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Best Braces Dentists in Alameda, CA (2026)

60 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 4 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Alameda Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 60 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, 3 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

  2. 7

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Island Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, 2 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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60 Alameda clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 4 list an orthodontist and 6 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Alameda at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Alameda at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Alameda Orthodontics81Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (105)3
2Dr. Rene A. Bagus, DDS73———
3Dughman Dental73———
4Marina Landing Family Dentistry73———
5Matthew Lau, DDS FICOI73———
6Park Family Dental73———
7Island Orthodontics73Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (94)2
8Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics72Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (552)—
9Alameda Smiles69Yes (orthodontist)4.2★ (22)—
10Advanced Dental Excellence67———

The 60 best braces dentists in Alameda, 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.

  4. #4 Marina Landing Family Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Alameda on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Marina Landing Family DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Marina Landing Family Dentistry in Alameda, California, has been providing excellent dental care to Bay Area families for more than 15 years. From Livermore to San Francisco, thousands of patients place their trust in Dr. Asmita Dharia and consider her a life long partner in their health.

    From Marina Landing Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 60 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #60, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Lee Amy DDS67
27Manaloto Corazon DDS67
28Marina Village Dental67
29Teddy Eusebio67
30The Wellness Center: Terecita L. Dean DDS67
31Tsuji Grant DDS67
32William Paden67
33Total Health Dental Care53Sat · Sun
34Alameda Family Dental Practice47Sat
35Alameda Landing Dentistry47Sat
36Rowe Andrew C DDS47Evenings
37Thuy Bui D.D.S.47Sat
38Teodoro E Eusebio DMD, Inc.47Sat
39Family Dentistry43Sat
40dentist40
41California Oral and Facial Surgery37
42Douglas S. Mitchell, DMD37
43Pham Cathy H DDS37
44Singleton Smile Dental37
45Alameda Family Dental Group37
46Parkside Oral Surgery & Implant Center37
47South Shore Dental37
48Dentistry of Alameda37
49Dr. Gurjit Randhawa, DDS MDS37
50William L Gardner, DDS37
51Alameda Dental Center37
52Bothwell Bruce L DDS37
53Philip Gruell DDS37
54Alameda Periodontics: Connie Oh, DDS, MS37
55Alameda Pediatric Dentistry33
56Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics33
57Endo Care - The Endodontic Group Practice of Dr. Ali Rezai33
58Oakland-Alameda Endodontics33
59Northern california cranio-facial center33
60Randhawa Dentistry33

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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.

4 of Alameda's 60 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Alameda

How much do braces cost in Alameda?

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

How much do braces cost in Alameda?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,200–$9,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Ceramic braces$5,600–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Self-ligating braces$4,900–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Lingual braces$11,200–$16,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Alameda

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 Alameda braces dentists

We scored 60 Alameda clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Alameda data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Alameda: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Alameda?

Alameda Orthodontics ranks #1 of 60 Alameda clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews. Dr. Rene A. Bagus, DDS 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 Alameda, CA?

Braces in Alameda typically costs $4,200–$9,800 USD. By type: metal braces $4,200–$9,800; ceramic braces $5,600–$11,200; self-ligating braces $4,900–$11,200. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Alameda do braces?

Yes. 56 of the 60 Alameda clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 4 list an orthodontist on staff. 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 California?

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 Alameda braces dentists are open on Saturday?

6 of 60 Alameda clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Total Health Dental Care, Alameda Family Dental Practice and Alameda Landing Dentistry. 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 Alameda?

60 Alameda clinics list braces in our data. 4 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Alameda Orthodontics and Island Orthodontics. 6 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Alameda

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 79 clinics.

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