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Best Braces Dentists in Lake Orion, MI (2026)

6 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 2 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for braces: Rocco Ciccone, DDS, ranked #1 of 6 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 409 Google reviews, evening hours.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Dr. James C. Komendera & Associates, an orthodontist on staff, 4.1★ from 36 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday hours.

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6 Lake Orion clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 list an orthodontist and 2 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 6 braces dentists in Lake Orion at a glance

Top 6 braces dentists in Lake Orion at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)
1Rocco Ciccone, DDS78Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (409)
2Dr. James C. Komendera & Associates68Yes (orthodontist)4.1★ (36)
3Tina M. Marshall, DDS57——
4Orion Family Dentistry57——
5Orion Lakes Family Dentistry37——
6Aspen Dental33——

The 6 best braces dentists in Lake Orion, 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.

  4. #4 Orion Family Dentistry

    3226 Hidden Timber Dr # D, Lake Orion, MI 48359, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Lake Orion: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–2 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 7 AM–2 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Orion Family DentistryFull profile(248) 391-3494

  5. #5 Orion Lakes Family Dentistry

    3385 Waldon Rd MI, Lake Orion, MI 48360, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in Lake Orion 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 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Orion Lakes Family DentistryFull profile(248) 391-2244
    In their words

    Lake Orion Dentist, Orion Lakes Family Dentistry, is an experienced general dental practice with a focus on providing excellent personalized care to patients from the Lake Orion area. We utilize modern technology and advanced techniques to ensure your treatment is efficient, effective, and comfortable. Dr. Joseph Verrelli and our compassionate team are welcoming new patients to our convenient Lake Orion dental office. Our dentistry services include: Preventive dentistry…

    From Orion Lakes Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Aspen Dental

    4929 S Baldwin Rd Ste 104, Lake Orion, MI 48359

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for braces in Lake Orion 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 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(248) 221-1743
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Lake Orion,MI 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.

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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.

2 of Lake Orion's 6 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Lake Orion

How much do braces cost in Lake Orion?

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

How much do braces cost in Lake Orion?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan—
Ceramic braces$4,000–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan—
Self-ligating braces$3,500–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan—
Lingual braces$8,000–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan—

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

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 Orion braces dentists

We scored 6 Lake Orion clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Orion data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Orion: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Lake Orion?

Rocco Ciccone, DDS ranks #1 of 6 Lake Orion clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 409 Google reviews. Dr. James C. Komendera & Associates ranks #2 (an orthodontist on staff). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Lake Orion, MI?

Braces in Lake Orion typically costs $3,000–$7,000 USD. By type: metal braces $3,000–$7,000; ceramic braces $4,000–$8,000; self-ligating braces $3,500–$8,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Lake Orion do braces?

Yes. 4 of the 6 Lake Orion clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 2 list an orthodontist on staff. 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 Michigan?

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 Orion braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 6 Lake Orion clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Dr. James C. Komendera & Associates and Orion Family Dentistry. 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 Orion?

6 Lake Orion clinics list braces in our data. 2 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Rocco Ciccone, DDS and Dr. James C. Komendera & Associates. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Lake Orion

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 13 clinics.

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