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Best Dentists in East St Louis, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East St Louis: Christopher Johnson, MD, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 10

    Best for evenings and weekends: State Street Center, open 7 days until 8 PM; ranked #10 of 20.

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20 East St Louis 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 East St Louis at a glance

Top 10 dentists in East St Louis at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Christopher Johnson, MD67—Overall, Implants
2Dr. Brett Irvin, DDS67——
3Dr. Gerard X. Blaise, DDS67——
4Dr. Heather Surratt, DDS67——
5Dr. Stephen Schultz, DDS67——
6Dr. Vandana Gupta, DDS67——
7Fairchild Dental Lab67——
8Rawson Kenneth G DDS67——
9Stoeckel Daniel C DDS67——
10State Street Center63Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends

The 20 best dentists in East St Louis, ranked

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

  1. #14 SIHF Healthcare - East St. Louis - 8th Street

    100 N 8th St #120, East St Louis, IL 62201

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #16 East St Louis Eye Center

    601 James R. Thompson Blvd Building D, Suite 2030, East St Louis, IL 62201

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in East St Louis 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 St Louis

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

Best for kids in East St Louis

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

Best for implants in East St Louis

1

Christopher Johnson, MD

Highest-ranked of 20 East St Louis clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Brett Irvin, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in East St Louis

1

Christopher Johnson, MD

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

Runner-up: Dr. Brett Irvin, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in East St Louis

1

Christopher Johnson, MD

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

Runner-up: Dr. Brett Irvin, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in East St Louis

1

Christopher Johnson, MD

Highest-ranked of 20 East St Louis clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Brett Irvin, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in East St Louis

1

Christopher Johnson, MD

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

Runner-up: Dr. Brett Irvin, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in East St Louis

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

How much does a dentist cost in East St Louis?

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

How much does a dentist cost in East St Louis?
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 St Louis

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 St Louis dentists

We scored 20 East St Louis clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 duplicate listings). 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 East St Louis 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 East St Louis: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in East St Louis?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in East St Louis, IL is Christopher Johnson, MD (DR Score 67/100). Dr. Brett Irvin, DDS (#2) and Dr. Gerard X. Blaise, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 20 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in East St Louis are open on Saturday?

2 of 20 East St Louis dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are State Street Center (until 12 PM) and Familia Dental (until 3 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 East St Louis?

No East St Louis clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by State Street Center (#10). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in East St Louis?

A dental cleaning in East St Louis 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 St Louis?

DentistsRanked lists 20 dental clinics in East St Louis, IL, and 20 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 20 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for East St Louis

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 20 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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