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Best Dentists in Charleston, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Charleston: Mid-Illinois Dental Clinic, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 10

    Best for evenings and weekends: SBL Charleston Walk-In Clinic, open 7 days until 7 PM; ranked #10 of 18.

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18 Charleston clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Charleston at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Charleston at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Mid-Illinois Dental Clinic73—Overall, Implants
2SBL Charleston Clinic East73——
3Brett Haarmann67——
4Charleston Medical Center67——
5Dr. Lindsey Ingle, DDS67——
6Martin Scott D DDS67——
7Renu A Bajaj, MD67——
8Slusar Robert J DDS67——
9Weber M Katherine DDS67——
10SBL Charleston Walk-In Clinic63Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends

The 18 best dentists in Charleston, ranked

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

  10. #10 SBL Charleston Walk-In Clinic

    2040 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920, United States

    63/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–3 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SBL Charleston Walk-In ClinicFull profile(217) 345-2030

  11. #11 Stone Christine DVM

    1591 Beech Tree Rd, Charleston, IL 61920

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Stone Christine DVMFull profile(217) 345-5844

  18. #18 Jameson C. Baumgarten, DMD

    826 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Jameson C. Baumgarten, DMDFull profile(217) 345-1315
    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Jameson C. Baumgarten, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Charleston by need

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

Best for emergency in Charleston

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

Best for kids in Charleston

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

Best for implants in Charleston

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Mid-Illinois Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 18 Charleston clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: SBL Charleston Clinic East (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Charleston

1

Mid-Illinois Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 18 Charleston clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: SBL Charleston Clinic East (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Charleston

1

Mid-Illinois Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 18 Charleston clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: SBL Charleston Clinic East (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Charleston

1

Mid-Illinois Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 18 Charleston clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: SBL Charleston Clinic East (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Charleston

1

Mid-Illinois Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 18 Charleston clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: SBL Charleston Clinic East (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Charleston

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

How much does a dentist cost in Charleston?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Charleston?
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 Charleston

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 Charleston dentists

We scored 18 Charleston clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Charleston 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

Dentists in Charleston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Charleston?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Charleston, IL is Mid-Illinois Dental Clinic (DR Score 73/100). SBL Charleston Clinic East (#2) and Brett Haarmann (#3) follow. We ranked 18 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Charleston are open on Saturday?

2 of 18 Charleston dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are SBL Charleston Walk-In Clinic (until 3 PM) and Stone Christine DVM (until 12 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Charleston?

No Charleston clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by SBL Charleston Walk-In Clinic (#10). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Charleston?

A dental cleaning in Charleston 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 Charleston?

DentistsRanked lists 18 dental clinics in Charleston, IL, and 18 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 18 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Charleston

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 18 clinics.

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