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Best Braces Dentists in Pawtucket, RI (2026)

30 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 1 orthodontist0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Dr. V. Ronan Placido, ranked #1 of 30 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

  2. 30

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Dr. William Gordon, an orthodontist on staff.

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30 Pawtucket clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 3 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Pawtucket at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Pawtucket at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Dr. V. Ronan Placido73Yes
2A G Dental & Implant Center67—
3Blackstone Valley Community Health Care67—
4Ciambor Ronald L DDS67—
5Ding Yanli DDS67—
6Hwang Gloria DDS67—
7Leon Markarov Dental Prsth67—
8Mc Grath Philip S DDS67—
9Ocean State Podiatry & Associates67—
10Roque Paul G DDS67—

The 30 best braces dentists in Pawtucket, 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.

  18. #18 Russell S. Chin DDS LTD

    1288 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in Pawtucket: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Russell S. Chin DDS LTDFull profile(401) 728-1450

  19. #19 Dental Solutions

    556 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02861, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Pawtucket 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental SolutionsFull profile(401) 475-9909
    In their words

    Dental office with a focus on implants and general dentistry. Our office performs extraction of teeth, root canal therapy, restorative dentistry, bonding and cosmetics. We also provide pediatric treatment for kids. We accept all insurances including Delta Dental, Blue Cross, MetLife, Aetna, Cigna, masshealth and Guardian

    From Dental Solutions's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Dr. Dimitri G. Ganim, DDS

    878 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Pawtucket 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 9 AM–4 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Dimitri G. Ganim, DDSFull profile(401) 725-6140

  21. #21 FunSmiles, Inc

    123 School St #1, Pawtucket, RI 02860, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Pawtucket 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 12 PM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at FunSmiles, IncFull profile(401) 834-1200

  22. #22 Dr. Gerard A. Belhumeur, DDS

    629 Central Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Pawtucket 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 closed · Tue–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Gerard A. Belhumeur, DDSFull profile(401) 726-0277

  23. #23 John Simkevich, DMD

    123 School St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Pawtucket 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–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at John Simkevich, DMDFull profile(401) 724-7230
    In their words

    This practitioner is affiliated with Lifespan health system. Lifespan includes three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: RI Hospital and its Hasbro Children’s Hospital; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children. It also includes Newport Hospital, a community hospital offering a broad range of health services, and Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community…

    From John Simkevich, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 H. M. Vincent, D.M.D. LLC

    719 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02861, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Pawtucket 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–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at H. M. Vincent, D.M.D. LLCFull profile(401) 728-1706

All 30 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Calabro Philip J DDS37
27Blackstone Valley Community Health Care33
28The Delta Dental Clinic at Blackstone Valley Community Health Care33
29Kica Eglantina DMD33
30Dr. William Gordon25

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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.

1 of Pawtucket's 30 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Pawtucket

How much do braces cost in Pawtucket?

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

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

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

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 Pawtucket braces dentists

We scored 30 Pawtucket clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 6 were excluded (6 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 Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Pawtucket?

Dr. V. Ronan Placido ranks #1 of 30 Pawtucket clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. A G Dental & Implant Center 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 Pawtucket, RI?

Braces in Pawtucket 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 Rhode Island. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Pawtucket do braces?

Yes. 29 of the 30 Pawtucket clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 1 lists 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 Rhode Island?

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 Pawtucket braces dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 30 Pawtucket clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Dr. V. Ronan Placido, Dr. Burton Ogata and Associates and Family Dentist. 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 Pawtucket?

30 Pawtucket clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include Dr. William Gordon. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Pawtucket

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 36 clinics.
  2. : 6 duplicate listings merged.

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