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Best Braces Dentists in Palo Alto, CA (2026)

67 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 5 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Palo Alto Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 67 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Mid Peninsula Orthodontics: Dr Stacey Quo, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 300 Google reviews, 4 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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67 Palo Alto clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 5 list an orthodontist and 7 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 5 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Palo Alto at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Palo Alto at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Palo Alto Orthodontics81Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (375)1
2Mid Peninsula Orthodontics: Dr Stacey Quo78Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (300)4
3Silicon Valley Orthodontics76Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (236)3
4Twin Smiles Orthodontics75Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (238)—
5Crystal Chang, DDS73———
6Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health73———
7Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto73———
8Nakamitsu, Nola M73———
9Au Orthodontics67———
10Chiang Robert Y DDS67———

The 67 best braces dentists in Palo Alto, 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.

  6. #6 Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

    750 Welch Rd Ste 118, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for braces in Palo Alto 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 Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's HealthFull profile(650) 723-7001

  7. #7 Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for braces in Palo Alto 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 Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo AltoFull profile
    In their words

    Palo Alto Pediatric Dentist Michelle Haghpanah specializes in pediatric dentistry, she treats children from infancy through adolescence, and those with special needs. Caring for your child is serious business, that’s why she treats each child as if they are her own. Dr. Haghpanah looks forward to partnering with you to help your child achieve a lifetime of healthy bytes!

    From Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 67 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #67, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Terese Leclerc67
27Tracy Leclerc DDS67
28Dennis Wu D.D.S. Wu Family Dental645.0★ (10)
29Palo Alto Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
30Gentle Dental Palo Alto47Sat
31Palo Alto Advanced Dentists47Sat
32Palo Alto Dental Group47Sat
33Blue Turtle Dental47Sat
34Palo Alto Smiles by R Rastakhiz DDS47Sat
35W. Gregory Tseng, DDS43Sat
36Dr. S. Brian Liu, DDS, MS.37
37Bjelajac Dental Practice, Inc37
38Javidan Endodontics37
39Ala Din DDS37
40Cardinal Dental37
41Christine Hansen DDS & Associates37
42Douglas Arakawa DDS37
43Kris S. Hamamoto DDS37
44Palo Alto Oral Health37
45Evergreen Park Dental, Palo Alto37
46Tiffany Bui, DMD37
47Delores W Eberhart DDS37
48Zahra Hakim,DDS.inc37
49Bryant St Dental37
50Palo Alto Dental Wellness37
51Cambridge Dental Studio37
52Christian K. Lee, DDS, MS37
53Collins and Mingrone, DDS37
54Mary Qian Dental Group37
55Dr. Denise M. Henderson, DDS37
56Stanford Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic37
57Palo Alto Central Dental37
58Palo Alto Dental Center37
59Roshan Emam, DDS37
60Dr. Mimi Salkola33
61Cox and Miranda, DDS33
62Babak Mostaan DDS33
63Stanford Smile Design33
64Jung Nam, DMD, MSD, Inc.33
65Lindsey Chris E DDS33
66Palo Alto33
67Dr. Stanley Lin D.D.S.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.

5 of Palo Alto's 67 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Palo Alto

How much do braces cost in Palo Alto?

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

How much do braces cost in Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto

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 Palo Alto braces dentists

We scored 67 Palo Alto clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 duplicate listings). 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Palo Alto?

Palo Alto Orthodontics ranks #1 of 67 Palo Alto clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews. Mid Peninsula Orthodontics: Dr Stacey Quo 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 Palo Alto, CA?

Braces in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto do braces?

Yes. 62 of the 67 Palo Alto clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 5 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 Palo Alto braces dentists are open on Saturday?

7 of 67 Palo Alto clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Palo Alto Dental Care, Gentle Dental Palo Alto and Palo Alto Advanced Dentists. 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 Palo Alto?

67 Palo Alto clinics list braces in our data. 5 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Palo Alto Orthodontics and Mid Peninsula Orthodontics: Dr Stacey Quo. 7 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 5 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Palo Alto

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 85 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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