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Best Braces Dentists in Norwood, MA (2026)

9 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 9 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Bay State Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 9 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, 5 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Gentle Dental Norwood, an orthodontist on staff, 4.7★ from 296 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday hours.

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9 Norwood clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 9 list an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 4 open Saturdays.

Top 9 braces dentists in Norwood at a glance

Top 9 braces dentists in Norwood at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning bracesSame-day
1Bay State Orthodontics81Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (27)5Yes
2Gentle Dental Norwood75Yes (orthodontist)4.7★ (296)——
3Simi Orthodontics74Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (27)3—
4Epic Dental73Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (920)——
5Unident Dental Group Walpole71Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (276)——
6Affinity Dental70Yes (orthodontist)4.7★ (101)——
7Bliss Dental Group70Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (144)1—
8Pediatric and Family Dentistry of Norwood68Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (92)——
9Landmark Dental - Sedation, General, Cosmetic, and Implant Services - Dr. Livshin63Yes (orthodontist)4.6★ (38)——

The 9 best braces dentists in Norwood, 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.

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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.

9 of Norwood's 9 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Norwood

How much do braces cost in Norwood?

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

How much do braces cost in Norwood?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,050–$9,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Ceramic braces$5,400–$10,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Self-ligating braces$4,750–$10,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Lingual braces$10,800–$16,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—

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

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 Norwood braces dentists

We scored 9 Norwood clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Norwood 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 Norwood: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Norwood?

Bay State Orthodontics ranks #1 of 9 Norwood clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews. Gentle Dental Norwood 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 Norwood, MA?

Braces in Norwood typically costs $4,050–$9,450 USD. By type: metal braces $4,050–$9,450; ceramic braces $5,400–$10,800; self-ligating braces $4,750–$10,800. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Norwood do braces?

All 9 Norwood clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff, though general dentists there may also provide treatment. 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 Massachusetts?

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 Norwood braces dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 9 Norwood clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Bay State Orthodontics, Gentle Dental Norwood and Simi Orthodontics. 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 Norwood?

9 Norwood clinics list braces in our data. 9 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Bay State Orthodontics and Gentle Dental Norwood. 4 are open Saturdays. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Norwood

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 33 clinics.