Rio Rancho, NM Dentists | 66 Ranked

How can I choose an orthodontist in Rio Rancho for braces or Invisalign?

For braces or Invisalign in Rio Rancho, compare the 12 offices listing orthodontic care within 66 local dental listings by the bite problem being treated and the full cost of the plan. Jackie Road near Southern Boulevard and Barbara Loop have local orthodontic offices, giving you places to compare the return trip as well as treatment. The first exam should explain which kind of braces or removable trays can make the changes your teeth need. A written total, including later visits and retainers, gives you a clearer comparison than a monthly payment alone.

Dentists in Rio Rancho

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Dr. Randy Alkire OrthodontistsGeneral Dentistry 1316 Jackie Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The Rio Rancho dental market, by the numbers

How Rio Rancho’s 66 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Rio Rancho’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+16
Excellent10
Great3
Strong3
Good & below1

Rating vs. New Mexico

Average Google rating across rated Rio Rancho offices.

4.80
Rio Rancho average4.80 ★
New Mexico average4.48 ★
Rated 4.9–5.020 offices
Elite (96+) offices16

Rio Rancho dental leaders

Compare the highest scores and the most Google reviews.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Steven Fife DDS, PC
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 589 reviews
  2. Cabezon Pediatric Dentistry
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 937 reviews
  3. Summit Family Dental
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 755 reviews
  4. Cosmetic & Natural Dentistry P.C.
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 751 reviews
  5. Rio Rancho Dental Arts
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 639 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Rio Rancho.

  1. High Country Dental - Rio Rancho
    1,502 reviews · 4.8 ★
  2. Cabezon Pediatric Dentistry
    937 reviews · 4.9 ★
  3. Summit Family Dental
    755 reviews · 4.9 ★
  4. Cosmetic & Natural Dentistry P.C.
    751 reviews · 4.9 ★

Dental specialties in Rio Rancho

The largest supported local categories include Dental Implants (14), Cosmetic Dentists (14), Teeth Whitening (14), Orthodontists (12).

Dental.me guides for Rio Rancho

These guides help you compare Rio Rancho dentists, understand treatment choices and plan for costs and insurance.

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Comparing Rio Rancho dentists

Rated Rio Rancho offices average 4.80 stars across 11,089 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.48 statewide. 20 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 16 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Steven Fife DDS, PC (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 589 reviews); Cabezon Pediatric Dentistry (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 937 reviews); Summit Family Dental (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 755 reviews). The most Google reviews are for High Country Dental - Rio Rancho, with 1,502 reviews at 4.8 stars.

The 3 ZIP codes with the most listed offices have 66 dental offices: 87124 (60), 87144 (5), 871241068 (1).

Rio Rancho braces, Grande Boulevard fees and Broadmoor dental care

Grande Boulevard, Cabezon and Unser each have dental offices with their own addresses. Street names help make sense of a patient's account of care. The Rio Rancho dental review comparison ties the office to the work done.

Braces choices near Southern Boulevard

Rio Rancho Orthodontics offers metal, clear and behind-the-teeth braces, plus Invisalign. Its Jackie Road office treats both children and adults. Early care can address growth or space problems in a child's bite. Accepted plans for orthodontic treatment include Medicaid, Delta Dental and United Concordia.

  • Rio Rancho Orthodontics: 1316 Jackie Road SE, Suite 300, behind Smith's near 528 and Southern; 505-892-5749.

Clear-aligner fees at Barbara Loop

Jorgensen Orthodontics charges extra if an aligner patient switches to braces. Some reduced-fee insurance plans leave a balance for the trays used in clear-aligner care. The fee needs to cover the plan and the terms for changing it. You can discuss a payment plan and how your insurance applies.

  • Jorgensen Orthodontics' Rio Rancho office: 1401 Barbara Loop; 505-891-9440.

Reduced-fee dental visits on Grande

Presbyterian Medical Services uses income and family size to set sliding-fee discounts. Its Family Health Center has dental care for children and adults. The discount can help if you're uninsured or your plan leaves a service unpaid. The center takes Medicaid and most insurance, and has staff to help you enroll in coverage.

  • PMS Family Health Center dentistry: 2300 Grande Boulevard SE; 505-896-7100.

Cash payment for uninsured patients nearby

Rio Rancho Dental Associates offers uninsured patients a 10% discount for cash or check, with exclusions. Its payment policy also lists CareCredit. A written quote shows the planned work and what it costs. The terms of a loan belong with that fee when you decide how to pay.

  • Rio Rancho Dental Associates: 2200 Grande Boulevard SE, Suite A; 505-395-2993.

Tooth pain and a visit that feels manageable

Rio Rancho Dental Associates has an associate on call for existing patients' dental emergencies. New patients can call to discuss an urgent dental visit. The team assesses the problem and the care needed for the tooth.

The same office offers inhaled and oral sedation for dental anxiety. The team monitors you during care. Its instructions require a friend or family member to drive you both ways. That ride home belongs in the plan before treatment starts.

Dentures and crowns on Broadmoor

Rio Rancho has 14 offices listing implant services. Sandia View Family Dental offers digital dentures and teeth held by implants. Scans help make the denture, and the saved design helps with a later replacement.

Sandia View also designs and mills CEREC crowns in its office. Its same-day crown service brings that lab step into the visit. The practice is at 701 Broadmoor Boulevard NE.

Medicaid cleanings for Rio Rancho families

New Mexico Medicaid covers routine cleanings every 6 months for eligible children under 21. Most adults 21 and older get a cleaning once in 12 months. Adults with a qualifying developmental disability have a 6-month benefit. Local children's dental visits can include care to prevent and treat decay.

Rio Rancho patient questions from braces fees to tooth repair

Where can an uninsured Rio Rancho family get reduced-cost dental care?

PMS Family Health Center offers a sliding discount tied to household income and family size. The program can also help when insurance leaves a service uncovered. Its dental service treats adults and children, so a family can discuss the care each person needs and the charge after the discount.

Does Medicaid cover adult dental care in Rio Rancho beyond emergencies?

Rio Rancho adults with Medicaid can get a routine yearly exam and cleaning. The New Mexico benefit includes other care with its own limits. Your dentist can explain how the plan applies to each step of the work, including any approval needed before that treatment starts.

Can Medicaid pay for a Rio Rancho child's braces when the bite needs correction?

New Mexico Medicaid can pay for braces when a child has a disabling bite problem. Members must be under 21, and the plan must approve the treatment first. The exam shows how the teeth and jaws meet and what needs to change for the child.

Do adults need a referral to start braces treatment at Jorgensen in Rio Rancho?

Jorgensen Orthodontics lets you arrange a first visit without a referral. The exam helps show if you're ready for braces. If other dental work is needed, the office can send you back to your dentist for that care before you choose a plan to move your teeth.

How can I compare Rio Rancho denture and implant prices for my missing teeth?

A Rio Rancho quote needs to name the teeth being replaced and each stage of work. Sandia View offers digital dentures and teeth held by implants. The exam sets out your plan, so you can compare the fee with another office's price for the same work.

Can I discuss an emergency tooth visit in Rio Rancho without insurance?

Rio Rancho Dental Associates has payment choices for uninsured patients who need urgent care. Its cash or check discount has exclusions, and it lists CareCredit as well. A quote for the exam and the repair shows what you'll pay for each part of treating the painful tooth.

Is sedation an option if fear has kept me from a Rio Rancho dentist?

Rio Rancho Dental Associates offers inhaled and oral sedation for fear of dental care. The dentist reviews the choice for your visit and monitors you during treatment. You'll need someone to drive you to the office and home again, as the practice requires that help for the visit.

Will my Rio Rancho aligner quote change if I move to metal braces?

Jorgensen adds a charge if you change from aligners to braces. Some reduced-fee plans also leave part of the tray cost for you to pay. Those terms belong in the quote, so you know the full fee and the cost of a change before starting care.

Can a Rio Rancho dentist make my crown in the office?

Sandia View designs and mills CEREC crowns in its own office. The practice describes a same-day option for that service. Your tooth exam sets the plan, including any repair needed before the crown is made, so the fee can cover the whole course of work.

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Updated October 31, 2026