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Best Braces Dentists in Oakland, CA (2026)

57 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 13 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, ranked #1 of 57 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Image Orthodontics - Oakland, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 751 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.

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57 Oakland clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 13 list an orthodontist, 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 12 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 13 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Oakland at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Oakland at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning bracesSame-day
1Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland77———Yes
2Image Orthodontics - Oakland75Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (751)1—
3Welcome Orthodontics74Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (41)2—
4Dragon Dental73————
5Elegant Smiles Dental Center73————
6Franklin Dental Care - Oakland73————
7Lake Merritt Dental73————
8Oakland Eco Dental73————
9The Orthodontic Center73Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (156)2—
10Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics - Oakland72Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (254)1—

The 57 best braces dentists in Oakland, 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 Oakland

    #1 Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in Oakland: 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 Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital OaklandFull profile(510) 428-3316

  6. #6 Franklin Dental Care - Oakland

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for braces in Oakland 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 Franklin Dental Care - OaklandFull profile
    In their words

    Are you looking for a dentist in Oakland, CA, or a dentist near you in surrounding locations, including Berkeley, Emeryville & Alameda? Franklin Dental Care, the dentist office near you is renowned for offering top-notch general and cosmetic dentistry services. Each dentist practicing here is a trained professional who uses the latest technology, equipment, and techniques to offer quality services to all patients.

    From Franklin Dental Care - Oakland's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 All New Smiles • Joshua B. Bernstein, DDS • Cosmetic Dentist Oakland • Sedation Dentistry • Invisalign Clear Braces

    3300 Webster St Ste 903, Oakland, CA 94609

    67/100

    Ranked #16 for braces in Oakland: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    InvisalignBraces

    Book appointment at All New Smiles • Joshua B. Bernstein, DDS • Cosmetic Dentist Oakland • Sedation Dentistry • Invisalign Clear BracesFull profile(510) 601-7645

All 57 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #57, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Total Health Dental Care in Oakland CA634.6★ (57)
27Nice Dental: Wang Shiyu DDS595.0★ (5)
28The Dental Touch Oakland57Evenings · Sat
29Oakland Green Dental57Evenings · Sat
30Montclair Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
31Dr. Rosa R. Huie, DDS53Evenings
32Total Health Dental Care53Sat · Sun
33Unica Dental47Sat
34Uptown Dental - Christopher Thomas D.D.S.47Sat
35TLC Dental47Evenings
36H P Dental47Sat
37Oakland CT Dental47Sat
38Laurel Smile Dentistry43Sat
39East Bay Family Dentistry37
40East Oakland Health Center37
41Newbury Dental37
42Oakland Smile Dentistry37
43Daniel Nam, DDS & Associates37
44NextGen Dentistry37
45Oakland Orthodontic Specialty Center37
46Eso Dental, Allen Hoang, DDS37
47Willie Woo, DDS37
48Montclair Dental Group37
49TDL Dental Group33
50Oakland Dental Care - Danesh Bastani, DDS & Associates33
51Pacific Dental Group33
52Rockridge Dental33
53Oakland Dental Associates33
54USCG Dental33
55iSmile Dental33
56Healthy Smile Dental Care33
57Unlimited Smiles, Moheb DMD INC33

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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.

13 of Oakland's 57 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Oakland

How much do braces cost in Oakland?

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

How much do braces cost in Oakland?
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 Oakland

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 Oakland braces dentists

We scored 57 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Oakland?

Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland ranks #1 of 57 Oakland clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Image Orthodontics - Oakland 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 Oakland, CA?

Braces in Oakland 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 Oakland do braces?

Yes. 44 of the 57 Oakland clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 13 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 Oakland braces dentists are open on Saturday?

12 of 57 Oakland clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Welcome Orthodontics and Smart Start 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 Oakland?

57 Oakland clinics list braces in our data. 13 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Image Orthodontics - Oakland and Welcome Orthodontics. 12 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 13 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Oakland

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 178 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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