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Best Braces Dentists in Boston, MA (2026)

69 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 22 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: JP Dental - Jamaica Plain, ranked #1 of 69 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 495 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Turning Leaf Dental, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 409 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday hours.

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69 Boston clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 22 list an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 20 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 22 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Boston at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Boston at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1JP Dental - Jamaica Plain80Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (495)—
2Turning Leaf Dental78Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (409)—
3Dot Smiles Orthodontics77Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (872)2
4Newbury Dental Associates77Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (508)—
5Beacon Dental Group77Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (235)1
6Oliver Dental Associates76Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (407)—
7Copley Dental76Yes (orthodontist)4.6★ (176)—
8Gentle Dental South Boston75Yes (orthodontist)4.7★ (304)—
9Prudential Dental Associates74Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (896)—
10Gentle Dental West Roxbury74Yes (orthodontist)4.6★ (340)—

The 69 best braces dentists in Boston, 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.

  13. #13 Boston Oral & Facial Surgery

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for braces in Boston on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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    Boston Oral and Facial Surgery, LLC: Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. Our board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon practices exclusively in oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery to complicate wisdom tooth removal. This also includes techniques designed to achieve optimal patient comfort. Our staff is trained in…

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All 69 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #69, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Nevins Dental Center674.9★ (75)
27Boston Emergency Dental Service67
28Day Square67
29Dental hospital67
30New England Dental Group67
31North End Community Health Center Dental Clinic67
32Tufts Dental Clinics: Doherty Robert E DDS67
33Tend Dental Post Office Square57Evenings · Sat
34A Beautiful Smile Dentistry - Boston, MA57Evenings · Sat
35Boston Park Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
36Boston Premier Dentistry, PC57Evenings · Sat
37Boston University Dental Health Center53Sat
38Great Hill Dental - Boston53Evenings · Sat
39Mass General Hospital Division of Dentistry47Sat
40Tremont Dental Care47Sat
41East Boston Family Dental Center: Rahmatpour Mehdi DDS47Sat
42Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine47Sat
43South Boston Dental Associates47Sat
44Central Square Smiles47Sat
45Boston University: Dental Health Center43Evenings
46Tufts Dental Associates43Evenings
47B Central Dental Associates43Evenings
48Dental Partners of Boston - Charles River37
49MilleniuM Dental37
50The Dental Group at Post Office Square37
51Faneuil Hall Dental Associates37
52Atlantic Avenue Dental Group37
53CITIDental Boston37
54CITIDental Tremont37
55Devonshire Dental37
56Downtown Dental Center37
57Harvard Dental Center37
58Riley & Han Dental Associates, LLC37
59Commonwealth Dental Group37
60Department of Dentistry37
61Boston Dental37
62Ace Dental Boston- West Roxbury37
63CITIDental High Street37
64CITIDental Post Office Square37
65CITIDental South Boston37
66Arch Street Dental37
67Center Plaza Dental33
68Dentist Boston MA33
69Dr. Smith Dental33

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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.

22 of Boston's 69 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Boston

How much do braces cost in Boston?

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

How much do braces cost in Boston?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,050–$9,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Ceramic braces$5,400–$10,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Self-ligating braces$4,750–$10,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Lingual braces$10,800–$16,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—

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

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 Boston braces dentists

We scored 69 Boston clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Boston 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 Boston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Boston?

JP Dental - Jamaica Plain ranks #1 of 69 Boston clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 495 Google reviews. Turning Leaf Dental 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 Boston, MA?

Braces in Boston typically costs $4,050–$9,450 USD. By type: metal braces $4,050–$9,450; ceramic braces $5,400–$10,800; self-ligating braces $4,750–$10,800. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Boston do braces?

Yes. 47 of the 69 Boston clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 22 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 Massachusetts?

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 Boston braces dentists are open on Saturday?

20 of 69 Boston clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including JP Dental - Jamaica Plain, Turning Leaf Dental and Newbury 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 Boston?

69 Boston clinics list braces in our data. 22 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include JP Dental - Jamaica Plain and Turning Leaf Dental. 20 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 22 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Boston

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 173 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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