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Best Braces Dentists in Okemos, MI (2026)

40 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Burkhardt Pecora Bloomberg Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 40 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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40 Okemos clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 3 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 Okemos at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Okemos at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Burkhardt Pecora Bloomberg Orthodontics77Yes
2Dr. Brian Zirkle73—
3Valley Dental Spa73—
4Cook Justin R DDS67—
5Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc.67—
6Dr. Hina M. Shah, DDS67—
7Dr. Jeffrey A. Lonier, DDS67—
8Dr. John W. Meara Jr, DDS67—
9Dr. Kristine W. Burkhardt, DDS67—
10Fynn Paul M DDS67—

The 40 best braces dentists in Okemos, 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 Okemos

    #1 Burkhardt Pecora Bloomberg Orthodontics

    4111 Okemos Rd Ste 201, Okemos, MI 48864, United States

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in Okemos: 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 Burkhardt Pecora Bloomberg OrthodonticsFull profile(517) 347-0946

  13. #13 New You Dental Center

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for braces in Okemos 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 You Dental CenterFull profile
    In their words

    At New You Dental Center, we recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our professional team of dentists and oral health specialists are committed to setting new standards for clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. We are open on weekends by appointment.

    From New You Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  14. #14 Oral Surgery Associates of Lansing and Ionia Oral Surgery

    4201 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI 48864, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for braces in Okemos 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 Oral Surgery Associates of Lansing and Ionia Oral SurgeryFull profile(517) 349-8383

  20. #20 Park Dental Okemos

    2685 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI 48864, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Okemos: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Park Dental OkemosFull profile(517) 993-5924

  21. #21 Portnoy and Tu, DDS, PC Family Dentistry

    2476 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI 48864

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Okemos: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 12 AM–5 PM · Wed 12 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 12 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Portnoy and Tu, DDS, PC Family DentistryFull profile(517) 349-3266

  22. #22 Dr. Lucila Martinez-Castillo, DDS

    2104 Jolly Rd Ste 260, Okemos, MI 48864

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Okemos: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–1 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Lucila Martinez-Castillo, DDSFull profile(517) 381-9999

  25. #25 Okemos Family Dentistry

    2277 Science Pkwy #3, Okemos, MI 48864, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Okemos on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Okemos Family DentistryFull profile(517) 349-6669

All 40 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Gregory S. Brya, DDS, PLLC37
27Schaefer Dental Group Okemos37
28Brian Carlin, DDS37
29Dr. Douglas J. Hinterman DDS37
30Matthew S.M. Yun D.D.S37
31Okemos Pediatric Dentistry PC37
32Discover Smiles Pediatric Dentistry37
33Okemos Pediatric Dentistry PC: Dr. Melvin S. Jung, DMD37
34Hallman, Benjamin and Schaefer Family Dentistry37
35Dr. Robert M. Herrera, DDS37
36Smiles of Michigan37
37Okemos Smile Center37
38Aspen Dental33
39Delta Dental of Michigan33
40Dr. Currier & Dr. Greenberg Cosmetic 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.

None of Okemos's 40 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Okemos

How much do braces cost in Okemos?

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

How much do braces cost in Okemos?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan—
Ceramic braces$4,000–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan—
Self-ligating braces$3,500–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan—
Lingual braces$8,000–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan—

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

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 Okemos braces dentists

We scored 40 Okemos clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 Okemos 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 Okemos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Okemos?

Burkhardt Pecora Bloomberg Orthodontics ranks #1 of 40 Okemos clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Dr. Brian Zirkle 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 Okemos, MI?

Braces in Okemos typically costs $3,000–$7,000 USD. By type: metal braces $3,000–$7,000; ceramic braces $4,000–$8,000; self-ligating braces $3,500–$8,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Okemos do braces?

Yes. None of the 40 Okemos 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 Michigan?

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 Okemos braces dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 40 Okemos clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Burkhardt Pecora Bloomberg Orthodontics, Park Dental Okemos and Dr. Lucila Martinez-Castillo, DDS. 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 Okemos?

40 Okemos clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Okemos

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 43 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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