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Best Braces Dentists in Lake Havasu City, AZ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Alice L. Shaw, DMD, ranked #1 of 44 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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44 Lake Havasu City clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 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 Havasu City at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Lake Havasu City at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Alice L. Shaw, DMD73
2Cosmic Kids Dentistry73
3Dental Urgent Care73
4Havasu Orthodontics73
5Lady on the Lake DENTIST73
6Lavene Ryan DDS73
7Aesthetic Arts Dental Lab Inc67
8Aesthetic Dental Care-Arizona67
9Arizona Dental Sleep Therapy67
10Arizona Kidney Disease67

The 44 best braces dentists in Lake Havasu City, 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.

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Havasu Orthodontics

    73/100

    Ranked #4 for braces in Lake Havasu City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    Havasu Orthodontics is the leading Orthodontist in Lake Havasu City, AZ & the surrounding areas. We proudly offer Braces & Invisalign in Lake Havasu City, AZ! Get in touch with us if you are in need of Clear Braces or Aligners.

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

  11. #11 Aspen Dental

    67/100

    Ranked #11 for braces in Lake Havasu City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Lake Havasu City,AZ offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday - Friday 6:30am -11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am - 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am - 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

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

All 44 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26North Country HealthCare - Lake Havasu City37
27Ash Kaushesh, DDS37
28Dr. Ryan M. Lavene, DDS & Dr. Rebecca Lavene, DMD37
29Havasu Dental Center - Dr Ilan Shamos37
30Serenity Dental, Lake Havasu City Dentist37
31Kelsey M. Little, DMD37
32Dental Specialists of NW Arizona37
33Ahn Family Dentistry: Dr. Edward B. Ahn, DDS37
34Havasu Dentistry37
35Dr. Mead & Dr. Houston Dentistry37
36Pleasant Valley Dental37
37Quail Ridge Dental: Jeffery Carver, DDS37
38Dr Julia Carlson DDS37
39Jennings & Larson Family Dentistry - Lake Havasu37
40Kids Little Smiles37
41Bullen Orthodontics37
42Lysdale Jeffrey DDS37
43Michael E. Thomas DDS MS33
44Dr. Jack C. Fredrickson, DDS33

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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 Havasu City's 44 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Lake Havasu City

How much do braces cost in Lake Havasu City?

Typical ranges in USD for Lake Havasu City, AZ. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in Lake Havasu City?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,150–$7,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona—
Ceramic braces$4,200–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona—
Self-ligating braces$3,650–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona—
Lingual braces$8,400–$12,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Lake Havasu City

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 Havasu City braces dentists

We scored 44 Lake Havasu City 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lake Havasu City 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 Havasu City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Lake Havasu City?

Alice L. Shaw, DMD ranks #1 of 44 Lake Havasu City clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Cosmic Kids Dentistry 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 Havasu City, AZ?

Braces in Lake Havasu City typically costs $3,150–$7,350 USD. By type: metal braces $3,150–$7,350; ceramic braces $4,200–$8,400; self-ligating braces $3,650–$8,400. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Lake Havasu City do braces?

Yes. None of the 44 Lake Havasu City 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 Arizona?

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.

How many dentists offer braces in Lake Havasu City?

44 Lake Havasu City clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Lake Havasu City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 44 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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