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Best Dentists in North Chicago, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Chicago: Emergency Dentistry and Denture Care, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 9

    Best for evenings and weekends: Lake County Health Department - North Chicago Health Center, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM; ranked #9 of 14.

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14 North Chicago clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays 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 North Chicago at a glance

Top 10 dentists in North Chicago at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Emergency Dentistry and Denture Care73—Overall, Implants
2Bldg 152 prosthodontics67——
3Chang Kara w DDS67——
4Dr. Rodney L. Morrow, DDS67——
5Dr. Stephen Esposito, DDS67——
6Fisher Clinic67——
7Medical Clinc Building 23767——
8Thompson Roger S DDS67——
9Lake County Health Department - North Chicago Health Center57Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
10AllKids Orthodontics43Sat—

The 14 best dentists in North Chicago, ranked

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

  1. #9 Lake County Health Department - North Chicago Health Center

    2215 14th St, North Chicago, IL 60064

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We're making improvements! North Chicago Health Center will temporarily close for renovations. North Chicago Health Center patients will still receive the same quality healthcare just 2 miles north at Belvidere Medical Building in Waukegan. On September 20, 2021, we will temporarily close for renovations. We will be back in Spring 2022. We are making major building changes to better serve you when you visit us for your care.

    From Lake County Health Department - North Chicago Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #11 MediSpa@IAMC,LLC

    1809 Sheridan Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed 1:30 PM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #12 Dr. Gustav R. Kozina, DDS

    2127 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in North Chicago by need

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

Best for emergency in North Chicago

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

Best for kids in North Chicago

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

Best for implants in North Chicago

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Emergency Dentistry and Denture Care

Highest-ranked of 14 North Chicago clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bldg 152 prosthodontics (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in North Chicago

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Emergency Dentistry and Denture Care

Highest-ranked of 13 North Chicago clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bldg 152 prosthodontics (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in North Chicago

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Emergency Dentistry and Denture Care

Highest-ranked of 13 North Chicago clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bldg 152 prosthodontics (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in North Chicago

1

Emergency Dentistry and Denture Care

Highest-ranked of 14 North Chicago clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bldg 152 prosthodontics (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in North Chicago

1

Emergency Dentistry and Denture Care

Highest-ranked of 13 North Chicago clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bldg 152 prosthodontics (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in North Chicago

No North Chicago clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in North Chicago?

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

How much does a dentist cost in North Chicago?
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 North Chicago

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 North Chicago dentists

We scored 14 North Chicago 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 North Chicago 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 North Chicago: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in North Chicago?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in North Chicago, IL is Emergency Dentistry and Denture Care (DR Score 73/100). Bldg 152 prosthodontics (#2) and Chang Kara w DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 14 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in North Chicago are open on Saturday?

3 of 14 North Chicago dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Lake County Health Department - North Chicago Health Center (until 12 PM), AllKids Orthodontics (until 1 PM) and MediSpa@IAMC,LLC (until 3:30 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 North Chicago?

No North Chicago clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Lake County Health Department - North Chicago Health Center (#9). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in North Chicago?

A dental cleaning in North Chicago 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 North Chicago?

DentistsRanked lists 14 dental clinics in North Chicago, IL, and 14 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 14 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for North Chicago

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 14 clinics.

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