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Best Braces Dentists in La Crosse, WI (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Forks Family Dental, ranked #1 of 41 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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41 La Crosse clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 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 La Crosse at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in La Crosse at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Forks Family Dental73
2Bell Lorie67
3Childrens Dental Excellence67
4Clark Jay67
5Davis Bruce K DDS67
6Dennis Loeffler67
7Dr. Peter Frandsen67
8Dr. Richard Ochsner67
9Dr. Terry Cowgill67
10Family Dental Care-La Crosse67

The 41 best braces dentists in La Crosse, 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.

  20. #20 Gentle Family Dentistry

    3511 East Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in La Crosse: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Tue 7:45 AM–4 PM · Wed 7:45 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:45 AM–4 PM · Fri 7:45 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Family DentistryFull profile(608) 788-2016

  21. #21 Main Street Dental SC-Daniel Kujak DDS

    1200 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in La Crosse: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Main Street Dental SC-Daniel Kujak DDSFull profile(608) 784-4063

  22. #22 Coulee Region Implant & Oral Surgery Center, Leslee Timm DDS & Chuck Polzin DDS

    615 10th St, La Crosse, WI 54601

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in La Crosse 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 Coulee Region Implant & Oral Surgery Center, Leslee Timm DDS & Chuck Polzin DDSFull profile(608) 784-7319
    In their words

    At Coulee Region Implant and Oral Surgery Center, we care about the happiness and well-being of all our clients. That is why we are dedicated to providing quality dentistry care. At Coulee Region, we consider you a friend and want to work with personally work with you to decide what solutions are right for a happier, healthier smile. Whether it be a tooth ache or dental implant, Coulee Region is here to help you.

    From Coulee Region Implant & Oral Surgery Center, Leslee Timm DDS & Chuck Polzin DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Kotnour Joseph L DDS

    201 7th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in La Crosse 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 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kotnour Joseph L DDSFull profile(608) 782-3102

  25. #25 Mooresmiles Dental

    1630 Losey Blvd S, La Crosse, WI 54601

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in La Crosse 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 7 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mooresmiles DentalFull profile(608) 782-7374

All 41 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Smile Care Dental37
27Grand River Dental | Advanced Dentistry & Implants37
28Maplewood Dental37
29Maplewood Dental: Melissa Copps, D.D.S.37
30Hixon Hills Dental37
31Bluffside Smiles Dental37
32La Crosse Pediatric Dentistry LLC37
33Gundersen Lutheran Prosthodontic Clinic37
34Coulee Region Dental Lab33
35Rivertown Dental33
36Midwest Dental33
37Midwest Dental33
38Midwest Dental33
39David R. Jahimiak DDS33
40Lehrke Richard a DDS33
41Scenic Bluffs La Crosse Dental33

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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 La Crosse's 41 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in La Crosse

How much do braces cost in La Crosse?

Typical ranges in USD for La Crosse, WI. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

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

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

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 La Crosse braces dentists

We scored 41 La Crosse clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in La Crosse?

Forks Family Dental ranks #1 of 41 La Crosse clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Bell Lorie 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 La Crosse, WI?

Braces in La Crosse 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 Wisconsin. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in La Crosse do braces?

Yes. None of the 41 La Crosse 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 Wisconsin?

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.

How many dentists offer braces in La Crosse?

41 La Crosse clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for La Crosse

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 45 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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