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Best overall for braces: Orthoroks Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 318 Google reviews.
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5 Hunt Valley clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Specialist on staff | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthoroks Orthodontics | 75 | Yes (orthodontist) | 5.0★ (318) |
| 2 | Melissa Lin DDS | 73 | — | — |
| 3 | Nathanson Dental | 47 | — | — |
| 4 | Ava Parakhoodi DMD- Maryland Elite Dentistry | 37 | — | — |
| 5 | Hunt Valley Dental | 37 | — | — |
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 Hunt Valley
100 Shawan Rd Suite E, Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Ranked #1 for braces in Hunt Valley: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 318 Google reviews.
9 Schilling Rd Suite 105, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, United States
Ranked #2 for braces in Hunt Valley 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
5 Shawan Rd Suite 2, Hunt Valley, MD 21030, United States
Ranked #3 for braces in Hunt Valley: evening hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Your healthiest, most beautiful smiles start with Dr. Joel Nathanson and our team understanding your desires. By truly listening to your goals and concerns, and partnering with you to decide on a care approach that works with your life, we deliver results that keep you smiling! Our upscale, comfort-focused Hunt Valley, MD dental office serves Cockeysville, Timonium, and surrounding communities. Contact us to learn more and schedule a complimentary consultation. Dr. Nathanson…
From Nathanson Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.224 Schilling Cir # 272, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Ranked #4 for braces in Hunt Valley 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
11321-A York Rd, Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Ranked #5 for braces in Hunt Valley 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
If you want to get dental restorations performed quickly and effectively, contact Dr. Rhodes at Hunt Valley Dental today to book a consultation appointment and learn more about the advantages of crowns and on lays constructed using the cutting-edge CEREC method. Sedation Dentistry, Sleep Medicine, Suresmile Orthodontic Aligners, Crowns in a Day, Teeth Whitening, and Implants are among the popular services provided by Hunt Valley, MD Dental.
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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 Hunt Valley's 5 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Hunt Valley
Typical ranges in USD for Hunt Valley, MD. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $3,600–$8,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
| Ceramic braces | $4,800–$9,600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $4,200–$9,600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
| Lingual braces | $9,600–$14,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Hunt Valley
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 5 Hunt Valley 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.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Hunt Valley 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 |