Finding a good dentist in Addison starts with the numbers: the Dental.me directory tracks 35 practices across the village, 16 of which carry enough patient feedback to earn a rating, and those rated offices average 4.21 stars. Start with the highest-rated, review-backed practices in the table below, then match one to your specific dental need.
Addison dentistry by the numbers
Addison sits in the middle of DuPage County’s western-suburb cluster, and its dental market is denser than its size suggests. Of the 35 practices Dental.me lists inside the village, 16 have accumulated enough feedback to earn a Dental.me Score, which leaves 19 offices newer to the directory or still gathering their first reviews. The 16 scored practices average 4.21 stars, but that single figure hides a wide spread: this is not a market where every office lands in the same narrow band. Across all of Addison’s listed dentists, 1,469 reviews have been left, and a large share of that volume is concentrated in just a handful of long-established practices. For a village of Addison’s footprint, that is a substantial body of first-hand feedback, and it means the ratings you see are shaped by many voices rather than a handful of outliers.
One number worth reading carefully is website coverage. Dental.me has a website URL on file for 14 of the 35 Addison practices — roughly two in five. That does not mean the other 21 offices lack a web presence; it means the directory has not confirmed one, so if online booking or a published fee schedule matters to you, the 14 practices with a URL on file are the fastest to vet from your phone. You can browse every listing, scored or not, from the Addison dentist directory hub. Because 19 of the 35 practices are not yet rated, the directory is also a living document: an office that shows no score today may simply be new to the village or new to collecting feedback, not one to rule out.
The highest-rated dentists in Addison
The table below ranks Addison’s six most-reviewed high scorers by rating, breaking ties by review volume. Ratings and review counts come straight from the Dental.me directory; click any practice name to open its full profile.
| Practice | Rating | Reviews | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Dental Image Inc. | 5.0 | 91 | View profile |
| Nisreen Al-Farra | 4.9 | 516 | View profile |
| Dental Essence, LTD | 4.9 | 338 | View profile |
| Elmhurst Dental Group, LTD | 4.9 | 334 | View profile |
| Lucy Shah DDS PC | 4.8 | 74 | View profile |
| Total Care Dental | 4.8 | 40 | View profile |
Two things stand out. First Dental Image Inc. holds a perfect 5.0, but across only 91 reviews, while Nisreen Al-Farra carries a 4.9 across 516 reviews — the deepest track record of any dentist in the village. A near-perfect rating built on 500-plus reviews tells you something different from one built on a few dozen, and both belong on your shortlist for different reasons. Notice, too, how tightly the top of this market clusters: five of the six leaders sit at 4.8 or higher, so in Addison the meaningful choice is rarely about which office is good and much more about which good office fits your schedule, your insurance, and the specific work you need done.
How Addison’s rating bands break down
Averages flatten detail, so it helps to see where the 16 rated practices actually fall. Ten of them sit at 4.8 stars or higher — an unusually top-heavy result that pulls the average up. Only one lands in the 4.5-to-4.79 band and one in the 4.0-to-4.49 band, while four sit below 4.0. In other words, Addison’s rated dentists cluster at the extremes rather than the middle, which is exactly why the 4.21 average understates the quality of the top tier. When ten of sixteen offices earn top-band marks, the practical work of choosing is less about hunting for a hidden gem and more about deciding which of several strong practices you want to call first.
What Addison’s review volume tells you
Rating tells you how patients felt; review count tells you how many stood behind it. Addison’s 1,469 total reviews are not spread evenly — they lean heavily toward a few veteran offices. Nisreen Al-Farra alone accounts for 516, and Dental Essence, LTD (338) and Elmhurst Dental Group, LTD (334) each carry several hundred more. Together those three represent well over half of every review left in the village, which is why they anchor the top of the rating table so firmly.
The practical takeaway: if you want the reassurance of a long, consistent history, weigh the high-volume offices heavily. If you are open to a rising practice, a perfect or near-perfect score on a smaller sample like First Dental Image’s 91 reviews can still be a strong signal — just read a wider slice of the feedback before you book. A useful rule for Addison specifically: treat anything above roughly 300 reviews as a deeply established reputation, and anything under 100 as promising but still worth a closer read.
Website coverage across the village
Not every Addison office is equally easy to research online. Dental.me confirms a website URL on file for 14 of the 35 listed practices, so before you drive across town it is worth checking whether the office you are considering is one of those 14. The chart below shows the split. If a practice you like has no website URL on file, that is not a mark against the care — it simply means you will do your vetting by phone rather than on a screen, so keep a short list of questions ready when you call.
Matching a practice to your dental need
Addison’s directory is deep enough to filter by what actually brings you in, not just by proximity. The specialty counts below reflect how many village practices list each service, and they shape where you should start.
Implants are the best-covered specialty in the village, with eight practices listing them, so if you are weighing a replacement tooth or an implant-supported bridge, start at the Addison dental implants list. A knocked-out tooth or sudden abscess is a different clock entirely — six offices list same-issue care on the Addison emergency dentists page, and calling the closest one first is usually the right move. Families juggling school schedules can compare the six practices on the Addison pediatric dentists list. Cosmetic work and teeth whitening are each listed by six offices as well, and five practices list periodontal care for gum treatment. Whichever service you need, cross-reference it against the rating table above so you are choosing among the offices that also score well rather than the first name that appears.
Dentists just outside Addison
Addison shares borders and dental markets with several DuPage County neighbors, and widening your search a few minutes in any direction can open up more availability or a better-fit specialist. Elmhurst sits directly east and has one of the larger dental clusters in the area — browse it through the Elmhurst dentist directory. To the west, the Villa Park dentist directory and, just north, the Wood Dale dentist directory are both short drives that many Addison residents already make. Bensenville and Itasca round out the ring if you want to compare a wider field before committing.
When you cross a village line, apply the same reading you used here: check the rating band first, then the review volume behind it, then whether a website URL is on file so you can vet the office before you go. The Dental.me Score is earned from public review signal — rating, review depth, and office confirmation among them — and it is never sold, so a high score in Elmhurst or Villa Park means the same thing it does in Addison. Only Featured placement can be paid for, and it never changes the underlying score, so the rankings you compare across towns stay on the same honest footing.
What earns a top score in Addison
It helps to know what a Dental.me Score actually reflects before you lean on it. The Score weighs a practice’s star rating, the volume of reviews behind that rating, and whether the office has been confirmed, among other signals — so a well-reviewed neighborhood office is not pushed down by a business that simply spends more. Nothing about a Score can be purchased; it is earned from patient signal alone. The only element that can be paid for anywhere on Dental.me is a Featured placement, which is labeled as such and never alters the underlying Score.
You can see why that matters in Addison’s own table. Nisreen Al-Farra ranks where it does because a 4.9 rating sits on top of 516 reviews — rating and volume reinforcing each other. First Dental Image Inc. earns a perfect 5.0, but its 91 reviews are a shallower foundation, which is exactly the nuance a good Score is built to capture. When you compare two Addison offices, you are really comparing how much consistent, first-hand feedback stands behind each number, and that is a far more reliable guide than any single headline rating on its own.
A quick checklist before you book
Pull up the rating table and pick two or three practices whose scores you trust. Confirm each one handles the specific treatment you need against the specialty lists. Note which of your finalists have a website URL on file so you can check services and hours in advance, and phone the rest to confirm they are taking new patients and accept your insurance. In a village where ten of sixteen rated offices already sit at 4.8 or above, the goal is not to find the one acceptable dentist — it is to choose confidently among several strong ones. Cross-checking rating, review volume, and confirmed contact details is how you turn Addison’s 35 listings into the single office that fits you.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are there in Addison, IL?
Dental.me lists 35 dental practices in Addison. Sixteen of them have earned a Dental.me Score from patient feedback, and those rated offices average 4.21 stars. The remaining 19 are newer to the directory or still gathering reviews.
Which Addison dentist has the most reviews?
Nisreen Al-Farra has the deepest track record in the village, holding a 4.9 rating across 516 reviews. Dental Essence, LTD (338 reviews) and Elmhurst Dental Group, LTD (334 reviews) follow, each also rated 4.9.
Which Addison practice has the highest rating?
First Dental Image Inc. holds a perfect 5.0, though across 91 reviews. Just behind it, three practices carry a 4.9 rating with review counts in the hundreds, giving them a deeper base of feedback to judge from.
Do Addison dentists handle emergencies and implants?
Yes. Six Addison practices list emergency care and eight list dental implants, the best-covered specialty in the village. Six offices each list cosmetic dentistry, pediatric care, and teeth whitening, and five list periodontal treatment.
How many Addison dental offices have a website on file?
Dental.me has a website URL on file for 14 of the 35 listed Addison practices, roughly two in five. A missing URL means the directory has not confirmed one, not that the office lacks a website, so vet those offices by phone.
Where should I look for a dentist near Addison?
Neighboring DuPage County towns are a few minutes away. Elmhurst sits directly east with a large dental cluster, while Villa Park and Wood Dale are short drives. Bensenville and Itasca round out the surrounding options.
How many dentists are in Addison, IL?
Dental.me tracks 35 dental practices in Addison, IL — 16 carry a public star rating that averages 4.2 stars, and 14 list a website. Compare the full ranked list on the Addison dentists page.
Which is the top-rated dentist in Addison?
By Dental.me Score, Nisreen Al-Farra currently leads the Addison list (4.9 stars, 516 reviews). Rankings update as ratings and profile data change, so compare a few offices before deciding.
How do I choose a good dentist in Addison?
Compare the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, office hours, provider names, and website details, then shortlist three to five Addison offices that fit your schedule, budget, and the care you need.
How does Dental.me rank Addison dentists?
By an independent Dental.me Score built from each practice's Google star rating out of 100, held to a confidence level by its review volume, with exact review counts breaking ties and a verification lift that lets confirmed practices reach a perfect 100. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.
Dental.me organizes dental directory data so patients can compare offices with confidence. Use each practice profile and its available website, map, and phone details for current appointment, payment, and care decisions.