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Best Braces Dentists in East St Louis, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Christopher Johnson, MD, ranked #1 of 18 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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18 East St Louis clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 1 opens 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 East St Louis at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in East St Louis at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Christopher Johnson, MD67
2Dr. Brett Irvin, DDS67
3Dr. Gerard X. Blaise, DDS67
4Dr. Heather Surratt, DDS67
5Dr. Stephen Schultz, DDS67
6Dr. Vandana Gupta, DDS67
7Fairchild Dental Lab67
8Rawson Kenneth G DDS67
9Stoeckel Daniel C DDS67
10State Street Center63

The 18 best braces dentists in East St Louis, 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.

  12. #12 Cahokia Health Center

    818 Upper Cahokia Rd, East St Louis, IL 62206

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for braces in East St Louis on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cahokia Health CenterFull profile(618) 337-2597

  14. #14 SIHF Healthcare - East St. Louis - 8th Street

    100 N 8th St #120, East St Louis, IL 62201

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for braces in East St Louis on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SIHF Healthcare - East St. Louis - 8th StreetFull profile(618) 274-9105

  15. #15 SIUE East Saint Louis Center

    601 James R. Thompson Blvd Building A, East St Louis, IL 62201

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for braces in East St Louis on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SIUE East Saint Louis CenterFull profile(618) 482-6900

  16. #16 East St Louis Eye Center

    601 James R. Thompson Blvd Building D, Suite 2030, East St Louis, IL 62201

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for braces in East St Louis on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at East St Louis Eye CenterFull profile(618) 274-0169

  17. #17 East Side Health District

    638 N 20th St, East St Louis, IL 62205

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for braces in East St Louis on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at East Side Health DistrictFull profile(618) 271-8722

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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 East St Louis's 18 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in East St Louis

How much do braces cost in East St Louis?

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

How much do braces cost in East St Louis?
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 East St Louis

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 East St Louis braces dentists

We scored 18 East St Louis clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 duplicate listings). 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 East St Louis 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 East St Louis: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in East St Louis?

Christopher Johnson, MD ranks #1 of 18 East St Louis clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Brett Irvin, DDS 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 East St Louis, IL?

Braces in East St Louis 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 East St Louis do braces?

Yes. None of the 18 East St Louis 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 East St Louis braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 18 East St Louis clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including State Street Center and Familia Dental. 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 East St Louis?

18 East St Louis 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 East St Louis

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 20 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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