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Best Braces Dentists in Kihei, HI (2026)

3 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Maui Dental Group, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

Top 3 braces dentists in Kihei at a glance

Top 3 braces dentists in Kihei at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Maui Dental Group67
2Hawaii Dental Clinic - Kihei67
3Hawaii Family Dental - Kihei43

The 3 best braces dentists in Kihei, 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.

  1. #3 Hawaii Family Dental - Kihei

    1847 S Kihei Rd #101, Kihei, HI 96753, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for braces in Kihei: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Thank you for voting us Kihei's "Best Dentist in Hawaii" for five consecutive years! We have now made it even easier to get a dental appointment with convenient, extended hours from Monday to Saturday. Parents, are you looking for a Pediatric dentist? Dr. Brent Ching grew up in Hawaii and is a lifetime resident. He enjoys caring for children and making each dental visit memorable. When he's not in the dental office, he loves playing outdoors with his son and writing…

    From Hawaii Family Dental - Kihei's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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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 Kihei's 3 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Kihei

How much do braces cost in Kihei?

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

How much do braces cost in Kihei?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,500–$10,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii—
Ceramic braces$6,000–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii—
Self-ligating braces$5,250–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii—
Lingual braces$12,000–$18,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii—

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

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 Kihei braces dentists

We scored 3 Kihei 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 Kihei 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 Kihei: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Kihei?

Maui Dental Group ranks #1 of 3 Kihei clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours. Hawaii Dental Clinic - Kihei 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 Kihei, HI?

Braces in Kihei typically costs $4,500–$10,500 USD. By type: metal braces $4,500–$10,500; ceramic braces $6,000–$12,000; self-ligating braces $5,250–$12,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Kihei do braces?

Yes. None of the 3 Kihei 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 Hawaii?

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 Kihei braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 3 Kihei clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Maui Dental Group and Hawaii Family Dental - Kihei. 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 Kihei?

3 Kihei 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 Kihei

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.