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Best Braces Dentists in Albany, NY (2026)

52 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 6 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Adirondack Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 52 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews, 2 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Albany Braces, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews, 7 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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52 Albany clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 6 list an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 9 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 6 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 bracesSame-day
1Adirondack Orthodontics80Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (407)2—
2Albany Braces79Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (498)7—
3Mini Dental Implants77———Yes
4Albany Dental Team73————
5Albany Dentist LLC73————
6Denture Implants Albany73————
7Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Albany70Yes (orthodontist)4.7★ (585)——
8Ideal Orthodontics67Yes (orthodontist)3.9★ (57)5—
9Urgent Dental Care67————
10Barclay Dr & Bresin Dr: Bresin Howard J DDS67————

The 52 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.

  25. #25 Albany Dentist Experts

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Albany: Saturday hours.

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

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    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

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    At Albany Dentist Experts, we are dedicated to helping all of our patients achieve the smile of their dreams. We’ll listen to your needs and desires and then provide you with options for achieving those goals. Whether it’s general dentistry, emergency care, full or partial dentures, cosmetic dental services, orthodontics, periodontal care, dental implants, and oral surgery, our offices have the tools, skills and care to create a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles for you and…

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All 52 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #52, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Albany Dental Team47Evenings
27Best Dentist47Evenings
28Flexible Partial Dentures43Sat
29Albany County Dental Associates43Sat
30Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center - Albany Dental Clinic37
31Dental Wellness of Albany37
32Jignya Dharia DDS LLC37
33Madison Dental37
34Gialanella Family Dentistry37
35St. Peter's Dental Center37
36All On 4 Dental Implants37
37Rose Dental Associates37
38Albany Advanced Dental Care37
39Capital Region Periodontics and Dental Implants37
40Hudson Dental PC37
41Albany Dental Care, P.C.37
42Albany Dental Practice37
43Albany Upstate Dental37
44Albany Group Dental Practice PLLC37
45Western Dental Care P.C.37
46Colvin Avenue Dental33
47Mini Dental Implants33
48Press On Veneers33
49Teeth Whitening Albany33
50Tooth Filling33
51Aspen Dental33
52Emblem Health Family Dental33

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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.

6 of Albany's 52 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, NY. 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$4,350–$10,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Ceramic braces$5,800–$11,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Self-ligating braces$5,100–$11,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Lingual braces$11,600–$17,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

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 52 Albany clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). 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?

Adirondack Orthodontics ranks #1 of 52 Albany clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews. Albany Braces 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, NY?

Braces in Albany typically costs $4,350–$10,150 USD. By type: metal braces $4,350–$10,200; ceramic braces $5,800–$11,600; self-ligating braces $5,100–$11,600. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Albany do braces?

Yes. 46 of the 52 Albany clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 6 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 New York?

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?

9 of 52 Albany clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Adirondack Orthodontics, Mini Dental Implants and Urgent Dental Care. 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?

52 Albany clinics list braces in our data. 6 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Adirondack Orthodontics and Albany Braces. 9 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 6 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Albany

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 108 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.

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