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Best General Dentists in Bloomington, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Morgan-Michaels Family Dentistry, LLC, ranked #1 of 62 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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62 Bloomington clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 3 open Saturdays and 5 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 5 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Bloomington at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Bloomington at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Morgan-Michaels Family Dentistry, LLC73
2Right Emergency Dentist73
3VanderWaal Orthodontic Specialists73
4Dennis Krug67
5Dental Care67
6Dr. Anitta Barnabas67
7Dr. John B. Keller, DDS67
8Mc Donald Dennis DDS67
9Michael Milligan67
10Milligan Daniel L67

The 62 best general dentistry dentists in Bloomington, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Bloomington

    #1 Morgan-Michaels Family Dentistry, LLC

    2100 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Bloomington on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Morgan-Michaels Family Dentistry, LLCFull profile(309) 663-4114

  19. #19 Illinois Anesthesia | Mobile & Dental Anesthesiologist Services

    3801 Ireland Grove Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for general dentistry in Bloomington: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Illinois Anesthesia | Mobile & Dental Anesthesiologist ServicesFull profile(866) 217-4177

  20. #20 Smitha Rai

    1401 N Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL 61704

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Bloomington: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smitha RaiFull profile(309) 319-9577
    In their words

    Smitha Rai practices in Bloomington, IL for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Smitha Rai and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and…

    From Smitha Rai's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Dr. Mark Burgess, DMD

    2111 E Oakland Ave B, Bloomington, IL 61701

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Bloomington: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Mark Burgess, DMDFull profile(309) 663-6564

  22. #22 The Foehr Group

    107 S Prospect Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Bloomington: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Foehr GroupFull profile(309) 740-4241
    In their words

    For 36 years, has been providing families throughout the Bloomington-Normal community with highly skilled, experienced dental care services. We welcome adults and children from the young of age of three to experience our excellent family dental care. As a full-service dental center, we can provide your family with one convenient source for all of your oral care needs. Our practice is located at in , on the corner of Prospect and Washington, right next to Jim’s Steakhouse and…

    From The Foehr Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Michael A. Pauley DMD

    1404 Eastland Dr suite 102, Bloomington, IL 61701

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for general dentistry in Bloomington: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–12 PM · Wed 9 AM–1 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Michael A. Pauley DMDFull profile(309) 662-6660

  24. #24 Lakewood Family Dental

    1407 N Veterans Pkwy #12, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for general dentistry in Bloomington: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lakewood Family DentalFull profile(309) 233-3922
    In their words

    As a dentist in Bloomington, Illinois we offer modern dentistry at an affordable price. We are proud to be your complete Bloomington dental provider by offering you great specialty services and state of the art equipment, including dental crowns, teeth whitening, tooth extraction, root canals, periodontics, and more.

    From Lakewood Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Access Dental & Orthodontics

    401 N Veterans Pkwy #4, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Bloomington: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Access Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(309) 808-1317
    In their words

    At Access Dental & Orthodontics in Bloomington, IL, personalized, affordable and comprehensive patient care is our number one priority. From the front dental office to the dental exam room, our dental practice is made up of experienced dental professionals who take your oral health very seriously. Using state-of-the art equipment we are able to offer top-notch care. We provide a wide variety of general, cosmetic and specialty dentistry services like teeth cleaning, teeth…

    From Access Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 62 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #62, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dental Implant Center43Evenings
27Houska Dental Center37
28Randolph & Associates Family Dentistry37
29Sylvester Family Dental37
30Cottage Dental Care37
31Hume Jonathan L DDS37
32Bharat Kundnani, DDS MAGD37
33Hershey Plaza Dental Center37
34Brandon M. Piper, DMD37
35Bloomington Family Dental37
36Signature Dental - Dr. Vijeyta Bhatia, DDS37
37McLean County Dental37
38Wyse Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37
39Nord Dental37
40Redbird Dental Care37
41Eastland Dental Center37
42Jennifer Burge Heller, DDS37
43Prairie Dental Associates37
44Dr. Johnny J. Hernandez, DDS37
45H&H Family Dental37
46Bloomington Modern Dentistry37
47D. Scott Hume, DDS37
48Accent Family Dentistry37
49Dental Group of Bloomington37
50Emil M Verban Jr DDS Pc33
51Affordable Dentistry Today - N. Hershey33
52Jay W. Chrisman, DDS33
53John Van Scoyoc, DDS33
54Dr. Eric Abreu, DDS33
55Kevin K Schultz PC33
56Pediatric Smiles Of Bloomington33
57Quality Dental Care For The Whole Family33
58Kirk W. Noraian, D.D.S., M.S., P.C.33
59Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Bloomington, IL33
60Dr. Thomas Ocheltree28
61Swanlund Dentistry17
62Brock Gardner15

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What is general dentistry?

General dentistry covers routine care: checkups, cleanings, x-rays, fillings and basic treatment of gum disease. A general dentist is usually the first stop for any dental problem and refers patients to specialists when a case needs it.

General dentistry: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists (DDS or DMD) provide this care themselves. There is no specialist for general dentistry; a general dentist may refer you to an endodontist, periodontist, orthodontist or oral surgeon for complex work.

How much does general dentistry cost in Bloomington?

Typical ranges in USD for Bloomington, IL. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does general dentistry cost in Bloomington?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$65–$190DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$190–$450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full general dentistry cost guide for Bloomington

What to expect from general dentistry

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

General dentistry: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a checkup; follow-up visits if treatment is needed
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes for an exam and cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine checkup
When to see a specialistWhen your dentist finds a problem outside routine care, such as a complex root canal, advanced gum disease or bite problems

How we ranked Bloomington general dentistry dentists

We scored 62 Bloomington clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 17 were excluded (17 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bloomington data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

General dentistry in Bloomington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Bloomington?

Morgan-Michaels Family Dentistry, LLC ranks #1 of 62 Bloomington clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. Right Emergency Dentist ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Bloomington, IL?

General dentistry in Bloomington typically costs $115–$345 USD. By type: checkup exam $65–$190; exam, cleaning and x-rays $190–$450. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in Illinois?

Most dental insurance plans cover preventive checkups and cleanings, often twice a year, with little or no cost share. Medicaid covers dental care for children in every state; adult dental benefits vary by state. Confirm your benefits before booking.

Does a dental checkup hurt?

A routine checkup is usually not painful. Most patients feel only mild pressure or scraping during the cleaning. People with sensitive teeth or gum inflammation may feel some discomfort, and dentists can often use numbing gel or adjust their technique if you tell them.

Which Bloomington general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 62 Bloomington clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Michael A. Pauley DMD, Lakewood Family Dental and Access Dental & Orthodontics. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer general dentistry in Bloomington?

62 Bloomington clinics list general dentistry in our data. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 5 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Bloomington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 69 clinics.
  2. : 17 duplicate listings merged.

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