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Best Braces Dentists in Westchester, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Berkeley Dental Care, ranked #1 of 32 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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32 Westchester clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 7 open Saturdays and 7 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 Westchester at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Westchester at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Berkeley Dental Care73
2Di Tola Family Dental Center73
3Gartner Bruce A DDS MS73
4Becker Alan L DDS67
5Dr. Carlla Franklin67
6Dr. Lisa V. Balcerak, DDS67
7Dr. Michelle Devaull Pinkerton67
8Dr. Richard G. Storino, DDS67
9Dr. Richard Ransford67
10Dr. Thomas E. Sullivan, DDS67

The 32 best braces dentists in Westchester, 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.

  21. #21 AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Westchester

    2434 S Wolf Rd, Westchester, IL 60154

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at WestchesterFull profile(708) 562-5430
    In their words

    Your family doctor should be where your family is. That's why AMITA Health Medical Group Family Medicine Westchester delivers wholistic care to all ages throughout the Westchester, Oak Brook and La Grange Park area. AMITA Health family medicine doctors can be the primary care provider for any member of your family, from the from the tiniest newborn to the oldest grandparent. Think of us as your first stop for treating common illnesses and injuries. We can also help you quit…

    From AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Westchester's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Westchester Family Dental

    4 Westbrook Corporate Center Ste 102, Westchester, IL 60154

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Westchester Family DentalFull profile(708) 562-5621

  23. #23 James F. Sheldon, DDS

    10540 W Cermak Rd, Westchester, IL 60154

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at James F. Sheldon, DDSFull profile(708) 562-4525
    In their words

    Dr. James Sheldon was raised in Westchester, Illinois where he attended Divine Providence grade school and Proviso West High School. He then furthered his education at Loyola University of Chicago where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and then moved onto Loyola University School of Dentistry, graduating in 1989 with his D.D.S. degree. In 1989, Dr. Sheldon joined Dr. William Kort at this practice

    From James F. Sheldon, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Anthony G Lumpkin DDS

    9865 Roosevelt Rd # 101, Westchester, IL 60154

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue closed · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Anthony G Lumpkin DDSFull profile(708) 344-4334

  25. #25 Pleasant Touch Dental

    957 S Mannheim Rd Ste 1S, Westchester, IL 60154

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Westchester: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pleasant Touch DentalFull profile(708) 223-4360

All 32 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Floss Dental Studios47Evenings
27Dr. John F. Houlihan, DDS47Evenings
28Ralph E. Ransford, DDS, Ltd.47Sat
29Tru Family Dental43Sat
30Bloom Dental37
31Dental Concepts37
32Dental Pro33

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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 Westchester's 32 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Westchester

How much do braces cost in Westchester?

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

How much do braces cost in Westchester?
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 Westchester

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 Westchester braces dentists

We scored 32 Westchester 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 Westchester 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 Westchester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Westchester?

Berkeley Dental Care ranks #1 of 32 Westchester clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Di Tola Family Dental Center 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 Westchester, IL?

Braces in Westchester 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 Westchester do braces?

Yes. None of the 32 Westchester 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 Westchester braces dentists are open on Saturday?

7 of 32 Westchester clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Westchester, Westchester Family Dental and James F. Sheldon, 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 Westchester?

32 Westchester clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 7 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Westchester

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 32 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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