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Best Braces Dentists in Granite City, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Metro East Dental Care: Kathy Splaingard DDS, ranked #1 of 24 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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24 Granite City clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 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 Granite City at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Granite City at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Metro East Dental Care: Kathy Splaingard DDS73
2Bauer Matthew J DDS67
3Chen Laser Institute67
4Dombek David J DDS67
5Dr. Bill F. Mcmasters, DDS67
6Dr. Mary E. Schuman-Boys, DMD67
7Dr. Narsimha R. Muddasani67
8Dr. Ronald Weems67
9granite City l67
10Granite City Psychiatry67

The 24 best braces dentists in Granite City, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 for braces in Granite City

    #1 Metro East Dental Care: Kathy Splaingard DDS

    1923 Johnson Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in Granite City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Metro East Dental Care: Kathy Splaingard DDSFull profile(618) 877-6303

  19. #19 Design Dental Laboratory

    1923 Johnson Rd A, Granite City, IL 62040

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Granite City 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 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Design Dental LaboratoryFull profile(618) 876-7843

  20. #20 Gateway Medical Group - Granite City

    3912 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Granite City 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 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gateway Medical Group - Granite CityFull profile(618) 931-1335

  21. #21 Chestnut Family Health Center

    50 Northgate Industrial Dr, Granite City, IL 62040

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Granite City 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Chestnut Family Health CenterFull profile(618) 512-1919

  22. #22 Bauer Hite Orthodontic Specialists

    4739 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Granite City 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–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bauer Hite Orthodontic SpecialistsFull profile(618) 931-3700

  24. #24 Dr. Jan M. Mehelic, DMD

    3949 IL-111, Granite City, IL 62040

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Granite City 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 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Jan M. Mehelic, DMDFull profile(618) 797-1515

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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 Granite City's 24 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Granite City

How much do braces cost in Granite City?

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

How much do braces cost in Granite City?
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 Granite City

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 Granite City braces dentists

We scored 24 Granite City clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Granite City 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 Granite City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Granite City?

Metro East Dental Care: Kathy Splaingard DDS ranks #1 of 24 Granite City clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Bauer Matthew J 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 Granite City, IL?

Braces in Granite City 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 Granite City do braces?

Yes. None of the 24 Granite City 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.

How many dentists offer braces in Granite City?

24 Granite City clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Granite City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 32 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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