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Best Braces Dentists in Irvine, CA (2026)

81 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 36 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Anko Hsiao Inc, ranked #1 of 81 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, 2 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Kim Family Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 785 Google reviews, 6 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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81 Irvine clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 36 list an orthodontist and 37 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 36 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Irvine at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Irvine at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Anko Hsiao Inc85Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (42)2
2Kim Family Orthodontics84Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (785)6
3OC Dental Specialists82Yes (orthodontist)4.6★ (262)2
4Salt and Light Orthodontics82Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (274)9
5Irvine Smile Design82Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (892)—
6Shining Smiles Orthodontics Irvine - 얼바인 치아 교정, 이동근 치과81Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (73)4
7Irvine Children's Dentistry79Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (486)—
8Updike Orthodontics79Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (353)2
9Sons & Daughters Orthodontics77Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (384)2
10Irvine Tooth Cafe & Orthodontics77Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (220)1

The 81 best braces dentists in Irvine, 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.

All 81 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #81, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Walnut Dental Group and Orthodontics704.4★ (491)Sat
27Billy The Kids Airway DDS - Pediatric and Airway Dentistry705.0★ (72)
28Mint Orthodontics705.0★ (212)
29Dentistry 4 Kids & Orthodontics - Irvine704.6★ (111)
30Van Bui DDS705.0★ (60)Sat
31Doctor Laleh Dental Aesthetics- Dr. Laleh Mehrrafiee DDS694.8★ (170)
32Woodbridge Dentistry / Ann Nguyen, DDS684.8★ (167)
33Westpark Dental-Dr. Eddy Shea, DDS674.1★ (23)Evenings
34David Son, DDS674.8★ (73)
35Campus Dentist67
36Odyssey Dental Center67
37Orange County Dental67
38Parsian Dental67
39St Joseph Dental Center67
40Irvine Dental Group633.3★ (11)Sat
41Ash Dental Corp: A. Sami DDS624.6★ (21)
42Joseph Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
43Los Olivos Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
44Irvine Dentistry47Sat
45SC Dental Center47Sat
46MMSI Dental Center | Emmanuel Kandkhorov D.D.S.47Sat
47BON DENTAL (본치과)47Sat
48Sand Canyon Dental47Evenings
49Blue Brush Dental47Sat
50Dental Arts of Irvine47Sat
51Alton Implant & Dentistry47Sat
52Dentists of Irvine Dental Group47Evenings
53Sato Family Dental47Sat
54Dental Pacifica47Sat
55O.C. Lakes Dental: Aaron M. Takigawa, DDS47Sat
56Dr. Le Dental Office47Sat
57MacArthur Dental Arts47Evenings
58University Park Dental47Sat
59Doctor2th Dental Office47Sat
60Irvine Dental Center43Sat
61The Arbor Dental Group43Sat
62O.C. Smile Dental43Sat
63Light Breeze Dental37
64Gentle Dental Irvine37
65Irvine Endodontics37
66Nuvo Dental of Irvine37
67Premium Dental - Irvine37
68Preservation Dentistry37
69Westpark Dental - Dr. Keith S. Tang, DDS37
70Irvine Smiles Dental37
71Irvine Spectrum Dental37
72mend dental37
73Irvine Family & Implant Dentistry37
74Irvine Modern Dentistry37
75Jeffrey C. Robertson, DDS37
76Crossroads Dental37
77Elite Dental Irvine37
78Irvine Family Dental Care33
79UCI Dental Clinic33
80Parkview Dental Group33
81Green Dental33

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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.

36 of Irvine's 81 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Irvine

How much do braces cost in Irvine?

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

How much do braces cost in Irvine?
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 Irvine

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 Irvine braces dentists

We scored 81 Irvine 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). 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 Irvine 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 Irvine: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Irvine?

Anko Hsiao Inc ranks #1 of 81 Irvine clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews. Kim Family Orthodontics 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 Irvine, CA?

Braces in Irvine 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 Irvine do braces?

Yes. 45 of the 81 Irvine clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 36 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 Irvine braces dentists are open on Saturday?

37 of 81 Irvine clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Anko Hsiao Inc, Kim Family Orthodontics and OC Dental Specialists. 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 Irvine?

81 Irvine clinics list braces in our data. 36 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Anko Hsiao Inc and Kim Family Orthodontics. 37 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 36 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Irvine

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 237 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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