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Best Braces Dentists in Junction City, KS (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Custer Hill Dental Clinic (Dental Clinic #3), ranked #1 of 18 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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18 Junction City clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens 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 Junction City at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Junction City at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Custer Hill Dental Clinic (Dental Clinic #3)73
2Konza Prairie Community Health Center73
3Tindall Orthodontics73
41ST Division Dental Clinic (Dental Clinic 4)67
5Dr. Alice Shaffer67
6Dr. David Craft67
7Dr. John Stanteic, DDS67
8Dr. Joshua J. Larkin, DDS67
9K U Residents Clinic67
10Lin Thomas C DDS67

The 18 best braces dentists in Junction 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.

  2. #2 Konza Prairie Community Health Center

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for braces in Junction City 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

    Book appointment at Konza Prairie Community Health CenterFull profile
    In their words

    Konza Prairie Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center dedicated to providing affordable, quality, and comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health care for all people. Konza accepts all insurance; Uninsured patients are welcome. Konza offers discounts for patients based on federal poverty guidelines. Payment plans are available. The Konza main clinic is in Junction City, Kansas with a satellite clinic in Manhattan, Kansas. Hablamos español.…

    From Konza Prairie Community Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  12. #12 Prairie Family Dental

    404 W 6th St, Junction City, KS 66441, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for braces in Junction City 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Prairie Family DentalFull profile(785) 238-4149
    In their words

    At Prairie Family Dental, we want the best for you. We do all we can to earn your trust and provide the best possible care for you and your family. Dr. Vande Riet has over 24 years of experience in the dental field and will never settle for less than his very best when it comes to your oral health care. He works hard each day to deliver the absolute highest quality treatments and the best results.

    From Prairie Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  13. #13 Junction City Family Dentistry

    1038 W Ash St #3462, Junction City, KS 66441

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for braces in Junction City 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 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Junction City Family DentistryFull profile(785) 762-4313

  14. #14 WIC at Konza Prairie Community Health Center

    361 Grant Ave, Junction City, KS 66441

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for braces in Junction City 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 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at WIC at Konza Prairie Community Health CenterFull profile(785) 238-4711

  15. #15 Geary County Health Department

    1212 W Ash St, Junction City, KS 66441

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for braces in Junction City 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 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Geary County Health DepartmentFull profile(785) 762-5788

  16. #16 Hayden Orthodontics, Junction City Office

    1030 W 8th St, Junction City, KS 66441

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for braces in Junction City 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–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hayden Orthodontics, Junction City OfficeFull profile(785) 776-1260

  18. #18 Michael McDonnell DDS

    923 W 6th St, Junction City, KS 66441

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in Junction City 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–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Michael McDonnell DDSFull profile(785) 762-3605

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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 Junction City's 18 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Junction City

How much do braces cost in Junction City?

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

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

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

We scored 18 Junction 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 Junction 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 Junction City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Junction City?

Custer Hill Dental Clinic (Dental Clinic #3) ranks #1 of 18 Junction City clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Konza Prairie Community Health Center 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 Junction City, KS?

Braces in Junction 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 Kansas. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Junction City do braces?

Yes. None of the 18 Junction 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 Kansas?

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 Junction City braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 18 Junction City clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including Dr. Timothy M. Pivonka, DDS. 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 Junction City?

18 Junction City clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Junction City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 19 clinics.

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