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Best overall for braces: Orthodontic Experts Harwood Heights, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.7★ from 658 Google reviews.
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5 Harwood Heights clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 3 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Specialist on staff | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthodontic Experts Harwood Heights | 71 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.7★ (658) |
| 2 | Dr. David R. Berni, DDS | 67 | — | — |
| 3 | My 32 Pearls General Dentistry | 57 | — | — |
| 4 | Harlem Implant Center | 53 | — | — |
| 5 | Dental Implant And Cosmetic Center | 47 | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 for braces in Harwood Heights
4709 N Harlem Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706
Ranked #1 for braces in Harwood Heights: an orthodontist on staff; 4.7★ from 658 Google reviews.
4747 N Harlem Ave D, Harwood Heights, IL 60706, United States
Ranked #2 for braces in Harwood Heights 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
4550 N Harlem Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706
Ranked #3 for braces in Harwood Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
4740 N Harlem Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706, United States
Ranked #4 for braces in Harwood Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
4740 N Harlem Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706
Ranked #5 for braces in Harwood Heights: Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
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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.
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 Harwood Heights's 5 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Harwood Heights
Typical ranges in USD for Harwood Heights, IL. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $3,450–$8,050 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois | — |
| Ceramic braces | $4,600–$9,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $4,000–$9,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois | — |
| Lingual braces | $9,200–$13,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Harwood Heights
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | A consultation, a fitting visit, then adjustments every 4–8 weeks |
| Chair time | About 1–2 hours to fit; adjustments take 15–30 minutes |
| Recovery | Soreness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments |
| When to see a specialist | Most braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems |
We scored 5 Harwood Heights clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Harwood Heights data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |