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Best Braces Dentists in Decatur, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Decatur, ranked #1 of 42 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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42 Decatur clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 open 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 10 braces dentists in Decatur at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Decatur at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Decatur73
2Rapid Dental73
3Agdent Dental Laboratory67
4Bechtold William W DDS67
5Colby Alan D DDS67
6Corley Chad a DDS67
7Deol Jaskiran DDS67
8Dr. Amanda Lewis67
9Dr. Arjun Gauba67
10Fiesler William L DDS67

The 42 best braces dentists in Decatur, 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.

  24. #24 Corley Natalie DDS

    160 W McKinley Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Decatur: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Corley Natalie DDSFull profile(217) 330-6217

  25. #25 Long Creek Dental Care

    3040 Mount Zion Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Decatur: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Long Creek Dental CareFull profile(217) 864-4494
    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Long Creek Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 42 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. Larry Baker43Sat
27Oral & Facial Surgeons of Illinois, Dental Implants & Wisdom Teeth37
28H&H Family Dental37
29Decatur Dental Care37
30Artime & Wherley Family Dentistry37
31Gentle Art of Dentistry: Carol A. Cunningham, DDS Daniel P. Jurgens, DMD37
32Wherley Eric M DMD37
33Chad Burmeister Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37
34Dr. Michael G. Hallam, DMD37
35Dr. Ronald N. Cole, DMD37
36Jerger Pediatric Dentistry: Bret M. Jerger, DDS37
37Central Illinois Smiles33
38Burnett Melissa A DDS33
39Decatur Dental Care33
40Dr. Kelly Clark, DDS33
41Midwest Dental33
42Norton Patricia E DDS33

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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 Decatur's 42 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Decatur

How much do braces cost in Decatur?

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

How much do braces cost in Decatur?
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 Decatur

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 Decatur braces dentists

We scored 42 Decatur 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). 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 Decatur 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 Decatur: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Decatur?

Decatur ranks #1 of 42 Decatur clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Rapid Dental ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Decatur, IL?

Braces in Decatur 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 Decatur do braces?

Yes. None of the 42 Decatur 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 Decatur braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 42 Decatur clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Corley Natalie DDS and Dr. Larry Baker. 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 Decatur?

42 Decatur clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Decatur

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 43 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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