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Best Braces Dentists in Pasadena, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: The Ortho House, ranked #1 of 72 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, 7 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Western Dental Kids, an orthodontist on staff, 4.7★ from 202 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.

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72 Pasadena clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 9 list an orthodontist and 21 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 8 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Pasadena at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Pasadena at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1The Ortho House82Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (121)7
2Western Dental Kids78Yes (orthodontist)4.7★ (202)1
3Alpan Orthodontics78Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (111)3
4Pasadena Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics74Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (213)—
5Ray Ahn DDS73———
6Washington Dental Group73———
7Science of Smiles - Stephanie P. Lee DDS & H. Robert Stender DDS70Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (261)—
8Vicken Marganian, DDS69Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (135)—
9Emergency Dental67———
10Arakelyan Dental67———

The 72 best braces dentists in Pasadena, 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.

All 72 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #72, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dr Lena's Family Dentistry653.9★ (47)
27Pasadena Dental Care - I.V. & General Sedation Dentistry633.6★ (73)
28Dentist Urgent57Evenings · Sat
29Premier Care Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
30Rabadi Ibrahim DDS57Evenings · Sat
31Ohana Dental57Evenings · Sat
32Lakeview Dental57Sat · Sun
33Pasadena Dental Group53Evenings · Sat
34Newport Dental & Orthodontics47Sat
35Brar Family Dental Office Inc47Sat
36Belle Smile Dental47Sat
37Dentex Dental Studio47Evenings
38Fair Oaks Family Dental47Evenings
39Smile Now Dental: ROHIT BASSON , DDS47Sat
40Dentists of Pasadena on Lake47Evenings
41Pasadena Dental Center47Sat
42Colorado Dental47Sat
43Dental Studio43Evenings
44Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
45Pasadena Dental Care43Sat
46Smart Dental Care43Sat
47Dr. Daudian and Associates43Sat
4810 on 10's Finest Dentist37Sat · Sun
49Art of Dentistry, Sevetlana Shahnazarian, DDS - Dentist in Pasadena 9110337
50Hastings Ranch Dental Group and Orthodontics37
51Pasadena Family Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry37
52Prestige Dental37
53Okamoto Dentistry37
54Elite Dentistry Of Pasadena37
55Green Street Dental37
56Karrie Chu DDS Dental Care37
57AE Dental Lounge37
58Dr. Raffi Melkonian, DDS37
59James W. Tsai, DDS37
60BLUE DOOR DENTAL: Office of Thomas Pacheco, DDS37
61H. Robert Stender DDS, Inc.37
62Jerry A. Johnson D.D.S.37
63Pasadena Smile Center37
64South Lake Dental37
65Premier Dental Clinic37
66Cal Dental Group of Pasadena37
67Pasadena Oral Health Center37
68Top Pasadena Dental Office37
69Bright Smile Dental33
70Pasadena Cosmetic Dental33
71Fair Oaks Dental Group33
72Pasadena Dental Institute33

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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 Pasadena's 72 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Pasadena

How much do braces cost in Pasadena?

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

How much do braces cost in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena

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 Pasadena braces dentists

We scored 72 Pasadena clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 13 were excluded (13 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Pasadena?

The Ortho House ranks #1 of 72 Pasadena clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews. Western Dental Kids 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 Pasadena, CA?

Braces in Pasadena 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 Pasadena do braces?

Yes. 63 of the 72 Pasadena clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 9 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 Pasadena braces dentists are open on Saturday?

21 of 72 Pasadena clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Western Dental Kids, Alpan Orthodontics and Pasadena Children's Dentistry & 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 Pasadena?

72 Pasadena clinics list braces in our data. 9 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include The Ortho House and Western Dental Kids. 21 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 8 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Pasadena

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 152 clinics.
  2. : 13 duplicate listings merged.

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