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Best Braces Dentists in Gardena, CA (2026)

53 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 2 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: California Smile Dental Studio, ranked #1 of 53 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Dentist of Gardena, an orthodontist on staff, 4.2★ from 474 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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53 Gardena clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 list an orthodontist and 17 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Gardena at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Gardena at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)
1California Smile Dental Studio73——
2Organika Dental73——
3Dentist of Gardena70Yes (orthodontist)4.2★ (474)
4A Best Care of Dentistry67——
5Alexander Lee67——
6Crenshaw Dental Clinic67——
7Dentistry67——
8Dr. Arvin R. Tounian, DDS67——
9Dr. Joseph Azizi, DMD67——
10Dr. L. Presley Buddenhagen67——

The 53 best braces dentists in Gardena, 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 Gardena

    #1 California Smile Dental Studio

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in Gardena 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 California Smile Dental StudioFull profile
    In their words

    California Smile Dental Studio has been serving leading esthetic clinicians and patients in California and abroad for 30+ years. Our dental studio provides the highest quality services and restorations. We utilize cutting-edge techniques and materials to guarantee our products meet and exceed our patients' esthetic demands and expectations. We aim to give our patients the California Smile: unique, artistic, natural. For more information, visit our website californiasmile.us!

    From California Smile Dental Studio's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 53 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #53, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Yasmin Gonzalez Family Dental67
27Orthodontics in Gardena635.0★ (8)Evenings
28Carson Dental Office57Evenings · Sun
29Brite Dental - David T. Dang, D.D.S. Inc57Evenings · Sat
30Gardena Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
31Dr. Teresa M. Avendano-Galvez, DMD53Evenings · Sat
32Family Dentist - Luke B. Lee, D.M.D.53Evenings · Sat
33Gardena Dental Care47Sat
34Gardena Orthodontics47Sat
35Brite Kids Dental47Sat
36Victor Negrete DDS47Sat
37Rosedale Dental47Sat
38Gardena Dental office47Sat
39Gardena PARK Dental Care47Sat
40Dr. Jaechan Park, DDS47Sat
41Gerger Dentistry47Sat
42Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
43California Dental Group Gardena43Sat
44GOOD NEIGHBOR DENTISTRY43Sat
45Healthy Smiles 4 Ever - Dr. Afshin Doostan37
46Plaza Dental Specialty Group37
47Healthy Smiles Premier Dental37
48Guadalupana Dental37
49Harry Kim DDS INC.37
50Peng Dental Care: W. Felix Peng, DDS37
51Redondo Oral & Maxillofacial33
52City Dental Center33
53Torrance Dentist DDS33

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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.

2 of Gardena's 53 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Gardena

How much do braces cost in Gardena?

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

How much do braces cost in Gardena?
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 Gardena

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 Gardena braces dentists

We scored 53 Gardena 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). 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 Gardena 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 Gardena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Gardena?

California Smile Dental Studio ranks #1 of 53 Gardena clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Organika Dental 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 Gardena, CA?

Braces in Gardena 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 Gardena do braces?

Yes. 51 of the 53 Gardena clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 2 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 Gardena braces dentists are open on Saturday?

17 of 53 Gardena clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Dentist of Gardena, Brite Dental - David T. Dang, D.D.S. Inc and Gardena Dental Group. 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 Gardena?

53 Gardena clinics list braces in our data. 2 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Dentist of Gardena and Orthodontics in Gardena. 17 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Gardena

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 70 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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