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Best Braces Dentists in Indio, CA (2026)

43 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 1 orthodontist0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Urgent Dentist, ranked #1 of 43 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

  2. 26

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Dr. Frank Hernandez, an orthodontist on staff, 2.3★ from 9 Google reviews.

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43 Indio clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 3 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Indio at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Indio at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Urgent Dentist73
2Angelou Nikola DDS67
3Anthony T. Velasquez DDS67
4Complete Family Dentistry67
5Dason Sam DDS67
6Davidowitz Morris DDS67
7Dental Plus Office67
8Djavan Wharton-Lake67
9Dr. Hadi Youssef67
10Dr. Lawrence L. Tran, DDS67

The 43 best braces dentists in Indio, 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 43 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dr. Frank Hernandez652.3★ (9)
27Gentle Dental Indio47Sat
28Super Smiles - Michael A. Meraz DDS, Randolph R. Meraz, DDS47Evenings
29Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
30Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
31Alatorre Alice G DDS37
32Dental Del Valle37
33Indio Family Dental Care37
34Inland Dental Center - Orthodontic & Pediatric Dentistry37
35L M Rojas Dental Corp37
36Family Dentistry and Orthodontics37
37Teddy Dental Indio37
38Town & Country Dental Specialty Group37
39Pacific Wave Dental37
40Universal Dental Studio : Sehyung Jang D.D.S.37
41Del Pueblo Dental Office37
42Duk-Sun Lee, D.D.S.37
43Putrasahan Perri DDS33

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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.

1 of Indio's 43 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Indio

How much do braces cost in Indio?

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

How much do braces cost in Indio?
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 Indio

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 Indio braces dentists

We scored 43 Indio clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Indio 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 Indio: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Indio?

Urgent Dentist ranks #1 of 43 Indio clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Angelou Nikola DDS 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 Indio, CA?

Braces in Indio 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 Indio do braces?

Yes. 42 of the 43 Indio clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 1 lists 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 Indio braces dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 43 Indio clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Gentle Dental Indio, Western Dental & Orthodontics and Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics. 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 Indio?

43 Indio clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include Dr. Frank Hernandez. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Indio

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 52 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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