Looking for a friendly, modern orthodontist near Heyworth and Downs, IL? At Sugar Creek Orthodontics, we help kids, teens, and adults achieve confident, healthy smiles with braces, clear aligners, and advanced digital orthodontic care. From your very first visit, you’ll notice the difference: clear communication, leading-edge technology, and a team that truly treats you like family.
Sugar Creek Orthodontics serves the Heyworth and Downs communities from our office in nearby Normal, at 200 S. Towanda Ave. We offer braces for children, teens, and adults, plus clear aligners for adults, just a short drive up US-51, with free consultations, no referral required, and in-house financing.
Families in Heyworth and Downs do not have to travel far for specialist orthodontic care. Our Normal office is a quick trip north up US-51, so you get the expertise of a 25-year orthodontic specialist close to home. Whether your child is due for a first check-up or you are considering treatment for yourself, Dr. Betsy Ulrich and our team are glad to welcome patients from both communities.
Heyworth and Downs sit just south of the Twin Cities in McLean County, and our Normal office is an easy drive up US-51, typically 15 to 20 minutes. That means specialist orthodontic treatment without a long haul to a bigger city, and the same friendly team at every visit.
As a growing McLean County community, Heyworth values the same things we do: quality, familiarity, and looking after your neighbors. We are a locally owned, family-run practice, we treat every patient personally, and we keep care affordable with in-house, no-interest financing and monthly payments as low as $180. Your first consultation is always free.
Heyworth, home of the Heyworth Hornets, is one of the faster-growing towns in the Bloomington-Normal area, while nearby Downs anchors the Tri-Valley community to the east. Both are close-knit places where families put down roots, and we are proud to help those families smile with confidence.
Heyworth CUSD 4: Heyworth High School, Heyworth Junior High, Heyworth Elementary Tri-Valley (Downs area): Tri-Valley High School and elementary schools
61745 (Heyworth), 61736 (Downs)
Heyworth and Downs patients are seen at our Normal office: Sugar Creek Orthodontics - 200 S. Towanda Ave., Normal, IL 61761 - (309) 452-7445 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Call our Normal office at (309) 452-7445 or request an appointment online. Proudly serving Heyworth, Downs, Normal, and the surrounding communities.
Dr. Betsy Ulrich is an experienced orthodontist with over 20 years of providing high-quality care at Sugar Creek Orthodontics. She earned her dental degree, orthodontic specialty certificate, and master’s degree from Northwestern University, where she was recognized as an Alpha Omega Scholar for top academic achievement and inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.
She is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association, staying current with the latest advancements in care. Dr. Ulrich is known for her patient-first approach, combining clinical expertise with clear communication to deliver personalized, effective orthodontic treatment.
At Sugar Creek Orthodontics, we make it easy to achieve a confident smile with flexible, no-interest in-house financing. Treatment starts as low as $2,200, with comprehensive care up to $4,500, and clear aligners starting around $4,400.
With down payments as low as $700 and monthly payments as low as $180, orthodontic care can fit comfortably into your budget. We accept most insurance plans, handle claims for you, and offer in-house, no-interest financing to keep treatment affordable and stress-free.
At Sugar Creek Orthodontics, we offer a full range of personalized orthodontic treatments designed to fit every age, lifestyle, and smile goal. Using advanced technology and a patient-first approach, we make achieving a confident, healthy smile simple and comfortable.
Traditional metal and ceramic braces effectively treat a wide range of orthodontic issues with improved comfort and a more discreet, modern design.
Clear aligners are a nearly invisible, removable option that lets you straighten your teeth while enjoying flexibility in eating, brushing, and daily life.
Our free program monitors your child’s dental growth, helping us determine the right time for treatment and prevent more complex issues later on.
Early treatment guides jaw development and creates space for permanent teeth, helping reduce the need for more extensive treatment in the future.
Designed for busy teens, our treatment options provide effective, comfortable results while fitting easily into school, sports, and social activities.
Discreet and effective options make it easy for adults to improve their smile, boost confidence, and support long-term oral health at any age.
See real smile transformations from our patients. Our treatments deliver professional, natural-looking results that improve both appearance and oral health.
The stories and testimonials from our patients speak volumes about the trust and care they receive at Sugar Creek Orthodontics. Experience transformative results and see why our commitment to excellence sets us apart in quality orthodontic care.










Have questions about orthodontic care? Here are answers to some of the most common questions patients and families ask.
Yes. Sugar Creek Orthodontics serves both communities from our Normal office at 200 S. Towanda Ave., about 15 to 20 minutes north up US-51.
No. You can book a free consultation directly, no dentist referral required.
Yes. We offer in-house, no-interest financing with monthly payments as low as $180, and welcome most insurance. See financing options.
Let’s talk about your smile goals and find the perfect treatment plan for you. Book your visit or start with a quick virtual consultation - whichever you prefer!