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Best Braces Dentists in District Heights, MD (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Alan C. Gordon, DDS, ranked #1 of 19 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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19 District Heights clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 3 open Saturdays. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in District Heights at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in District Heights at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Alan C. Gordon, DDS73
2Priya Patel, DDS73
3Watkins Park Family Dentistry73
4Dr. Ephraim Altmon67
5Dr. Nekia Staley-Neither67
6Essence Dental Care: Rose-Nelson Camille DDS67
7Family First Dental Llc67
8Hildebrandt & Hildebrandt: Hildebrandt Janet K DDS67
9Marshall Jessica M DDS67
10Raffel Erwin DDS67

The 19 best braces dentists in District Heights, 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.

  6. #6 Essence Dental Care: Rose-Nelson Camille DDS

    5805 Old Silver Hill Rd # G, District Heights, MD 20747

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for braces in District Heights 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 Essence Dental Care: Rose-Nelson Camille DDSFull profile(301) 568-8444

  14. #14 Kiddie Cavity Care

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for braces in District Heights: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kiddie Cavity CareFull profile
    In their words

    Kiddie Cavity Care is a state-of-the-art pediatric dental office catering to all children in the D.C., Temple Hills and Richmond areas. Kiddie Cavity Care strives to provide the best care to all children including our Spanish-speaking families and children with special needs. Dr. Altmon also offers oral sedation and general anesthesia in the office. Kiddie Cavity Care is also very accessible, located directly on the Red Line Metro with the Van Ness Metro at its door. Parking…

    From Kiddie Cavity Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  15. #15 Pine Dentistry & Braces

    6471 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD 20747, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for braces in District Heights: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pine Dentistry & BracesFull profile(301) 349-3608
    In their words

    Pine Dentistry serves the local District Heights, MD community with a friendly and professional dental team to make dental visits simple and stress-free for patients of all ages.We accept most types of insurance and offer convenient payment options. Ask about our Resolution Dental Plan, which can save your family over $1,000 per year in dental needs!

    From Pine Dentistry & Braces's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Healthy Dental

    5570 Silver Hill Rd, District Heights, MD 20747, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for braces in District Heights: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Healthy DentalFull profile(301) 202-2222
    In their words

    Healthy Dental, State of the art Dental Office located in District Heights, MD for both Kids and Adults. We have Indoor Play Area, Xbox Video Games for Kids and Touch2play for all age groups. We accept MD and DC Medicaid and PPO Insurances for both Kids and Adults. Some of the services we provide include: Exams &Cleanings, Root Canal Treatment, Periodontal Treatments, Partial and Complete Dentures, Preventive Dentistry, Simple and Surgical Extractions, Emergency Dentistry,…

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

  17. #17 Warner Dental Care

    7610 Pennsylvania Ave. #4701, District Heights, MD 20747

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for braces in District Heights 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–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Warner Dental CareFull profile(301) 735-5137

  18. #18 Essence Dental Care

    5805 Silver Hill Rd, District Heights, MD 20747, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in District Heights 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 Essence Dental CareFull profile(301) 568-8444

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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 District Heights's 19 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in District Heights

How much do braces cost in District Heights?

Typical ranges in USD for District Heights, MD. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in District Heights?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,600–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Ceramic braces$4,800–$9,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Self-ligating braces$4,200–$9,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Lingual braces$9,600–$14,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—

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

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 District Heights braces dentists

We scored 19 District Heights clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 15 were excluded (15 duplicate listings). 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 District Heights 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 District Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in District Heights?

Alan C. Gordon, DDS ranks #1 of 19 District Heights clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Priya Patel, DDS 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 District Heights, MD?

Braces in District Heights typically costs $3,600–$8,400 USD. By type: metal braces $3,600–$8,400; ceramic braces $4,800–$9,600; self-ligating braces $4,200–$9,600. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in District Heights do braces?

Yes. None of the 19 District Heights 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 Maryland?

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 District Heights braces dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 19 District Heights clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Kiddie Cavity Care, Pine Dentistry & Braces and Healthy Dental. 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 District Heights?

19 District Heights clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for District Heights

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 19 clinics.
  2. : 15 duplicate listings merged.

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