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Best Braces Dentists in Jefferson City, MO (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Admire Your Smile, PC: Brian L. Henningsen, DDS, ranked #1 of 42 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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42 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Jefferson City at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Admire Your Smile, PC: Brian L. Henningsen, DDS73
2Central Dental Care73
3Matthew A. Gassen, D.D.S.73
4Missouri Dental Specialists, LLC73
5Nolph Kristopher DDS73
6Community Health Center67
7Community Health Center of Central Missouri67
8Dental & Eye Program67
9Dental Board67
10Dr. Benjamin J. Connor, DDS67

The 42 best braces dentists in Jefferson City, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 for braces in Jefferson City

    #1 Admire Your Smile, PC: Brian L. Henningsen, DDS

    73/100

    Ranked #1 for braces in Jefferson City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Admire Your Smile, PC: Brian L. Henningsen, DDSFull profile
    In their words

    When you come to Admire Your Smile, PC, you can feel confident in the quality of services you receive. Our dentist and team are dedicated to helping each patient create a smile they feel truly confident in. We offer comprehensive dentistry, treating a variety of dental needs with the best in dental services. Call our office to schedule your appointment today! We look forward to meeting with you.

    From Admire Your Smile, PC: Brian L. Henningsen, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Central Dental Care

    73/100

    Ranked #2 for braces in Jefferson City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Central Dental CareFull profile
    In their words

    We would like to welcome you to our Jefferson City practice. Our ultimate goal is for you to feel comfortable and delighted while in our care. Dr. Weis is committed to helping patients maintain healthy smiles. He believes in an educational approach to preventative family dentistry, emphasizing regular checkups, cleanings, and daily maintenance. He takes pride in understanding the latest treatments available for his patients and using that knowledge to provide the best care…

    From Central Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 42 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Tim Rieke LLC67
27U Smile In Home Care67
28Progressive Orthodontics47Sat
29West Edgewood Dental47Sat
30Cherry Hill Dental37
31Wilson Orthodontics37
32Missouri Coalition For Oral Health37
33Diamond Ridge Dentistry37
34Joseph May DDS - Root Canal Specialist37
35Dr. Daniel G. Teubner, DDS37
36High Street Dentistry37
37Southwest Dental Care37
38Ridgecrest Dental37
39Jefferson City Dental Care33
40Lindquist, Mollie K DDS33
41Capital Dentistry for Children33
42Gassen Dentistry33

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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 Jefferson City's 42 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Jefferson City

How much do braces cost in Jefferson City?

Typical ranges in USD for Jefferson City, MO. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

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

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

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 Jefferson City braces dentists

We scored 42 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Jefferson City?

Admire Your Smile, PC: Brian L. Henningsen, DDS ranks #1 of 42 Jefferson City clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Central Dental Care 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 Jefferson City, MO?

Braces in Jefferson City 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 Missouri. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Jefferson City do braces?

Yes. None of the 42 Jefferson City 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 Missouri?

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 Jefferson City braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 42 Jefferson City clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Progressive Orthodontics and West Edgewood 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 Jefferson City?

42 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 45 clinics.

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