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Best Braces Dentists in Chester, VA (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Joseph C Hillier DDS, ranked #1 of 38 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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38 Chester clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 1 opens after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Chester at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Chester at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Joseph C Hillier DDS73
2Center For Pediatric67
3Chester Medical Center67
4Christine Ward67
5Dr. Gale Jones67
6Dr. Melanie Spears67
7Dr. Michael Hanley67
8Dr. Milan Bhagat67
9Dr. Travis Faber67
10Ironbridge Medical Park67

The 38 best braces dentists in Chester, 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.

  17. #17 Aspen Dental

    12531 US-1, Chester, VA 23831, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for braces in Chester: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(804) 318-5484
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Chester,VA offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care environment…

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

  18. #18 Bates Orthodontics - Chesterfield

    12125 Branders Creek Dr, Chester, VA 23831, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in Chester on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bates Orthodontics - ChesterfieldFull profile(804) 934-9292
    In their words

    Bates Orthodontics offers premier orthodontics services led by Dr. Ali Ghowsi and Dr. Sheldon Bates who is an orthodontist serving the Greater Richmond Region of Virginia. Our doctors and our friendly, talented staff love helping patients achieve the smile they’ve always wanted. We believe the process should be convenient and fun. That’s why we strive to make each step simple. Schedule a free consultation today!

    From Bates Orthodontics - Chesterfield's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Legacy Dental Of Chester

    2930 W Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23831

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Chester on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Legacy Dental Of ChesterFull profile(804) 621-7631
    In their words

    Dr. Castro is the founder and CEO of the practice, which was established in 1996. Due to his expertise and the longevity of his practice he has several patients that have and continue to travel from several different states and countries to seek his care. He has been awarded the top dental practice in Chester, Virginia for the past several years. Dr. Castro is also a philanthropist and has raised thousands of dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Driven by a…

    From Legacy Dental Of Chester's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Chester Road Family Dental

    11701 Chester Rd, Chester, VA 23831

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Chester on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Chester Road Family DentalFull profile(804) 215-3030
    In their words

    We are a practice that serves both individuals and families in Chester, Chesterfield, Petersburg and the surrounding communities. Our patients benefit from a broad range of dental treatments geared toward ensuring exemplary lifelong dental healthcare. The team at Chester Road Family Dental enjoys nothing more than seeing our patients leaving with confident, healthy smiles.

    From Chester Road Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Chesterfield Dentist

    11601 Iron Bridge Rd # 204, Chester, VA 23831

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Chester on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Chesterfield DentistFull profile(804) 412-0867

  22. #22 David R. Beam

    Ironbridge Medical Park, 11601 Iron Bridge Rd #204, Chester, VA 23831

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Chester on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at David R. BeamFull profile(804) 412-0867

  23. #23 River's Bend Dentistry

    13030 Rivers Bend Rd, Chester, VA 23836

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Chester on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at River's Bend DentistryFull profile(804) 530-3200

  24. #24 WB Orthodontics, PLLC - Wakeshi Benson, DDS

    12230 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester, VA 23831

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Chester on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at WB Orthodontics, PLLC - Wakeshi Benson, DDSFull profile(804) 454-1888

  25. #25 Chester Oral Surgery

    11971 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester, VA 23831

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Chester on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Chester Oral SurgeryFull profile(804) 748-6350
    In their words

    At Chester Oral Surgery, we provide skilled and compassionate care to help patients of all ages enjoy optimal health and happiness. We look forward to hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our state-of-the-art practice and the many services that we provide.

    From Chester Oral Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 38 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Breeden Timothy DDS37
27Callery & Maurer Family and Cosmetic Dentistry37
28Chester Dental Care - Shwetha Rodrigues DDS37
29Felton Dentistry - Chester, VA37
30Southside Smiles Dentistry37
31United Smiles37
32Chester Family Dentistry37
33Hanley Family Dentistry37
34Scanlan Kevin G DDS33
35Affordable Dentures & Implants33
36Children's Dentistry of Virginia, PC33
37Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery Chester33
38Murry and Kuhn Dentistry33

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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.

None of Chester's 38 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Chester

How much do braces cost in Chester?

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

How much do braces cost in Chester?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Ceramic braces$4,000–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Self-ligating braces$3,500–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Lingual braces$8,000–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—

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

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 Chester braces dentists

We scored 38 Chester clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Chester data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Chester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Chester?

Joseph C Hillier DDS ranks #1 of 38 Chester clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Center For Pediatric ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Chester, VA?

Braces in Chester typically costs $3,000–$7,000 USD. By type: metal braces $3,000–$7,000; ceramic braces $4,000–$8,000; self-ligating braces $3,500–$8,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Chester do braces?

Yes. None of the 38 Chester clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. 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 Virginia?

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 Chester braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 38 Chester clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including Galstan & Ward Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. 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 Chester?

38 Chester clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Chester

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 41 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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