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Best Braces Dentists in Lafayette, LA (2026)

64 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 9 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Oubre Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 64 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 653 Google reviews, 3 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

  2. 3

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Camellia Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.

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64 Lafayette clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 9 list an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 4 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 9 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Lafayette at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Lafayette at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning bracesSame-day
1Oubre Orthodontics78Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (653)3—
2Emergency Dentist Lafayette LA77———Yes
3Camellia Orthodontics75Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (218)1—
4Guidry & Horaist Orthodontics - Lafayette LA75Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (583)1—
5Ste. Marie Orthodontics74Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (176)2—
6Camellia Dental73————
7Joseph R Porter DDS - Theriot Family Dental Care73————
8Southern Family Dental73————
9Michael J. Young, DDS71Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (358)——
10Dragon Jr Noel P DDS69Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (4)——

The 64 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.

  6. #6 Camellia Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for braces in Lafayette 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

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    In their words

    Doctors Malone, Foreman, and Timmesch at Camellia Dental provide high quality general dental care and cosmetic dentistry procedures. They offer the full range of cosmetic services from teeth whitening to total smile makeovers with porcelain veneers. For your general dental needs, they do fillings, crowns, emergency dental service, as well as tooth replacement options such as dentures and the more advanced procedures like dental implants.

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

  15. #15 Complete Family Dentistry

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for braces in Lafayette 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 Complete Family DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    At Complete Family Dentistry we are a team committed to achieving the optimal smile for you. Your dental health is our chief concern. We will recommend the best treatment based on your needs and wants. We offer most types of dentistry including implants and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, TMJ therapy and root canal treatment in addition to general dental care. For anxious patients we also offer sedation in a soothing environment. Our office is conveniently located in…

    From Complete Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Oral & Facial Surgery Center

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in Lafayette 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 Oral & Facial Surgery CenterFull profile
    In their words

    At Oral & Facial Surgery Center in Louisiana, our team of highly trained and experienced professionals offer quality Oral & Maxillofacial treatment. Every member of our team is committed to providing the highest standard of care to each patient. We remain current in the latest advances in technology, which enables us to provide the best care possible for our patients. We offer a full range of Oral and Maxillofacial surgical procedures. Dr. Ardoin and Dr.

    From Oral & Facial Surgery Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Dr Curtis H Roy & Associates Dentistry

    3703 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Lafayette: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr Curtis H Roy & Associates DentistryFull profile(337) 981-9811
    In their words

    Dr. Curtis H. Roy & Associates, a Dentist in Lafayette, LA. has been serving Acadiana residents for nearly 50 years. Conveniently located on Johnston Street in the heart of Lafayette, the practice accepts most insurances, electronically filing for you, and offers a dental credit card. Services include regular hygiene visits, soft tissue management, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, whitening and more. Same-day appointments are available to patients in emergency…

    From Dr Curtis H Roy & Associates Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 SWLA Center for Health Services, Inc.

    500 Patterson St, Lafayette, LA 70501

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Lafayette: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SWLA Center for Health Services, Inc.Full profile(337) 769-9451

  25. #25 First & Claiborne Dental Center

    307 SW Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70501

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Lafayette: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–12 PM · Tue 6 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu closed · Fri–Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at First & Claiborne Dental CenterFull profile(225) 270-7501

All 64 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #64, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Lafayette Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics37
27Acadian Family Dentistry37
28Taylor Dental37
29Lafayette Oral Surgery - Chandler, Kelley & Dupree37
30Tim Chauvin D.D.S. & Associates37
31Barras Family Dentistry37
32Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry37
33Omni Dental Center: Dr. Scott Odom37
34Puissegur Family Dentistry37
35Toups Family Dentistry37
36Babineaux Family Dentistry37
37Vintage Dental37
38Drs. Smith and Domingue37
39Quest Pediatric Dentistry37
40Bendel Family Dentistry37
41Dr. Jyoti L. Thanki, DMD37
42Huntsman Dental37
43Urgent Dental Care37
44Dr. John C. Theriot, DDS37
45Theriot Family Dental Care37
46Charles White, DDS37
47Guilliot Family Dentistry37
48Magnolia Family Dentistry37
49Price & Associates Family Dentistry37
50River Oak Dental : Cosmetic Dentistry, Tooth Whitening, Dental Implants37
51Lafayette Dentist - SOLA Dental37
52Dr. Thomas Sammons & Dr. Ann Laurent Dental Artistry37
53Louisiana Dental Group Inc37
54Shank Dental Care37
55The Dental Boutique: Dr. Lindsey S. Saterfiel37
56Erin Fontenot, DDS37
57Hebert Family Dentistry37
58Natalie Brasseaux, DDS37
59St. Bernadette Clinic37
60Aspen Dental33
61Petry Family Dentistry33
62Dr. Ann Laurent's Dental Artistry33
63Smiles By Soileau33
64Doucet 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.

9 of Lafayette's 64 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Lafayette

How much do braces cost in Lafayette?

Typical ranges in USD for Lafayette, LA. 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$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana—
Ceramic braces$4,000–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana—
Self-ligating braces$3,500–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana—
Lingual braces$8,000–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana—

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 64 Lafayette clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 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 Lafayette: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Lafayette?

Oubre Orthodontics ranks #1 of 64 Lafayette clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 653 Google reviews. Emergency Dentist Lafayette LA ranks #2 (emergency visits and evening hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Lafayette, LA?

Braces in Lafayette 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 Louisiana. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Lafayette do braces?

Yes. 55 of the 64 Lafayette clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 9 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 Louisiana?

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?

4 of 64 Lafayette clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Emergency Dentist Lafayette LA, Aspen Dental and Dr Curtis H Roy & Associates Dentistry. 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?

64 Lafayette clinics list braces in our data. 9 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Oubre Orthodontics and Camellia Orthodontics. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 9 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Lafayette

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 92 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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