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Best Braces Dentists in Albany, CA (2026)

32 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 2 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Asana-Estes Ortho, ranked #1 of 32 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, 4 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): I Song Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 4.6★ from 144 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.

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32 Albany clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 list an orthodontist and 6 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Albany at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Albany at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Asana-Estes Ortho80Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (211)4
2I Song Orthodontics77Yes (orthodontist)4.6★ (144)1
3Adel Khalil67———
4Dean Mizono67———
5Dr. Amy K. Lee, DDS67———
6Dr. Frank Cortese, DDS67———
7Dr. Giao Vu67———
8Dr. Michelle Xiaoyan Chen67———
9Dr. Naomi Hiroshige, DDS67———
10Dr. Patrick So67———

The 32 best braces dentists in Albany, 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.

  19. #19 Total Health Dental Care

    1396 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Albany: Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Total Health Dental CareFull profile(510) 525-5510
    In their words

    Our dental offices are 100% Covid prepared! Best Bay Area dentistry 7 days a week for a healthy smile! Our team of dental hygienists, dentists and dental specialists (orthodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons and periodontists) use the latest state-of-the-art technology for premium dental care: dental cleanings, orthodontics, Invisalign, oral surgery, periodontics, teeth whitening, holistic dental care, emergency and urgent dental care, dental implants, same-day crowns and…

    From Total Health Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 I Song Orthodontics: Dr. Immi Song

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Albany: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at I Song Orthodontics: Dr. Immi SongFull profile
    In their words

    I Song Orthodontics services the Berkeley, El Cerrito, and Albany areas with a passion for providing the most exceptional level of orthodontic, braces, and Invisalign care. The team is guided by the expertise and leadership of Dr. Immi Song, who is an active member of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics, Berkeley Dental Society, and more organizations as she continues to be solidified presence in the community. Through years of dedication to excellent patient care and…

    From I Song Orthodontics: Dr. Immi Song's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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
26Lai Orthodontics47Sat
27Albany Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery37
28Farrokh Bashiri, DDS INC37
29Solano Smile Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry - Albany37
30Seymour L Kurtz Inc33
31Laura Lawson, DDS33
32Young Michael P 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.

2 of Albany's 32 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Albany

How much do braces cost in Albany?

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

How much do braces cost in Albany?
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 Albany

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 Albany braces dentists

We scored 32 Albany 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). 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 Albany 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 Albany: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Albany?

Asana-Estes Ortho ranks #1 of 32 Albany clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews. I Song Orthodontics ranks #2 (an orthodontist on staff). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Albany, CA?

Braces in Albany 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 Albany do braces?

Yes. 30 of the 32 Albany clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 2 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 Albany braces dentists are open on Saturday?

6 of 32 Albany clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Total Health Dental Care, I Song Orthodontics: Dr. Immi Song and Albany Bay 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 Albany?

32 Albany clinics list braces in our data. 2 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Asana-Estes Ortho and I Song Orthodontics. 6 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Albany

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 39 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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