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Best Braces Dentists in Lake Elsinore, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Elementary Smiles, ranked #1 of 37 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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37 Lake Elsinore clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 4 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 Lake Elsinore at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Lake Elsinore at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Elementary Smiles73
2Lakeview Dental73
3Akkari Fadi DDS67
4Bear creek dental67
5Central Dentistry67
6Clabrook Tonya67
7Dr. Brady Nielsen67
8Dr. Julian Wade67
9Dr. Kiran Shah67
10Dr. Rocio Deza67

The 37 best braces dentists in Lake Elsinore, 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.

  19. #19 Dr. Steven Lynn

    18285 Collier Ave Ste B, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Lake Elsinore: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Steven LynnFull profile(951) 471-0034
    In their words

    If you're looking for a dentist near me that is a Smile Generation Trusted dentist Dr. Steven Lynn in Lake Elsinore, CA can ease your dental concerns. Stop by Oak Grove Dental Group to get anything from a dental cleaning, cosmetic dentistry, to a root canal, or a dental emergency.

    From Dr. Steven Lynn's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Elsinore Friendly Smiles

    2503 E Lakeshore Dr STE E, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Lake Elsinore: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Elsinore Friendly SmilesFull profile(951) 674-4800
    In their words

    Our General Dental Office in Lake Elsinore is dedicated to taking care of your family's dental needs. We are devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state of the art dental procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles. We make dental care affordable for EVERYONE. So don't delay, make an appointment TODAY!

    From Elsinore Friendly Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    31960 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Lake Elsinore: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(951) 643-6099
    In their words

    We make high quality dental care convenient and affordable at our Western Dental office located near you. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of family dental services including orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental care. Our general dentists, specialists and hygienists are all under one roof. Which means that treatment for implants, braces, or periodontal care can take place in the same office. Here, we gladly treat…

    From Western Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Dr. Derek B. Hauser, DDS

    31571 Canyon Estates Dr #117, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Lake Elsinore 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–Tue 7 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Derek B. Hauser, DDSFull profile(951) 244-9495
    In their words

    Dr. Derek Hauser, DDS, and Dr. Mark Phillipe, DDS, brings over 40 years of experience as Lake Elsinore family dentist to Southern California. Established in 1993, their smile transformations using CEREC milling machines on-site has changed thousands of lives through the latest cosmetic dentistry. Voted the best dentist by their patients for years with hundreds of reviews, they are proud to announce no numbing and virtually pain-free fillings and gum disease treatment with…

    From Dr. Derek B. Hauser, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Cool Smiles Orthodontics

    31577 Canyon Estates Dr #215, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Lake Elsinore 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–5:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cool Smiles OrthodonticsFull profile(951) 471-0194
    In their words

    Welcome to Cool Smiles Orthodontics where our passion is creating beautiful and confident smiles. Your smile is one of the first things people notice and with a friendly, helpful, and caring staff, we at Cool Smiles Orthodontics make certain that you receive the best orthodontic care. We are the premier choice provider to many dentists and their families. Dr. Simjee and his Associates strive for perfection by customizing individual treatment plans for each and every patient.

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

  25. #25 Marketplace Dental Group and Orthodontics

    29273 Central Ave Ste A, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Lake Elsinore 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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Marketplace Dental Group and OrthodonticsFull profile(951) 245-8664
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Marketplace Dental Group and Orthodontics! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Lake Elsinore dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening,…

    From Marketplace Dental Group and Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 37 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Diamond Dental37
27Canyon Lake Dental Office37
28William B Thomas DDS37
29Lake Elsinore Dentistry37
30Lake Elsinore Dental Group33
31Lake Elsinore Dental Group: Elyaszadeh Roya DDS33
32St. John Dental33
33Dr. Weibiao Chen, DDS33
34Dr. Anita C. Singh, DDS33
35Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics33
36Prestige Dental Spa Dr. Katy Chou33
37Lakeshore Family Dentistry33

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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 Lake Elsinore's 37 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Lake Elsinore

How much do braces cost in Lake Elsinore?

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

How much do braces cost in Lake Elsinore?
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 Lake Elsinore

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 Lake Elsinore braces dentists

We scored 37 Lake Elsinore clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Lake Elsinore?

Elementary Smiles ranks #1 of 37 Lake Elsinore clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Lakeview Dental 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 Lake Elsinore, CA?

Braces in Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore do braces?

Yes. None of the 37 Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore braces dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 37 Lake Elsinore clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Dr. Steven Lynn, Elsinore Friendly Smiles and Western Dental & Orthodontics. 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 Lake Elsinore?

37 Lake Elsinore clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Lake Elsinore

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 46 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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