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Best Braces Dentists in Mattoon, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, ranked #1 of 31 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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31 Mattoon clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 2 open Saturdays. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Mattoon at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Mattoon at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center73Yes
2Douglas County Health Dept and Dental Clinic73—
3Heartland Dental73—
4Patterson & Parsons Family Dentistry73—
5SIU Dental Hygiene Clinic73—
6Atkinson Jamie67—
7Beckmann Cheryl A DDS67—
8Charleston Family Dental67—
9Dr. Gregory G. Yount, DMD67—
10Dr. Khin Laij67—

The 31 best braces dentists in Mattoon, 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 Mattoon

    #1 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

    1000 Health Center Dr, Mattoon, IL 61938

    73/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in Mattoon: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health CenterFull profile(217) 258-2525
    In their words

    Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is a 145-bed, not-for-profit, regional hospital centrally located in East Central Illinois' Coles County, and is the recipient of the Illinois Performance Excellence Gold Award for Achievement of Excellence, the highest performance honors in the state. SBL is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. The Health Center provides a full range of acute care services…

    From Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Heartland Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for braces in Mattoon 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 Heartland DentalFull profile
    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 Heartland Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Aspen Dental

    1011 Charleston Ave E, Mattoon, IL 61938

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in Mattoon: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(217) 235-5900
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Mattoon,IL offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care environment…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Hastings & Havlik Family Dentistry

    1017 Broadway Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Mattoon 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 Hastings & Havlik Family DentistryFull profile(217) 292-6874
    In their words

    At Hastings & Havlik Family Dentistry in Mattoon, IL we offer comfortable, personalized, modern dentistry for patients of all ages. Family dentistry in the truest sense. Same-day crowns, teeth whitening, Invisalign, extractions and dental implants and more all in one location. The Hastings family has provided dental care in the area sense the 1960s and the Havliks sense the 80s. Drs. Brian Hastings and Wiliam Havlik work along with their sons Drs. Myles Hastings and Chris…

    From Hastings & Havlik Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Lake Land College

    5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL 61938

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Mattoon 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 Lake Land CollegeFull profile(217) 234-5253
    In their words

    Lake Land College, in Mattoon, IL, is the area's premier college serving Mattoon and surrounding areas since 1966. We specialize in academics, career services, employment, online learning and much more. For all your education needs, contact Lake Land College in Mattoon.

    From Lake Land College's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 SBL Pediatric Clinic

    Prairie Pavilion, 1005 Health Center Dr #1, Mattoon, IL 61938

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Mattoon 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 SBL Pediatric ClinicFull profile(217) 258-4006

  25. #25 SBL Advanced Wound Center

    1000 Health Center Dr Suite 302, Mattoon, IL 61938

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Mattoon 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 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SBL Advanced Wound CenterFull profile(217) 238-4850

All 31 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26SBL Home Medical Equipment37
27SIHF Healthcare - Mattoon37
28Laij Family Dental37
29All Smiles, Inc.37
30SBL Family Medical Center33
31Dr. Philip B. Kepp, 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 Mattoon's 31 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Mattoon

How much do braces cost in Mattoon?

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

How much do braces cost in Mattoon?
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 Mattoon

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 Mattoon braces dentists

We scored 31 Mattoon 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 Mattoon 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 Mattoon: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Mattoon?

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center ranks #1 of 31 Mattoon clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Douglas County Health Dept and Dental Clinic 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 Mattoon, IL?

Braces in Mattoon 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 Mattoon do braces?

Yes. None of the 31 Mattoon 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 Mattoon braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 31 Mattoon clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and SBL Mattoon Walk-In Clinic. 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 Mattoon?

31 Mattoon 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 Mattoon

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 33 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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