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Best Braces Dentists in Maryland Heights, MO (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Dr. Gregory W. Uelk, DMD, ranked #1 of 10 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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10 Maryland Heights clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens 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 Maryland Heights at a glance

The 10 best braces dentists in Maryland Heights, 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. #5 The Smile Company, Dental Care, LLC

    12300 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in Maryland Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The Smile Company, Dental Care, LLC Convenient before & after work hours + weekends!!! Call today to schedule a cleaning: (314) 254-4000 Affordable Care for New & Returning Patients! 0% Financing - Convenient Payment Options Emergencies Welcome! We Love Kids & Families

    From The Smile Company, Dental Care, LLC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #7 Dr. John Martin & Associates

    11705 Dorsett Rd suite 204-205, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for braces in Maryland Heights: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #8 D3 Solutions Westport

    923 Fee Fee Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for braces in Maryland Heights 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–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #9 Dorsett Dental

    2401, 11705 Dorsett Rd # 109, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for braces in Maryland Heights 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–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dorsett Dental is a family dental practice open since 1979. We are committed to providing exceptional preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental care by using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures. Every effort is made to ensure that patients are comfortable and their needs are met.

    From Dorsett Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #10 Goetze-Niemer Co

    36 Worthington Access Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for braces in Maryland Heights 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

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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 Maryland Heights's 10 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Maryland Heights

How much do braces cost in Maryland Heights?

Typical ranges in USD for Maryland Heights, MO. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

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

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

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 Maryland Heights braces dentists

We scored 10 Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Maryland Heights?

Dr. Gregory W. Uelk, DMD ranks #1 of 10 Maryland Heights clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Khaled Shabany 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 Maryland Heights, MO?

Braces in Maryland Heights 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 Missouri. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Maryland Heights do braces?

Yes. None of the 10 Maryland Heights 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 Missouri?

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 Maryland Heights braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 10 Maryland Heights clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including The Smile Company, Dental Care, LLC. 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 Maryland Heights?

10 Maryland Heights clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Maryland Heights

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 10 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.