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Best Dentists in Alton, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Alton: James Reinersman, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 21

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Kevin F. Barrett, DDS, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM; ranked #21 of 33.

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33 Alton clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 5 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Alton at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Alton at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1James Reinersman73Overall, Implants
2Benjamin Schlott67—
3Bower Roy DDS67—
4Calderon Alfredo R DDS67—
5Carrow Christopher DDS67—
6Dr. Christopher Carrow67—
7Dr. James H. Kiehne, DDS67—
8Dr. Kenneth G. Rawson, DMD67—
9Dr. Sara Hanahan67—
10Godfrey Sharon67—

The 33 best dentists in Alton, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. Ranked #1 in Alton

    #1 James Reinersman

    2524 State St, Alton, IL 62002

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are always welcoming new patients and we would love to have you as part of our dental family. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. We are confident that you will feel right at home in our office as we welcome all patients as if they were family.

    From James Reinersman's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #22 Vanja Cosic

    1809 Homer M Adams Pkwy Ste A, Alton, IL 62002, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Vanja Cosic practices in Alton, IL for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Vanja Cosic 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 Vanja Cosic's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #23 Alexander Wojtyna

    1809 Homer M Adams Pkwy Ste A, Alton, IL 62002

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Alexander Wojtyna practices in Alton, IL for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Alexander Wojtyna 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…

    From Alexander Wojtyna's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #24 SIHF Healthcare - Central Alton

    2615 Edwards St Ste 171, Alton, IL 62002

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At SIHF Healthcare - Central Alton, located in Centerstone building, Yolanda Suber, FNP-C, AGNP-C provides family medicine care to patients of all ages. SIHF is committed to providing quality care to every patient that walks through our doors regardless of their economic status or ability to pay. This location was formerly known as Central Alton Health Center.

    From SIHF Healthcare - Central Alton's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 33 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Alton by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Alton

No Alton clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Alton

No Alton clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Alton

1

James Reinersman

Highest-ranked of 26 Alton clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Schlott (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Alton

17

Bankhead Orthodontic Specialists

Highest-ranked of 28 Alton clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #2 for invisalign and #17 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Haug Orthodontics (#18 overall)

Invisalign in Alton →

Best for root canal in Alton

1

James Reinersman

Highest-ranked of 25 Alton clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Schlott (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Alton →

Best for cosmetic in Alton

1

James Reinersman

Highest-ranked of 26 Alton clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Schlott (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Alton

1

James Reinersman

Highest-ranked of 25 Alton clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Schlott (#2 overall)

Dentures in Alton →

Best for budget & insurance in Alton

No Alton clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Alton?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Alton?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$115–$345DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Teeth Cleaning$86–$230DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Emergency Care$115–$575DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Root Canal$805–$1,610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Tooth Extraction$230–$805DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Wisdom Teeth Removal$230–$805DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Implants$1,725–$6,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Invisalign$4,025–$8,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Braces$3,450–$8,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Crowns$920–$2,070DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dentures$1,150–$3,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Veneers$1,035–$2,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Teeth Whitening$230–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Bonding$345–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Cosmetic Fillings$345–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Cosmetic Dentistry$575–$5,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Full Restoration$17,250–$57,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois

Emergency and weekend dentists in Alton

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Alton dentists

We scored 33 Alton clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 Alton 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

Dentists in Alton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Alton?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Alton, IL is James Reinersman (DR Score 73/100). Benjamin Schlott (#2) and Bower Roy DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 33 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Alton are open on Saturday?

1 of 33 Alton dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Kevin F. Barrett, DDS (until 12 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Alton?

No Alton clinic lists emergency care, but 5 are open after 6 PM, led by Dr. Kevin F. Barrett, DDS (#21) and Vanja Cosic (#22). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Alton?

A dental cleaning in Alton typically costs $86–$230 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Alton?

DentistsRanked lists 33 dental clinics in Alton, IL, and 33 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 30 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Alton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 33 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.