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Best overall for braces: Dr. Agnes Bolus-Alignay, ranked #1 of 7 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.
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7 Essex clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 1 opens after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Agnes Bolus-Alignay | 73 |
| 2 | Central Maryland Primary Care | 67 |
| 3 | Juaneza Marie Cielo DDS | 67 |
| 4 | Daniel Rosinsky DDS - Dentist | 47 |
| 5 | Cheerful Dental | 43 |
| 6 | Adventure Dental | 37 |
| 7 | Amsterdam Lawrence A DMD PA | 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 Essex 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
201 Back River Neck Rd # 109, Essex, MD 21221
Ranked #2 for braces in Essex 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
301 Eastern Blvd #1, Essex, MD 21221
Ranked #3 for braces in Essex 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
707 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, United States
Ranked #4 for braces in Essex: evening hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
301 Eastern Blvd #1, Essex, MD 21221, United States
Ranked #5 for braces in Essex: Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
1346 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, United States
Ranked #6 for braces in Essex 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
Caring Dental, 621 D, Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221, United States
Ranked #7 for braces in Essex 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
At Country Ridge Dental Associates, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle compassionate care that you deserve from a dentist. We work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate staff. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts…
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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.
None of Essex's 7 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Essex
Typical ranges in USD for Essex, MD. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $3,600–$8,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
| Ceramic braces | $4,800–$9,600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $4,200–$9,600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
| Lingual braces | $9,600–$14,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Essex
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 7 Essex clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Essex data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Not yet collected |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| 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 |