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Best Braces Dentists in Fort Walton Beach, FL (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Jazayeri Nick DMD, ranked #1 of 44 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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44 Fort Walton Beach clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 2 open 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 Fort Walton Beach at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Fort Walton Beach at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Jazayeri Nick DMD73
2Personal Care Family Dentistry73
3Black Rhonda67
4Bright Smiles Dentistry: Brooks Ashley L DMD67
5Delta Dental Laboratories Inc67
6Drg Review Inc67
7Erin Sutton67
8Gonzalez Michelle R DDS67
9Hodges Dental Clinic67
10John D Hutchinson Enterprises67

The 44 best braces dentists in Fort Walton Beach, 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 Personal Care Family Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for braces in Fort Walton Beach 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 Personal Care Family DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Our Goal is to make our patients feel at ease and comfortable throughout their experience at our office. We provide a warm atmosphere with friendly faces while working with you to make your dental health optimal. Procedures: Fillings, Dental Cleaning, Extractions, Sealants, Whitening, Root Canals, Full Mouth Reconstruction, Dental Bonding, Veneers, Bridges and Crowns, Implants, Dentures and Partials Features: Dental Phobia, Sedation Dentistry, Holistic Dentistry, Digital…

    From Personal Care Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Rajiv Tuladhar

    516 Mary Esther Cut Off NW Ste2, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in Fort Walton Beach: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rajiv TuladharFull profile(850) 659-3119
    In their words

    Rajiv Tuladhar practices in Fort Walton Beach, FL for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Rajiv Tuladhar and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients,…

    From Rajiv Tuladhar's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Fishbein Orthodontics

    403 Hollywood Blvd NW a102, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Fort Walton Beach: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Fishbein OrthodonticsFull profile(850) 477-1089
    In their words

    Fishbein Orthodontics is the leading Orthodontic Office in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and the surrounding areas. We proudly offer braces, Invisalign, and other orthodontic treatment options in Fort Walton Beach, FL! We offer the following services: braces Fort Walton Beach FL Invisalign Fort Walton Beach FL orthodontist Fort Walton Beach FL braces for kids Fort Walton Beach FL Invisalign teen Fort Walton Beach FL We proudly service the Fort Walton Beach FL area and pride…

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

  20. #20 Aspen Dental

    516 Mary Esther Cut Off NW Ste2, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Fort Walton Beach: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(850) 659-3119
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Fort Walton Beach,FL offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

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

  21. #21 Bright Smiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

    208 Hospital Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Fort Walton Beach 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 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bright Smiles Family and Cosmetic DentistryFull profile(850) 518-3278
    In their words

    Bright Smiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is a full service dental office offering general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, emergency dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics. All insurance filed and in-network provider with most insurance. Services include cleanings, periodontal srp cleanings, fillings, root canals, crowns, veneers, whitening, orthodontics, dentures, pediatric dentistry, emergencies, and most other general dentistry services.…

    From Bright Smiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Dr. Katherine J. Bartlett, DMD

    208 Hospital Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Fort Walton Beach 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 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Katherine J. Bartlett, DMDFull profile(850) 243-8124

  23. #23 Advantage Dental+ | Fort Walton Beach

    99 Eglin Pkwy NE Suite #28, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Fort Walton Beach 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 Advantage Dental+ | Fort Walton BeachFull profile(850) 749-4800
    In their words

    We are your local family oral health care provider, serving all dental needs by providing a full range of preventive, cosmetic and specialty dentistry services. Our staff recognizes oral health care should be based on the individual; everyone should have a personalized treatment plan created just for them. Our teams believe lasting healthy outcomes and positive experiences are the foundation of quality care and service.

    From Advantage Dental+ | Fort Walton Beach's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Coastal Periodontics

    82 Beal Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Fort Walton Beach 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 Coastal PeriodonticsFull profile(850) 862-6666

  25. #25 Marshall, Chadwick J DMD, MD

    105 Hollywood Blvd NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Fort Walton Beach 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 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Marshall, Chadwick J DMD, MDFull profile(850) 269-7550

All 44 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Gulf Coast Facial & Oral Surgery37
27Brodie Bowman Orthodontics37
28Bayer & Curtis Orthodontics37
29Michael A. Grimes, D.M.D. - Dentistry37
30NABORS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37
31Patrick Endodontics37
32Sand Dollar Dental37
33Tony D. Clark, DMD37
34Jean Woo DDS PA37
35Shoreline Dental Studio37
36Emerald Coast Dentistry37
37Wright Parkway Dental Center37
38Wright Parkway Dental Center - Dr. Susan M. Welch37
39Bridgeway Health Clinics37
40William Kelly Roark, DDS33
41Sonny Davis, D.M.D.33
42Dr. Jos J. Bakker, DDS33
43Hills Thomas L DDS33
44Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry33

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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 Walton Beach's 44 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Fort Walton Beach

How much do braces cost in Fort Walton Beach?

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

How much do braces cost in Fort Walton Beach?
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 Walton Beach

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 Walton Beach braces dentists

We scored 44 Fort Walton Beach clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 8 were excluded (8 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 Walton Beach 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 Walton Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Fort Walton Beach?

Jazayeri Nick DMD ranks #1 of 44 Fort Walton Beach clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Personal Care Family Dentistry 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 Walton Beach, FL?

Braces in Fort Walton Beach 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 Walton Beach do braces?

Yes. None of the 44 Fort Walton Beach 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 Walton Beach braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 44 Fort Walton Beach clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including Fishbein Orthodontics. 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 Walton Beach?

44 Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 46 clinics.
  2. : 8 duplicate listings merged.

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