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Best overall for braces: Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Dunn Loring, VA, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.5★ from 335 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.
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3 Dunn Loring clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Specialist on staff | Rating (reviews) | Reviews mentioning braces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Dunn Loring, VA | 72 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.5★ (335) | 1 |
| 2 | Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry | 37 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Family Dental Center | 37 | — | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 for braces in Dunn Loring
2230 Gallows Rd Ste 320, Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Ranked #1 for braces in Dunn Loring: an orthodontist on staff; 4.5★ from 335 Google reviews.
2301 Gallows Rd #115, Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Ranked #2 for braces in Dunn Loring on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry specializes in treating children and teens. We provide excellent personalized care to our young patients in the Merrifield area. Pediatric dentists receive additional training beyond dental school to better diagnose and treat the dental needs of growing children. Dr. Monamie Ghatak and our compassionate team are welcoming new patients to our convenient Dunn Loring pediatric dental office. Our pediatric dentistry services include: Children's…
From Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.2136 Gallows Rd # B, Dunn Loring, VA 22027, United States
Ranked #3 for braces in Dunn Loring on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
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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.
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 Dunn Loring's 3 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Dunn Loring
Typical ranges in USD for Dunn Loring, VA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $3,000–$7,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia | — |
| Ceramic braces | $4,000–$8,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $3,500–$8,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia | — |
| Lingual braces | $8,000–$12,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Dunn Loring
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | A consultation, a fitting visit, then adjustments every 4–8 weeks |
| Chair time | About 1–2 hours to fit; adjustments take 15–30 minutes |
| Recovery | Soreness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments |
| When to see a specialist | Most braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems |
We scored 3 Dunn Loring clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Dunn Loring data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |