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Best Braces Dentists in Johnston, IA (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Allison Jon G DDS, ranked #1 of 12 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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12 Johnston clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Johnston at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Johnston at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Allison Jon G DDS67
2Christianson Dena67
3Ellen Babor67
4Fratianni Joseph DDS67
5Iowa Health Physicians-Clinics67
6Severens Billy67
7Johnston Dental37
8The Dental Studio of Iowa37
9Bednar Matthew P DDS33
10Delta Dental of Iowa33

The 12 best braces dentists in Johnston, 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.

  8. #8 The Dental Studio of Iowa

    5495 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA 50131

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for braces in Johnston 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–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Dental Studio of IowaFull profile(515) 331-1600

  9. #9 Bednar Matthew P DDS

    6163 NW 86th St #104, Johnston, IA 50131, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for braces in Johnston 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 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bednar Matthew P DDSFull profile(515) 331-3070

  10. #10 Delta Dental of Iowa

    9000 Northpark Dr, Johnston, IA 50131, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for braces in Johnston 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 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Delta Dental of IowaFull profile(515) 331-4594

  11. #11 Iowa Orthodontic Solutions

    6105 NW 86th St, Johnston, IA 50131, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for braces in Johnston 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 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Iowa Orthodontic SolutionsFull profile(515) 253-0911
    In their words

    Drs. Dennis Langwith, Nathan Hull, and Eric Roush are your trusted and experienced orthodontists in Ankeny, Johnston, Waukee, Carroll, Stuart, and Des Moines, IA. Our highly qualified orthodontists and their team care about your health and happiness, and we want you to have a wonderful orthodontic experience. Iowa Orthodontic Solutions has been creating beautiful smiles in Des Moines and the surrounding area for more than 61 combined years. Mixing experience with advanced…

    From Iowa Orthodontic Solutions's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  12. #12 Endodontics of Iowa

    8711 Northpark Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for braces in Johnston 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 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Endodontics of IowaFull profile(515) 717-3636

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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 Johnston's 12 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Johnston

How much do braces cost in Johnston?

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

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

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

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 Johnston braces dentists

We scored 12 Johnston 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). 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 Johnston 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 Johnston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Johnston?

Allison Jon G DDS ranks #1 of 12 Johnston clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Christianson Dena 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 Johnston, IA?

Braces in Johnston 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 Iowa. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Johnston do braces?

Yes. None of the 12 Johnston 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 Iowa?

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.

How many dentists offer braces in Johnston?

12 Johnston clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Johnston

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 13 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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