Best Orthodontists Near Lake Forest, IL

Ranked by Aggregate Reviews and Ratings

We analyzed 68 local businesses to identify the top orthodontists in Lake Forest, IL. The average rating is 4.0 stars with an average of 69.6 reviews per business. Ratings and reviews are aggregated from Google, Yelp, and Facebook to provide comprehensive competitive insights.

As of October 8, 2026, top-rated providers include Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental maintains a 5-star rating with 592 reviews on Google in the orthodontics and dentist categories, Lake Forest Smiles maintains a 5-star rating with 443 reviews on Google and Yelp in the dentist and service categories, and Gilbert Orthodontics maintains a 5-star rating with 437 reviews on Google and Yelp in the orthodontics and dental clinic categories.

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

The 10-zip code service area has an estimated population of 239,990, a median household income of $150,455 (above the 2023 national average of $74,580), a median age of 43.2, 97% of residents with health insurance, 69% college educated, and 79% home ownership.

Review Sources: Google Yelp Facebook Oct 8, 2026
1
Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental
5 (592 reviews) ⓘ
560 Oakwood Ave Ste 102, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
OrthodonticsDentist
2
Lake Forest Smiles
5 (443 reviews) ⓘ
825 S Waukegan Rd Ste A1, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
DentistServiceGeneral Dentistry+2
3
Gilbert Orthodontics
5 (437 reviews) ⓘ
601 Elm Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
OrthodonticsDental ClinicDentist+4
4
Dr. Jessica Cohen Orthodontics
5 (426 reviews) ⓘ
1775 St Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
OrthodonticsDentistOrthodontists
5
Ross & Durrett Family Dental
5 (363 reviews) ⓘ
1400 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
DentistDoctorGeneral Dentistry+2

Orthodontist Lake Forest IL

Lake Forest, IL

79.69

CATEGORY DISPERSITY ⓘ

55.00

COMPETITIVE DENSITY ⓘ

51.07

MARKET COMPETITIVENESS ⓘ
239,990 residents · 10 zip codes

83.15

MARKET OPPORTUNITY ⓘ
Avg. household income: $150,455
Medical / Dental weights
🟡 Crowded but Lucrative Strong demand and income, but expect tough competition.

68

TOTAL BUSINESSES (-4, -5.6%)

15 58 13
Average Rating

4 ▲ 0.08

Top 5 Businesses: 5

5 4.1 2.6
Average Reviews

69.59 ▲ 13.85

Top 5 Businesses: 452.2

3,514 752 466

Historical Trends (34 data points)

AREA DEMOGRAPHICS

239,990
Total Residents
$150,455
Avg. Income
43.2
Median Age
79%
Home Ownership
97%
Have Insurance
69%
College Educated

Competitors Radar

Top Competitors

Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental

Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental

Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 592
560 Oakwood Ave Ste 102, Lake Fores...
Lake Forest Smiles

Lake Forest Smiles

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 443
825 S Waukegan Rd Ste A1, Lake Fore...
Gilbert Orthodontics

Gilbert Orthodontics

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 437
601 Elm Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035...
Dr. Jessica Cohen Orthodontics

Dr. Jessica Cohen Orthodontics

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 426
1775 St Johns Ave, Highland Park, I...
Ross & Durrett Family Dental

Ross & Durrett Family Dental

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 363
1400 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL...
Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry

Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 350
810 S Waukegan Rd Ste 101, Lake For...
Rosen Orthodontics

Rosen Orthodontics

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 291
656 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield, IL 600...
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Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County

Facebook
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 215

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Market Signals

Related Categories ⓘ

  • cosmetic dentists40
  • general dentistry37
  • orthodontists32
  • dentist15
  • oral surgeons11
  • orthodontics10
  • periodontists10
  • endodontists10
  • pediatric dentists7
  • doctor5
  • service2
  • dental clinic2
  • medical clinic2
  • orthodontist2
  • dental hygienists1
  • pediatric dentist1
  • dentists1
  • teeth whitening1

Competitor Zip Codes ⓘ

  • 6004514
  • 6003513
  • 600488
  • 600155
  • 600444
  • 600614
  • 600693
  • 600892
  • 600311
  • 600401

Business Name Keywords ⓘ

  • dental19
  • dds14
  • lake12
  • orthodontics11
  • forest9
  • orthodontic8
  • dentistry7
  • family5
  • dr5
  • associates5
  • care5
  • county5
  • specialists5
  • smiles3
  • pediatric3
  • dmd3
  • group3

Competitor Cities ⓘ

  • Lake Forest15
  • Highland Park13
  • Libertyville8
  • Vernon Hills4
  • Deerfield3
  • Lincolnshire3
  • Lake Bluff3
  • Gurnee2
  • Buffalo Grove2
  • Riverwoods1
  • Highwood1
  • Bannockburn1
  • Forest1
  • Crystal Lake1
  • Bloomington1
  • Flossmoor1
  • Forest Hills1
  • Grayslake1
  • Antioch1