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Best Braces Dentists in La Mirada, CA (2026)

39 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 2 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Charles Kim Dentistry and Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 39 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 680 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): La Mirada One Dental, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 330 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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39 La Mirada clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 list an orthodontist and 7 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in La Mirada at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in La Mirada at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Charles Kim Dentistry and Orthodontics76Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (680)1
2La Mirada One Dental74Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (330)—
3Dr. Ming-Ya J. Chwu, DDS73———
4Humanity Dental73———
5Olive Tree Dental73———
6Alfredo Ayala67———
7Dr. Alina Gad67———
8Dr. Gilbert Lay67———
9Dr. Laarni B. Diamse, DDS67———
10Dr. Magdy W. Gad, DDS67———

The 39 best braces dentists in La Mirada, 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.

  5. #5 Olive Tree Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in La Mirada 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 Olive Tree DentalFull profile
    In their words

    When you visit La Mirada, CA, dentist Dr. Greg Navarrete your smile is our top priority. Dr. Navarrete and the entire team at Olive Tree Dental are dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle dental care that you deserve. Come to see us today. We are proud to provide dental care for La Mirada, Whittier, Cerritos, Buena Park, CA, & all of Los Angeles County, CA. We provide compassionate general dentistry, family dentistry, and the most up to date cosmetic…

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

All 39 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Yadegar Naghmeh DDS67
27Dentistry63Evenings · Sat · Sun
28Mary's office53Sat · Sun
29La Mirada Dental Care47Sat
30Happy Braces Orthodontics, La Mirada47Sat
31Imperial Dental: Sergio Ocampo DDS47Evenings
32Bright Dental Of La Mirada47Evenings
33Eynald A Duarte Inc47Sat
34Global Family Dentistry Inc47Evenings
35Kids & Braces43Evenings
36Dr. Chong H. RHA, DDS43Sat
37Happy Dental Land37
38My La Mirada Dentist37
39Dr. Albert W. Friedman, DDS33

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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.

2 of La Mirada's 39 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in La Mirada

How much do braces cost in La Mirada?

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

How much do braces cost in La Mirada?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,200–$9,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Ceramic braces$5,600–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Self-ligating braces$4,900–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Lingual braces$11,200–$16,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

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

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 Mirada braces dentists

We scored 39 La Mirada 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.

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 Mirada data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Mirada: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in La Mirada?

Charles Kim Dentistry and Orthodontics ranks #1 of 39 La Mirada clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 680 Google reviews. La Mirada One Dental ranks #2 (an orthodontist on staff). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in La Mirada, CA?

Braces in La Mirada typically costs $4,200–$9,800 USD. By type: metal braces $4,200–$9,800; ceramic braces $5,600–$11,200; self-ligating braces $4,900–$11,200. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in La Mirada do braces?

Yes. 37 of the 39 La Mirada clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 2 list an orthodontist on staff. 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 California?

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 La Mirada braces dentists are open on Saturday?

7 of 39 La Mirada clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including La Mirada One Dental, Dentistry and Mary's office. 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 La Mirada?

39 La Mirada clinics list braces in our data. 2 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Charles Kim Dentistry and Orthodontics and La Mirada One Dental. 7 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for La Mirada

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 46 clinics.

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