Best Dentists Near Lake Forest, IL

Ranked by Aggregate Reviews and Ratings

We analyzed 105 local businesses to identify the top dentists in Lake Forest, IL. The average rating is 4.4 stars with an average of 60.7 reviews per business. Ratings and reviews are aggregated from Google, Yelp, and Facebook to provide comprehensive competitive insights.

As of May 14, 2026, top-rated providers include Forever Smiles Orthodontics maintains a 5-star rating with 640 reviews on Google in the orthodontics and dental clinic categories, Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental maintains a 5-star rating with 591 reviews on Google and Yelp in the orthodontics and dentist categories, and Forest North Dental maintains a 5-star rating with 468 reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook in the dentist and doctor categories.

The most common categories include general dentistry, cosmetic dentists, dentist, orthodontists, oral surgeons, with providers concentrated in zip codes 60035, 60045, 60048, 60015, 60044. Popular business name terms include dental, dds, forest, care, lake.

The 14-zip code service area has an estimated population of 309,761, a median household income of $138,630 (above the 2023 national average of $74,580), a median age of 42.4, 97% of residents with health insurance, 59% college educated, and 81% home ownership.

Review Sources: Google Yelp Facebook May 14, 2026
1
Forever Smiles Orthodontics
5 (640 reviews)
600 W Lake Cook Rd suite 150, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA
OrthodonticsDental ClinicDentist+2
2
Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental
5 (591 reviews)
560 Oakwood Ave Ste 102, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
OrthodonticsDentist
3
Forest North Dental
5 (468 reviews)
101 N Waukegan Rd Ste 1200, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, USA
DentistDoctorService+4
4
Lake Forest Smiles
5 (438 reviews)
825 S Waukegan Rd Ste A1, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
DentistDental ClinicMedical Clinic+4
5
Ross & Durrett Family Dental
5 (396 reviews)
1400 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
DentistDoctorGeneral Dentistry+2

Dentist Lake Forest IL

Lake Forest, IL

81.72

CATEGORY DISPERSITY

67.86

COMPETITIVE DENSITY

57.16

MARKET COMPETITIVENESS
309,761 residents · 14 zip codes

78.64

MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Avg. household income: $138,630
Medical / Dental weights
🟡 Crowded but Lucrative Strong demand and income, but expect tough competition.

105

TOTAL BUSINESSES (+66, +169.2%)

36 92 14
Average Rating

4.41 ▼ 0.44

Top 5 Businesses: 5

4.8 4.1 5
Average Reviews

60.7 ▼ 32.97

Top 5 Businesses: 506.6

5,298 880 195

Historical Trends (10 data points)

AREA DEMOGRAPHICS

309,761
Total Residents
$138,630
Avg. Income
42.4
Median Age
81%
Home Ownership
97%
Have Insurance
59%
College Educated

Competitors Radar

Top Competitors

Forever Smiles Orthodontics

Forever Smiles Orthodontics

Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 640
600 W Lake Cook Rd suite 150, Buffa...
Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental

Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 591
560 Oakwood Ave Ste 102, Lake Fores...
Forest North Dental

Forest North Dental

Also known as: Dr. Richard Rosenblatt DMD

GoogleYelpFacebook Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 468
101 N Waukegan Rd Ste 1200, Lake Bl...
Lake Forest Smiles

Lake Forest Smiles

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 438
825 S Waukegan Rd Ste A1, Lake Fore...
Ross & Durrett Family Dental

Ross & Durrett Family Dental

Also known as: W. Brian Ross, D.D.S.

GoogleYelp Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 396
1400 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL...
Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry

Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 343
810 S Waukegan Rd Suite 101, Lake F...
Lake Forest Dental Associates

Lake Forest Dental Associates

Also known as: Laniel Razdolsky DDS

GoogleYelpFacebook Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 342
133 E Laurel Ave, Lake Forest, IL 6...
Briarwood Park Dental Care

Briarwood Park Dental Care

Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 322
95 S Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 600...

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Market Signals

Related Categories

  • general dentistry49
  • cosmetic dentists46
  • dentist32
  • orthodontists19
  • oral surgeons19
  • dental clinic12
  • periodontists12
  • endodontists12
  • doctor10
  • pediatric dentists9
  • service8
  • medical clinic7
  • orthodontics6
  • dental hygienists2
  • cosmetic dentist1
  • pediatric dentist1
  • dentists1
  • teeth whitening1
  • sleep specialists1
  • medical centers1

Competitor Zip Codes

  • 6003531
  • 6004519
  • 6004810
  • 600158
  • 600447
  • 600695
  • 600614
  • 600893
  • 604522
  • 600402
  • 601561
  • 603051
  • 604041
  • 433111

Business Name Keywords

  • dental34
  • dds33
  • forest14
  • care13
  • lake12
  • dentistry12
  • orthodontics11
  • family7
  • north6
  • dr6
  • park5
  • smiles4
  • pediatric4
  • bluff4
  • center4
  • group4
  • oral4
  • surgery4
  • oak3
  • smile3
  • dmd3
  • james3
  • shore3
  • mark3
  • highland3
  • david3

Competitor Cities

  • Highland Park31
  • Lake Forest21
  • Libertyville10
  • Lake Bluff7
  • Deerfield6
  • Lincolnshire5
  • Vernon Hills4
  • Buffalo Grove3
  • Oak Forest2
  • River Forest2
  • Highwood2
  • Lake In The Hills1
  • Shorewood1
  • Riverwoods1
  • Bellefontaine1
  • Bannockburn1
  • Glenview1