About Our Office

The team at Charleston offers a breadth of orthodontic services to meet the needs of kids, teens, and adults. Helping our patients reveal confident smiles through tailored orthodontic treatment plans is our goal. If you’re looking for braces or Invisalign® aligner options from a family orthodontist near you, book your FREE consultation online or by phone today.

  • PLEASE NOTE: Temporarily, this clinic is not accepting appointments for new patient exams. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we invite you to check back and/or follow us on Facebook. We’ll post updates as soon as we’re back to scheduling new patients. Thank you for your understanding.   
  • Invisalign® Diamond Provider
  • Smile Doctors Orthodontics in Charleston, IL proudly serves the communities in the following zip codes: 61943, 62420, 61910, 61920, 61938
  • Bilingual, Spanish speaking team
  • Convenient locations in Charleston and Champaign
  • Convenient scheduling and progress tracking through Smile Doctors Anywhere app
  • Affordable monthly payment options and discounts are available for qualifying patients
  • Most dental insurance plans accepted
1607 18th St,
Charleston, IL, 61920-3606
Monday - Thursday: 8am-5pm
Recent Google Reviews:

"Great place very friendly and helpful"

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Heather

About Our Office

The team at Charleston offers a breadth of orthodontic services to meet the needs of kids, teens, and adults. Helping our patients reveal confident smiles through tailored orthodontic treatment plans is our goal. If you’re looking for braces or Invisalign® aligner options from a family orthodontist near you, book your FREE consultation online or by phone today.

  • PLEASE NOTE: Temporarily, this clinic is not accepting appointments for new patient exams. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we invite you to check back and/or follow us on Facebook. We’ll post updates as soon as we’re back to scheduling new patients. Thank you for your understanding.   
  • Invisalign® Diamond Provider
  • Smile Doctors Orthodontics in Charleston, IL proudly serves the communities in the following zip codes: 61943, 62420, 61910, 61920, 61938
  • Bilingual, Spanish speaking team
  • Convenient locations in Charleston and Champaign
  • Convenient scheduling and progress tracking through Smile Doctors Anywhere app
  • Affordable monthly payment options and discounts are available for qualifying patients
  • Most dental insurance plans accepted
1607 18th St,
Charleston, IL, 61920-3606
Monday - Thursday: 8am-5pm
Google
5-star

Orthodontic Services Available

Braces

Smile Doctors offers metal and ceramic braces to suit our patients’ needs. Our orthodontists can develop a custom orthodontic treatment plan for kids, teens, and adults.

Invisalign® Aligners

A clear alternative to traditional braces, Invisalign® aligners are a convenient choice for adults and teens looking to discreetly straighten their teeth with clear aligners.

Smile Express®

Get the smile of your dreams in six months or less with Smile Express®! Learn how our local orthodontists can help adults touch up their smile with aligners shipped straight to your door.

Retainers

Keep your smile beautiful with clear or fixed retainers from Smile Doctors. Our orthodontists can fit a new or existing patient for a retainer and offer retainer repairs and replacements if needed.

Rising Star (7& Up)

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends children see an orthodontist by age 7. Our RISING STAR program provides children ages 5-10 with complimentary, early care.

Current Offers and Insurance

Everyone deserves a confident and affordable smile. Convenient monthly payments and discounts are available for qualifying patients. We accept most insurance plans and will check your coverage during your FREE initial consultation.

Up to $500 Off
On comprehensive braces or Invisalign® aligner treatment

* When you sign up for autopay. Additional restrictions & exclusions may apply. Offer excludes any and all services and items covered in-full or in-part by any state or federal Medicaid program.

Your Dream Smile Awaits Up to $500 Off
On comprehensive braces or Invisalign® aligner treatment

* When you sign up for autopay. Additional restrictions & exclusions may apply. Offer excludes any and all services and items covered in-full or in-part by any state or federal Medicaid program.

Pay in Full
Discounts when you pay in full for treatment

* Some restrictions & exclusions may apply.

Military Discount
10% off braces or Invisalign® aligners

A special offer for service members and family

* Some restrictions & exclusions may apply.

Family Plan
Discounts when multiple family members start treatment

* Some restrictions & exclusions may apply.

Meet Our Orthodontists in Charleston

Lynn Hurst
Dr. Lynn Hurst

A native Texan, Dr. Lynn Hurst graduated from Southwestern University in 1979 with a degree in biology and minor in chemistry. In 1984, he received his DDS with honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by his certificate and MS in orthodontics from the University of Oklahoma.

Upon graduation, Dr. Hurst entered private practice in San Antonio, Texas, where he practiced orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics for 20 years. After 1 year in practice, he joined the faculty at his dental alma mater, UTHSCSA, and has been involved in orthodontic education and research ever since.

In addition to being a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Hurst is a member of and actively involved in numerous professional organizations. He also had the distinct privilege of serving as Founding Dean for the College of Dental Medicine at the Roseman University of Health Sciences, and served as the as the Founding President, CEO, and orthodontist at Texas Orthodontics from 2009-2020. Now, Dr. Hurst is proud to continue serving patients and creating confident smiles in Illinois!

Lynn Hurst

Meet Our Orthodontists in Charleston

Lynn Hurst
Lynn Hurst
Dr. Lynn Hurst

A native Texan, Dr. Lynn Hurst graduated from Southwestern University in 1979 with a degree in biology and minor in chemistry. In 1984, he received his DDS with honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by his certificate and MS in orthodontics from the University of Oklahoma.

Upon graduation, Dr. Hurst entered private practice in San Antonio, Texas, where he practiced orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics for 20 years. After 1 year in practice, he joined the faculty at his dental alma mater, UTHSCSA, and has been involved in orthodontic education and research ever since.

In addition to being a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Hurst is a member of and actively involved in numerous professional organizations. He also had the distinct privilege of serving as Founding Dean for the College of Dental Medicine at the Roseman University of Health Sciences, and served as the as the Founding President, CEO, and orthodontist at Texas Orthodontics from 2009-2020. Now, Dr. Hurst is proud to continue serving patients and creating confident smiles in Illinois!

Awards & Certifications

Patient Reviews

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“Great place very friendly and helpful”

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Heather
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“Absolutely love the team at smile doctors!”

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Kylee Eubank
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“Very pleasant staff!”

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Nicki Fidler
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“The doctors are always really nice, they do their job pretty fast so it’s quick appointments which is really nice:) and they give feedback and tell you what’s going on”

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Unyti Moore
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“Fantastic service. Thorough care and attention given.”

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Jenni Passig