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Best overall for braces: Dr. James Gagliardi, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.
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3 Fircrest clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 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. James Gagliardi | 67 |
| 2 | Fircrest Children's Dentistry | 37 |
| 3 | Light Dental Studios of Fircrest | 33 |
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 Fircrest 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
1501 Regents Blvd # 200, Fircrest, WA 98466, United States
Ranked #2 for braces in Fircrest 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
Fircrest Children's Dentistry, Serving Generations Of Fircrest Families! Best Children's Dentist In Fircrest, Washington From the moment you walk through the doors of our office, you and your child will be transported into an exciting, kid-friendly atmosphere. From our castle, doll house, video game area and many toys, our waiting room has something for every age. Our staff strives to provide a fun, child centered, stress free environment where your child can develop…
From Fircrest Children's Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.1033 Regents Blvd #201, Fircrest, WA 98466
Ranked #3 for braces in Fircrest 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
Welcome to Light Dental Studios of Fircrest serving Fircrest, Tacoma, University Place and surrounding areas since 1978. Our Fircrest dentist, Dr. James Gagliardi and our friendly Fircrest dental team are committed to providing exceptional yet affordable dental care to families in Fircrest, Washington and treat patients of all ages. Our practice is made up of a team of caring individuals that put the needs of our patients first! Come in and meet the team! We offer…
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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 Fircrest's 3 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Fircrest
Typical ranges in USD for Fircrest, WA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $3,750–$8,750 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington | — |
| Ceramic braces | $5,000–$10,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $4,400–$10,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington | — |
| Lingual braces | $10,000–$15,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Fircrest
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 Fircrest 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). 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 Fircrest 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 |