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Best Braces Dentists in Carson, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Thrive Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 54 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, 8 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Orthodontics of Carson, an orthodontist on staff, 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews, 2 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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54 Carson clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 3 list an orthodontist, 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 18 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Carson at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Carson at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning bracesSame-day
1Thrive Orthodontics82Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (109)8—
2Orthodontics of Carson79Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (104)2—
3Nova Urgent Dental77———Yes
4Heart Dental74Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (206)——
5Carson Urgent Dentist73———Yes
6ADOC Elsie DDS67————
7Cesar Carrasco67————
8Dental Office. Go-Reyes Lezita DDS67————
9Dentist67————
10Dentist Carson67————

The 54 best braces dentists in Carson, 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.

  3. #3 Nova Urgent Dental

    19707 S Central Ave, Carson, CA 90746

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for braces in Carson: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Nova Urgent DentalFull profile(424) 452-9897
    In their words

    Thank you for considering Nova Urgent Dental as your area dentistry professional. Our staff offers services such as emergency denture repair, pediatric and family dentistry, as well as emergency dentistry in your time of need. Our dental professionals also offer fantastic general dentistry services as well! At the moment, we are incapable of taking walk-in patients, so please schedule an appointment now. Our phone lines are manned 24/7, including holidays and weekends! If…

    From Nova Urgent Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 54 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #54, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26A- Plus Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
27Si Frederick DDS53Sat · Sun
28Great Choice Community Dental53Evenings · Sat
29Holy Angels Family Dental53Evenings · Sat
30Carson Dental47Sat
31Dr. Mina Abraham47Sat
32EZ Dental47Sat
33Smile Saver Dental Group47Evenings
34Dr. Oh's Dentistry47Sat
35Dominguez Hills Dental Group47Evenings
36Ronquillo Teresa DDS43Sat
37Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
38Western Dental Kids43Sat
39Bautista Carlito B DDS43Sat
40Carson Family Dental43Sat
41Hyacinth Ezeani Inc43Sat
42Carson Family Smiles37
43Island Dental37
44Saskia Villacis, DDS37
45Children's Dental Specialist Southbay37
46The Dental Office of Carson37
47Fabulous Smiles Dental Care37
48Carson Dental Care37
49Carson Children's Dentistry37
50Yolanda S Cervantes Inc37
51Carrasco Dental Clinic37
52Washington Dental | Carson33
53family dental center33
54Holy Angels Family Dental: Pereira Guadalupe L DDS33

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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 Carson's 54 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Carson

How much do braces cost in Carson?

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

How much do braces cost in Carson?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,200–$9,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Ceramic braces$5,600–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Self-ligating braces$4,900–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Lingual braces$11,200–$16,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

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

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 Carson braces dentists

We scored 54 Carson 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 Carson 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 Carson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Carson?

Thrive Orthodontics ranks #1 of 54 Carson clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews. Orthodontics of Carson 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 Carson, CA?

Braces in Carson typically costs $4,200–$9,800 USD. By type: metal braces $4,200–$9,800; ceramic braces $5,600–$11,200; self-ligating braces $4,900–$11,200. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Carson do braces?

Yes. 51 of the 54 Carson 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 California?

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 Carson braces dentists are open on Saturday?

18 of 54 Carson clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Orthodontics of Carson, Nova Urgent Dental and Carson Urgent Dentist. 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 Carson?

54 Carson clinics list braces in our data. 3 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Thrive Orthodontics and Orthodontics of Carson. 18 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Carson

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 63 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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