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Best Braces Dentists in Monterey Park, CA (2026)

52 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 2 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Exact Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 52 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, 2 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Chris Chen Orthodontics - Braces and Invisalign, an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 2 of 7 collected reviews mention braces.

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52 Monterey Park clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 list an orthodontist and 14 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Monterey Park at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Monterey Park at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Exact Orthodontics85Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (86)2
2Chris Chen Orthodontics - Braces and Invisalign76Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (7)2
3Dr. Peter M. Kam, DDS73———
4Golden Dragon Dentistry73———
5Anh Ho67———
6Apple Dental Center67———
7Au Philip DDS67———
8Chen & Ho67———
9Crystal Water Mart67———
10Dang Andrew M DDS67———

The 52 best braces dentists in Monterey Park, 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.

  11. #11 Dr. Antranig G. Kelleyan, DDS

    GARfIELD PROFESSIONAL MONTEREY PARK, 616 N Garfield Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for braces in Monterey Park 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 Dr. Antranig G. Kelleyan, DDSFull profile(626) 280-4122

All 52 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #52, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Hoi Luu67
27Kevin Fan67
28Lai Lai Dental Office67
29Luu Dental67
30Maple Dental67
31Monterey Hills Medical & Dental67
32Monterey Park Dental Center: Chen Byran DDS67
33Monterey Park Dental Center: Cheng Robert DDS67
34Pacific Dental Group: Derhartounian Harmik DDS67
35Steven Lee DDS67
36Monterey Park Dental57Evenings · Sat
37ATLANTIC PACIFIC SMILE DENTAL GROUP57Evenings · Sat
38DO DENTISTRY57Sat · Sun
39Chien & Li Dental Clinic Inc57Evenings · Sat
40Sekiguchi Kevin DDS47Sat
41Jack Chen & Jimmy Lau DDS47Sat
42Brushwell Dental & Implants47Sat
43Cal State Dental Inc47Sat
44East West Dental47Sat
45Atlantic Square Dental Care47Sat
46Beautiful Smile Dental Group43Sat
47Chinatown Service Center (Dental)43Sat
48Dr. Shay Salehrabi, DDS | Dentistry for Children & Adults37
49Dr. Zhibin Qiu, DDS37
50Joyful Dental37
51Atlantic Place Dental Office33
52Sycamore Dental.33

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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.

2 of Monterey Park's 52 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Monterey Park

How much do braces cost in Monterey Park?

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

How much do braces cost in Monterey Park?
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 Monterey Park

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 Monterey Park braces dentists

We scored 52 Monterey Park 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). 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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Monterey Park?

Exact Orthodontics ranks #1 of 52 Monterey Park clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews. Chris Chen Orthodontics - Braces and Invisalign ranks #2 (an orthodontist on staff). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Monterey Park, CA?

Braces in Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park do braces?

Yes. 50 of the 52 Monterey Park clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 2 list 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 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 Monterey Park braces dentists are open on Saturday?

14 of 52 Monterey Park clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Exact Orthodontics, Chris Chen Orthodontics - Braces and Invisalign and Monterey Park Dental. 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 Monterey Park?

52 Monterey Park clinics list braces in our data. 2 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Exact Orthodontics and Chris Chen Orthodontics - Braces and Invisalign. 14 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Monterey Park

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 63 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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