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Best Braces Dentists in Waukegan, IL (2026)

46 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for braces: CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic, ranked #1 of 46 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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46 Waukegan clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 12 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 10 braces dentists in Waukegan at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Waukegan at a glance
RankClinicService score
1CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic67
2David Fulton67
3Dental Implant Center67
4Dr. Ajitha Paruchuri67
5Dr. Annie Mirza67
6Dr. Frances R. Cavero, DDS67
7Dr. Jae Shim67
8Dr. Jennifer Ahn67
9Dr. Randy Chang67
10Dr. Shamil Shafi67

The 46 best braces dentists in Waukegan, 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.

  23. #23 Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center

    2323 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health CenterFull profile(847) 666-3494
    In their words

    You can come to Erie HealthReach Waukegan for everything from free pregnancy tests, prenatal care and school physicals to cholesterol checks, diabetes management and dental check-ups for your children. Our bilingual staff speaks Spanish and can connect you to interpreters speaking other languages. We partner with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center and Vista Health System.

    From Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Dr. Guillermo Arizona, DDS

    2504 Washington St # 100, Waukegan, IL 60085

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Guillermo Arizona, DDSFull profile(847) 662-6940

  25. #25 Waukegan Family Dental

    338 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Waukegan: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Waukegan Family DentalFull profile(847) 336-7800

All 46 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Holy Family Dental Clinic47Sat
27Woods Dental Clinic47Sat
28Greenwood Dental Care47Evenings
29Salud Dental of Waukegan47Sat
30Green Meadows Dental Ltd47Sat
31Family Dental Care43Sat
32Dr. Kathleen Woods43Sat
33Orthodontic Experts43Sat
34Dental Dreams-Waukegan43Sat
35Midwest Family Dental43Sat
36MINT dentistry | Waukegan37
37Eman Alsahlani37
38Alsahlani & Albazzaz Dental37
39Waukegan Dental Wellness37
40Dr. Cheska D. Avery, DDS37
41Ashley Family Dental LTD37
42Avery Family Dentistry37
43Fulton Family Dental Ltd37
44Boswell Charles DDS33
45Barrington Smile Dental Care33
46Ibrahim Tayseer 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 Waukegan's 46 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Waukegan

How much do braces cost in Waukegan?

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

How much do braces cost in Waukegan?
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 Waukegan

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 Waukegan braces dentists

We scored 46 Waukegan clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 18 were excluded (18 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Waukegan?

CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic ranks #1 of 46 Waukegan clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. David Fulton 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 Waukegan, IL?

Braces in Waukegan 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 Waukegan do braces?

Yes. None of the 46 Waukegan 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 Waukegan braces dentists are open on Saturday?

12 of 46 Waukegan clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center, Dr. Guillermo Arizona, DDS and Waukegan Family Dental. 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 Waukegan?

46 Waukegan clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 12 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Waukegan

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.
  2. : 18 duplicate listings merged.

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