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Best Braces Dentists in Garden Grove, CA (2026)

64 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 8 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Viva Smiles, ranked #1 of 64 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 361 Google reviews, 7 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Uplift Dental & Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.

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64 Garden Grove clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 8 list an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 26 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 8 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Garden Grove at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Garden Grove at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Viva Smiles83Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (361)7
2Uplift Dental & Orthodontics80Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (162)1
3David Lee Orthodontics77Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (19)6
4Lollipop Dental - Garden Grove77Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (1,321)1
5Coastal Dental Care-Garden Grv: Ted Chan, DMD73———
6Elementary Smiles73———
7Garden Family Dental73———
8Huynh Quang DDS73———
9Lakefront Family Dentistry73———
10Murrieta Family Dental Group73———

The 64 best braces dentists in Garden Grove, 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.

  7. #7 Garden Family Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for braces in Garden Grove 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

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    In their words

    At Garden Family Dental, we understand that you have a choice when it comes to choosing a dental office, and we're honored that you've given us the opportunity to serve you. Our dedicated team is committed to your ongoing satisfaction and we genuinely hope that you feel comfortable about recommending us to your family, friends, and co-workers. Our practice is located in Grove, CA. Patients come here from all over california because of our reputation for quality dentistry at…

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

  9. #9 Lakefront Family Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for braces in Garden Grove 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

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    In their words

    Dr. Derek Hauser, DDS, and Dr. Mark Phillipe, DDS, bring 40 years of combined experience as the best Lake Elsinore family dentist practice to Southern California. Established in 1993, their smile transformations using CEREC milling machines on-site has changed thousands of lives through the latest cosmetic dentistry. Voted the best dentist by their patients for years with hundreds of reviews, they are proud to announce no numbing and virtually pain-free fillings and gum…

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

  11. #11 My Kid's Dentist and Orthodontics

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for braces in Garden Grove 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 My Kid's Dentist and OrthodonticsFull profile
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, My Kid's Dentist and Orthodontics is your neighborhood pediatric dentist designed to provide your child with high-quality dentistry and deliver that care in a safe, warm and fun environment. We love kids as much as we love dentistry! We are proud to be your child's complete Wildomar CA pediatric dental provider by offering you great pediatric specialty services using advanced, proven technology.

    From My Kid's Dentist and Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  13. #13 Velk Family Dentistry - Wildomar

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for braces in Garden Grove 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 Velk Family Dentistry - WildomarFull profile
    In their words

    Dentist in Wildomar. Our wide range of family, cosmetic, and pediatric dental services allow us to conveniently care for patients with all types of dental needs within our office, so our patients don't need to utilize multiple dental specialists like other offices. Some of our most popular dental services include: Dental Implants Veneers Teeth Whitening Root Canals Dentures Sleep Apnea Therapy CEREC One Day Restorations Tooth Extractions We also provide emergency dental…

    From Velk Family Dentistry - Wildomar's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 64 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #64, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. Loc Nguyen, DMD67
27Dream Dental Place67
28Gene Park67
29Orange County Dental Practice67
30Ryder Kim67
31SC Dental67
32Smile Dental67
33Joeun Dental Group - Garden Grove57Sat
34Maranatha Dental57Evenings · Sat
35Sunny Dental57Sat · Sun
36OC Tooth Fairy Dental57Evenings · Sat
37Andrade Dental Family57Evenings · Sat
38Alfa Dental Group53Evenings · Sat
39Clarity Dentistry Vu Bui DDS47Sat
40Suncoast Dental Specialists47Sat
41Brookhurst Dental Group47Sat
42Chapman Dental47Sat
43Perfect Smile Dental Care47Sat
44California Dental Group47Sat
45Cypress Grove Dental Group47Evenings
46Dr. Jun Gyu Park, DDS47Sat
47GARDEN GROVE DENTAL - Loc Q Nguyen, DMD.47Sat
48Floss & Gloss Dental | Best Dentist in Garden Grove CA47Sun
49Euclid Dental Center47Sat
50Prime Dental47Sat
51Alfa Dental Group: Duong Hoa Quynh DDS43Sat
52Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
53Unique Dental43Sat
54Heritage Dental Care43Sat
55I Care Dental43Sat
56Precision Dental Orange County | Peter H. Dang, DDS | Garden Grove Dentist37
57UDream Dental Implant Center37
58Clara Nguyen, DDS: Coast Dental Group - A Private Practice37
59My OC Dental Care37
60Town Square Family Dentistry37
61Union Dental Garden grove office37
62So Cal Dental33
63Ann Bui's Dental Hygiene Practice (We come to you)33
64Universal Care33

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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.

8 of Garden Grove's 64 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Garden Grove

How much do braces cost in Garden Grove?

Typical ranges in USD for Garden Grove, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in Garden Grove?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,200–$9,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Ceramic braces$5,600–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Self-ligating braces$4,900–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Lingual braces$11,200–$16,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

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

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 Garden Grove braces dentists

We scored 64 Garden Grove clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 Garden Grove data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Garden Grove: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Garden Grove?

Viva Smiles ranks #1 of 64 Garden Grove clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 361 Google reviews. Uplift Dental & Orthodontics ranks #2 (an orthodontist on staff). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Garden Grove, CA?

Braces in Garden Grove typically costs $4,200–$9,800 USD. By type: metal braces $4,200–$9,800; ceramic braces $5,600–$11,200; self-ligating braces $4,900–$11,200. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Garden Grove do braces?

Yes. 56 of the 64 Garden Grove clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 8 list an orthodontist on staff. 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 California?

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 Garden Grove braces dentists are open on Saturday?

26 of 64 Garden Grove clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Viva Smiles, Uplift Dental & Orthodontics and David Lee 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 Garden Grove?

64 Garden Grove clinics list braces in our data. 8 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Viva Smiles and Uplift Dental & Orthodontics. 26 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 8 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Garden Grove

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 131 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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