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Best Braces Dentists in Croton-On-Hudson, NY (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Dental365 – Croton-on-Hudson, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 515 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday hours.

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3 Croton-On-Hudson clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 2 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 3 braces dentists in Croton-On-Hudson at a glance

Top 3 braces dentists in Croton-On-Hudson at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)
1Dental365 – Croton-on-Hudson78Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (515)
2Smile Design Center | Dentist In Croton on Hudson NY | Implant Dentist57——
3Dr. Scott Schwartz DDS47——

The 3 best braces dentists in Croton-On-Hudson, 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. #2 Smile Design Center | Dentist In Croton on Hudson NY | Implant Dentist

    2042 Albany Post Rd #3, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for braces in Croton-On-Hudson: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–7 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #3 Dr. Scott Schwartz DDS

    1 Baltic Pl, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for braces in Croton-On-Hudson: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 10:30 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Cosmetic Dentist, Restorative Dentist, and General Dentist in Croton on Hudson, Westchester County NY! Drs. Scott Schwartz and Bard Levey offer the dental services necessary to address all of your dental health needs, from routine preventive care, to restoring missing teeth. They provide professional teeth whitening, same day crowns, porcelain veneers, fillings, bridges, dental implants, and more. Drs. Schwartz and Levey set themselves apart from other dentists with a…

    From Dr. Scott Schwartz DDS'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.

1 of Croton-On-Hudson's 3 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Croton-On-Hudson

How much do braces cost in Croton-On-Hudson?

Typical ranges in USD for Croton-On-Hudson, NY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in Croton-On-Hudson?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,350–$10,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Ceramic braces$5,800–$11,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Self-ligating braces$5,100–$11,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Lingual braces$11,600–$17,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Croton-On-Hudson

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 Croton-On-Hudson braces dentists

We scored 3 Croton-On-Hudson 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 Croton-On-Hudson 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 Croton-On-Hudson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Croton-On-Hudson?

Dental365 – Croton-on-Hudson ranks #1 of 3 Croton-On-Hudson clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 515 Google reviews. Smile Design Center | Dentist In Croton on Hudson NY | Implant Dentist ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Croton-On-Hudson, NY?

Braces in Croton-On-Hudson typically costs $4,350–$10,150 USD. By type: metal braces $4,350–$10,200; ceramic braces $5,800–$11,600; self-ligating braces $5,100–$11,600. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Croton-On-Hudson do braces?

Yes. 2 of the 3 Croton-On-Hudson clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 1 lists 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 New York?

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 Croton-On-Hudson braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 3 Croton-On-Hudson clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Dental365 – Croton-on-Hudson and Smile Design Center | Dentist In Croton on Hudson NY | Implant 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 Croton-On-Hudson?

3 Croton-On-Hudson clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include Dental365 – Croton-on-Hudson. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Croton-On-Hudson

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.