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Best Braces Dentists in Holyoke, MA (2026)

13 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for braces: Dr. Chester L. Rudman, DMD, ranked #1 of 13 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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13 Holyoke clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

The 13 best braces dentists in Holyoke, 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. #4 Holyoke Dental Associates

    610 South St, Holyoke, MA 01040, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Holyoke: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #5 Affinity Dental Management

    330 Whitney Ave Suite 740, Holyoke, MA 01040, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in Holyoke: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Affinity Dental Management is a growing New England based Dental Support Organization that understands the dental industry inside and out. Our goal to stay at the forefront of our profession by assisting our dental practitioners in maximizing their market share. Our unique value proposition lies not merely in our ability to help dentists to achieve operational excellence, but in our reluctance to compromise our integrity.

    From Affinity Dental Management's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #7 Cortland Dental

    217 South St, Holyoke, MA 01040, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for braces in Holyoke: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Cortland Dental serves the local Holyoke, MA community with a friendly and professional dental team to make dental visits simple and stress-free for patients of all ages. We accept most types of insurance and offer convenient payment options. Ask about our Resolution Dental Plan, which can save your family over $1,000 per year in dental needs!

    From Cortland Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #8 Holyoke Mall Dental

    150 Lower Westfield Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for braces in Holyoke: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Providing comprehensive dental care for family and children with over 20 years of experiences. Same day CAD/CAM crowns, one hour implant placement, same day denture reline & repair, painless root canal treatment, cosmetic dental fillings and 45 minuets teeth whitening. Walk ins are always accepted daily 9-6. All insurances accepted. Multilingual staff. Conveniently located right across Amazon Prime warehouse, next to Holyoke Pediatrics.

    From Holyoke Mall Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #9 Oakdale Dental Associates PC

    1820 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for braces in Holyoke on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #10 Baystate Dental of Holyoke

    98 Lower Westfield Rd Suite 204, Holyoke, MA 01040

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for braces in Holyoke on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #11 Holyoke Health Center

    230 Maple St, Holyoke, MA 01040

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for braces in Holyoke on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Holyoke Health is a Federally-Qualified Community Health Center located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, with additional locations throughout Hampden County. We have been providing low cost medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services in both English and Spanish to the Holyoke, Chicopee, and the surrounding communities for over 50 years.

    From Holyoke Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #12 Holyoke MA Dentist Holyoke MA Cosmetic Dentist in Holyoke MA

    1785 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for braces in Holyoke on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–1 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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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 Holyoke's 13 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Holyoke

How much do braces cost in Holyoke?

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

How much do braces cost in Holyoke?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,050–$9,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Ceramic braces$5,400–$10,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Self-ligating braces$4,750–$10,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Lingual braces$10,800–$16,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—

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

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 Holyoke braces dentists

We scored 13 Holyoke 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). 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 Holyoke 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 Holyoke: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Holyoke?

Dr. Chester L. Rudman, DMD ranks #1 of 13 Holyoke clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Matthew Haluch 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 Holyoke, MA?

Braces in Holyoke typically costs $4,050–$9,450 USD. By type: metal braces $4,050–$9,450; ceramic braces $5,400–$10,800; self-ligating braces $4,750–$10,800. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Holyoke do braces?

Yes. None of the 13 Holyoke 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 Massachusetts?

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 Holyoke braces dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 13 Holyoke clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Holyoke Dental Associates, Children & Family Dentistry & Braces of Holyoke and Cortland 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 Holyoke?

13 Holyoke clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Holyoke

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 14 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.