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Best Braces Dentists in Bel Air, MD (2026)

64 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 3 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Noorani Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 64 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews, 5 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Bel Air Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 519 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.

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64 Bel Air clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 3 list an orthodontist and 5 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Bel Air at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Bel Air at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Noorani Orthodontics77Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (245)5
2Bel Air Orthodontics76Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (519)1
3Dr. Joseph Laponzina, DDS75Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (385)1
4Abingdon Box Hill Family Dentistry73———
5Bel Air Dental Care of Fallston73———
6Abingdon Box Hl Family Dentistry: Sweeney Sandy67———
7Bryan P. Keegan, DMD67———
8Chesapeake Endodontics67———
9Dr. Alexander Pazoki67———
10Dr. Andrew B. Smith, D.D.S67———

The 64 best braces dentists in Bel Air, 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 Abingdon Box Hill Family Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Bel Air 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 Abingdon Box Hill Family DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Family, Cosmetic, and Children's Dentistry In Bel Air, MD Area In order to provide highest quality care, we continually strive to keep up-to-date with any changes taking place in the field of dentistry. Abingdon Box Hill Family Dentistry is HIPPA compliant. We are truly dedicated dental office offering affordable dental care to the people in Bel Air, Maryland and the surrounding areas. To schedule an appointment, call us today!

    From Abingdon Box Hill Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Bel Air Dental Care of Fallston

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in Bel Air 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 Bel Air Dental Care of FallstonFull profile
    In their words

    Fallston Dentist, Bel Air Dental Care, is an experienced general dental practice with a focus on providing excellent personalized care to patients from the Fallston area. We utilize modern technology and advanced techniques to ensure your treatment is efficient, effective, and comfortable. Dr. Anthony Hamod and Dr. Alan Scharf and our compassionate team are welcoming new patients to our convenient Fallston dental office. Our dentistry services include: Preventive dentistry…

    From Bel Air Dental Care of Fallston'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 ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Smith J Alexander DDS67
27Smith w King DDS67
28Gary Reznik D.D.S., P.A.57Evenings · Sat
29Churchville Family Dentistry: Shahry Nahid DDS57Evenings · Sat
30Barbara A. Pierantozzi53Evenings · Sat
31Dr. David Mergerian & Dr. Owen Jordan47Evenings
32Laurel Bush Family Dentistry47Sat
33Allegiance Dental Associates47Evenings
34Aesthetic Family Dentistry Of Bel Air47Evenings
35Churchville Family Dentistry47Evenings
36D. Bartholomew G. Kreiner DDS47Evenings
37Aditi Bharatkumar, DDS47Evenings
38Blue Sky Dental Care47Evenings
39Family Dental of Bel Air47Evenings
40Clearly Dental47Evenings
41Dr. Mary Teddy Wray43Sat
42Dr. Bivin Phillips, DDS43Evenings
43True North Dentistry of Bel Air43Evenings
44RC Vanden Bosche DDS43Evenings
45Smile Makers Dental Care37
46Oasis Dental, Linda Gherman D.D.S.37
47Iris L. Shields, Dds, Professional Dental Associates37
48Campus Hills Dentistry37
49Danielle D. Zhu, D.D.S., P.A.37
50Growing Smiles37
51Bel Air Pediatric Dentistry37
52Iwona E Kubiczek, DDS37
53Professional Dental Associates37
54Harford Periodontics & Dental Implants - Dr. Thu M. Versteegh37
55Jonathan Mandras DDS37
56Taneyhill and Mandras, LLC37
57Alvin Miranda DDS37
58Allegiance Dental Associates37
59The Maryland Center for Oral Surgery and Dental Implants33
60Harford Dental, Dr Nourmand33
61Stratford Family Dental33
62Cockey Stephen M DDS33
63Harford Periodontics and Dental Implants33
64Bel Air Dental Associates33

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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.

3 of Bel Air's 64 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Bel Air

How much do braces cost in Bel Air?

Typical ranges in USD for Bel Air, MD. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in Bel Air?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,600–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Ceramic braces$4,800–$9,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Self-ligating braces$4,200–$9,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Lingual braces$9,600–$14,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—

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

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 Bel Air braces dentists

We scored 64 Bel Air clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 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 Bel Air 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 Bel Air: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Bel Air?

Noorani Orthodontics ranks #1 of 64 Bel Air clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews. Bel Air 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 Bel Air, MD?

Braces in Bel Air typically costs $3,600–$8,400 USD. By type: metal braces $3,600–$8,400; ceramic braces $4,800–$9,600; self-ligating braces $4,200–$9,600. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Bel Air do braces?

Yes. 61 of the 64 Bel Air clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 3 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 Maryland?

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 Bel Air braces dentists are open on Saturday?

5 of 64 Bel Air clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Gary Reznik D.D.S., P.A., Churchville Family Dentistry: Shahry Nahid DDS and Barbara A. Pierantozzi. 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 Bel Air?

64 Bel Air clinics list braces in our data. 3 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Noorani Orthodontics and Bel Air Orthodontics. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Bel Air

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 75 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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