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Best Braces Dentists in Lafayette, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Cole Brett H DDS, ranked #1 of 35 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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35 Lafayette clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 3 open 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 Lafayette at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Lafayette at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Cole Brett H DDS73Yes
2Harvest Smile Care Dr. Jerry Liu, DDS73—
3Dastmalchi Yass DDS67—
4David J. Martin DDS APC67—
5Dental appointment67—
6Dentist Anesthesiologist - A.R. Marquez, DDS67—
7Dr. Charles Ruefenacht67—
8Dr. Robert Bernie67—
9East Bay Oral Surgery67—
10Lamorinda Dental Office67—

The 35 best braces dentists in Lafayette, 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.

  15. #15 Art of Smile Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

    3370 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for braces in Lafayette: Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Art of Smile Family & Cosmetic DentistryFull profile(925) 299-1504

  20. #20 LALA Dental

    895 Moraga Rd Suite 6, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Lafayette 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 LALA DentalFull profile(925) 385-8858
    In their words

    LALA DENTAL is a boutique state-of-the-art family and cosmetic dental practice with a holistic approach to dentistry, located in the beautiful city of Lafayette, CA. Dr. Meshkin and the team focus on a unique approach to the whole body dental health. We believe that the mouth is the gateway into our bodies, and oral care and diet are the key to overall health. From individualized preventive dental care to the advanced reconstructive dentistry, Dr. Meshkin and our team place…

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

  21. #21 Lamorinda Tooth Buds

    3501 School St, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Lafayette 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 Lamorinda Tooth BudsFull profile(925) 385-8051
    In their words

    We are very excited to be the first pediatric dental office in Lafayette, CA. We truly enjoy and feel honored to serve the Lamorinda community and aim to make each dental visit a fun experience that your child will not forget! ‍ Our Tooth Buds name was inspired by the fact that teeth stem from tooth buds, but also that we are "buds" with our patients and their families! The décor in each of the rooms in our office was inspired by a place that Dr. Roy has lived that has been…

    From Lamorinda Tooth Buds's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Ron Wake, DDS, Inc

    895 Moraga Rd Suite #2, Lafayette, CA 94549

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Lafayette 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 Ron Wake, DDS, IncFull profile(925) 962-5882
    In their words

    At Ron Wake, DDS, Inc dentist office in Lafayette CA, your smile is our top priority. Dr. Ron Wake with the entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.

    From Ron Wake, DDS, Inc's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Lafayette Orthodontics

    895 Moraga Rd #3, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Lafayette 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 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lafayette OrthodonticsFull profile(925) 283-1921
    In their words

    Orthodontist Dr. Seth Osterman of Lafayette Orthodontics provides braces and Invisalign in Lafayette, CA. He is committed to providing a great orthodontic experience to residents of Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Alamo, and Pleasant Hill, CA. We are out of the office for lunch 12 - 1:30 PM daily.

    From Lafayette Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Raj Talwar DDS

    919 Moraga Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Lafayette 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 8:30 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Raj Talwar DDSFull profile(925) 283-3305

  25. #25 Fatima Beheshti, DDS - Lamorinda Dental

    911 Moraga Rd Suite 102, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Lafayette 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Fatima Beheshti, DDS - Lamorinda DentalFull profile(925) 299-9922

All 35 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26East Bay Oral Surgery37
27East Bay Healthy Smiles: Dr. Andrew Ferrier, DDS37
28Innovative Dental Solutions37
29The Natural Tooth37
30Lamorinda Smiles Dental37
31Dental & Sleep Medicine Office of Michael J Selleck DDS37
32Renaissance Dental Group37
33Lafayette Dental Group37
34Jordan Richert33
35Patel Vibhuti 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.

None of Lafayette's 35 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Lafayette

How much do braces cost in Lafayette?

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

How much do braces cost in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette

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 Lafayette braces dentists

We scored 35 Lafayette clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 10 were excluded (10 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Lafayette?

Cole Brett H DDS ranks #1 of 35 Lafayette clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Harvest Smile Care Dr. Jerry Liu, DDS 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 Lafayette, CA?

Braces in Lafayette 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 Lafayette do braces?

Yes. None of the 35 Lafayette 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 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 Lafayette braces dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 35 Lafayette clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Cole Brett H DDS, Art of Smile Family & Cosmetic Dentistry and Barnali Roy. 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 Lafayette?

35 Lafayette clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Lafayette

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 41 clinics.
  2. : 10 duplicate listings merged.

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