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Best Braces Dentists in Appleton, WI (2026)

64 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for braces: Be Well Medical Center, ranked #1 of 64 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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64 Appleton clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 3 open Saturdays and 6 open after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Appleton at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Appleton at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Be Well Medical Center73
2Daryl Duncan, DDS73
3Emergency Dental73
4Fortson Dentistry - Lathrup Village South73
5Sara E. Ruddy DDS73
6Signature Smiles73
7Superior73
8Troy Family Dentistry73
9Apple Town Dental Care67
10Downtowne Dental Group67

The 64 best braces dentists in Appleton, 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 Fortson Dentistry - Lathrup Village South

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Appleton 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 Fortson Dentistry - Lathrup Village SouthFull profile
    In their words

    Fortson Dentistry offers full-service dental care including preventive, restorative, cosmetic and advanced care to address all your dental needs. Contact our Lathrup Village South office to set up an appointment or to learn more about our many services.

    From Fortson Dentistry - Lathrup Village South's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Signature Smiles

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for braces in Appleton 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 Signature SmilesFull profile
    In their words

    Signature Smiles is a family friendly dentist located in Lathrup Village Michigan. Serving patients in Southfield and throughout Metro Detroit for emergency and cosmetic dentistry services. Convenient office hours for working professionals, including late nights and weekends.

    From Signature Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Carleen L. Schmidt, DDS

    3030 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54911, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for braces in Appleton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Carleen L. Schmidt, DDSFull profile(920) 954-8085

  23. #23 Aspen Dental

    3300 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Appleton: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:45 AM–5 PM · Wed 9:45 AM–7 PM · Thu 7:45 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(920) 830-4100
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Appleton,WI offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care environment…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Aspen Dental

    W3216 County Rd KK Ste107, Appleton, WI 54915

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Appleton: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7:45 AM–5 PM · Tue 9:45 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 7:45 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(920) 843-6004
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Appleton,WI offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care environment…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Forest View Dental

    1111 Valley Rd, Appleton, WI 54915, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Appleton on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Forest View DentalFull profile(920) 733-1111
    In their words

    Welcome to Forest View Dental in Appleton, WI. Our goal is to provide family dentistry services with a friendly, comfortable dental experience and the highest standard of treatment possible. We offer a variety of dental services including teeth cleaning, cosmetic/esthetic dentistry, oral sedation dentistry, restorative dentistry, and Invisalign (invisible braces). The dentists and staff at Forest View Dental look forward to establishing a long-lasting relationship with you…

    From Forest View Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 64 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #64, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Artistic Smiles Dentistry37
27Live Life Smiling Family Dentistry - Appleton37
28Grand View Family and Cosmetic Dentistry37
29Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Fox Cities, S.C.37
30Apple Creek Oral Surgery37
31RLJ Dental37
32Van Hoof Dental37
33Appleton Dental Group37
34Dale M. Scharine, DDS37
35Dental Haven37
36McKinnon Dental37
37Anne E. Siegrist DDS, SC37
38Curless Dental37
39John G. Masak, DDS37
40Smiles On Calumet37
41Baye & Vanden Heuvel Dentistry37
42Children's Dental Health Center SC37
43Fox Run Dental37
44Modern Touch Dentistry37
45North Appleton Dentistry37
46Apple Town Dental Care37
47Appleton Family Dentistry37
48Veronica Tovar, D.D.S., S.C.37
49Timbercrest Dental Center37
50Ball Family Dental37
51Tri County Dental Health Council37
52Dr. Richard L. Romenesko Sr, DDS33
53Dr. John J. Cuddy, DDS33
54Midwest Dental33
55First Impressions Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics-Appleton33
56Midwest Dental33
57Appleton DentalWorks33
58Stanek Dentistry33
59Dr. Erin M. Curless, DDS33
60ForwardDental Appleton33
61Tri-County Community Dental33
62Dr. Darrell M. Yunk33
63Matthew R. Kappelman, D.D.S33
64The Dental Center of the Valley33

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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.

None of Appleton's 64 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Appleton

How much do braces cost in Appleton?

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

How much do braces cost in Appleton?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Wisconsin—
Ceramic braces$4,000–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Wisconsin—
Self-ligating braces$3,500–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Wisconsin—
Lingual braces$8,000–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Wisconsin—

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

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 Appleton braces dentists

We scored 64 Appleton clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 13 were excluded (13 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Appleton data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Appleton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Appleton?

Be Well Medical Center ranks #1 of 64 Appleton clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Daryl Duncan, 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 Appleton, WI?

Braces in Appleton typically costs $3,000–$7,000 USD. By type: metal braces $3,000–$7,000; ceramic braces $4,000–$8,000; self-ligating braces $3,500–$8,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Wisconsin. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Appleton do braces?

Yes. None of the 64 Appleton clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. 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 Wisconsin?

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 Appleton braces dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 64 Appleton clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Carleen L. Schmidt, DDS, Dental Associates Appleton and Dental Associates. 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 Appleton?

64 Appleton clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Appleton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 65 clinics.
  2. : 13 duplicate listings merged.

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