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Best Braces Dentists in Hilton Head Island, SC (2026)

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

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53 Hilton Head Island clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Hilton Head Island at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Hilton Head Island at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Hilton Head Dental Team73
2Lee E. Oppenheimer, DDS & Kane W. Ramsey, DMD - Lowcountry Periodontics and Dental Implants73
3Matthew Mastrorocco, DMD73
4Pauls Martin K DDS73
5Aikman Judith Dr67
6Bard Sunny67
7Buist Charles PA67
8Davis Rita67
9Dental Excellence67
10Dr. Bennie C. Dalton, DMD67

The 53 best braces dentists in Hilton Head Island, 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.

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

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 ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Popky Eric DDS67
27Price Ryan DDS67
28Roy E K DDS67
29Shelter Cove Dental67
30Wells Kathy67
31Hilton Head Dental Spa47Sat
32Ocean Dental47Sat
33Hilton Head Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery37
34Lawless Daniel P DMD37
35Savarese Robert DMD37
36Irish Dental37
37ROC Dental Group37
38Southern Smiles: Dr Canham DDS37
39Galloway Elizabeth W DDS37
40Rothwell Cosmetic Dentistry37
41McKinley Grant G DDS PLLC37
42Distinctive Dentistry: Shelley Murphy DMD37
43Kidz Planet Pediatric Dentistry37
44Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Dental Office37
45Maginnis Orthodontics33
46Surgical Specialists-Hilton Head General & Laparoscopic Surgery33
47Housaman C Douglas DDS PC33
48Dr. Kevin B. Fader, DMD33
49Main Street Dental Art33
50Pauls Dr & Savarese Dr33
51Coastal Pediatric Dentistry33
52VIP Smiles Of Hilton Head33
53Winning Orthodontic Smiles33

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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 Hilton Head Island's 53 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Hilton Head Island

How much do braces cost in Hilton Head Island?

Typical ranges in USD for Hilton Head Island, SC. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in Hilton Head Island?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina—
Ceramic braces$4,000–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina—
Self-ligating braces$3,500–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina—
Lingual braces$8,000–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Hilton Head Island

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 Hilton Head Island braces dentists

We scored 53 Hilton Head Island clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Hilton Head Island?

Hilton Head Dental Team ranks #1 of 53 Hilton Head Island clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Lee E. Oppenheimer, DDS & Kane W. Ramsey, DMD - Lowcountry Periodontics and Dental Implants 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 Hilton Head Island, SC?

Braces in Hilton Head Island typically costs $3,000–$7,000 USD. By type: metal braces $3,000–$7,000; ceramic braces $4,000–$8,000; self-ligating braces $3,500–$8,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Hilton Head Island do braces?

Yes. None of the 53 Hilton Head Island 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 South Carolina?

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 Hilton Head Island braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 53 Hilton Head Island clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Hilton Head Dental Spa and Ocean Dental. 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 Hilton Head Island?

53 Hilton Head Island clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Hilton Head Island

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 63 clinics.

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