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Best Braces Dentists in Lincoln, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy, ranked #1 of 37 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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37 Lincoln clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 4 open Saturdays. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Lincoln at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Lincoln at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy77Yes
2Gugale Monika DDS73—
3Placer Smiles Pediatric Dentistry73—
4Behniwal Amandeep DDS67—
5Chelsea Glissman67—
6Coffelt Douglas DDS67—
7Dental Specialists67—
8Dentist67—
9Dr. Binh Tran67—
10Dr. Irene Hermo67—

The 37 best braces dentists in Lincoln, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 for braces in Lincoln

    #1 Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy

    825 Twelve Bridges Dr Suite 55, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in Lincoln: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy prepares graduates to work as a well-trained dental assistant in as little as 10 weeks. Students learn in a real dental office, with real dentists, real dental equipment, and real patients. It is truly a hands-on learning experience.

    From Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #3 Placer Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

    620 Twelve Bridges Dr Suite 120, Lincoln, CA 95648

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for braces in Lincoln 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

    In their words

    We are a Pediatric Dental office offering comprehensive dental care to children from the 0 to 18 years. We provide check-ups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, space maintainers, and laughing gas in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We are establishing in Spring 2023. Dr. Gonzalez has been providing dental care to children in the Greater Sacramento area for several years and is excited to be starting his private dental practice in Lincoln. Scheduling will be available…

    From Placer Smiles Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #23 Tooth Spa Dentistry

    831 Sterling Pkwy #130, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Lincoln: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #24 Caring Tree Children's Dentistry

    150 Gateway Dr, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Lincoln: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Caring Tree Children’s Dentistry provides comprehensive dental services for toddlers, children and adolescents in Lincoln and Grass Valley, CA. Our goal is to improve the oral health of your children and help instill healthy habits to carry with them for life. From regular cleanings and exams to general and restorative services, our skill, technology, and gentle approach helps kids feel more relaxed at the dentist.

    From Caring Tree Children's Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #25 Crawford Orthodontics

    2295 Fieldstone Dr #260, Lincoln, CA 95648

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Lincoln 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–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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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 Lincoln's 37 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Lincoln

How much do braces cost in Lincoln?

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

How much do braces cost in Lincoln?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,200–$9,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Ceramic braces$5,600–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Self-ligating braces$4,900–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Lingual braces$11,200–$16,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

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

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 Lincoln braces dentists

We scored 37 Lincoln clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Lincoln?

Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy ranks #1 of 37 Lincoln clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Gugale Monika DDS 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 Lincoln, CA?

Braces in Lincoln typically costs $4,200–$9,800 USD. By type: metal braces $4,200–$9,800; ceramic braces $5,600–$11,200; self-ligating braces $4,900–$11,200. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Lincoln do braces?

Yes. None of the 37 Lincoln 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 California?

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 Lincoln braces dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 37 Lincoln clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy, Citadel Dental and Tooth Spa 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 Lincoln?

37 Lincoln clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Lincoln

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 39 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.