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Best Braces Dentists in Elmira, NY (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Chemung County Health Department, ranked #1 of 31 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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31 Elmira clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Elmira at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Elmira at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Chemung County Health Department73
2Top Emergency Dental73
3Able 267
4Arnot Medical Services67
5Arnot Ogden Medical System67
6Dr. Chad Uy67
7Dr. James C. Cooros, MD67
8Dr. Matthew Brown, MD67
9Jason Horn67
10Karpinski Kathryn DDS67

The 31 best braces dentists in Elmira, 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.

  2. #2 Top Emergency Dental

    199 Harriet St, Elmira, NY 14901

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for braces in Elmira 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 Top Emergency DentalFull profile
    In their words

    Thank you for considering Top Emergency Dental as your area dental provider. Our team offers services such as emergency dental care, pediatric care, family dental, and emergency denture repair. Our dental professionals also offer excellent general dentistry services as well! At this time, we are unable to take walk-in patients, so please call an appointment today. Our phone lines are manned 24/7, even on holidays and weekends! If you need a dentist and you need one now,…

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

  23. #23 West Church St Dental

    452 W Church St, Elmira, NY 14901

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Elmira 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 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Church St DentalFull profile(607) 732-4722

  25. #25 Cesari Andrew P DDS

    451 W Church St # 2, Elmira, NY 14901

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Elmira 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 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cesari Andrew P DDSFull profile(607) 733-5586

All 31 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Dr. Trung D. Tran, DMD37
27O'Connell Family Dental37
28Maple Ave Family Dental37
29Oral & Implant Surgery33
30Southport Dental33
31Robert G Lyon DDS33

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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 Elmira's 31 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Elmira

How much do braces cost in Elmira?

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

How much do braces cost in Elmira?
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 Elmira

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 Elmira braces dentists

We scored 31 Elmira clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Elmira 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 Elmira: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Elmira?

Chemung County Health Department ranks #1 of 31 Elmira clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Top Emergency Dental 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 Elmira, NY?

Braces in Elmira 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 Elmira do braces?

Yes. None of the 31 Elmira 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 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.

How many dentists offer braces in Elmira?

31 Elmira clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Elmira

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 32 clinics.

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