10 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 1 orthodontist0 paid placementsHow we rank →
Best overall for braces: Yuliya Filipenka DDS, ranked #1 of 10 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, Saturday hours.
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10 Laguna Woods clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 2 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Specialist on staff | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuliya Filipenka DDS | 70 | Yes (orthodontist) | 5.0★ (14) |
| 2 | American College-Prsthdntsts | 67 | — | — |
| 3 | Dr. Mehran R. Mahmoudian, DDS | 67 | — | — |
| 4 | G. W. Bickert, DMD, Inc | 67 | — | — |
| 5 | Laguna Hills Dental Plaza | 67 | — | — |
| 6 | Dr. Christine H. Chung, DDS | 57 | — | — |
| 7 | Gentle Dental Laguna Woods | 37 | — | — |
| 8 | Laguna Woods Dental Care | 37 | — | — |
| 9 | James M Kahal , DDS , Inc. | 37 | — | — |
| 10 | Ken Garcia Dentistry | 37 | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 for braces in Laguna Woods
24331 El Toro Rd #340, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Ranked #1 for braces in Laguna Woods: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
25261 Paseo De Valencia # 2, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Ranked #2 for braces in Laguna Woods 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
24310 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Ranked #3 for braces in Laguna Woods 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
25261 Paseo De Valencia #2, Laguna Woods, CA 92637, United States
Ranked #4 for braces in Laguna Woods 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
25261 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Ranked #5 for braces in Laguna Woods 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
24310 Moulton Pkwy # C1, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Ranked #6 for braces in Laguna Woods: evening hours and Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
24102 El Toro Rd # A, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Ranked #7 for braces in Laguna Woods on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
If you need a dentist who can care for your entire family, then you'll find one at the Gentle Dental office in Laguna Woods. Our mission is to provide each and every person who walks through our doors with personalized, gentle care that helps ensure a healthy mouth and a great-looking smile. We make that possible through a highly trained dental staff and a friendly, helpful support staff.
From Gentle Dental Laguna Woods's own description. Not part of the ranking.24902 Moulton Pkwy Suite 100, Laguna Woods, CA 92637, United States
Ranked #8 for braces in Laguna Woods on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
25261 Paseo De Valencia # 1, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Ranked #9 for braces in Laguna Woods on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
24953 Paseo De Valencia Unit 13C, Laguna Woods, CA 92637, United States
Ranked #10 for braces in Laguna Woods on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
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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.
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.
1 of Laguna Woods's 10 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Laguna Woods
Typical ranges in USD for Laguna Woods, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $4,200–$9,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Ceramic braces | $5,600–$11,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $4,900–$11,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Lingual braces | $11,200–$16,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Laguna Woods
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | A consultation, a fitting visit, then adjustments every 4–8 weeks |
| Chair time | About 1–2 hours to fit; adjustments take 15–30 minutes |
| Recovery | Soreness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments |
| When to see a specialist | Most braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems |
We scored 10 Laguna Woods 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). 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Laguna Woods data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |