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Best Braces Dentists in Fort Pierce, FL (2026)

43 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for braces: Dr. Alida C. Zayas, DMD, ranked #1 of 43 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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43 Fort Pierce clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 2 open Saturdays. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Fort Pierce at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Fort Pierce at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Alida C. Zayas, DMD67
2Dr. Arturo Ricard67
3Dr. Claudia M. Ferro, DDS67
4Dr. James Strawn67
5Dr. Moses Johnson, DDS67
6Dr. William G. Angelos, DDS67
7Humphries John DDS67
8Indrio Dental Care: Dimeo Brian DDS67
9Kristian Poventud, DMD67
10Lopez Damaris67

The 43 best braces dentists in Fort Pierce, 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.

  16. #16 The Good Samaritan Free Clinic

    2601 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34981

    63/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for braces in Fort Pierce: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon 12 AM–12 AM · Tue–Sat closed · Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Good Samaritan Free ClinicFull profile(772) 924-1137

  17. #17 Florida Community Health Centers, Inc.

    1505 Delaware Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for braces in Fort Pierce: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Florida Community Health Centers, Inc.Full profile(772) 461-1402

  19. #19 HANDS of St. Lucie County

    3855 US-1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Fort Pierce: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–7 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at HANDS of St. Lucie CountyFull profile(772) 462-5646

  20. #20 Laser Hair Solutions & Electrolysis

    2502 Acorn St, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Fort Pierce: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–2:30 PM · Tue 12 PM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 12 PM–7 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Laser Hair Solutions & ElectrolysisFull profile(772) 579-6956

  21. #21 Aspen Dental

    5000 Okeechobee Rd STE A, Fort Pierce, FL 34947, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Fort Pierce: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(772) 293-6043

  22. #22 Whole Family Health Center

    725 US-1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Fort Pierce 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–Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Whole Family Health CenterFull profile(772) 468-9900

  23. #23 Grace Women and Children's Health Center

    714 Ave C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Fort Pierce 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 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Grace Women and Children's Health CenterFull profile(772) 429-3400

  24. #24 Vakani Orthodontics

    1900 S Federal Hwy, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Fort Pierce 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Vakani OrthodonticsFull profile(772) 465-5535
    In their words

    Vakani Orthodontics in Fort Pierce, FL has helped thousands of children, teens, and adults achieve straight, striking smiles with braces and Invisalign® treatment. We offer complimentary consultations, flexible payment plans, interest-free financing, and our exclusive Kids Club savings account to help make orthodontic treatment affordable. At Vakani Orthodontics, every patient is carefully evaluated by two uniquely-specialized orthodontists in our modern, state-of-the-art…

    From Vakani Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Florida Institute of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Dr. Takashi Koyama, DMD PhD FACS

    2402 Frist Blvd STE 100, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Fort Pierce 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Florida Institute of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Dr. Takashi Koyama, DMD PhD FACSFull profile(772) 461-9700

All 43 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Shapiro Family Dentistry of Ft. Pierce37
27Dr. John D. Karpinski PA37
28Dahya Dentistry37
29Family Oral Health Associates37
30Midway Dental Center37
31Sabal Palm Denture Center37
32Dr. Mojgan Salehi37
33Lawnwood Dental Care37
34Legler Orthodontics: Legler Lee DDS33
35Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County33
36Florida Department of Health, St Lucie33
37Great Expressions Dental Centers - Fort Pierce33
38Revodent inc33
39Martinez Emilio R Dds33
40Cepeda Joaquin DDS33
41Dr. Gina D. Dean-Bey, DDS33
42Ricard Family Dentistry - Fort Pierce33
43Russell M Davis PA33

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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 Fort Pierce's 43 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Fort Pierce

How much do braces cost in Fort Pierce?

Typical ranges in USD for Fort Pierce, FL. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in Fort Pierce?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,250–$7,550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Ceramic braces$4,300–$8,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Self-ligating braces$3,800–$8,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Lingual braces$8,650–$13,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—

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

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 Fort Pierce braces dentists

We scored 43 Fort Pierce 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Fort Pierce?

Dr. Alida C. Zayas, DMD ranks #1 of 43 Fort Pierce clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Arturo Ricard 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 Fort Pierce, FL?

Braces in Fort Pierce typically costs $3,240–$7,560 USD. By type: metal braces $3,250–$7,550; ceramic braces $4,300–$8,650; self-ligating braces $3,800–$8,650. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Fort Pierce do braces?

Yes. None of the 43 Fort Pierce 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 Florida?

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 Fort Pierce braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 43 Fort Pierce clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. and Comfort Smiles. 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 Fort Pierce?

43 Fort Pierce clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Fort Pierce

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 45 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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