Skip to content
DentistsRanked

Best Braces Dentists in Laurel, MS (2026)

26 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Ali Bounds, DMD, ranked #1 of 26 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

Rankings can't be bought. Booking through us earns you a $60 gift card and doesn’t affect order. How we rank

26 Laurel clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Laurel at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Laurel at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Ali Bounds, DMD73
2Davis73
3Davis Kerri G DDS67
4Dr. Chadwick J. Harris, DMD67
5Dr. Charles L. Belknap, DMD67
6Dr. John H. Barrow III, DDS67
7Dr. Larry Sumrall, DDS67
8Dr. Stone Thames67
9Fred I. Walters, D.D.S.67
10Good Shepherd Clinic67

The 26 best braces dentists in Laurel, 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.

  17. #17 Family Health Center, Inc.

    117 S 11th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for braces in Laurel: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Family Health Center, Inc.Full profile(601) 425-3033
    In their words

    Family Health Center, Inc. (FHC) is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) located in Laurel, Sandersville, Taylorsville, and Waynesboro Mississippi. Family Health Center provides a full range of services from Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Dental, and an in-house Pharmacy, as well as, a plethora of other services for our targeted population. Our goal is to provide the highest quality, lowest cost health care possible to the patients in our community.

    From Family Health Center, Inc.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Darren Alexander, DMD - Laurel

    325 S 13th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Laurel 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Darren Alexander, DMD - LaurelFull profile(601) 425-2356

  20. #20 Laurel Oaks Dental Care

    1434 Parker Dr, Laurel, MS 39440

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Laurel 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Laurel Oaks Dental CareFull profile(601) 649-3335
    In their words

    Laurel Oaks Dental Care is the leading Dentist in Laurel, MS & the surrounding areas. We proudly offer Root Canals, Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers, Dentures, Crowns, and more in Laurel, MS! We offer the following services: Dentist Laurel MS Root Canals Laurel MS Cosmetic Dentistry Laurel MS Veneers Laurel MS Dentures Laurel MS Crowns Laurel MS We proudly service the Laurel, MS area & pride ourselves on offering the best Dental services. Please contact us for all your Dentist…

    From Laurel Oaks Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 North Laurel Family Dentistry

    3221 Audubon Dr, Laurel, MS 39440, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Laurel 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at North Laurel Family DentistryFull profile(601) 649-3900

  22. #22 Harris Dental Clinic

    701 N 16th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Laurel 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–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Harris Dental ClinicFull profile(601) 649-3344
    In their words

    Harris Dental Clinic in Laurel is led by Chadwick Harris, DMD, and Robert Culpepper, DMD. Our dentists offer general, cosmetic and restorative dental procedures including veneers, root canal therapy, dental implants and more. Since 1974, Harris Dental Clinic has been helping patients of all ages achieve their best smiles with high-quality dentistry. As general dentists, we see patients as young as three years old and can help them establish lifelong health with dental…

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

  23. #23 The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center

    325 S 13th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Laurel 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery CenterFull profile(601) 425-2356

  24. #24 Le Blanc Orthodontics

    1500 W 12th St, Laurel, MS 39440, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Laurel 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 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Le Blanc OrthodonticsFull profile(601) 649-3471

  25. #25 Pediatric Dental Group of Laurel

    1925 Pine Belt Dr, Laurel, MS 39440

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Laurel 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 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pediatric Dental Group of LaurelFull profile(601) 283-4800

All 26 clinics

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

RankClinicDR Score
26Quinn Keisha D DDS33

Find the right dentist in Laurel

Answer 2 quick questions and we'll help you find a dentist that fits your needs, location and availability.

Laurel, MS

Book through DentistsRanked and get a $60 Amazon gift card. Terms

Step 1 of 2

What service are you looking for?

  • 100% free for patients
  • No commitment

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 Laurel's 26 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Laurel

How much do braces cost in Laurel?

Typical ranges in USD for Laurel, MS. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in Laurel?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$2,650–$6,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi—
Ceramic braces$3,500–$7,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi—
Self-ligating braces$3,100–$7,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi—
Lingual braces$7,050–$10,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi—

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

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 Laurel braces dentists

We scored 26 Laurel 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 Laurel 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 Laurel: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Laurel?

Ali Bounds, DMD ranks #1 of 26 Laurel clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Davis 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 Laurel, MS?

Braces in Laurel typically costs $2,640–$6,160 USD. By type: metal braces $2,650–$6,150; ceramic braces $3,500–$7,050; self-ligating braces $3,100–$7,050. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Laurel do braces?

Yes. None of the 26 Laurel 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 Mississippi?

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 Laurel?

26 Laurel 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 Laurel

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 29 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

Related pages