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Best Braces Dentists in New Haven, CT (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services, ranked #1 of 55 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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55 New Haven clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 13 open Saturdays. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in New Haven at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in New Haven at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services73Yes
2Balgowlah Dental clinic73—
3Connecticut Dental Associates73—
4Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center of 400 Columbus Ave New Haven, CT73—
5Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center of 410 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT73—
6Downtown New Haven Dental- Dr. Dioguardi73—
7Dr. Donovan N Fitzloff DDS73—
8Elm Family Dental73—
9Emergency Dentist73—
10New Haven Dental: Same Day Crowns | Implant Dentistry | Invisalign | General Dentistry73—

The 55 best braces dentists in New Haven, 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. Ranked #1 for braces in New Haven

    #1 Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services

    789 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519

    73/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in New Haven: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental ServicesFull profile(203) 688-2464

  4. #4 Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center of 400 Columbus Ave New Haven, CT

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in New Haven 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 Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center of 400 Columbus Ave New Haven, CTFull profile
    In their words

    The Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center is proud to be a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). A PCMH is a system of care that creates a strong partnership between you and your personalized care team. Your team will be led by your primary care provider and may include nurses, health educators, specialists or any other medical personnel who can help you achieve your health and wellness goals. As partners committed to you and your wellness, we'll work with you and your family to…

    From Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center of 400 Columbus Ave New Haven, CT's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center of 410 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in New Haven 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 Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center of 410 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CTFull profile
    In their words

    We are currently offering COVID-19 vaccines by appointment or walk-in. The Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center of West Haven, CT is proud to be a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). A PCMH is a system of care that creates a strong partnership between you and your personalized care team. Your team will be led by your primary care provider and may include nurses, health educators, specialists or any other medical personnel who can help you achieve your health and wellness…

    From Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center of 410 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  10. #10 New Haven Dental: Same Day Crowns | Implant Dentistry | Invisalign | General Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for braces in New Haven 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 New Haven Dental: Same Day Crowns | Implant Dentistry | Invisalign | General DentistryFull profile

All 55 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #55, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Yale New Haven Adult Dental Services Saint Raphael67
27Horizon Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
28Westville Family Dental57Evenings · Sat
29Doctor Malinconico Office57Evenings · Sat
30Amity Family Dental57Evenings · Sat
31Dr. Dental53Evenings · Sat
32Fair Haven Community Health Care53Evenings · Sat
33DentalStar47Sat
34Sutton Dental and Braces47Sat
35Smart Dental LLC47Sat
36East Rock Dental, LLC47Evenings
37Chapel Street Dental47Sat
38Columbia Dental43Sat
39Lamberti David J DDS43Sat
40Dr. Marc Lerman, DMD43Evenings
41Fair Haven Community Health Care43Evenings
42Friends and Family Dental Care43Evenings
43Dr. Dental43Evenings
44New Haven Dental Group37
45New Haven Prosthodontics, P.C.37
46Comprehensive Dental Health37
47Grand Dental Ct37
48Anthony Dioguardi, DMD, Diplomate ABDSM37
49Quigley Family & Esthetic Dentistry37
50Dr. Philip C. Harrington, DMD37
51Fair Haven Family Dentistry37
52Albania Dental37
53The Children's Dental Group37
54Periodontics, P.C.33
55Yale-New Haven Hospital's Pediatric Dental Center33

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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 New Haven's 55 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in New Haven

How much do braces cost in New Haven?

Typical ranges in USD for New Haven, CT. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in New Haven?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,900–$9,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut—
Ceramic braces$5,200–$10,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut—
Self-ligating braces$4,550–$10,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut—
Lingual braces$10,400–$15,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut—

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

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 New Haven braces dentists

We scored 55 New Haven clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). 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 New Haven 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 New Haven: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in New Haven?

Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services ranks #1 of 55 New Haven clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Balgowlah Dental clinic 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 New Haven, CT?

Braces in New Haven typically costs $3,900–$9,100 USD. By type: metal braces $3,900–$9,100; ceramic braces $5,200–$10,400; self-ligating braces $4,550–$10,400. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in New Haven do braces?

Yes. None of the 55 New Haven 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 Connecticut?

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 New Haven braces dentists are open on Saturday?

13 of 55 New Haven clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services, Horizon Dental Group and Westville Family 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 New Haven?

55 New Haven clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 13 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for New Haven

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 68 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.

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