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Best overall for braces: Harbor City Modern Dentistry, ranked #1 of 6 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.6★ from 153 Google reviews.
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6 Harbor City clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 2 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Specialist on staff | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbor City Modern Dentistry | 71 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.6★ (153) |
| 2 | Lighthouse Dental Office | 57 | — | — |
| 3 | Harbor Dental Associates | 47 | — | — |
| 4 | Flossy Dental | 37 | — | — |
| 5 | Rolling Hills Family Dental | 37 | — | — |
| 6 | Dr. Lenny N. Dayrit, DDS | 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 Harbor City
962 Sepulveda Blvd, Harbor City, CA 90710
Ranked #1 for braces in Harbor City: an orthodontist on staff; 4.6★ from 153 Google reviews.
1306 Sepulveda Blvd, Harbor City, CA 90710
Ranked #2 for braces in Harbor City: evening hours and Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
25617 Dodge Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710
Ranked #3 for braces in Harbor City: Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
1537 Lomita Blvd, Harbor City, CA 90710, United States
Ranked #4 for braces in Harbor City 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
26640 S Western Ave i, Harbor City, CA 90710
Ranked #5 for braces in Harbor City 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
26640 S Western Ave M, Harbor City, CA 90710, United States
Ranked #6 for braces in Harbor City 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
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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.
1 of Harbor City's 6 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Harbor City
Typical ranges in USD for Harbor City, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $4,200–$9,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Ceramic braces | $5,600–$11,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $4,900–$11,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Lingual braces | $11,200–$16,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Harbor City
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 6 Harbor City 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Harbor City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| 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 |