5 Underrated Dental Clinics in Downtown, Waco TX Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 9 dental clinics in Downtown, Waco TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide features five dental practices in the Downtown, Waco TX area that are rated 4.4 or higher on Google but have fewer than 400 reviews each. Nine qualifying businesses were considered for the ranking. Each entry describes the practice's listed hours, location, service and accessibility features, and the points reviewers raise most often, including pain management, communication and office policies. Confirm current details before booking.
#1
Columbus Avenue Smiles Mark McCall, DDS
★ 5 (140 Google reviews)Dentist
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Columbus Avenue Smiles Mark McCall, DDS, at 2229 Columbus Ave has a 5 rating from 140 reviews. It is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Thursday from 8:30 am to 3 pm, and it is closed Friday through Sunday. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and seating. Reviewers mention root canal visits with little pain, staff who checked in after a procedure, and expert advice given in clear terms.
Best for: Root canals and anxious patients
- Address
- 2229 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701, United States
- Hours
- Fri Closed; Mon 8:30 am–5 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8:30 am–3 pm; Tue 8:30 am–5 pm; Wed 8:30 am–5 pm
#2
Waco Dental
★ 4.9 (277 Google reviews)Dentist
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Waco Dental at 2300 Columbus Ave is rated 4.9 from 277 reviews. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm and closed Friday through Sunday. The listing covers emergency services, pediatric care, sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, payment plans and appointment-based visits, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom. Reviewers mention a friendly front office and attentive hygienists, while a few raise concerns about a treatment recommendation and staff interactions.
Best for: Emergency, pediatric and sedation dentistry
- Address
- 2300 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701, United States
- Hours
- Fri Closed; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
#3
Premier Family Dental
★ 4.9 (277 Google reviews)Dentist
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Premier Family Dental at 5400 Crosslake Pkwy, Suite 400, has a 4.9 rating from 277 reviews. Hours run Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, Wednesday and Friday until 3 pm, and it is closed on weekends. The listing includes emergency, pediatric, cosmetic and sedation dentistry, payment plans, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom. Reviewers mention a hygienist who gives practical feedback and clear explanations of treatment. One reviewer describes a large bill after procedures that insurance did not cover.
Best for: Family visits with payment plans
- Address
- 5400 Crosslake Pkwy #400, Waco, TX 76712, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–3 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–3 pm
#4
Steven T. Cutbirth DDS
★ 4.9 (261 Google reviews)Cosmetic dentist
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Steven T. Cutbirth DDS at 1613 Lake Success Dr is listed as a cosmetic dentist with a 4.9 rating from 261 reviews. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm and closed Friday through Sunday. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom. Reviewers mention crown replacement that felt effortless, a replaced front tooth done with careful explanation, and a long relationship with the practice.
Best for: Crowns and cosmetic tooth replacement
- Address
- 1613 Lake Success Dr, Waco, TX 76710, United States
- Hours
- Fri Closed; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
#5
Creekwood Dental Arts
★ 4.9 (235 Google reviews)Dentist
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Creekwood Dental Arts at 7911 Woodway Dr has a 4.9 rating from 235 reviews. Hours run Tuesday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday and Friday from 8 am to 3 pm, and it is closed on weekends. The listing includes cosmetic dentistry, pediatric care, sedation dentistry, on-site and free parking, and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Reviewers mention a thorough assessment of a child's mouth, a visit that finished in about half an hour, and a team that explained each step.
Best for: Pediatric checkups with sedation options
- Address
- 7911 Woodway Dr, Waco, TX 76712, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–3 pm; Mon 8 am–3 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 dental clinics in Downtown, Waco TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Waco Dental opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated dental clinic on this list?
Columbus Avenue Smiles Mark McCall, DDS ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 140 reviews. Waco Dental is second at 4.9 from 277 reviews.
Which dental clinics in Downtown, Waco TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Columbus Avenue Smiles Mark McCall, DDS, at 5 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Waco Dental and Creekwood Dental Arts.
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