Top 10 Kids Dentist in Chicago Illinois

Top 10 Kids Dentist in Chicago Illinois

Compare Chicago-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 5, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20267 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • First Dental Center Chicago is the strongest overall starting point in Chicago if you want a dependable option for dental implants.
  • Affinity Dental Chicago has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Pediatric Dental Health Associates is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

7 clinics scored on this page

90.4

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Children / Pediatric Dentistry Costs in Chicago, Illinois (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Child dental exam + cleaning (under 12)$100 – $250
Fluoride treatment$30 – $75
Dental sealants (per tooth)$30 – $50
Child X-rays (bitewings)$50 – $150
Composite filling (child, per tooth)$150 – $300
Stainless steel crown (primary tooth)$200 – $400
Pulpotomy (baby tooth root canal)$150 – $350
Space maintainer$250 – $500
Nitrous oxide sedation (per visit)$150 – $400
Athletic mouthguard (custom)$150 – $300

Prices sourced from pcodental.com, realdentalcosts.com (Illinois 2026 fee data), and general pediatric dentistry cost references including Children's Dental World (Chicago/Morton Grove), Pediatric Dental Health Associates (Chicago/Skokie/Oak Park), and UIC College of Dentistry (University of Illinois Chicago). Ranges reflect Chicago, Illinois cash-pay pricing as of 2026 in USD. Prices for fluoride treatment, stainless steel crown, pulpotomy, space maintainer, and athletic mouthguard were not explicitly found in search results for Chicago and are estimated based on Illinois regional averages and national pediatric dentistry benchmarks. Insurance (including Medicaid, accepted at providers such as All Star Dental Clinic) may significantly reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs. Reduced-rate care is available at UIC College of Dentistry and Esperanza Health Centers (FQHC) for eligible patients.

Prices verified Aug 5, 2026

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Top Clinics in Chicago Proper

Only clinics physically located in Chicago appear in this primary ranking.

1

First Dental Center Chicago

4.9(1.2k)·9.4 km from Chicago Downtown
90Smyleee

4108, North Sheridan Road, Uptown, Chicago, Illinois

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Documented for dental implants in Chicago, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 17 procedures on file.

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First Dental Center Chicago provides dental care on North Sheridan Road in the Uptown area of Chicago, Illinois. Implants are considered by many dentists the most durable way to replace a missing tooth, since the titanium post fuses with the jaw bone over several months and then supports a crown that functions much like a natural tooth. Enough healthy bone is the main prerequisite, and a graft can build that up first if needed.

Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it. Use this page to find contact information for First Dental Center Chicago and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryAffordable Dental CareBracesCosmetic Dentistry+13 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 1.2k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 1,153 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 1.2k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published17 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 16, 2026
2

Pediatric Dental Health Associates

4.9(542)·2.3 km from Chicago Downtown
60Smyleee

1330, 737, North Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, Chicago, Illinois

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in Chicago, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 1 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Pediatric Dental Health Associates provides dental care on North Michigan Avenue in the Streeterville area of Chicago, Illinois. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 542 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 542 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 542 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
3

Affinity Dental Chicago

4.9(955)·9.8 km from Chicago Downtown
88Smyleee

2015, West Irving Park Road, North Center, Chicago, Illinois

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Chicago clinic with a dental implants specialty — Children / Pediatric Dentistry is on file among 30 procedures.

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Based on West Irving Park Road in the North Center area of Chicago, Illinois, Affinity Dental Chicago is a dental practice serving the area. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth at the root, not just the crown — a small titanium post is placed in the jaw bone and, once it has integrated over a period of months, a replacement tooth is attached to it. It is generally the most durable option for a single missing tooth or several.

Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic dentistry covers treatment aimed primarily at appearance — whitening, veneers, bonding, and reshaping among the more common options — for patients who are less concerned with a problem that hurts than with how their smile looks day to day. The right combination depends on what specifically you would like to change.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it. Use this page to find contact information for Affinity Dental Chicago and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesBruxismCAD/CAM Dental Restorations+26 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 88/1004.9★ · 955 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 955 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.9★ · 955 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published30 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
4

Little Chompers Pediatric Dentistry

5.0(300)·12 km from Chicago Downtown
60Smyleee

5305, North Clark Street, Andersonville, Chicago, Illinois

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in Chicago; Children / Pediatric Dentistry sits within 1 services on profile.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Little Chompers Pediatric Dentistry provides dental care on North Clark Street in the Andersonville area of Chicago, Illinois. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Use this page to find contact information for Little Chompers Pediatric Dentistry and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry5.0★ · 300 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 300 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 5.0★ · 300 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
5

Dentistry For Children and Families

4.9(225)·4.6 km from Chicago Downtown
56Smyleee

1721, North Halsted Street, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Profile in Chicago flags pediatric dentistry; lists Children / Pediatric Dentistry alongside 0 other documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Dentistry For Children and Families is a dental practice on North Halsted Street in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago, Illinois. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 225 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 225 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 225 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
6

Children's Dental World

4.8(313)·4.2 km from Chicago Downtown
57Smyleee

2959, South Wallace Street, Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Chicago practice known for pediatric dentistry, with Children / Pediatric Dentistry among 1 documented procedures.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children's Dental World operates on South Wallace Street in the Bridgeport area of Chicago, Illinois. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. You can reach Children's Dental World through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.8★ · 313 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.8★ Google rating across 313 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.8★ · 313 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
7

Milktooth Pediatric Dentistry

4.9(195)·5.2 km from Chicago Downtown
57Smyleee

2127, West Chicago Avenue, West Town, Chicago, Illinois

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Chicago, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 1 procedures on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Milktooth Pediatric Dentistry provides dental care on West Chicago Avenue in the West Town area of Chicago, Illinois. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Use this page to find contact information for Milktooth Pediatric Dentistry and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 195 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 195 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 195 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every children / pediatric dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
1First Dental Center Chicago904.9(1,153)
2Pediatric Dental Health Associates604.9(542)
3Affinity Dental Chicago884.9(955)
4Little Chompers Pediatric Dentistry605.0(300)
5Dentistry For Children and Families564.9(225)
6Children's Dental World574.8(313)
7Milktooth Pediatric Dentistry574.9(195)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Children / Pediatric Dentistry Clinics in Chicago, Illinois

1 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

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How to Choose a Dentist in Chicago, Illinois

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 5, 2026Independently reviewed

Kids' dental care in Chicago navigates the most racially and economically divided metropolitan dental market in the Midwest — a city where the child on the North Side's Lincoln Park or Lakeview corridor has access to a pediatric dental practice whose clinical environment was designed specifically for children, and where the child on the South Side's Bronzeville or Englewood communities accesses whatever dental care the Illinois Medicaid-participating practices in those underserved corridors provide. UIC College of Dentistry's pediatric dentistry training clinic on the Near West Side provides some access at student dentist fees, but the demand in Chicago's underserved communities exceeds the training clinic's capacity by a significant margin. The practices in Chicago's Northwest Side Latino communities of Pilsen, Little Village, and Humboldt Park need the same Spanish-language pediatric dental team that the North Side practice provides to its English-speaking Lakeview family, but with the Illinois Medicaid All Kids billing infrastructure that the household's income requires.

Smyleee evaluated Chicago kids' dental practices on Illinois Medicaid All Kids billing capability, Spanish-language team for the Northwest Side Latino patient community, geographic distribution across the North Side, South Side, and Northwest corridors, pediatric behavior guidance approach and clinical environment design for young patients, and parent-verified positive first dental experience consistency. These ten Chicago kids' dental clinics are the practices the data confirmed as most reliably delivering the language-accessible, Medicaid-inclusive early dental care that Chicago's diverse and economically stratified youngest patient demographic deserves.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Chicago, a child dental exam + cleaning (under 12) typically costs $100 – $250, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A pulpotomy (baby tooth root canal) in Chicago typically ranges $150 – $350 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown (primary tooth) in Chicago typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (child, per tooth) in Chicago typically ranges $150 – $300 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Chicago pediatric dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers pediatric dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Chicago accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active Illinois dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Chicago metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Kids Dentist expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 5, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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