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Best Braces Dentists in Ashland, KY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: James E Daniel II DMD PSC, ranked #1 of 47 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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47 Ashland clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 2 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 Ashland at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Ashland at a glance
RankClinicService score
1James E Daniel II DMD PSC73
2Tri-State Oral & Facial Surgery73
3Whitlock Dentistry of Ashland73
4allison stump67
5Arley Dunnigan67
6Christian & Evans67
7Christina Webb67
8Couchot Michael DDS67
9Cox Brandi R DDS67
10Dr. Arley (Rudy) Dunnigan67

The 47 best braces dentists in Ashland, 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.

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  21. #21 Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery

    67/100

    Ranked #21 for braces in Ashland on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    Welcome to Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery. Our mission is to provide an excellent and optimal patient experience in our state-of-the-art facilities. Our skilled surgeons utilize advanced oral and facial surgical techniques to deliver exceptional care. With years of experience, they dedicate themselves to providing exceptional care and optimal results. Our Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery offices are located in Ashland, KY, and Beckley, Charleston, Huntington,…

    From Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 47 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Thomas Denna67
27Tri-State Periodontics PSC67
28Winfield III John C D DDS67
29Zwick Thomas H DDS67
30Parker Stanley BS MS DMD57Sat · Sun
31Brian Deaton47Evenings
32Tyler Lincoln47Evenings
33Stewart David G DMD37
34Michael A. Christian, D.M.D.37
35Paul E. Gray, DMD37
36Frazier Joseph w DDS37
37Jordan Webb Christina DDS37
38Prince Dental Arts37
39Brace Yourself Orthodontics37
40Dr. Gregory Craft, DMD33
41Kayvilla Blevins, RDH33
42Spradlin Glenn D DMD - Pediatric Dentistry PSC33
43Shaffer & Shaffer Family33
44Dr. Sherry D. Meade, DMD33
45Jeffrey L. Meade, DMD33
46C Michael Stansbury Psc: Stansbury C Michael DMD33
47Pediatric Dentistry PSC33

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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 Ashland's 47 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Ashland

How much do braces cost in Ashland?

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

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

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

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 Ashland braces dentists

We scored 47 Ashland clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Ashland 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 Ashland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Ashland?

James E Daniel II DMD PSC ranks #1 of 47 Ashland clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Tri-State Oral & Facial Surgery 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 Ashland, KY?

Braces in Ashland 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 Kentucky. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Ashland do braces?

Yes. None of the 47 Ashland 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 Kentucky?

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 Ashland braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 47 Ashland clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including Parker Stanley BS MS DMD. 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 Ashland?

47 Ashland clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Ashland

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 51 clinics.

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