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Best Braces Dentists in Vernon Hills, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Dr. Theodore C. Cho, DDS, ranked #1 of 37 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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37 Vernon Hills clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 10 open Saturdays and 14 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 Vernon Hills at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Vernon Hills at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Theodore C. Cho, DDS73
2Emergency Dentistry Service73
3Amit Kumar67
4Chai Johnny Y DDS67
5Chawla J M DDS67
6Dental Care Partners67
7Dr. Jane Kim67
8Dr. Robert Schwartz67
9Dr. Simona Cheskis67
10Duffy Robert F DDS67

The 37 best braces dentists in Vernon Hills, 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.

  15. #15 Dr. Jeffrey T. Cohen, DDS

    10 W Phillip Rd Ste 105, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for braces in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Jeffrey T. Cohen, DDSFull profile(847) 680-7171

  16. #16 Khoury Family Dental

    300 Center Dr Suite 109, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for braces in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Khoury Family DentalFull profile(847) 918-9763
    In their words

    Family friendly dental office offering gentle dental care. You can count on the professional services of Khoury Family Dental for all your dentistry needs. We have been dedicated providers of family and cosmetic dentistry for several years. Dr. Tina Khoury has been in the Chicagoland area for the past 8 years. Dr. Chris Ulllmann has been in the Chicagoland area for over 29 years. Our friendly staff members have years of experience with treating children and making patients…

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

  17. #17 Cheryl Mora, DDS

    1220 US-45 Ste 200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for braces in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cheryl Mora, DDSFull profile(847) 821-7222

  18. #18 Vernon Dental Care

    125 W Townline Rd, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Vernon Dental CareFull profile(847) 367-4890

  19. #19 Hawthorn Dental Associates

    1220 US-45 Suite 200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 12 PM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hawthorn Dental AssociatesFull profile(847) 821-7222

  21. #21 Dr. Sharon A. Goodzey, DMD

    10 W Phillip Rd #105, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Sharon A. Goodzey, DMDFull profile(847) 680-7171

  22. #22 DentalWorks Vernon Hills

    555 E Townline Rd #4, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at DentalWorks Vernon HillsFull profile(847) 968-8140

  23. #23 Hawthorn Dental Associates: Judee Mc Lean

    1220 US-45, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hawthorn Dental Associates: Judee Mc LeanFull profile(847) 821-7222

  24. #24 Michael Mora DDS

    1220 US-45 #200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Vernon Hills: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Michael Mora DDSFull profile(847) 821-7222

  25. #25 Dr. Jonathan Yahav DDS

    3 W Hawthorn Pkwy Suite 350, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Vernon Hills: evening hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Jonathan Yahav DDSFull profile(847) 205-1000
    In their words

    With over 30-years of experience, Dr. Jonathan Yahav DDS & Associates offers the latest in cosmetic services, implant dentistry, and other expert services. From general dentistry and preventative services, to sleep apnea and Invisalign, Dr. Yahav is your go-to dentist when your mouth needs caring for. He is well known with a great reputation. He prides himself on having a friendly staff and caring for everyone who visits him. Give him a call today to schedule an appointment…

    From Dr. Jonathan Yahav DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 37 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Matthew J. Zielinski, D.D.S.47Evenings
27Vernon Hills Dental Center47Evenings
28Dr. Thomas E. Kwiatt, DDS43Evenings
29Dental Care of Vernon Hills43Evenings
30Larry Mulvaney, DDS37
31Northwestern Dental Group - Hawthorn Commons37
32Raymond K. Moy, D.D.S.37
33Goduco Smiles37
34Illinois Dental Specialists37
35Craig A. Schussler D.D.S.37
36John Brunetti, DMD, FACS - Board Certified Oral Surgery & Implant Dentistry37
37Smile More Today33

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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 Vernon Hills's 37 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Vernon Hills

How much do braces cost in Vernon Hills?

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

How much do braces cost in Vernon Hills?
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 Vernon Hills

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 Vernon Hills braces dentists

We scored 37 Vernon Hills clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Vernon Hills?

Dr. Theodore C. Cho, DDS ranks #1 of 37 Vernon Hills clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Emergency Dentistry Service 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 Vernon Hills, IL?

Braces in Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills do braces?

Yes. None of the 37 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills braces dentists are open on Saturday?

10 of 37 Vernon Hills clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Dr. Jeffrey T. Cohen, DDS, Khoury Family Dental and Cheryl Mora, 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 Vernon Hills?

37 Vernon Hills clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 10 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Vernon Hills

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 38 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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