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Best Braces Dentists in Cleveland, OH (2026)

144 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 6 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Angel Dental Care, ranked #1 of 144 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.5★ from 717 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Jon Kirlough, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 464 Google reviews.

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144 Cleveland clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 6 list an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 19 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 71 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Cleveland at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Cleveland at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Angel Dental Care81Yes (orthodontist)4.5★ (717)—
2Jon Kirlough80Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (464)—
3Angel Dental Care75Yes (orthodontist)4.5★ (635)—
4Ronald P. Kolodziej, DMD, MS, Specialist in Orthodontics75Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (68)6
5Angel Dental Care74Yes (orthodontist)4.5★ (477)—
6Family Dental Care: Marino Carlo DDS74—5.0★ (1)—
7A Caring Dental Group73———
8Broad Arthur DDS73———
9Broadview Dental Laboratory73———
10Cleveland Clinic Foundation: Mazhari Anoosheh DDS73———

The 144 best braces dentists in Cleveland, 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.

  24. #24 Great Smiles by Design: Dr. Lynda Butler, DDS

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Cleveland 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 Great Smiles by Design: Dr. Lynda Butler, DDSFull profile
    In their words

    Great Smile by Design: Dr. Lynda Butler, DDS., is a cosmetic dentist located in University Heights, Ohio. We bring you the best service in dental cosmetic enhancements. Dr. Butler provides services such as teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, cosmetic bonding, bridgework, general teeth cleanings, oral cancer screenings, tooth extractions, and much more. Dr. Butler takes good care of those who are afraid to go to the dentist; she is very gentle. Dr. Butler…

    From Great Smiles by Design: Dr. Lynda Butler, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 144 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #144, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Kalke Lawrence DDS73
27Kelvin Ziegler In Care-Smile73
28Metro Health Medical Center: Cassinelli Aimee T DDS73
29Moorhead J Donald DDS73
30Oral Health Enrichment73
31Pearl Dental73
32River Oaks Dental Associates73
33Smile Center USA73
34Stolarsky & Truxton: Mc Donald Rhonda73
35Tighe William P DDS73
36Tyler C DDS73
37Urgent Care Dental73
38Zivic Stevan R DDS73
39Lakewood Dental Group734.6★ (241)
40Touhey Thomas DDS725.0★ (254)
41Brooklyn Dental Group724.5★ (220)
42Dental & Cosmetic Solutions724.9★ (239)Evenings
43Dr. Bradley Hylan714.5★ (2,906)Sat
44Dr. Karyn Kahn714.2★ (5)
45Emily Weitz DDS705.0★ (150)Evenings · Sat
46Judith M. Bordeaux, DMD, MSD704.8★ (85)Sat
47Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics703.6★ (280)Sat
48Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center703.7★ (348)Evenings · Sat · Sun
49Fairview Family Dentistry695.0★ (10)
50Pompeani Mark J DDS685.0★ (10)
51Beachcliff Family Dentistry684.2★ (10)
52Hudec Dental684.6★ (1,106)
53Downtown Dental Services674.9★ (319)
54Dr. Elliot Zeaman, DDS675.0★ (5)
55Hong Richard DDS675.0★ (5)
56Dr. Malcolm Walters672.7★ (20)
57Westown Dental674.6★ (191)
58Jimenez Edward Y DDS674.8★ (84)Sat
59Buckley Jr William F DDS67
60Cleveland Center-Dental Implants67
61Detroit Avenue Dental Center67
62Downtown Dental: Germeni Flora67
63Dr. Benedict Kim67
64Dr. Bilal Sajid67
65Dr. Gary Montgomery67
66Dr. Rahim Abdul67
67Dr. Rajan A. Mehta, DDS67
68Dr. William L. Farr, DDS67
69Incorvaia Kyle67
70Knight & Knight67
71Mc Gurer Jennifer67
72Ocean Dental67
73Roderick Adams67
74Rubina Saleem67
75Shaker Dental Center67
76Statdds67
77University Heights Family Dental67
78University Hospital System Ors67
79Woods & Hildebrandt Inc67
80High Point Periodontics675.0★ (9)
81Premier Dental Associates Inc664.8★ (216)
82Levinsky Ira G DDS665.0★ (6)
83Jason A. Doerschuk DDS Inc654.8★ (94)
84Robbins Rebecca L DDS654.8★ (221)
85A Family Dental Care: Ball John DDS655.0★ (5)
86Legacy Dental Care- Jason Warn DDS654.9★ (217)
87Kurz Kenneth J DDS655.0★ (4)
88Refresh Dental652.7★ (7)
89Cyphert T J DDS645.0★ (3)
90Dr. Eric E. Berschig, DDS643.5★ (8)
91Hudec Dental644.5★ (375)
92Hudec Dental644.3★ (664)
93Shimizu Craig R DDS634.6★ (22)Evenings
94Kaziner Yakov DDS635.0★ (2)
95Richard E Betor Inc634.9★ (95)
96Collinwood Health Center: Williamson Gwen MD633.0★ (2)
97Kenneth Kmieck's Dental Health633.0★ (2)
98Bitounis Constantine DDS624.6★ (11)Evenings · Sat
99A United Dental Associates625.0★ (1)
100City Dental Care624.0★ (157)Sat
101Cleveland Oral & Maxillofacial621.0★ (2)
102Hochman Steven N DDS621.0★ (2)
103A Family Dental Care: Moses Brian DDS623.6★ (16)Evenings · Sat
104Cleveland Clinic Department: Mussa Roxana DDS611.0★ (1)
105Jordan Dental Center611.0★ (1)
106Riveredge Dentistry614.3★ (16)Sat
107Lakewood Periodontics614.8★ (27)
108Dr. Scott N. Shapiro, DDS614.8★ (16)Evenings
109Dr. Donald Stiggers Jr, D.D.S604.3★ (31)Sat
110Postel Neal DDS604.3★ (20)Sat
111The Facial Aesthetic Designers, Inc-John Heimke DMD604.9★ (36)
112Dr. Charles W. Harper, DDS603.5★ (13)Sat
113Jaffe, Barry R DDS594.3★ (77)
114Cleveland Dental Institute Shaker Blvd593.9★ (266)
115Buckeye Denture Clinic584.3★ (16)
116Gadson Richard DDS585.0★ (4)Sat
117Care Alliance Health Center574.8★ (4)
118Bostic John S DDS573.7★ (3)
119UH Rainbow Pediatric Dentistry573.0★ (28)
120Hansen Carrie M DDS574.5★ (8)
121Highlands Dental563.0★ (2)Sat
122Care Alliance Health Center563.5★ (47)
123Cleveland Dental Institute553.4★ (207)
124Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, Inc. (NEON) - East Cleveland Health Center542.9★ (24)
125Dr. Ralph F Knapp Inc.47Sat
126Ildiko Eydie Bakos, DDS, MSD, Inc.47Evenings
127Downtown Dental Associates47Sat
128Schmidt William G DDS43Sat
129Beachcliff Dental Associates-Rocky43Evenings
130Northeast Ohio Neighborhood37
131Dr. Gary Schween37
132School of Dental Medicine Clinic37
133West Park Dental37
134Dentist Cleveland OH37
135Michael E. Skerl, DDS37
136Parma Ridge Family Dental: Rebecca Mintz-Gecovich DDS37
137Next Phase Dental37
138Ryba Dentistry37
139Compass Point33
140MetroHealth Dental Associates33
141MetroHealth Family Dentistry33
142MetroHealth Broadway Health Center - Dental Services33
143MetroHealth Department of Dentistry33
144Petkovic Vladimir 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.

6 of Cleveland's 144 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Cleveland

How much do braces cost in Cleveland?

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

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

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

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 Cleveland braces dentists

We scored 144 Cleveland clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 30 were excluded (8 closed and 22 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Cleveland?

Angel Dental Care ranks #1 of 144 Cleveland clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.5★ from 717 Google reviews. Jon Kirlough 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 Cleveland, OH?

Braces in Cleveland 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 Ohio. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Cleveland do braces?

Yes. 138 of the 144 Cleveland clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 6 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 Ohio?

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 Cleveland braces dentists are open on Saturday?

19 of 144 Cleveland clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Angel Dental Care, Dr. Bradley Hylan and Emily Weitz DDS. 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 Cleveland?

144 Cleveland clinics list braces in our data. 6 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Angel Dental Care and Jon Kirlough. 19 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 71 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Cleveland

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 196 clinics.
  2. : 22 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 8 closed clinics removed.

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