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Best Braces Dentists in El Monte, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Dr. Emily Letran, DDS, ranked #1 of 50 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Dental Care 32, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews.

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50 El Monte clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 24 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in El Monte at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in El Monte at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)
1Dr. Emily Letran, DDS73——
2Dental Care 3269Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (193)
3Bajio Dental67——
4Chu Jin Wei DDS67——
5Clinica Dental Mexico67——
6DR. CHRISTOPHER D. NGUYEN67——
7Dr. Sheung L. Fan, DDS67——
8Joson Glenda M DDS67——
9Polar Dental67——
10Ronald Kuo67——

The 50 best braces dentists in El Monte, 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.

  18. #18 United Dental Office

    11912 Valley Blvd suite a, El Monte, CA 91732, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in El Monte: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at United Dental OfficeFull profile(626) 442-6500

  19. #19 Alfonso Martinez DDS

    11733 Valley Blvd Suite A, El Monte, CA 91732

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in El Monte: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Alfonso Martinez DDSFull profile(626) 566-8812
    In their words

    Welcome to Alfonso E. Martinez DDS, Inc.. At our our state-of-the-art dental practice located in El Monte we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality dental care in an environment that is warm and welcoming. Using the latest equipment and techniques, our skilled and experienced dental staff will handle all of your oral health needs in general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. We feel that one of our most important functions is to listen to our…

    From Alfonso Martinez DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 626 Dental Care

    4900 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in El Monte: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at 626 Dental CareFull profile(626) 579-5158
    In their words

    At 626 Dental Care, we believe that a visit to the dentist should be as pleasant and stress-free as possible. We keep patient comfort in mind. Whether you need to schedule a general checkup or require more extensive dental work, we'll address any concerns you might have and answer all of your questions in a relaxed, pressure-free setting. Welcome to 626 Dental Care, where you’ll find caring dentists, with the latest technology, dedicated to providing quality care and great…

    From 626 Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Select Dental Practice

    3116 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91731

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in El Monte: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Select Dental PracticeFull profile(626) 454-2444

  23. #23 Pleasant Family Dentistry Dr Soe Hlaing D.D.S

    11629 Lower Azusa Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in El Monte: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pleasant Family Dentistry Dr Soe Hlaing D.D.SFull profile(626) 454-4800

  24. #24 Central Dental Group

    12072 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91732

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in El Monte: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Central Dental GroupFull profile(626) 527-2200

  25. #25 Western Dental Kids

    11017 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in El Monte: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western Dental KidsFull profile(626) 582-4787
    In their words

    Our Western Dental Kids office located near you specializes in children's dentistry and orthodontics and provides comprehensive care for infants, toddlers, children and teens. Our pediatric dentists and orthodontists provide quality, affordable dental care in a positive caring environment. Initial exams and regular checkups, preventative care like fluoride treatments and tooth sealants, routine cleanings, and fillings will insure your child maintains a beautiful smile and…

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

All 50 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Brite Choice Dental47Sat
27dr david c koo dds47Sat
28Angel Dental Care47Evenings
29Lower Azusa Dental Group47Evenings
30Atlantic Pacific Smile Dental Group of El Monte47Sat
31We C Kids Dental47Sat
32Garvey Dental Group47Sat
33SmileOne Dentistry47Sat
34Central Garvey Family Dental47Sat
35Serenity Dental47Sat
36Alpha Dental - El Monte43Sat
37Comfort Dental Group43Sat
38Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
39Beri Lata DDS43Sat
40Whelan Lok, DDS43Sun
41Center Valley Dental Group (Best Care Dental Center)43Sat
42Amazing Smiles LA - Patricia Arroyo DDS37
43Atlas Dental Care37
44Mountain View Dental Group37
45AltaMed Medical and Dental Group - El Monte37
46Valley Mall Dental37
47American Dental33
48Gutierrez Dental Office33
49Cheung Matthew C DDS33
50Tyler Dental Practice33

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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 El Monte's 50 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in El Monte

How much do braces cost in El Monte?

Typical ranges in USD for El Monte, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in El Monte?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,200–$9,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Ceramic braces$5,600–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Self-ligating braces$4,900–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Lingual braces$11,200–$16,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

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

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 El Monte braces dentists

We scored 50 El Monte clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 14 were excluded (14 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 El Monte 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 El Monte: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in El Monte?

Dr. Emily Letran, DDS ranks #1 of 50 El Monte clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Dental Care 32 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 El Monte, CA?

Braces in El Monte typically costs $4,200–$9,800 USD. By type: metal braces $4,200–$9,800; ceramic braces $5,600–$11,200; self-ligating braces $4,900–$11,200. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in El Monte do braces?

Yes. 49 of the 50 El Monte 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 California?

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 El Monte braces dentists are open on Saturday?

24 of 50 El Monte clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Family Dentistry, Emergency Dental Services and May Valley Dental Center. 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 El Monte?

50 El Monte clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include Dental Care 32. 24 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for El Monte

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 74 clinics.
  2. : 14 duplicate listings merged.

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