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Best Braces Dentists in Clarendon Hills, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Jason Hong, DDS & Kathy Lam, DDS PC, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; Saturday hours.

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3 Clarendon Hills clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 braces dentists in Clarendon Hills at a glance

Top 3 braces dentists in Clarendon Hills at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Jason Hong, DDS & Kathy Lam, DDS PC47
2Hamel Dental47
3Burlington Dental Care43

The 3 best braces dentists in Clarendon Hills, 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.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 for braces in Clarendon Hills

    #1 Jason Hong, DDS & Kathy Lam, DDS PC

    53 E Ogden Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

    47/100

    Ranked #1 for braces in Clarendon Hills: Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Jason Hong, DDS & Kathy Lam, DDS PCFull profile(630) 789-1555
    In their words

    Dedicated to patient-centered, individualized treatment planning, the caring dentistry team at the dental office of Jason Hong, DDS & Kathy Lam, DDS truly go the extra mile to create a warm, welcoming environment. When you visit our dental office in Westmont, you will be invited in, greeted warmly, provided optimal care, and given our complete attention at every stage of treatment. We know that making time for dental visits can be a struggle, especially for busy families in…

    From Jason Hong, DDS & Kathy Lam, DDS PC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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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.

None of Clarendon Hills's 3 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Clarendon Hills

How much do braces cost in Clarendon Hills?

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

How much do braces cost in Clarendon Hills?
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 Clarendon Hills

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 Clarendon Hills braces dentists

We scored 3 Clarendon Hills clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Clarendon Hills data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Clarendon Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Clarendon Hills?

Jason Hong, DDS & Kathy Lam, DDS PC ranks #1 of 3 Clarendon Hills clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has Saturday hours. Hamel Dental ranks #2 (evening hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Clarendon Hills, IL?

Braces in Clarendon Hills 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 Clarendon Hills do braces?

Yes. None of the 3 Clarendon Hills clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. 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 Clarendon Hills braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 3 Clarendon Hills clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including Jason Hong, DDS & Kathy Lam, DDS PC. 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 Clarendon Hills?

3 Clarendon Hills clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Clarendon Hills

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.

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