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Best Braces Dentists in Kingsport, TN (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Mike Lamb DDS, ranked #1 of 45 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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45 Kingsport clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 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 Kingsport at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Kingsport at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Mike Lamb DDS77Yes
2Emergency Dental Hotline73—
3James A. Stakias, DDS73—
4Meadowview Family Dentistry73—
5Bradley Diminick67—
6Dr. Brian Himelwright67—
7Dr. David Mather67—
8Dr. Jacob Bateman67—
9Dr. James Cheng67—
10Dr. Jeffrey Mercer67—

The 45 best braces dentists in Kingsport, 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. Ranked #1 for braces in Kingsport

    #1 Mike Lamb DDS

    909 N Wilcox Dr Ste A 37660, Kingsport, TN 37660

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in Kingsport: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mike Lamb DDSFull profile(423) 247-5511

  22. #22 Center For Family & Implant Dentistry

    252 Westfield Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Kingsport 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 Center For Family & Implant DentistryFull profile(423) 537-4276
    In their words

    At Center For Family & Implant Dentistry, your dentist in Kingsport, we’ve established a reputation of excellence by consistently providing outstanding state-of-the-art dental care to patients of all ages. With a professional team that is recognized for their expert skills, as well as their attentive and compassionate demeanors, many patients choose our office to serve all of their family’s dental needs. Led by Dr. MacConnell, our team believes that high-quality care should…

    From Center For Family & Implant Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Guest Dentistry: Guest Cheston B DMD, Guest Meaghan E DMD

    2975 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Kingsport 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 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Guest Dentistry: Guest Cheston B DMD, Guest Meaghan E DMDFull profile(423) 247-2151

  24. #24 HMG Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    105 W Stone Dr Suite 1A, Kingsport, TN 37660

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Kingsport 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 HMG Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryFull profile(423) 246-8211

  25. #25 Martin Dentistry Kingsport

    1599 Fort Henry Dr Suite #102, Kingsport, TN 37664

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Kingsport 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 Martin Dentistry KingsportFull profile(423) 247-8172

All 45 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Bloomingdale Dentistry37
27Bateman Dentistry - Richard E Bateman DDS, Jake R37
28Friends In Need Health Center37
29Mercer Family Dentistry37
30Himelwright Dentistry37
31Andrew D Conkin DDS PLLC37
32Colonial Heights Dental Group. Susan Burks Creech, DDS37
33Family Dental Center, P.C.37
34Martin Dentistry Colonial Heights37
35Frank Merendino, DDS37
36Montgomery Dental Associates37
37Tri-Cities Center for Cosmetic Dentistry37
38Cureton Orthodontics- Dr. Cureton (Kingsport Braces)37
39Center For Dental Sleep Medicine33
40Dr. Maria W. Bryan, DDS33
41Associated Oral & Implant Surgeons33
42Dr. Phillip E. Marshall, DDS33
43Watauga Dental Center33
44Cade Dentistry, P.C.33
45Dr. Jason Cade33

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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 Kingsport's 45 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Kingsport

How much do braces cost in Kingsport?

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

How much do braces cost in Kingsport?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$2,950–$6,850DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
Ceramic braces$3,900–$7,850DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
Self-ligating braces$3,450–$7,850DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
Lingual braces$7,850–$11,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—

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

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 Kingsport braces dentists

We scored 45 Kingsport 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 Kingsport 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 Kingsport: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Kingsport?

Mike Lamb DDS ranks #1 of 45 Kingsport clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Emergency Dental Hotline 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 Kingsport, TN?

Braces in Kingsport typically costs $2,940–$6,860 USD. By type: metal braces $2,950–$6,850; ceramic braces $3,900–$7,850; self-ligating braces $3,450–$7,850. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Kingsport do braces?

Yes. None of the 45 Kingsport 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 Tennessee?

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 Kingsport braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 45 Kingsport clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including Mike Lamb 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 Kingsport?

45 Kingsport 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 Kingsport

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 48 clinics.

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