Ranked using 2,432 patient reviews and registry records for 5 local practices.
Quick answer
Our top ranked dental practice in Portland, Texas is Dr. Carlos Jaramillo, DDS, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 435 public reviews. Other top choices include Dr. James Duncan, DDS and The Dental Space. Portland has a population of about 20,481, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Booking a dentist in Portland, Texas should be simple, so we did the legwork of comparing them for you. We ranked Portland, Texas dental practices using public reviews, provider registry credentials, and breadth of treatment. What follows is our honest ranking of the top options in Portland.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Portland, patients can access general dentistry and orthodontics. 1 of these practices on this page offers orthodontics. The Portland practices on this list average 16 years in practice, with Dr. Carlos Jaramillo, DDS among the most established at 20 years. Listed offices serve several parts of the city, including the 78374, 78404 ZIP areas. Together these practices hold 2,432 public Google reviews, led by The Dental Space with 1,055. The average rating across this Portland list is 5.0 out of 5.
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General Dentistry
Offering general dentistry in Portland, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 435 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Provides general dentistry for Portland families, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 387 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
A Portland dental office focused on general dentistry, an established local practice. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 1,055 public Google reviews.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics in Portland, delivered by serving patients for 6 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 457 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Offering general dentistry in Portland, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 98 public Google reviews.
Ratings on this list run from 4.9 to 5.0, review counts from 98 to 1,055, and registry records from 6 to 20 years.
| Rank | Practice | Google rating | Reviews | Years on record | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dr. Carlos Jaramillo, DDS | 5.0 | 435 | 20 | General Dentistry |
| #2 | Dr. James Duncan, DDS | 5.0 | 387 | 19 | General Dentistry |
| #3 | The Dental Space | 5.0 | 1,055 | — | General Dentistry |
| #4 | Comfort Orthodontics PC | 5.0 | 457 | 6 | Orthodontics |
| #5 | Dr. Michael Mauldin, DDS | 4.9 | 98 | 20 | General Dentistry |
4 of the 5 Portland practices on this page are matched to their record in the US National Provider Identifier registry, and 5 carry a public Google rating. Details were last reviewed on August 28, 2026.
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The practices we list in Portland, Texas average 5.0 stars. That is above nearby San Antonio (4.9) and Dallas (4.9).
| City | Average rating | Practices ranked | Top pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 5.0 | 5 | Dr. Carlos Jaramillo, DDS |
| Houston | 5.0 | 5 | Dr. Mina Antoun |
| San Antonio | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Irene Blaess, DDS |
| Dallas | 4.9 | 5 | Arts Family Dentistry PLLC |
The mouth is often the first place wider health problems show up. A general dentist in Portland, Texas handles routine care such as cleanings, exams, fillings, and preventive treatment. Regular visits catch cavities and gum disease early and protect the bone that holds your teeth in place.
General Dentistry4 of 5 listed practices
A general dentist handles the routine care most people need, from cleanings and exams to fillings and crowns. In Portland, offered by Dr. Carlos Jaramillo, DDS, Dr. James Duncan, DDS, The Dental Space and 1 more.
Orthodontics1 of 5 listed practices
Orthodontists straighten teeth and correct bite problems using braces or clear aligners, for children and adults. In Portland, offered by Comfort Orthodontics PC.
Treatments available in Portland today look very different from a decade ago. Read about recent advances and what to ask your Portland dentist.
We rank Portland, Texas practices on review quality and volume, national provider registry records, years in practice, and online presence. Paid placements are always marked as ads.
Read our full ranking methodologyLook at the track record
Among the 5 practices listed in Portland, Texas, registry records show an average of 16 years in operation, and 3 have been on record for 15 years or more. Dr. Carlos Jaramillo, DDS has the longest record at 20 years. A long track record usually points to steady, consistent care.
Look at review volume
The listed Portland, Texas practices hold 2,432 public Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 5.0. A score backed by many reviews, like the 1,055 for The Dental Space, tells you more than a perfect rating from a handful of patients. Recent comments about staff and comfort are often the most telling.
Check the services on offer
1 of the 5 listed Portland, Texas practices offers services beyond general dentistry, including orthodontics. If you need orthodontics, consider Comfort Orthodontics PC.
Choose somewhere convenient
The practices here are spread across 2 ZIP codes (78374 and 78404). A dentist near home or work makes it far easier to keep up with checkups twice a year.
Try a cleaning first
Start small in Portland, Texas: book a checkup, see how the staff treat you, and only then commit to bigger treatment.
Your first appointment with a new dentist in Portland, Texas sets the tone for your care. A hygienist often cleans your teeth first, then the dentist reviews the findings with you. Bring your insurance details and a list of questions so you get the most from the appointment.
Fees across Portland, Texas practices differ by procedure and by coverage. Keeping up with checkups is the cheapest way to avoid bigger bills later. Confirm your plan is accepted when you call a Portland office, and get major work quoted first.
Use these questions on your first call to a Portland, Texas dental practice to avoid surprises later.
Dr. Carlos Jaramillo, DDS holds the number 1 spot on our Portland list, with a 5.0 star Google rating from 435 reviews. Dr. James Duncan, DDS ranks second with a 5.0 rating.
The Dental Space has the most public Google reviews among the practices we list in Portland, with 1,055. Across all 5 listed practices there are 2,432 reviews in total.
In Portland, Texas, the 5 rated practices we list average 5.0 out of 5 on Google, and the highest rating is 5.0.
Of the practices we list, Dr. Carlos Jaramillo, DDS has the longest record in the national provider registry, at more than 20 years. The average across the list is 16 years.
Besides general dentistry, the listed Portland, Texas practices offer orthodontics (1 practice).
The Portland practices we list are in ZIP codes 78374 and 78404. The biggest cluster is in 78374, with 4 of the 5.
We scored 5 Portland practices on patient reviews, review volume, registry verified credentials, years in practice, and online presence, then ranked them. Dr. Carlos Jaramillo, DDS came out on top.
Paid placements are allowed but always labeled, and they never move a practice up the organic Portland, Texas list.
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