3 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 3 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →
Best overall for braces: Lakeshore Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.
Best specialist (orthodontist): Preference Dental (Big Rapids), an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews.
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3 Big Rapids clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 3 list an orthodontist.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Specialist on staff | Rating (reviews) | Reviews mentioning braces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeshore Orthodontics | 86 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.9★ (373) | 1 |
| 2 | Preference Dental (Big Rapids) | 71 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.9★ (111) | — |
| 3 | Dr. Herbert L. Dulaney, DDS | 68 | Yes (orthodontist) | 3.0★ (2) | 1 |
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.
Ranked #1 for braces in Big Rapids
107 S Michigan Ave #1874, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Ranked #1 for braces in Big Rapids: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
826 N State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Ranked #2 for braces in Big Rapids: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews.
900 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Ranked #3 for braces in Big Rapids: an orthodontist on staff; 3.0★ from 2 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
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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.
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 Big Rapids's 3 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Big Rapids
Typical ranges in USD for Big Rapids, MI. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $3,000–$7,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan | — |
| Ceramic braces | $4,000–$8,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $3,500–$8,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan | — |
| Lingual braces | $8,000–$12,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Big Rapids
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | A consultation, a fitting visit, then adjustments every 4–8 weeks |
| Chair time | About 1–2 hours to fit; adjustments take 15–30 minutes |
| Recovery | Soreness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments |
| When to see a specialist | Most braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems |
We scored 3 Big Rapids clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Big Rapids data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |