5 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 5 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →
Best overall for braces: Hawaiian Smiles Orthodontics - Kailua Kona, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 791 Google reviews, 3 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.
Best specialist (orthodontist): Hawaii Family Dental - Kona, an orthodontist on staff, 4.7★ from 1,349 Google reviews, Saturday hours.
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5 Kailua-Kona clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 5 list an orthodontist and 1 opens Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Specialist on staff | Rating (reviews) | Reviews mentioning braces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaiian Smiles Orthodontics - Kailua Kona | 78 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.9★ (791) | 3 |
| 2 | Hawaii Family Dental - Kona | 75 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.7★ (1,349) | — |
| 3 | Elite Smile Center, LLC | 68 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.8★ (347) | — |
| 4 | Ronald H Hirata DMD, MS | 58 | Yes (orthodontist) | 3.8★ (5) | — |
| 5 | Dr. Grace Chen, DDS | 25 | Yes (orthodontist) | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 for braces in Kailua-Kona
76-6225 Kuakini Hwy D101, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Ranked #1 for braces in Kailua-Kona: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 791 Google reviews.
75-1028 Henry St #102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Ranked #2 for braces in Kailua-Kona: an orthodontist on staff; 4.7★ from 1,349 Google reviews.
75-1028 Henry St Suite #203, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Ranked #3 for braces in Kailua-Kona: an orthodontist on staff; 4.8★ from 347 Google reviews.
75-5845 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Ranked #4 for braces in Kailua-Kona: an orthodontist on staff; 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews.
77-6443 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Ranked #5 for braces in Kailua-Kona: an orthodontist on staff.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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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.
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.
5 of Kailua-Kona's 5 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Kailua-Kona
Typical ranges in USD for Kailua-Kona, HI. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $4,500–$10,500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii | — |
| Ceramic braces | $6,000–$12,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $5,250–$12,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii | — |
| Lingual braces | $12,000–$18,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Kailua-Kona
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | A consultation, a fitting visit, then adjustments every 4–8 weeks |
| Chair time | About 1–2 hours to fit; adjustments take 15–30 minutes |
| Recovery | Soreness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments |
| When to see a specialist | Most braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems |
We scored 5 Kailua-Kona clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Kailua-Kona data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |