an editorial shortlist of the 5 strongest dental practices in Laredo, Texas.
Beyond general dentistry, the top practices in Laredo offer orthodontics. That means most routine and specialist needs can be met locally without traveling out of the area.
We refresh our data on a regular cycle and show the last updated date at the top of this page. Practice details can change, so we recheck sources and re rank listings to keep Laredo current.
Practices can purchase a sponsored position, which is always clearly marked with a Sponsored label. Sponsored placement never changes how we evaluate or rank the organic listings, which stay based purely on our objective criteria.
Look for verified credentials, strong and recent patient reviews, the specific services you need such as implants or orthodontics, accepted insurance, and a first visit that leaves you comfortable with the team. Location and office hours in Laredo matter too.
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