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Best Braces Dentists in Lima, OH (2026)

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

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    Best overall for braces: Charles L Butts Inc, ranked #1 of 39 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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39 Lima clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 open 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 Lima at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Lima at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Charles L Butts Inc67
2Chimere Okezie67
3Crawford J C DDS67
4Delta Dental67
5Dr. Chad W. Ollom, DDS67
6Dr. ERIN L. ELLIS67
7Dr. Gary Brunk67
8Dr. J. Ellis67
9Dr. Jacob K. Mohr, DDS67
10Dr. Michael Vaporis67

The 39 best braces dentists in Lima, 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.

All 39 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Wong Chun M DDS67
27Jinbo Chung47Evenings
28Shawnee Family Dental47Evenings
29Pure Smiles - Lima37
30Gordon H. Rauch DDS37
31Burns Dental Inc.37
32Shawnee Dental Associates37
33Dr. Joe A. Patton D.D.S.37
34Gary P. Brunk, D.D.S.37
35Dental Hygiene Clinic33
36Affordable Dentures & Implants33
37Luna Bryan DDS33
38Stocker Jon C DDS33
39Wilker Ben J 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 Lima's 39 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Lima

How much do braces cost in Lima?

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

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

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

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 Lima braces dentists

We scored 39 Lima clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Lima 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 Lima: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Lima?

Charles L Butts Inc ranks #1 of 39 Lima clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Chimere Okezie 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 Lima, OH?

Braces in Lima 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 Ohio. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Lima do braces?

Yes. None of the 39 Lima 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 Ohio?

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 Lima?

39 Lima 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 Lima

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 40 clinics.

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