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Best Braces Dentists in Burlington, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Modern Smiles Dental Care, ranked #1 of 7 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday hours.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Burlington Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews, 2 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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7 Burlington clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 3 list an orthodontist and 3 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them.

Top 7 braces dentists in Burlington at a glance

Top 7 braces dentists in Burlington at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Modern Smiles Dental Care76Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (125)—
2Burlington Orthodontics76Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (334)2
3Dental Bright of Burlington74Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (419)1
4Albion Dental Care67———
5Gentle Dental Burlington57———
6Farid Awad, DMD57———
7Lombardo Paul G DMD37———

The 7 best braces dentists in Burlington, 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.

  1. #5 Gentle Dental Burlington

    184 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA 01803

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in Burlington: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Gentle Dental Burlington is a multi-specialty dental practice offering extended hours so you can get the dental care you need when it's convenient for your schedule. With over 40 years in dentistry, Gentle Dental believes that every person in New England should have a healthy, confident smile. Take advantage of our $57 New Patient Offer. Open on Saturdays and late evenings. Book your appointment today.

    From Gentle Dental Burlington's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #6 Farid Awad, DMD

    30 Chestnut Ave 2nd floor, Burlington, MA 01803

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for braces in Burlington: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Burlington Center Dental Associates provides the men and women of Burlington, Massachusetts, with high-quality dental treatments to ensure their smile is a source of pride. Regardless of your oral health care needs, Farid Awad, DDS, Suzana Tejada, DDS, and the dedicated team at Burlington Center Dental Associates are committed to providing exceptional care you can trust.

    From Farid Awad, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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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 Burlington's 7 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Burlington

How much do braces cost in Burlington?

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

How much do braces cost in Burlington?
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 Burlington

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 Burlington braces dentists

We scored 7 Burlington 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Burlington 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 Burlington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Burlington?

Modern Smiles Dental Care ranks #1 of 7 Burlington clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews. Burlington 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 Burlington, MA?

Braces in Burlington 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 Burlington do braces?

Yes. 4 of the 7 Burlington 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 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 Burlington braces dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 7 Burlington clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Modern Smiles Dental Care, Gentle Dental Burlington and Farid Awad, 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 Burlington?

7 Burlington clinics list braces in our data. 3 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Modern Smiles Dental Care and Burlington Orthodontics. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Burlington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 30 clinics.