Best dentists in Chicago, IL
Dentists in Chicago, IL (8 trusted practices found • Average rating: 4.9/5 ) with outstanding reviews on Google Maps, specialized in private care and located near you. Here you can review detailed information, resolve common questions, and compare data to help you make the most informed decision for your health.
A trusted list of top-rated dentists in Chicago, IL, verified by patient reviews
Chicago Style Smiles
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Expert dental care offering cosmetic, restorative, and preventive services with personalized attention, advanced technology, and a compassionate team focused on your lifetime oral health.
Dental Smiles of West Loop - Chicago
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Expert dental care offering comprehensive services including preventive, restorative, and cosmetic treatments with personalized attention in a convenient Chicago location. Your smile’s health is our priority.
Chicago Dental Dream Team
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Expert multispecialty dental care offering advanced cosmetic, surgical, and laser treatments with patient comfort and innovative sleep apnea solutions for healthier, radiant smiles.
Smile Science Chicago - Dr. Monica Urda
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Expert dental care combining advanced technology and compassionate service, offering personalized treatments for anxious patients and flexible payment options to ensure your smile’s health.
Chicago Loop Dentistry
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Expert dental care offering gentle, personalized treatments including general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, using advanced technology to ensure comfortable, effective oral health solutions.
West Loop Smile Studio
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Comprehensive dental care offering implants, Invisalign, emergency services, and cosmetic treatments in a calming environment, ensuring patients receive expert, personalized oral health solutions.
Dental Group of Chicago Family & Emergency Dentistry
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Downtown Dental - Loop
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Expert dental care offering professional cleanings, cosmetic dentistry, implants, emergency services, and advanced treatments with strict COVID-19 safety protocols for patient health and comfort.
Dentists service prices in Chicago
| Service | Price in Chicago |
|---|---|
| Teeth Cleaning | $70–$100 |
| Tooth-Colored Filling | $210–$430 |
| Root Canal | $700–$1,800 |
| Porcelain Crown | $1,100–$2,500 |
| Tooth Extraction | $260–$430 |
| Dental Implant | $3,000–$7,500 |
| Teeth Whitening (in-office) | $390–$1,050 |
| Porcelain Veneer (per tooth) | $920–$2,500 |
| Invisalign | $3,000–$8,900 |
| Complete Denture (per arch) | $840–$3,700 |
Estimated prices based on Doctory data.
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Average rating of 4.9/5 stars from 8 dentists in Chicago, a score that reflects exceptional commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction.
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Choosing a dentist in Chicago: what star ratings can't tell you
The ratings above are a useful first filter, but they only show what patients chose to say in public. They don't tell you whether an office suits your treatment, what license backs a specialist claim, how an estimate is written, or what you can do if something goes wrong. This guide helps you check those things before you book.
Location matters more than it first seems. Implants and aligners usually mean repeat visits, so compare offices near your home or work along with their ratings.
Match an office to what you need
Use this table with the services shown on each card above. An office may offer more than its card shows, and a listed service is not proof of specialist training. The ADA's National Commission recognizes 12 dental specialties. Cosmetic dentistry is not one of them.
| Your need | Who usually provides it | Ask before booking |
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| Checkups, cleanings, fillings | General dentist | Are you taking new patients, and what does a first exam with X-rays include? |
| Root canal | General dentist or endodontist | Who does the procedure, and when would you refer me to an endodontist? |
| Gum disease | General dentist or periodontist | How will you measure my gums and track progress? Background: our periodontitis guide. |
| Implants | Trained general dentist, oral surgeon, periodontist or prosthodontist | Who places the implant, who makes the crown, and are both in the estimate? |
| Clear aligners | General dentist or orthodontist | Who supervises my case, and are extra aligners and retainers included? |
| Urgent problem | Any dentist with same-day openings | Can you see me today, and what happens outside office hours? |
| Sedation | For moderate or deeper sedation, a dentist with an Illinois permit | What level of sedation do you offer, and who holds the permit? |
| Whitening, cosmetic work | General dentist | Can I see before-and-after cases treated by the dentist who would treat me? |
| Children | General or pediatric dentist | What ages do you treat? You can also search by specialty on ADA Find-a-Dentist. |
Check the license yourself
This directory does not verify licenses. Illinois lets you do it for free in a few minutes, using the state's IDFPR License Lookup.
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Get the dentist's name
A practice name won't tell you who is treating you. Ask which dentist you would see, then search that person.
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Read the full record
The lookup shows license type, status, dates and disciplinary actions. Check that the status is active and the license has not expired.
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Test any specialist title
Under the Illinois Dental Practice Act, presenting yourself as a specialist requires a specialty license. A general license alone doesn't support that title.
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Ask about sedation permits
Illinois limits "sedation dentistry" advertising to dentists permitted to give moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia. Ask which permit applies to your procedure.
ADA membership and board certification can add context, but neither replaces a state license. If you suspect unlicensed practice, IDFPR explains the warning signs and how to report it.
Questions for your first call
Insurance networks, office hours and languages can change, so confirm them by phone. Some of these questions come from the ADA's guide to choosing a dentist.
Access
- Do your hours fit my schedule, including evenings or weekends if I need them?
- Can you provide an interpreter or translated forms?
- Is the office accessible if I have mobility needs?
- How do you handle emergencies outside office hours?
Coverage and payment
- Is the dentist who would treat me in my plan's network, not only the office?
- What will a new-patient exam and X-rays cost me?
- Which payment options do you offer, and who provides them?
Care
- Can you review X-rays from my last dentist before taking new ones?
- How do you explain ways to prevent problems?
- How often does this dentist do the procedure I need?
How to read a treatment estimate
We don't publish price ranges on this page because we found no current, Chicago-specific fee source we could verify. For a local benchmark, try FAIR Health's free dental cost lookup, run by an independent nonprofit.
Two estimates are only comparable if each one shows:
- Each procedure with its CDT code, the standard dental procedure code, and the tooth involved
- The fee for each line, including imaging, sedation, lab work and temporaries
- Materials, such as the type of crown or implant system
- Follow-up visits, and what happens if something needs redoing
- Your share and your plan's share, listed separately, and how long the quote is valid
| How you pay | What to confirm | Watch for |
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| Dental insurance | Network status, how much of your annual maximum remains, and any waiting period for major work. | You pay anything above the annual maximum. Out-of-network care can cost you more. |
| No insurance, or not using it | Ask for a good faith estimate. It is usually required if you schedule at least 3 business days ahead or if you ask. | Keep it in writing. You can dispute a bill at least $400 above it, within 120 days of the first bill. |
| Illinois Medicaid | Ask whether the office takes your plan. DentaQuest helps members find a participating dentist at 1-888-286-2447. | The state describes adult benefits as restorative, while children's are comprehensive. Confirm each procedure first. |
| Medical credit card or office financing | The interest rate, when any promotion ends, and whether you can pay another way. | The CFPB warns about deferred interest: miss the deadline and you can owe interest on the original amount. |
Before you agree to major treatment
The ADA Code of Ethics says dentists should explain the proposed treatment and any reasonable alternatives so you can take part in the decision. Use that as your standard, especially for implants, full-arch work or several crowns at once.
Consent
- What are my alternatives, and what happens if I wait?
- What are the main risks of each option?
- May I take the plan and consent form home before signing?
Safety
- Are reusable instruments and handpieces heat-sterilized between patients, as CDC guidance recommends?
- Which medications and health conditions do you need to know about first?
Follow-up
- Who do I call if I have a problem after hours?
- How many follow-up visits are included?
- Is there a written policy if the work fails early?
If cost is the main barrier
The ADA suggests contacting a dental school or health department when cost stands in the way. These public and nonprofit resources can help, so confirm eligibility and availability directly.
UIC College of Dentistry
Reduced fee schedule, except for faculty care, with an estimate before treatment. No financing or payment plans.
801 S. Paulina St., weekdays 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. New adults start with a screening visit: (312) 996-7555.
CDS Foundation Clinic
Volunteer dentists treat low-income residents of Cook, DuPage and Lake counties.
The clinic is in Wheaton, outside the city, at 416 E. Roosevelt Rd.: 630.260.8530.
Dental Lifeline Network
A national nonprofit for people who can't afford care and have a permanent disability, are 65 or older, or are medically fragile.
Application line: 888.235.5826, listed by the Chicago Dental Society.
How this list is built, and its limits
Doctory Trust builds listings from public signals, mainly Google Maps ratings and reviews, and an editor checks for duplicates, category errors and unsuitable profile content. Listings change over time, so recheck the details before you book.
- This is an editorial review, not a medical audit. We don't verify licenses, credentials, safety or clinical results.
- Ratings reflect public opinion, not treatment outcomes, and we can't detect fake reviews.
- Appearing under "Dentists" doesn't confirm a specialty, and the order on the page is not a medical judgment.
Found an error in a listing? Send us a correction. This guide is general information, not dental advice.
Last reviewed November 2026. Official sources are linked throughout the guide. More Chicago specialties: view all categories in Chicago.
Questions patients ask before choosing a dentist in Chicago
What should I do about a dental emergency after hours in Chicago?
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Can a general dentist offer root canals, implants or braces in Illinois?
Chicago Style Smiles
Chicago
Dental Smiles of West Loop - Chicago
Chicago
Chicago Dental Dream Team
Chicago
Smile Science Chicago - Dr. Monica Urda
Chicago
Chicago Loop Dentistry
Chicago
West Loop Smile Studio
Chicago
Dental Group of Chicago Family & Emergency Dentistry
Chicago
Downtown Dental - Loop
Chicago