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Best Braces Dentists in Pensacola, FL (2026)

126 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 4 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Comfort Dental Care & Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 126 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.4★ from 2,640 Google reviews, evening hours.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Sims Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 628 Google reviews, 6 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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126 Pensacola clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 4 list an orthodontist and 1 opens Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 66 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Pensacola at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Pensacola at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Comfort Dental Care & Orthodontics81Yes (orthodontist)4.4★ (2,640)—
2Sims Orthodontics79Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (628)6
3Brooks Orthodontics76Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (200)5
4West Florida Periodontal Associates, P.A.75—4.9★ (211)—
5Health & Hope Clinic73—4.4★ (105)—
6A Center For General Cosmetic73———
7Carrie Anderson, M.D. FAAFP73———
8Dental Health & Life Brokerage73———
9Denture Clinic of Pensacola73———
10Gabriel Hernandez73———

The 126 best braces dentists in Pensacola, 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 Pensacola

    #1 Comfort Dental Care & Orthodontics

    5710 N Davis Hwy Suite 1, Pensacola, FL 32503

    81/100

    Ranked #1 for braces in Pensacola: an orthodontist on staff; 4.4★ from 2,640 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 2,640 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Comfort Dental Care & OrthodonticsFull profile(850) 391-3313
    In their words

    Comfort Dental Care and Orthodontics offers a full spectrum of dental services. Here in our office, general dentists and specialists work together in a single location to provide you with everything from routine cleanings and fillings to orthodontic care. This is something few dental clinics in the country offer and is something that sets us apart from other practices.

    From Comfort Dental Care & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Health & Hope Clinic

    1718 E Olive Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514, United States

    73/100

    Ranked #5 for braces in Pensacola: 4.4★ from 105 Google reviews; evening hours.

    • 4.4from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–12 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–12 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Health & Hope ClinicFull profile(850) 479-4456
    In their words

    The Clinic was founded in 2003 by the Pensacola Bay Baptist Association to meet the needs of the uninsured and medically underserved in Escambia County, Florida. It was originally planned as a dental clinic, but with dental services and equipment extremely expensive, a medical clinic was more realistic with available funding. In the early days, there were more volunteers than patients. Today, hundreds of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and volunteers help provide free…

    From Health & Hope Clinic's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  15. #15 Midas Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for braces in Pensacola 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 Midas DentalFull profile
    In their words

    All-on-4® Implant Centre Sydney Suffering from oral health issues like extensive infection, decay, persistent gum disease or loose teeth? Looking to make over your smile? The All-On-Four Implants are a fixed and permanent replacement option that is realistic and functions just like natural teeth. It’s a procedure that can not only change the way you feel about yourself, but your smile too.

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

  20. #20 Santa Rosa Family Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Pensacola 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 Santa Rosa Family DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    At Santa Rosa Family Dentistry, we combine old-fashioned values with the best in modern dentistry. Our team of experienced dental professionals wants you to feel confident that you are receiving the most advanced and effective dental care available. To that end, we’ve assembled a friendly and knowledgeable staff that knows the best dental technology and can offer a comprehensive menu of dental treatments under one roof.

    From Santa Rosa Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Shoreline Dental Studio

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Pensacola 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 Shoreline Dental StudioFull profile
    In their words

    Shoreline Dental Studio is excited join the Fort Walton community as your family’s dental provider! Dr. Ashley Dubois is a family dentist who has an impeccable reputation of treating patients and creating an outstanding dental experience. Dr. Dubois launched this practice to create an environment that is built on personal relationships with our patients. We listen and take the time to hear your needs and work with you to select the right option for you and your family. This…

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

  22. #22 Spanish Trail Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Pensacola 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 Spanish Trail DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Spanish Trail Dentistry is committed to using the latest technology combined with our years of experience to create beautiful smiles! Dr. Jeff Strickland, Dr. Greg Digby, Dr. Charles Stavely and our dedicated team create personalized treatment plans for our patients to make the smile of their dreams a reality. From the moment you walk in our practice you will feel comfortable and confident in the dental care you receive. We set the highest standards for our practice to…

    From Spanish Trail Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Patriot Dental

    4627 N Davis Hwy A Building, Pensacola, FL 32503

    73/100

    Ranked #23 for braces in Pensacola: 5.0★ from 453 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 453 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–3 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Patriot DentalFull profile(850) 477-1120
    In their words

    Patriot Dental has been around for more than four decades, and in that time, our practice has helped multiple generations of Pensacola residents achieve and maintain healthy, functional smiles while enjoying fast and welcoming service. The reason the community chooses us again and again is simple—we provide great care, are honest in our recommendations, and show (rather than just say) that our patients’ needs always come first.

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

All 126 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #126, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Beulah Family Dentistry714.9★ (734)
27DMD. Russ Goeller III714.5★ (11)
28Southern Dental Associates, P.A.705.0★ (1,078)
29Aspen Dental704.5★ (839)
30Northeast Dentistry704.9★ (661)
31Naomi K. Norton, DMD at Summit Dental705.0★ (486)
32Landmark Dental Care704.9★ (785)
33Emerald Coast Smiles by Design704.9★ (471)
34Smart Smiles Orthodontics695.0★ (206)
35Emerald Coast Family Dentistry, PL694.9★ (522)
36Azure Dental, Rosamond T. Sonnen, DDS, PA694.9★ (645)
37Bayou Dental694.9★ (800)
38Pensacola Family Dentistry694.8★ (370)
39McGilvray, John M DMD695.0★ (415)
40Sorrento Dental Care694.7★ (928)
41PENSACOLA PERIODONTICS AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY684.9★ (302)
42Victus Dental- University684.7★ (1,074)
43Walter F. "Beau" Biggs, DMD684.8★ (8)
44Advantage Dental+ | Pensacola684.6★ (238)
45Drlicka, Phillip DDS674.9★ (295)
46Guelpa Dental Arts674.6★ (280)
47Airport Dental: Marcantonio Michael DDS67
48Benjamin J Hodges, D.M.D., P.A67
49Center For Dental Cosmetics67
50Dr. Adrian De Moya67
51Dr. Andrew Taylor67
52Dr. Charles Stamitoles67
53Dr. Christopher Gomez67
54Dr. James D. Callahan, DDS67
55Dr. Robert Wherley, DMD67
56Dr. Scott Antonio67
57Fairfield Dental Center67
58Florida State67
59Gonzalez67
60Kim Do67
61LeBeau Family Dentistry67
62Naval Hospital Pensacola: Pentecost Robert DDS67
63Parker Thompson67
64Parkway Dental67
65Whiting Field Branch Clinic67
66Jeffrey Kates PA674.0★ (7)
67Thomas H Pyritz PA664.7★ (24)Evenings · Sat
68Dr. Al M. Ridlehoover, DDS665.0★ (3)
69CAN Community Health - Pensacola664.7★ (106)
70VIPcare Pensacola - Pine Forest664.9★ (239)
71Aspen Dental664.4★ (1,200)
72Perdido Bay Dental655.0★ (101)
73Panhandle General Dentistry655.0★ (167)
74Papadelias L Michael DDS654.2★ (5)
75White Smiles by Dr Ben White DDS654.9★ (68)
76Pensacola Family Dental Associates645.0★ (78)
77Goelpa Venerando R DDS642.0★ (1)
78Gilmore Family Dentistry: Bruce C Gilmore, DMD and Ryan Oberhausen, DMD644.8★ (127)
79Midtown Dental644.1★ (28)Evenings
80Pensacola Kids Dentistry644.7★ (124)
819th Avenue Dental Care634.4★ (225)
82Affordable Dentures & Implants634.1★ (931)
83Rawson Braxton & Chicola634.6★ (51)
84Pensacola State College - Warrington Campus624.5★ (53)
85Sackheim Dental625.0★ (46)
86Marcus E Paul DMD624.6★ (24)
87East Hill Dental Care Pl614.5★ (26)
88Kaitlin Blackburn DDS614.8★ (22)
89Lance R Washburn, DDS, PLLC604.4★ (27)
90Dean B. Manning, D.M.D.604.3★ (28)
91My Dentist594.1★ (34)
92Dr. Kim U Jernigan594.6★ (10)
93Jay E Boatwright III, DMD, FACP594.0★ (40)
94Gulf Coast Oral-Maxillofacial573.8★ (17)
95Great Smiles On The Emerald Coast573.9★ (22)
96James E Covan Jr PA563.6★ (115)
97NBHC NATTC563.2★ (10)
98Dr. John Hodge565.0★ (2)
99Pediatric Dentist in Pensacola, FL. - Dr. Neil Simmons565.0★ (2)
100Mizell Family Dentistry552.9★ (9)
101Dr. James E. Martin III, DMD555.0★ (1)
102Community Health Northwest Florida523.1★ (266)
103Kids' Dentist: Stu Bonnin & Rachel Witcher DMD37
104Sunny Desai37
105Victus Dental- 9 Mile37
106Hinton Andrew C DDS37
107Oral & Maxillofacial Associates37
108Taylor Dental37
109Cordova Dental Center37
110A Plus Dental37
111A Plus Dental - Scott Scheurich, D.M.D.37
112Advantage Dental Center37
113Charles D. Stavely DMD at Spanish Trail Dentistry37
114Choice Dental37
115Dr. Marian Keefe DMD37
116Litvak Michael DDS37
117Stamitoles Dental Center37
118McCreary Dentistry37
119Gulf Coast Family Dentistry37
120Airport Dental37
121ECC33
122Escambia Community Clinic33
123Kermit Adkins, DDS33
124Hart James G DDS33
125Hodges Dental Clinics33
126St Joseph Catholic Church Esc Medical And Dental Clinic33

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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.

4 of Pensacola's 126 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Pensacola

How much do braces cost in Pensacola?

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

How much do braces cost in Pensacola?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,250–$7,550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Ceramic braces$4,300–$8,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Self-ligating braces$3,800–$8,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Lingual braces$8,650–$13,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—

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

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 Pensacola braces dentists

We scored 126 Pensacola clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 78 were excluded (2 closed and 76 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 Pensacola 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 Pensacola: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Pensacola?

Comfort Dental Care & Orthodontics ranks #1 of 126 Pensacola clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.4★ from 2,640 Google reviews. Sims Orthodontics 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 Pensacola, FL?

Braces in Pensacola typically costs $3,240–$7,560 USD. By type: metal braces $3,250–$7,550; ceramic braces $4,300–$8,650; self-ligating braces $3,800–$8,650. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Pensacola do braces?

Yes. 122 of the 126 Pensacola clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 4 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 Florida?

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 Pensacola braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 126 Pensacola clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including Thomas H Pyritz PA. 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 Pensacola?

126 Pensacola clinics list braces in our data. 4 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Comfort Dental Care & Orthodontics and Sims Orthodontics. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 66 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Pensacola

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 150 clinics.
  2. : 76 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 2 closed clinics removed.

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