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Best Braces Dentists in Dover, NJ (2026)

8 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 1 orthodontist0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry, ranked #1 of 8 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Vedha Family Dentistry, an orthodontist on staff, 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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8 Dover clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 4 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 8 braces dentists in Dover at a glance

Top 8 braces dentists in Dover at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)
1Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry73——
2Smile Central Dover, P.C.73——
3Vedha Family Dentistry72Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (27)
4Tang Juan DDS67——
5Zufall Health - Dover Medical63——
6Patricia Patterne DMD47——
7Zufall Health - Dover Dental43——
8Aesthetic Dental Center of Morris County37——

The 8 best braces dentists in Dover, 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. #5 Zufall Health - Dover Medical

    18 W Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801

    63/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in Dover: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #7 Zufall Health - Dover Dental

    17 S Warren St, Dover, NJ 07801

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for braces in Dover: Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Zufall Health's Dental Center in Dover, NJ provides affordable, comprehensive oral health services to uninsured and under-insured persons who do not have access to care. Zufall has a sliding fee discount program to ensure affordable access to all dental services. Fees are based on services received and can be adjusted based on your income and family size. Patients with insurance will pay the co-pay indicated on the insurance card. Insured patients may also participate in the…

    From Zufall Health - Dover Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #8 Aesthetic Dental Center of Morris County

    600 Mt Pleasant Ave suite e, Dover, NJ 07801

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for braces in Dover 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 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Your Smile Comes FirstAt Aesthetic Dental Center of Morris County, we take pride in offering only the highest quality of patient care, with dental treatments available for the entire family. You can obtain dental diagnosis and treatment, patient education and resources, and regular dental checkups to ensure the oral health of you and your entire family.Our convenient, comprehensive dental services are all available under one roof so that you have most of what you need dental…

    From Aesthetic Dental Center of Morris County'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 Dover's 8 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Dover

How much do braces cost in Dover?

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

How much do braces cost in Dover?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,900–$9,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Ceramic braces$5,200–$10,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Self-ligating braces$4,550–$10,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Lingual braces$10,400–$15,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—

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

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 Dover braces dentists

We scored 8 Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Dover?

Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry ranks #1 of 8 Dover clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Smile Central Dover, P.C. 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 Dover, NJ?

Braces in Dover typically costs $3,900–$9,100 USD. By type: metal braces $3,900–$9,100; ceramic braces $5,200–$10,400; self-ligating braces $4,550–$10,400. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Dover do braces?

Yes. 7 of the 8 Dover 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 Jersey?

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 Dover braces dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 8 Dover clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Vedha Family Dentistry, Zufall Health - Dover Medical and Patricia Patterne DMD. 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 Dover?

8 Dover clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include Vedha Family Dentistry. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Dover

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.