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Best Braces Dentists in Michigan City, IN (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Faye Stokes, DDS, ranked #1 of 29 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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29 Michigan City clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 5 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 Michigan City at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Michigan City at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Faye Stokes, DDS73
2Benson Oral Surgery & Dental: Benson Gregory S DDS67
3Breuker James S DDS67
4Caleb Havlin67
5Cannon Michelle L DDS67
6Dr. Bruce E. Nagel, DDS67
7Dr. Iyad Awadallah67
8Dr. James R. Mccormick, DDS67
9Dr. John Avila67
10Hall Christine67

The 29 best braces dentists in Michigan 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.

  17. #17 HealthLinc Michigan City

    710 Franklin St #200, Michigan City, IN 46360

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for braces in Michigan City: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at HealthLinc Michigan CityFull profile(888) 580-1060
    In their words

    HealthLinc is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center that offers medical, dental and behavioral health services to people of all ages, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), most commercial insurance plans, and provide care for uninsured patients. Services will be provided on a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, regardless of a patient’s insurance status.

    From HealthLinc Michigan City's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Centre For Contemporary: Orrico Michael DDS

    5477 Johnson Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Michigan City: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Centre For Contemporary: Orrico Michael DDSFull profile(219) 879-8563

  20. #20 Leonard F. Anglis, D.D.S.

    2146 N Karwick Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Michigan City: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Leonard F. Anglis, D.D.S.Full profile(219) 878-1280
    In their words

    Dr. Anglis and his staff believe that everyone is entitled to a beautiful smile and healthy teeth that last a lifetime. Dr. Anglis has successfully placed thousands of dental implants for his patients since he has been in practice. Additionally, he provides comprehensive dental care and offers everything from hygiene treatments to cosmetic and restorative procedures like tooth whitening, porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges and dentures. Every aspect of his practice is…

    From Leonard F. Anglis, D.D.S.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Karwick Dental - Peters David E DDS MS

    1028 N Karwick Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Michigan City: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Karwick Dental - Peters David E DDS MSFull profile(219) 872-5800

  22. #22 Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd.

    8809 W 400 N, Michigan City, IN 46360

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Michigan City: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd.Full profile(219) 879-2300
    In their words

    At Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd. conveniently located in the Midwest we take pride in providing quality dental services. We have years of experience working with root canals, gum disease, and dental implants to make sure your smile stays beautiful and healthy. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

    From Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Edgewood Dental

    3008 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Michigan 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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Edgewood DentalFull profile(219) 898-4545
    In their words

    At Edgewood Dental of Michigan City, our skilled dentist and dentistry team offer comprehensive dentistry services for the whole family. Our state-of-the-art office provides Michigan City families with a wide range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services in a completely stress and pain free environment. Whether you’re in need of basic family dental checkups and teeth cleanings or the most advanced dental implant supported tooth replacement plan, our team…

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

  25. #25 Aspire Oral Surgery - Michigan City

    8807 W 400 N, Michigan City, IN 46360, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Michigan 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–Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 7 AM–12 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspire Oral Surgery - Michigan CityFull profile(219) 736-1401
    In their words

    Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a very specialized area combining the disciplines of dentistry, medicine, general surgery, and anesthesia. The surgeons at Stevenson, Fairchild & Surber OMS have advanced training in this area and more than 70 years of combined experience.

    From Aspire Oral Surgery - Michigan City's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 29 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Michigan City Pediatric Dentistry37
27Southshore Family Dentistry37
28Timmons James H DDS37
29Tamara Eaton D.D.S.33

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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 Michigan City's 29 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Michigan City

How much do braces cost in Michigan City?

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

How much do braces cost in Michigan City?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Indiana—
Ceramic braces$4,000–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Indiana—
Self-ligating braces$3,500–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Indiana—
Lingual braces$8,000–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Indiana—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Michigan 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 Michigan City braces dentists

We scored 29 Michigan City clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Michigan 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 Michigan City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Michigan City?

Faye Stokes, DDS ranks #1 of 29 Michigan City clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Benson Oral Surgery & Dental: Benson Gregory S 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 Michigan City, IN?

Braces in Michigan City typically costs $3,000–$7,000 USD. By type: metal braces $3,000–$7,000; ceramic braces $4,000–$8,000; self-ligating braces $3,500–$8,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Indiana. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Michigan City do braces?

Yes. None of the 29 Michigan 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 Indiana?

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 Michigan City braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 29 Michigan City clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including HealthLinc Michigan City and Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd.. 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 Michigan City?

29 Michigan City 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 Michigan City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 29 clinics.

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