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Best Braces Dentists in Hayward, CA (2026)

83 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 9 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Bay Care Dental, ranked #1 of 83 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, 3 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward, an orthodontist on staff, 4.7★ from 247 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.

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83 Hayward clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 9 list an orthodontist, 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 26 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 46 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Hayward at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Hayward at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning bracesSame-day
1Bay Care Dental85Yes (orthodontist)4.5★ (35)3—
2Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward84Yes (orthodontist)4.7★ (247)1—
3Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S.82Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (166)——
4Hooray 4 Teeth79Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (10)——
5Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia Dentista77———Yes
6Highland Dental of Hayward76—4.9★ (571)——
7Dr. Gurminder Sidhu73————
8Dr. Haritha Tirupathi DDS73————
9Dr. Quinn Yu, DDS73————
10Fab Dental - Hayward Emergency Dentist & Implant Center73————

The 83 best braces dentists in Hayward, 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 Hayward

    #1 Bay Care Dental

    24703 Amador St #2, Hayward, CA 94544

    85/100

    Ranked #1 for braces in Hayward: an orthodontist on staff; 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews.

    • 4.5from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bay Care DentalFull profile(510) 785-0999
    In their words

    When you need a dentist in Hayward, CA, call on Bay Care Dental. We offer a wide range of services including orthodontics, dental implants, root canals and much more. We have many years of experience so you can rest assured knowing you are in good hands. We strive to make your smile the brightest and healthiest it's been. For a great service in Hayward, CA, call on Bay Care Dental.

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

  3. #3 Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S.

    22610 6th St #1, Hayward, CA 94541

    82/100

    Ranked #3 for braces in Hayward: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 166 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S.Full profile(510) 886-8899
    In their words

    At Leung Dental, each member of our dental team is hand-selected by Wilson W. Leung, D.D.S., based upon his or her credentials, chair-side demeanor, and passion for providing the very best in personalized dental care. From our front desk staff to our dental assistants and dental professionals, every member of our Hayward dentistry team is dedicated to ensuring the total comfort and satisfaction of each of our patients.

    From Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia Dentista

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in Hayward: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia DentistaFull profile(844) 851-8301
    In their words

    We are a 24 hour emergency dentist and dental repair service in Fremont Ca. Emergency Dental Repair is open 24 hours 7 days a week including Sundays. We are here to help you with any pain that needs an emergency dentist or urgent dental clinic. Our offices are located throughout the United States including Los Angeles, Portland, New York, San Diego and more. Emergency situation oral troubles such as toothaches or injuries to the teeth or periodontist, can be significant and…

    From Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia Dentista's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  10. #10 Fab Dental - Hayward Emergency Dentist & Implant Center

    31133 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for braces in Hayward 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 Fab Dental - Hayward Emergency Dentist & Implant CenterFull profile(510) 342-3908
    In their words

    Fab Dental specializes in providing state of the art dental treatment that suites your individual needs, be it dental implants, dentures, dental braces, root canals treatment, Invisalign treatment, veneers, or wisdom teeth removal. All of this at affordable prices. Located in Hayward, we service all of East Bay Area, including Oakland, Alameda, Hayward, Union City, Newark, Castro Valley and Fremont.

    From Fab Dental - Hayward Emergency Dentist & Implant Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  11. #11 Family Dentistry - Angelito Kwek DDS

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for braces in Hayward 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 Family Dentistry - Angelito Kwek DDSFull profile
    In their words

    We are a General Dentistry Practice located steps from BayFair Mall and Chase. Our dentist is proud to be part of the Filipino Dental Association. Our services include dental cavities, treating gum disease, root canals, general cleaning, deep cleaning, and dentures. We accept most insurance from employers. If you are in need of a Dentist or are new to the city, do not hesitate to contact us.

    From Family Dentistry - Angelito Kwek DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 San Lorenzo Family Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Hayward 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 San Lorenzo Family DentalFull profile
    In their words

    At San Lorenzo Family Dental, we have more than 100 years of expertise in different types of dental services and have well-trained doctors and staff to provide you with personalized dental care. Our core services include a comprehensive dental health exam, including bridges, crowns, arestin, dental implants, dental sealants, root canal treatment, laser gum therapy, teeth whitening, extraction of wisdom teeth, sedation dentistry, veneers, and many more. We also accept PPO…

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

  22. #22 Serenity Sedation Dental Network

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Hayward 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 Serenity Sedation Dental NetworkFull profile
    In their words

    SSDN was created out of the need for a personal point of contact between patients, dentists, and anesthesiologists. As someone who has spent years dealing with all aspects of delivering exceptional anesthesiology services, it was only natural for Janine to want to streamline the process for everyone involved. Janine’s strength lies in understanding the needs of the patients as well as those of the dental offices and doctors of anesthesiology.

    From Serenity Sedation Dental Network's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Eden Dental Center

    1680 B St, Hayward, CA 94541, United States

    73/100

    Ranked #24 for braces in Hayward: 4.7★ from 244 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.7from 244 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Eden Dental CenterFull profile(510) 581-8366
    In their words

    Hayward Dentist Serving Castro Valley, San Leandro, Union City and Surrounding Dr. Tanya Vilderman welcome you to Eden Dental Center, where we offer compassionate, comfortable and comprehensive dental care for you and every member of your family. With a reputation for providing the best in Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, our patients travel from far and wide to see us. We are conveniently located on the border between Hayward and Castro Valley and easily accessible…

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

All 83 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #83, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Hayward Dental Arts724.9★ (409)
27Premier Family Dental724.9★ (358)Sat
28Big Smile Dental724.0★ (18)Evenings · Sat
29Hayward Orthodontics724.5★ (23)Sat
30Eden Shores Dental Care714.8★ (89)Sat · Sun
31SMYLE essentials715.0★ (76)Sat
32The Dental Health Center713.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat
33Hayward Family Dental Amuer M. Blanco DMD714.8★ (61)Sat
34East Bay Dental Surgery704.9★ (436)
35Bayside Dental Care704.0★ (8)Evenings · Sat · Sun
36East Bay Family Dental704.8★ (157)Sat
37NORCAL DENTAL GROUP704.9★ (518)
38Del Rio Dental Studio | General, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry684.7★ (124)Sat
39Grovehill Family Dental684.8★ (103)Sat
40Kevin D. Fong, DDS685.0★ (74)Evenings
41Dr. Han C. Lin, DDS683.4★ (5)
42Dr. Ha T. Thai684.8★ (96)
43Gary G. Fong, DDS - Advanced Dentistry of the East Bay684.9★ (107)
44E Z Dental674.0★ (12)
45A Street Dental675.0★ (42)
46Southland Dental Care674.9★ (208)
47Advanta Family Dental: Justin Le, D.D.S.675.0★ (64)
48Abd Dental Group67
49Ali Zadeh67
50Bartsch Marianne67
51Chabot Dental Center67
52Dental Health Services67
53Dental Hygiene Clinic67
54Dr. Nga Hoang67
55Eden Dental Building67
56Family Dentistry67
57Forever Fun Children's Dentistry67
58Gan Daniel L DDS67
59Hemanes Glenn J DDS67
60Hu Nancy H DDS67
61Image Dental67
62Mecua Richard R DDS67
63Gentle Dental Hayward664.0★ (297)
64Heritage Dental: Jacob Ming, DDS662.4★ (18)
65Brian R. Fong D.D.S., Inc.664.9★ (17)Evenings · Sat
66Richard L. Plasch, DDS, FAGD, Inc.644.8★ (34)Evenings
67Dental Clinic of Hayward645.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat · Sun
68Children's Dental Place634.7★ (13)Sat
69Ultra Dental Care614.1★ (14)Sat
70Healthy Teeth, Happy Smile Dentistry605.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat
71Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center - Silva Pediatric Clinic603.3★ (20)Sat
72Uppal Dental Care594.2★ (25)
73Western Dental Center: Mosur Victoria S DDS591.6★ (14)Evenings · Sat
74Allegro Dental Group594.1★ (19)
75Dr. Rupal N. Shah, DDS584.0★ (2)Sat
76Crockett David S DDS585.0★ (7)
77South Hayward Dental office of Kai Ming Cai D.D.S.573.4★ (10)
78Hayward Braces564.5★ (2)
79Emergency Dental Center of Hayward553.7★ (3)
80Castillo Dentistry, Inc.47Sat
81Dr. Charles Giang, DMD37
82Rodriguez Dental Group33
83Fairway Park Dental Center Inc.33

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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.

9 of Hayward's 83 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Hayward

How much do braces cost in Hayward?

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

How much do braces cost in Hayward?
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 Hayward

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 Hayward braces dentists

We scored 83 Hayward clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 25 were excluded (4 closed and 21 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 Hayward 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 Hayward: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Hayward?

Bay Care Dental ranks #1 of 83 Hayward clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews. Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward 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 Hayward, CA?

Braces in Hayward 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 Hayward do braces?

Yes. 74 of the 83 Hayward clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 9 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 Hayward braces dentists are open on Saturday?

26 of 83 Hayward clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Bay Care Dental, Hooray 4 Teeth and Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia Dentista. 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 Hayward?

83 Hayward clinics list braces in our data. 9 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Bay Care Dental and Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward. 26 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 46 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Hayward

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 105 clinics.
  2. : 21 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.

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