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Best Braces Dentists in Bellwood, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: VaSu Smiles, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 449 Google reviews, 7 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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5 Bellwood clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 2 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 5 braces dentists in Bellwood at a glance

Top 5 braces dentists in Bellwood at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1VaSu Smiles91Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (449)7
2Nemec Dental Laboratory67———
3Dr. Sethurama Muthuramaswami, DDS67———
4V Health Center Inc67———
5Smile Success Dental Centre47———

The 5 best braces dentists in Bellwood, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  5. #5 Smile Success Dental Centre

    235 Mannheim Rd, Bellwood, IL 60104, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in Bellwood: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile Success Dental CentreFull profile(708) 544-5656

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What are braces?

Braces straighten teeth and correct bite problems using brackets bonded to the teeth and a wire that applies steady pressure. Options include metal, ceramic (tooth-coloured) and lingual braces placed behind the teeth. Treatment usually lasts 18–36 months.

Braces: specialist or general dentist?

Orthodontists provide most braces treatment and have 2–3 extra years of training in tooth and jaw alignment. Some general dentists offer braces for simpler cases. Complex bites and jaw growth problems are usually best handled by an orthodontist.

1 of Bellwood's 5 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Bellwood

How much do braces cost in Bellwood?

Typical ranges in USD for Bellwood, IL. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in Bellwood?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,450–$8,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
Ceramic braces$4,600–$9,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
Self-ligating braces$4,000–$9,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
Lingual braces$9,200–$13,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Bellwood

What to expect from braces

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Braces: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsA consultation, a fitting visit, then adjustments every 4–8 weeks
Chair timeAbout 1–2 hours to fit; adjustments take 15–30 minutes
RecoverySoreness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments
When to see a specialistMost braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems

How we ranked Bellwood braces dentists

We scored 5 Bellwood clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Bellwood data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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

Braces in Bellwood: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Bellwood?

VaSu Smiles ranks #1 of 5 Bellwood clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 449 Google reviews. Nemec Dental Laboratory ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Bellwood, IL?

Braces in Bellwood typically costs $3,450–$8,050 USD. By type: metal braces $3,450–$8,050; ceramic braces $4,600–$9,200; self-ligating braces $4,000–$9,200. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Bellwood do braces?

Yes. 4 of the 5 Bellwood clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 1 lists an orthodontist on staff. Typical reasons to see an orthodontist: most braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems.

Are braces covered by insurance or Medicaid in Illinois?

Dental plans with orthodontic benefits often cover part of braces for children, commonly up to a lifetime maximum. Adult coverage is less common. Medicaid covers braces for children only when medically necessary. Check your plan.

Do braces hurt?

Getting braces fitted is usually not painful. Most patients feel soreness for a few days afterward and after each adjustment, which over-the-counter pain relief often manages. Brackets can rub the cheeks at first, and orthodontic wax helps.

Which Bellwood braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 5 Bellwood clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Nemec Dental Laboratory and Smile Success Dental Centre. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer braces in Bellwood?

5 Bellwood clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include VaSu Smiles. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Bellwood

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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