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Best Braces Dentists in Los Altos, CA (2026)

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

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    Best overall for braces: Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 34 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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34 Los Altos clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 3 open Saturdays and 3 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 Los Altos at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Los Altos at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Family Dentistry73
2Kenneth Abe Inc73
3Los Altos Dental Care: Salem A DDS73
4Michael A Nguyen DDS MS73
5Anew Dentistry67
6Curtis Miyahara DDS67
7Do Tuuyen DDS67
8Dr. Tanuja Gosavi67
9Dr. Yen-Ping Amy Lee, DDS67
10Hong Peter T DDS67

The 34 best braces dentists in Los Altos, 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 Michael A Nguyen DDS MS

    20 1st St #200, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Los Altos 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

    Book appointment at Michael A Nguyen DDS MSFull profile(650) 941-7300
    In their words

    Dr. Michael Nguyen provides advanced specialty dental care in implant dentistry and periodontics. Dr. Nguyen currently provides specialty care at 3 locations: Los Altos, San Jose, and Morgan Hill. Dr. Michael Nguyen is a periodontist and dental implant specialist, certified by the American Board of Periodontology. Services include, but not limited to: Same-Day Dental Implants, Treatment of GUM DISEASE, Conscious Sedation, Fixed Dentures, Extractions & Teeth Replacement,…

    From Michael A Nguyen DDS MS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  14. #14 Los Altos Dental Excellence

    881 Fremont Ave a4, Los Altos, CA 94024

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for braces in Los Altos: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–4 PM · Tue–Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Los Altos Dental ExcellenceFull profile(650) 838-0260

  15. #15 Foothill Dental Care: Ezzati Cyrus DDS

    881 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for braces in Los Altos: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Foothill Dental Care: Ezzati Cyrus DDSFull profile(650) 949-4734

  18. #18 Family Dentistry - Dr. Marina Manosov

    4646 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in Los Altos: Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Family Dentistry - Dr. Marina ManosovFull profile(650) 383-5599

  24. #24 Los Altos Dentistry - Dr. Puneet Sandhu DDS

    826 Altos Oaks Dr # 2, Los Altos, CA 94024

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Los Altos 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 11 AM–3 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 7 AM–1 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Los Altos Dentistry - Dr. Puneet Sandhu DDSFull profile(650) 948-8400

  25. #25 Pediatric Dentist in Los Altos, Dr.Nick Gorgani DDS

    731 Altos Oaks Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Los Altos 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 closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pediatric Dentist in Los Altos, Dr.Nick Gorgani DDSFull profile(650) 948-6884
    In their words

    As a Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry I focus on the oral health and unique needs of infants, children and adolescents. I believe in early detection and treatment of dental/oral disease, as preventive dentistry begins with the first tooth! I recommend that all children should see a Pediatric Dentist by the age of on, as parents need to know about infant oral hygiene, proper nutrition and snack habits, what to expect as the child grows, and what to do if there is a problem.…

    From Pediatric Dentist in Los Altos, Dr.Nick Gorgani DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 34 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Los Altos Core Dental37
27Lee Samson DDS33
28Altos Oral Surgery: Schuman Michael DDS33
29Mid-Peninsula Dental Society33
30Dr. Paul C. Chiu, DDS33
31Altos Dental Care33
32Fricke Robert R DDS33
33Legacy Dental Care Los Altos33
34T. Alan33

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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 Los Altos's 34 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Los Altos

How much do braces cost in Los Altos?

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

How much do braces cost in Los Altos?
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 Los Altos

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 Los Altos braces dentists

We scored 34 Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Los Altos?

Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 34 Los Altos clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Kenneth Abe Inc 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 Los Altos, CA?

Braces in Los Altos 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 Los Altos do braces?

Yes. None of the 34 Los Altos 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 Los Altos braces dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 34 Los Altos clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Los Altos Dental Excellence, Family Dentistry - Dr. Marina Manosov and Dr. Vishnu Shankar, DDS. 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 Los Altos?

34 Los Altos clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Los Altos

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 35 clinics.

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