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Best Braces Dentists in Northlake, IL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Dental Starz Northlake, ranked #1 of 4 by service score; evening hours and Saturday hours.

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4 Northlake clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 4 open Saturdays and 3 open after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 4 braces dentists in Northlake at a glance

Top 4 braces dentists in Northlake at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dental Starz Northlake57
2Smiles of Northlake / Mehta & Rojek57
3Papa Atheefur R DDS57
4Northlake Dental Clinic: Abbas M Haseeb DDS47

The 4 best braces dentists in Northlake, 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.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Smiles of Northlake / Mehta & Rojek

    32 E North Ave, Northlake, IL 60164, United States

    57/100

    Ranked #2 for braces in Northlake: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smiles of Northlake / Mehta & RojekFull profile(708) 562-1203
    In their words

    Our dentist in Northlake, IL, offers comprehensive dental care, paramount to maintaining healthy gums, teeth, mouth, and general health. Our dentist near you offers a range of services, including general and cosmetic dentistry, tooth extractions, Invisalign®, implant restorations, teeth whitening, and dentures. Our dentist at 60164 allows you to inspect your mouth and treat any potential issue detected, like gum infection or decay. Visiting our dentist open on Saturdays is…

    From Smiles of Northlake / Mehta & Rojek's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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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 Northlake's 4 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Northlake

How much do braces cost in Northlake?

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

How much do braces cost in Northlake?
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 Northlake

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 Northlake braces dentists

We scored 4 Northlake clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Northlake 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 Northlake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Northlake?

Dental Starz Northlake ranks #1 of 4 Northlake clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday hours. Smiles of Northlake / Mehta & Rojek ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Northlake, IL?

Braces in Northlake 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 Northlake do braces?

Yes. None of the 4 Northlake 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 Northlake braces dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 4 Northlake clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Dental Starz Northlake, Smiles of Northlake / Mehta & Rojek and Papa Atheefur R DDS. 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 Northlake?

4 Northlake clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Northlake

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

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