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Best Braces Dentists in Matthews, NC (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Vibrant Dentistry, ranked #1 of 59 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews, evening hours.

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59 Matthews clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 3 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Matthews at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Matthews at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)
1Vibrant Dentistry76Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (295)
2Charles Schein, DDS73——
3Dr. Victoria L. Malz, DMD73——
4La Dentista Dr Luz Chavez DDS73——
5Sean E. Patrick, DDS, PA73——
6Barone & Ford: Outen Debbie67——
7Benson Susan67——
8Daly Barbara67——
9Dr. Andy Ramos-Vera67——
10Dr. Jay Shukla67——

The 59 best braces dentists in Matthews, 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.

  24. #24 Yuriy Z. Koval, DDS / K Dental Arts

    1250 Mann Dr Suite 100, Matthews, NC 28105

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Matthews: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri 12 PM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Yuriy Z. Koval, DDS / K Dental ArtsFull profile(704) 234-0138

All 59 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #59, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26First in Smiles Dentistry37
27Great Smiles Dental Group37
28Matthews Family Dentistry37
29Six Sigma Dental37
30Matthews Dental Care37
31Danze Dentistry37
32Friendly Dental Group of Matthews-Siskey37
33Bellasera Family Dentistry37
34Craft Smiles: Modern Family Dentistry37
35Dental Center of Charlotte - David Yu DDS37
36Dr. David Feeney, DDS37
37Fine Arts Dentistry37
38Patel Harish B DDS37
39Pediatric Dentistry of Matthews37
40HM Oral Surgery37
41Dentist Salud37
42Queen City Endodontics Matthews37
43Matthews Endodontic Center- Anish N. Patel DMD37
44Carolina Dental37
45Denisovich Dentistry37
46Forrest and Forrest Family Dentistry37
47McKee Dental Associates37
48Chestnut Family and Cosmetic Dentistry37
49Matthews Periodontics37
50Schein Dental - Matthews NC Dentist37
51SP Orthodontics37
52Dawson Modern Dentistry37
53Dr. Vivek Kashyap, DDS33
54Barone & Ford33
55DentalWorks Matthews33
56Dr. Yakeika L. Vann, DDS33
57LandMark Dentistry - Matthews33
58Cosmetic & Family Dental Center of Matthews33
59Trailhead Advanced Dentistry33

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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.

1 of Matthews's 59 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Matthews

How much do braces cost in Matthews?

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

How much do braces cost in Matthews?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,050–$7,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
Ceramic braces$4,100–$8,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
Self-ligating braces$3,550–$8,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
Lingual braces$8,150–$12,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—

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

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 Matthews braces dentists

We scored 59 Matthews clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 duplicate listings). 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 Matthews data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Matthews: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Matthews?

Vibrant Dentistry ranks #1 of 59 Matthews clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews. Charles Schein, 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 Matthews, NC?

Braces in Matthews typically costs $3,060–$7,140 USD. By type: metal braces $3,050–$7,150; ceramic braces $4,100–$8,150; self-ligating braces $3,550–$8,150. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Matthews do braces?

Yes. 58 of the 59 Matthews clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 1 lists an orthodontist on staff. 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 North Carolina?

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 Matthews braces dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 59 Matthews clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Gianakopoulos Gus C DDS, Bright Dental Charlotte and Q.M. Chen, DMD, PhD, PA. 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 Matthews?

59 Matthews clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include Vibrant Dentistry. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Matthews

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 68 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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