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Best Braces Dentists in Laguna Niguel, CA (2026)

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

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    Best overall for braces: Aesthetic Dental Designs, ranked #1 of 43 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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43 Laguna Niguel clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 5 open Saturdays and 4 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 Laguna Niguel at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Laguna Niguel at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Aesthetic Dental Designs73
2Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC.73
3Aliso Laguna Family Dental Care73
4Ayeh Nouri, DMD73
5Dr. Kenneth A. Tjon, DDS73
6Johnny H. Tran73
7Laguna Dental & Orthodontics Dr. Fariba Bigdeli DDS73
8Alleo Smile Dental67
9Crown Valley Dental67
10Davia & Kiani67

The 43 best braces dentists in Laguna Niguel, 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.

  2. #2 Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC.

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for braces in Laguna Niguel 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 Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC.Full profile
    In their words

    At my office I treat one patient at a time, allowing me plenty of time to give my patients exceptional quality care. My goal is to be a blessing to my patients and my community. I am committed to removing only the minimal amount of tooth structure required to restore the tooth. I do this by using modern dental bonding techniques to bond the dental restoration to the remaining tooth.

    From Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Laguna Niguel Dental Office

    28940 Golden Lantern H, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Laguna Niguel: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Laguna Niguel Dental OfficeFull profile(949) 363-2010

  25. #25 Sharifian Alex R DDS

    27901 La Paz Rd # D, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Laguna Niguel: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sharifian Alex R DDSFull profile(949) 389-9195

All 43 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Serenity Dental OC - Dr. Dina Ghobrial DDS47Evenings
27Laguna Niguel Cosmetic Dentistry, Angela Fang DDS47Sat
28All Smiles of Laguna47Sat
29Le Vu Dental Corp47Sun
30Choice Dental Care: Shahla Nadir DDS37
31South Coast Dental Specialties37
32Laguna Niguel Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry37
33Laguna Niguel Cosmetic Dentist, HealthySmile360, Dr.Mostofi37
34Todd Snyder, DDS37
35Laguna Niguel Family Dental Care37
36Maryam Haeri Maybodi, DDS37
37Heather Ridge Dentistry - Dental Implant - Invisalign Dentist - Laguna Niguel Dentist37
38Mae Lee Springer DDS and Kevin Walker DDS37
39South County Family Dental37
40Viken Garabedian DDS37
41Dental 200037
42Sea Country Dental33
43Laguna Heights 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 Laguna Niguel's 43 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Laguna Niguel

How much do braces cost in Laguna Niguel?

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

How much do braces cost in Laguna Niguel?
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 Laguna Niguel

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 Laguna Niguel braces dentists

We scored 43 Laguna Niguel clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 8 were excluded (8 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 Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Laguna Niguel?

Aesthetic Dental Designs ranks #1 of 43 Laguna Niguel clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Alan H. Nguyen, DDS, INC. 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 Laguna Niguel, CA?

Braces in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel do braces?

Yes. None of the 43 Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel braces dentists are open on Saturday?

5 of 43 Laguna Niguel clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Laguna Niguel Dental Office, Laguna Dental and Sharifian Alex R 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 Laguna Niguel?

43 Laguna Niguel clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Laguna Niguel

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 47 clinics.
  2. : 8 duplicate listings merged.

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