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Best Braces Dentists in Arlington, VA (2026)

40 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 18 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Gorgeous Smile - Arlington Cosmetic Dentist, ranked #1 of 40 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 758 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Iverson & Wahab Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 455 Google reviews, 2 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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40 Arlington clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 18 list an orthodontist and 13 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 18 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Arlington at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Arlington at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Gorgeous Smile - Arlington Cosmetic Dentist82Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (758)1
2Iverson & Wahab Orthodontics79Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (455)2
3Arlington Dental Excellence76Yes (orthodontist)4.7★ (652)—
4Arlington Dentistry By Design75Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (1,184)—
5Little Diamonds Pediatric Dentistry75Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (164)—
6Columbia Pike Family Dentistry75Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (421)1
7Arlington Dental Aesthetics74Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (882)—
8TBraces Orthodontics73Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (619)1
9Arlington Cosmetic & Family Dentistry73Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (403)—
10Arlington Dentists72Yes (orthodontist)4.6★ (135)—

The 40 best braces dentists in Arlington, 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.

  24. #24 Arlington Advanced Dental Care,Dr.Hossein Ahmadian,DDS

    1010 N Glebe Rd suite 120, Arlington, VA 22201

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Arlington: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Arlington Advanced Dental Care,Dr.Hossein Ahmadian,DDSFull profile(703) 974-7501
    In their words

    Trusted since 2005, Arlington Advanced Dental Care makes Northern Virginia smile! Near Ballston Mall, the general & cosmetic dentistry practice of Dr. Hossein Ahmadian DDS helps kids & adults look & feel their best. We perform checkups, cleanings & hygiene, root canals, scaling & root planing, emergencies, wisdom tooth extractions, ,dentures, whitening, Invisalign, composites, ceramic crowns, implants, fillings, bridges, veneers, night guards, inlays & onlays (partial…

    From Arlington Advanced Dental Care,Dr.Hossein Ahmadian,DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Arlington Dental Center

    3801 N. Fairfax Dr, Ste. 70, Arlington, VA 22203

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Arlington: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Arlington Dental CenterFull profile(703) 465-0123
    In their words

    Welcome to Arlington Dental Center in Arlington, VA! We believe in the three Cs when it comes to care: comprehensive, convenient, and comfortable. What does that mean for you? That means we can meet all your dental needs with our full line-up of treatments. We offer easy scheduling for the whole family with block appointments, plus flexible financing options that are easy on your budget. And we do all of that in a warm, welcoming office with modern technology, including 3D…

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

All 40 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Arlington Center for Dentistry47Sat
27Gentle Care Dentists47Sat
28Arlington Family Dental Center47Sat
29Crystal City Dental Arts Center47Sat
30Agape Dental Studio47Sat
31Dr. Lidia Tekle - Agape Dental Studio47Sat
32Virginia Dental Center37
33Elite Dental37
34Virginia Dental Care37
35Rosslyn Dental Arts Center - Dental Clinic Arlington37
36Roca Dental37
37Flavio W. Nasr, DDS - Crystal City Dental Care37
38Ballston Dental Arts37
39Ballston Dental Care37
40The Dental Office at River House37

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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.

18 of Arlington's 40 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Arlington

How much do braces cost in Arlington?

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

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

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

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 Arlington braces dentists

We scored 40 Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Arlington?

Gorgeous Smile - Arlington Cosmetic Dentist ranks #1 of 40 Arlington clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 758 Google reviews. Iverson & Wahab 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 Arlington, VA?

Braces in Arlington 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 Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Arlington do braces?

Yes. 22 of the 40 Arlington clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 18 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 Virginia?

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 Arlington braces dentists are open on Saturday?

13 of 40 Arlington clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Arlington Dental Excellence, Little Diamonds Pediatric Dentistry and Arlington Cosmetic & Family 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 Arlington?

40 Arlington clinics list braces in our data. 18 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Gorgeous Smile - Arlington Cosmetic Dentist and Iverson & Wahab Orthodontics. 13 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 18 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Arlington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 131 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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