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Best Braces Dentists in Chula Vista, CA (2026)

76 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 17 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Sunga Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 76 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, 3 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Otay Lakes Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 280 Google reviews, 6 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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76 Chula Vista clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 17 list an orthodontist and 19 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 16 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Chula Vista at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Chula Vista at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Sunga Orthodontics82Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (131)3
2Otay Lakes Orthodontics77Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (280)6
3Orthodontics Unlimited by Dr. Kuruvadi & Associates76Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (260)2
4Rancho Del Rey Orthodontics76Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (245)5
5Cruz Orthodontics76Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (607)2
6Barry J Slipock DDS73———
7Chula Vista Dental Arts73———
8Alta Dental Group - Chula Vista72Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (171)—
9Chula Vista Orthodontics71Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (312)—
10Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastlake71Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (722)—

The 76 best braces dentists in Chula Vista, 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.

  7. #7 Chula Vista Dental Arts

    340 4th Ave Suite 15, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for braces in Chula Vista on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Chula Vista Dental ArtsFull profile(619) 422-6121
    In their words

    We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. We are always welcoming new patients and we would love to have you as part of our dental family.

    From Chula Vista Dental Arts's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 76 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #76, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Twin Oaks Family Dentistry614.3★ (18)
27Olga Saiz Dental594.3★ (7)
28Happy Smiles Dental Center57Evenings · Sat
29Smiles Of East Lake57Evenings · Sat
30Millenia Dental57Evenings · Sat
31Family First Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
32California Smiles Chula Vista53Evenings · Sat
33The Super Dentists53Evenings · Sat
34Gentle Dental Chula Vista47Sat
35Dental Arts of South Bay Practice of Hooman Fakhrai DMD, Sara Azad DMD47Evenings
36Terra Nova Family Dentistry47Sat
37Village Dental Group and Orthodontics47Evenings
38Gia Dental47Sat
39Elite Dental Care47Sat
40Great Dental Group - Safoura Massoumi D.D.S.47Sat
41AM DENTAL47Sat
42Sam J. Halabo, DMD - Chula Vista Dentist47Evenings
43Melrose Dental Care47Evenings
44Saldana Dental Office47Sat
45Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
46Naples Dental43Sat
47Town Centre Dental Group37
48Chula Vista Dental Care37
49Naples Dental Chula Vista37
50San Diego Healthy Smiles37
51Arshdeep Kaur DDS37
52Bonita Del Rey Dental Care37
53Perfect Smiles California37
54613 Dentistry Chula Vista37
55Pacific Dental Group37
56HKS Dental office37
57Dr. Parmar Family Dentist37
58Woodside Dental | Dentist in Chula Vista37
59Aye Dental37
60Eduardo Diaz, DDS37
61Elite Dental Care (Parizad Seraj DDS)37
62South Bay Dental Arts37
63Dr. Carli Katz, DMD37
64Real Dental Care37
65Dental Expressions Of Eastlake37
66Gentle Care Family Dentistry: Elvie Nathanson, DMD37
67Village Walk Dental37
68AD Dental Chula Vista37
69Family Dental Care37
70Perfecta Dental Group37
71Goldman Bruce DDS: Town Centre Dental Group33
72Beyond Dentistry33
73Lopez & Noyes Dental Corporation33
74My Smile San Diego Dental Center33
75Guzman Dental DDS33
76Frerichs Dwight A DDS25

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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.

17 of Chula Vista's 76 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Chula Vista

How much do braces cost in Chula Vista?

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

How much do braces cost in Chula Vista?
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 Chula Vista

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 Chula Vista braces dentists

We scored 76 Chula Vista clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Chula Vista?

Sunga Orthodontics ranks #1 of 76 Chula Vista clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews. Otay Lakes 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 Chula Vista, CA?

Braces in Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista do braces?

Yes. 59 of the 76 Chula Vista clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 17 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 Chula Vista braces dentists are open on Saturday?

19 of 76 Chula Vista clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Orthodontics Unlimited by Dr. Kuruvadi & Associates, Life Smiles Dental Care and Otay Lakes Smiles by G. Marquez. 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 Chula Vista?

76 Chula Vista clinics list braces in our data. 17 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Sunga Orthodontics and Otay Lakes Orthodontics. 19 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 16 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Chula Vista

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 175 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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