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Best Braces Dentists in Farmington, NM (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Cedar Pointe Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 47 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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47 Farmington 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.

Top 10 braces dentists in Farmington at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Farmington at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Cedar Pointe Family Dentistry73
2Rasmussen Aaron D DDS73
3Thompson Dental Group73
4A Hilton67
5C. Montoya67
6Chavez Desiree67
7Donna M Thompson PC: Pfetzer Robyn67
8Dr. Aleksey Kozlov67
9Dr. C. Julio Chhabra67
10Dr. David Herman67

The 47 best braces dentists in Farmington, 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. Ranked #1 for braces in Farmington

    #1 Cedar Pointe Family Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in Farmington 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 Cedar Pointe Family DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Welcome to Cedar Pointe Family Dentistry where we give you trusted, comfortable, and caring dentistry. Dr. Ryan H. Wilson specializes in providing CEREC® same-day dental crowns as well as many other procedures when we offer our comprehensive dentistry in Farmington, New Mexico, and the surrounding communities of Aztec, Bloomfield, Cedar Hill, and Kirtland, New Mexico. Our dentist and excellent team are friendly and well-trained, able to accommodate for the needs of patients…

    From Cedar Pointe Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Farmington Community Health Center

    1001 W Broadway Suite E & D, Farmington, NM 87401

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Farmington: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Farmington Community Health CenterFull profile(505) 327-4796
    In their words

    Our Presbyterian Medical Services health centers provide a safety net of medical care for thousands of New Mexicans of all ages. Everyone is eligible to receive medical services. In addition to private pay, we accept Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. For the uninsured, a sliding fee scale is available based on income.

    From Farmington Community Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 47 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Country Club Family Dental Cr47Evenings
27Desert Hills Dental Care37
28Farmington Family Dentistry37
29Summit Family Dental37
30Canyon Dental Care37
31Dr. Travis E. Watson, DDS37
32Four Corners Orthodontics & Dental37
33Neon Kids Dental - Farmington37
34Pinon Hills Dental37
35The Dental Studio on 30th37
36Smalley Jack O DDS37
37Animas Pediatric Dental Group37
38Mountain Dental37
39Clark Family Dentistry37
40We Care Family Dental37
41Smiles 4 Kids37
42Red Rock Dental37
43Beckland Dental Kids37
44Four Corners Family Dental37
45Integrity Dental37
46Lusk Family Dentistry: Jared Lusk, DDS37
47Sundance Dental & Orthodontics33

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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 Farmington's 47 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Farmington

How much do braces cost in Farmington?

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

How much do braces cost in Farmington?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico—
Ceramic braces$4,000–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico—
Self-ligating braces$3,500–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico—
Lingual braces$8,000–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico—

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

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 Farmington braces dentists

We scored 47 Farmington clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Farmington 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 Farmington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Farmington?

Cedar Pointe Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 47 Farmington clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Rasmussen Aaron D DDS 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 Farmington, NM?

Braces in Farmington typically costs $3,000–$7,000 USD. By type: metal braces $3,000–$7,000; ceramic braces $4,000–$8,000; self-ligating braces $3,500–$8,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Farmington do braces?

Yes. None of the 47 Farmington 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 Mexico?

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 Farmington braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 47 Farmington clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including Farmington Community Health 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 Farmington?

47 Farmington clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Farmington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 49 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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