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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Palos Hills, IL (2026)

17 clinics offering teeth cleanings, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Dr. DDS, ranked #1 of 17 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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17 Palos Hills clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 8 open Saturdays and 6 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Palos Hills at a glance

The 17 best cleaning dentists in Palos Hills, 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. #7 Gentle Touch Dentistry

    10033 S Roberts Rd A, Palos Hills, IL 60465, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for teeth cleanings in Palos Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 PM–12 AM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Gentle Touch Dentistry in Palos Hills are your local dentists committed to providing high quality general and restorative dental care while saving patients time and money. Gentle Touch Dentistry dentist is part of a unique dental practice providing the latest techniques, products, services, and excellent patient care designed to meet your specific requirements. Our dentists blend artistry with an advanced approach, caring for each patient individually. If there are dental…

    From Gentle Touch Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #8 Palos Hills Dental

    9700 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL 60465, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for teeth cleanings in Palos Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 1 PM–9 PM · Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 7 AM–2 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our dental care services include: adult, children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry. Our dental treatments include: white dental fillings, teeth whitening, dental crowns, dental veneers, dental implants, dental sedation, sleep apnea dental treatment, sleep apnea dentist, sleep disorder dental treatment, preventive dental care, dental root canals, dental mouthguards, dentures dentist, smile makeovers, CEREC dental crowns,…

    From Palos Hills Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #9 Denise D Hale, DDS

    9944 S Roberts Rd # 207, Palos Hills, IL 60465, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for teeth cleanings in Palos Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #10 Michalarias James D DDS

    9900 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL 60465, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for teeth cleanings in Palos Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #11 Dr. Steven D. Wasowicz, DDS

    7630 W 111th St, Palos Hills, IL 60465

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for teeth cleanings in Palos Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–8 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 10 AM–8 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #12 DiFranco Dental Specialists

    10059 S Roberts Rd #2A, Palos Hills, IL 60465, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for teeth cleanings in Palos Hills: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–3 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #13 Paul DiFranco Orthodontics of Palos Hills

    10059 S Roberts Rd #2A, Palos Hills, IL 60465

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for teeth cleanings in Palos Hills: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Palos Hills and Oak Lawn Orthodontist, Paul DiFranco Orthodontics, is an experienced orthodontic specialty practice with a focus on providing excellent personalized care to patients from the Palos Hills and Oak Lawn areas. We utilize modern technology and advanced techniques to ensure your orthodontic treatment is efficient, effective, and comfortable. Orthodontists receive 2-3 years of additional training beyond dental school to specialize in straightening teeth and…

    From Paul DiFranco Orthodontics of Palos Hills's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #14 William Seasly DDS

    8150 W 111th St #4, Palos Hills, IL 60465, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for teeth cleanings in Palos Hills: Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. #15 Tru Family Dental

    9957 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL 60465, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for teeth cleanings in Palos Hills: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our entire team delivers exceptional patient care, with best in class technologies and a modern office equipped with the latest in dental equipment. We offer detailed care, from highly experienced dentists who truly have their patients best interest in mind and take the time to go over all work and any questions with you. We are thorough, and gentle. Discover why Tru Family Dental is the Palos Hills dentist of choice. This location does not accept Medicaid or state funded…

    From Tru Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  10. #16 Geraldine A Difranco, DDS

    10059 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL 60465

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for teeth cleanings in Palos Hills: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–2 PM · Tue 10 AM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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What is a teeth cleaning?

A professional teeth cleaning removes plaque and hardened tartar that brushing and flossing miss. A routine cleaning works above the gumline. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, treats gum disease below the gumline.

Teeth cleaning: specialist or general dentist?

Dental hygienists and general dentists do routine cleanings. A periodontist (gum specialist) may be recommended when gum disease is advanced or keeps coming back after deep cleanings.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Palos Hills?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Palos Hills?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Routine adult cleaning$85–$230DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
Cleaning with exam and x-rays$190–$380DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant$190–$440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full teeth cleaning cost guide for Palos Hills

What to expect from a teeth cleaning

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

A teeth cleaning: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a routine cleaning; deep cleanings are often split over 2 visits
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes routine; 1–2 hours for a deep cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine cleaning; gums can feel tender for a few days after a deep cleaning
When to see a specialistWhen gum pockets are deep, bone loss shows on x-rays, or gum disease persists after treatment

How we ranked Palos Hills cleaning dentists

We scored 17 Palos Hills clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Palos Hills data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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

Teeth cleanings in Palos Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Palos Hills?

Dr. DDS ranks #1 of 17 Palos Hills clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. Elaine G. Stolis, D.D.S. & Associates ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Palos Hills, IL?

A teeth cleaning in Palos Hills typically costs $86–$230 USD. By type: routine adult cleaning $85–$230; cleaning with exam and x-rays $190–$380; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant $190–$440. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is a teeth cleaning covered by insurance or Medicaid in Illinois?

Most dental insurance plans cover routine cleanings, usually twice a year. Deep cleanings are often covered at a lower rate as basic care. Medicaid covers cleanings for children; adult coverage varies by state.

Does a teeth cleaning hurt?

A routine cleaning is usually not painful. Most patients feel pressure and scraping, and sensitive spots can twinge. A deep cleaning is typically done with local anesthetic, so the treated area is numb. Gums may feel tender for a few days afterward.

Which Palos Hills teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

8 of 17 Palos Hills clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Gentle Touch Dentistry, Palos Hills Dental and Denise D Hale, DDS. 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 teeth cleanings in Palos Hills?

17 Palos Hills clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 8 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Palos Hills

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 19 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.