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Best Braces Dentists in Kalispell, MT (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: David C. Keim, DDS, ranked #1 of 49 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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49 Kalispell clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Kalispell at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Kalispell at a glance
RankClinicService score
1David C. Keim, DDS73
2Dental Distinctions73
3Greater Valley Health Center73
4Greenery Park Dentistry73
5Northwest Center for Dentistry73
6Ronald B Potthoff PC73
7Bowman Michael C DDS67
8Burns Sara67
9Cameron Clark67
10Dr. Daniel Mcallister67

The 49 best braces dentists in Kalispell, 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 Dental Distinctions

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for braces in Kalispell 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 Dental DistinctionsFull profile
    In their words

    If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary!” Our goal at Dental Distinctions is to create ease in the complexity of navigating oral health while integrating whole body health. We find joy in inspiring others. Our satisfaction comes when facilitating your life changes, building confidence in your personal values, goals and choices. We offer the broad range of all general dental procedures with emphasis on rehabilitation both cosmetic…

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

  4. #4 Greenery Park Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Kalispell 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

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    In their words

    In Kalispell, MT, Greenery Park Dentistry is reinventing dental care with an innovative approach designed to maximize your comfort while achieving the best results for your long-term health and well-being. The dentists at this groundbreaking clinic provide a complete range of services, from preventative care to cosmetic dentistry in a relaxing environment guaranteed to put you at ease.

    From Greenery Park Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Northwest Center for Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in Kalispell 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 Northwest Center for DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Dr. Cameron Clark was raised in Star Valley, Wyoming. He completed his undergraduate degree at Oregon State University, graduating magna cum laude. He and his family then moved to Portland, Oregon, to attend the Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry, where Dr. Clark received his Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree, focusing on clinical dentistry. Dr. Clark began practicing in Corvallis, Oregon, focusing on cosmetic and family dentistry. Dr. Clark…

    From Northwest Center for Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Ronald B Potthoff PC

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for braces in Kalispell 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 Ronald B Potthoff PCFull profile
    In their words

    Dr. Potthoff is passionate about dentistry and providing quality dental care to his patients. Dr. Potthoff and his highly qualified team take steps to provide comprehensive dental health care. They educate their patients on whole-body wellness and prioritize treatments to meet their patients’ needs. Using the latest technology, including CEREC imagery and Biolase hard and soft tissue lasers, patients receive high-quality care with the least discomfort. You can trust Potthoff…

    From Ronald B Potthoff PC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Comfort Dental

    2165 Hwy 2 E Suite D, Kalispell, MT 59901

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Kalispell: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Comfort DentalFull profile(406) 890-7040
    In their words

    We offer a wide variety of general dentistry services for you and your family. Some of the affordable services we perform include cleanings, wisdom teeth extractions, root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures and partials. Have a dental emergency? Walk-ins are welcome during any of our flexible hours including Saturday.

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

  21. #21 Quartz Creek Dental

    625 Treeline Rd suite A, Kalispell, MT 59901, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Kalispell: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Quartz Creek DentalFull profile(406) 565-4239
    In their words

    Quartz Creek Dental provides a friendly, welcoming environment along with the latest technological advances and education in dentistry. From routine dental care to advanced treatment, Quartz Creek Dental provides the highest quality comprehensive dental health care, utilizes the latest advances in technology, partnering with Insurance carriers for in plan benefits and with the goal of pain-free dentistry.

    From Quartz Creek Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Kalispell Oral Surgery

    180 Timberwolf Pkwy, Kalispell, MT 59901, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Kalispell 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–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kalispell Oral SurgeryFull profile(406) 755-6014

  24. #24 Big Sky Pediatric Dentistry - Kalispell

    795 Sunset Blvd STE C, Kalispell, MT 59901

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Kalispell 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Big Sky Pediatric Dentistry - KalispellFull profile(406) 752-8302
    In their words

    Our mission is to provide exceptional, individualized oral healthcare for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special needs in a fun and compassionate environment. We partner with parents and focus on prevention and early detection of dental diseases in order to help our patients establish a lifetime of healthy habits. We believe every child is a blessing, and it is our privilege to serve them. Dr. Gabe Dawson and Dr.

    From Big Sky Pediatric Dentistry - Kalispell's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 49 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Montana Dental Works37
27Smile Montana Urgent Dental Center37
28Prime View Dental37
29Greater Montana Oral & Dental Implant Surgery37
30Glacier Grins Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC37
31Big Heart Family Dentistry37
32Montana Dental Designs37
33406Dentistry37
34Kalispell Kidds37
35Montana Dental Spa37
36Glacier Valley Endodontics37
37Dr. Ronald V. Davis, DDS37
38Sapphire Dental - Heather Blanchard DDS37
39The ToothBooth: Joel M Booth, DDS37
40NorthStar Dental37
41Alpine Family Dental37
42Kalispell Denture Studio37
43Leslie B Anthony, DMD37
44Parkway Family Dental37
45One Dental Center: Pittaway Thomas DDS37
46Montana Center for Laser Dentistry37
47Johnson Stephen P DDS33
48Restorations Denture Studio33
49Kalispell Regional 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 Kalispell's 49 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Kalispell

How much do braces cost in Kalispell?

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

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

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

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 Kalispell braces dentists

We scored 49 Kalispell 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 Kalispell 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 Kalispell: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Kalispell?

David C. Keim, DDS ranks #1 of 49 Kalispell clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Dental Distinctions 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 Kalispell, MT?

Braces in Kalispell 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 Montana. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Kalispell do braces?

Yes. None of the 49 Kalispell 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 Montana?

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 Kalispell braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 49 Kalispell clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including Comfort 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 Kalispell?

49 Kalispell 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 Kalispell

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.

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