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Best Dentists in East Alton, IL (2026)

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    Best overall in East Alton: Great Rivers Dental East Alton, 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, open 4 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

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12 East Alton clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 4 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in East Alton at a glance

Top 10 dentists in East Alton at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Great Rivers Dental East Alton704.8★ (45)Overall
2Affordable Dentistry Today - East Alton67—Invisalign & braces, Root canal
3Bethalto Health Center - Dental Services67——
4Dr. Anthony B. Chin, DMD67——
5East Alton Dental Group67——
6PaTTAN L w DDS67——
7St Peters Edward L DDS67——
8Metro East Dental Implants & Periodontics664.9★ (55)Implants
9Hagen Kyle DMD645.0★ (5)—
10Innovative Dentistry594.8★ (19)—

The 12 best dentists in East Alton, ranked

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

  11. #11 Bellwood Family Dental

    160 S Bellwood Dr A, East Alton, IL 62024

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 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 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bellwood Family DentalFull profile(618) 258-0239
    In their words

    At Bellwood Family Dental our staff is highly trained to offer our patients a full range of general and cosmetic dentistry. Our goal is to provide each patient with the highest quality of care in a comfortable and friendly environment. We are excited to be serving the East Alton, Bethalto, and surrounding areas. Bellwood Family Dental is always accepting new patients of all ages. Interested in learning more? Contact us to schedule an appointment!

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

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Best dentists in East 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 East Alton

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

Best for kids in East Alton

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

Best for implants in East Alton

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Metro East Dental Implants & Periodontics

Highest-ranked of 8 East Alton clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #8 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Affordable Dentistry Today - East Alton (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in East Alton

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Affordable Dentistry Today - East Alton

Highest-ranked of 7 East Alton clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bethalto Health Center - Dental Services (#3 overall)

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Best for root canal in East Alton

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Affordable Dentistry Today - East Alton

Highest-ranked of 7 East Alton clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bethalto Health Center - Dental Services (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in East Alton

2

Affordable Dentistry Today - East Alton

Highest-ranked of 7 East Alton clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bethalto Health Center - Dental Services (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in East Alton

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Affordable Dentistry Today - East Alton

Highest-ranked of 7 East Alton clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bethalto Health Center - Dental Services (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in East Alton

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

How much does a dentist cost in East Alton?

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

How much does a dentist cost in East 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 East 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 East Alton dentists

We scored 12 East Alton clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 East 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 East Alton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in East Alton?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in East Alton, IL is Great Rivers Dental East Alton (DR Score 70/100). It has a 4.8★ rating from 45 Google reviews. It is open 4 days a week. Affordable Dentistry Today - East Alton (#2) and Bethalto Health Center - Dental Services (#3) follow. We ranked 12 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in East Alton?

No East Alton clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Bellwood Family Dental (#11). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in East Alton?

A dental cleaning in East 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 East Alton?

DentistsRanked lists 12 dental clinics in East Alton, IL, and 12 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 11 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for East Alton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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