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Best overall for braces: North Strand Dental Spec: Harsha Brian C DDS, ranked #1 of 6 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.
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6 Little River 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.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Strand Dental Spec: Harsha Brian C DDS | 67 |
| 2 | Dental Care at Little River | 37 |
| 3 | Palmetto Dental Associates - Emily Hortman, DMD | 37 |
| 4 | Dr. Tripp Davis - Carolina Family Dental | 37 |
| 5 | Carolina Family Dental | 33 |
| 6 | Dowdy Jeffrey S DDS | 33 |
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.
Ranked #1 for braces in Little River
303 SC-90 A, Little River, SC 29566
Ranked #1 for braces in Little River 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
119 Pavilion Dr, Little River, SC 29566, United States
Ranked #2 for braces in Little River on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
At Dental Care at Little River we focus on delivering the highest standard of care in dentistry. Your health and comfort are of utmost importance to us, so we strive to provide the best treatment available to keep you healthy and feeling your best. We keep your best interest in mind so that you can maintain your health now and, in the years, to come. Dental Care at Little River is your go-to practice for comfortable, caring dental treatment. For questions about what we can…
From Dental Care at Little River's own description. Not part of the ranking.3359 Hwy 9 E, Little River, SC 29566, United States
Ranked #3 for braces in Little River on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Complete health dentistry brings families in Little River, SC 29566 whole-picture dental care, beginning with comprehensive treatments from general and preventive maintenance to advanced cosmetic and restorative solutions, like porcelain veneers, dental implants, accommodating special needs patients and more. It’s our practice philosophy, and it’s what keeps our patients smiling happily and healthily for years on end. Experience the difference complete health dentistry can…
From Palmetto Dental Associates - Emily Hortman, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.3702 Sea Mountain Hwy, Little River, SC 29566, United States
Ranked #4 for braces in Little River on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
3702 Sea Mountain Hwy, Little River, SC 29566
Ranked #5 for braces in Little River on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
1247 Hwy 17, Little River, SC 29566
Ranked #6 for braces in Little River on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
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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.
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 Little River's 6 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Little River
Typical ranges in USD for Little River, SC. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $3,000–$7,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina | — |
| Ceramic braces | $4,000–$8,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $3,500–$8,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina | — |
| Lingual braces | $8,000–$12,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Carolina | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Little River
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | A consultation, a fitting visit, then adjustments every 4–8 weeks |
| Chair time | About 1–2 hours to fit; adjustments take 15–30 minutes |
| Recovery | Soreness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments |
| When to see a specialist | Most braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems |
We scored 6 Little River 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Little River data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Not yet collected |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |