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Best Braces Dentists in Pico Rivera, CA (2026)

44 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 2 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: clinica dental montebello, ranked #1 of 44 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Pico Rivera Dental Smiles - Dr. Shalini Shah, DDS, an orthodontist on staff, 4.1★ from 71 Google reviews.

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44 Pico Rivera clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 list an orthodontist and 14 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Pico Rivera at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Pico Rivera at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)
1clinica dental montebello73——
2Dental Oceanmist73——
3Dr. Adinarayanappa D. Rangnath, DDS73——
4Pico Rivera Dental Smiles - Dr. Shalini Shah, DDS68Yes (orthodontist)4.1★ (71)
5Claudia Camacho67——
6Cruz May Evelyn DDS67——
7Cuscatlan Dental Center67——
8Dentist67——
9Dr. Carlos A. Horiguchi, DDS67——
10Dr. Danny Muditajaya67——

The 44 best braces dentists in Pico Rivera, 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 44 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26dental fairyland57Evenings · Sat
27Dentists of Pico Rivera57Evenings · Sun
28Prime Dental57Evenings · Sat
29Pico Rivera Pedodontist53Evenings · Sat
30Rana Arvind S DDS53Evenings · Sat
31Dental Masters - Pico Rivera53Evenings · Sat
32Pico Rivera Dental Center47Sat
33City Dental Centers - Pico Rivera47Sat
34PhD Dental Pico Rivera Adults, Kids, Implants & Orthodontics47Evenings
35Thang Vi Duong Dds,Inc - Dentist47Sat
36Family Credit Dentistry47Sat
37West Coast Dental of Pico Rivera43Sat
38Comfortable Family Dentistry43Sat
39Dr. Ashok S. Mehta43Evenings
40Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
41Rosemead Dental Group43Sat
42H2 Dental Associates37
43A+ Dentistry for Kids - Pico Rivera37
44JK FAMILY DENTAL37

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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.

2 of Pico Rivera's 44 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Pico Rivera

How much do braces cost in Pico Rivera?

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

How much do braces cost in Pico Rivera?
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 Pico Rivera

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 Pico Rivera braces dentists

We scored 44 Pico Rivera clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Pico Rivera?

clinica dental montebello ranks #1 of 44 Pico Rivera clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Dental Oceanmist 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 Pico Rivera, CA?

Braces in Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera do braces?

Yes. 42 of the 44 Pico Rivera clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 2 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 Pico Rivera braces dentists are open on Saturday?

14 of 44 Pico Rivera clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Kathleen Aguilar, DDS, dental fairyland and Prime Dental. 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 Pico Rivera?

44 Pico Rivera clinics list braces in our data. 2 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Pico Rivera Dental Smiles - Dr. Shalini Shah, DDS and A Kids Dentist of Pico Rivera. 14 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Pico Rivera

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 53 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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