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Best overall for braces: Robert Branca, DDS, ranked #1 of 4 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.
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4 Lake Grove clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Branca, DDS | 73 |
| 2 | Dental Arts of Lake Grove | 57 |
| 3 | Dr. Meena Shah, Lake Grove Dentistry, P.C | 47 |
| 4 | Sweetwater Dental Care - A Dental365 Company | 43 |
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 Lake Grove
112 Alexander Ave Suite A, Lake Grove, NY 11755
Ranked #1 for braces in Lake Grove 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
1033 Hawkins Ave, Lake Grove, NY 11755, United States
Ranked #2 for braces in Lake Grove: evening hours and Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
1014 Hawkins Ave, Lake Grove, NY 11755
Ranked #3 for braces in Lake Grove: Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
112 Alexander Ave ste a, Lake Grove, NY 11755
Ranked #4 for braces in Lake Grove: evening hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Sweetwater Dental Care – A Dental365 Company, located in Lake Grove, NY features Dr. Robert Branca, who practices full-service dentistry. This office is conveniently located across from the Smithaven Mall and is fully equipped with the latest in technology, comfortable amenities and also features beautiful exam rooms with streaming entertainment options so patients can enjoy dental treatments as though they are in the comfort of their own home.
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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.
None of Lake Grove's 4 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Lake Grove
Typical ranges in USD for Lake Grove, NY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $4,350–$10,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York | — |
| Ceramic braces | $5,800–$11,600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $5,100–$11,600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York | — |
| Lingual braces | $11,600–$17,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Lake Grove
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 4 Lake Grove 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). 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lake Grove data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Not yet collected |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| 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 |