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Best overall for braces: ONE LOOSE TOOTH | MOUNTAIN DENTAL - Natural Dentistry for children, teens & adults, ranked #1 of 8 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 362 Google reviews.
Best specialist (orthodontist): Placerville Orthodontics, Dr. Matthew Sanders, DDS, MS, an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 278 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.
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8 Placerville clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 7 list an orthodontist. Google ratings are on file for 7 of them.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Specialist on staff | Rating (reviews) | Reviews mentioning braces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ONE LOOSE TOOTH | MOUNTAIN DENTAL - Natural Dentistry for children, teens & adults | 74 | Yes (orthodontist) | 5.0★ (362) | — |
| 2 | Placerville Orthodontics, Dr. Matthew Sanders, DDS, MS | 73 | Yes (orthodontist) | 5.0★ (278) | 1 |
| 3 | Foothill Orthodontics Daryl Proctor DDS MS | 73 | Yes (orthodontist) | 5.0★ (101) | 2 |
| 4 | Mallard Lane Dental | 70 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.9★ (302) | — |
| 5 | Dr. Chalise Morgan | 67 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Placerville Dental Group | 66 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.4★ (181) | — |
| 7 | Make A Smile - Children's Dental, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery | 63 | Yes (orthodontist) | 2.8★ (4) | — |
| 8 | Smile Time Dental | 61 | Yes (orthodontist) | 2.0★ (3) | — |
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.
Ranked #1 for braces in Placerville
596 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667
Ranked #1 for braces in Placerville: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 362 Google reviews.
3171 Washington St, Placerville, CA 95667
Ranked #2 for braces in Placerville: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 278 Google reviews.
4282 Golden Center Dr #2, Placerville, CA 95667
Ranked #3 for braces in Placerville: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews.
2808 Mallard Ln C, Placerville, CA 95667
Ranked #4 for braces in Placerville: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 302 Google reviews.
5168 Honpie Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
Ranked #5 for braces in Placerville on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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699 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667
Ranked #6 for braces in Placerville: an orthodontist on staff; 4.4★ from 181 Google reviews.
4363 Golden Center Dr A, Placerville, CA 95667
Ranked #7 for braces in Placerville: an orthodontist on staff; 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews.
4363 Golden Center Dr B, Placerville, CA 95667
Ranked #8 for braces in Placerville: an orthodontist on staff; 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
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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.
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.
7 of Placerville's 8 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Placerville
Typical ranges in USD for Placerville, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $4,200–$9,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Ceramic braces | $5,600–$11,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $4,900–$11,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Lingual braces | $11,200–$16,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Placerville
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | A consultation, a fitting visit, then adjustments every 4–8 weeks |
| Chair time | About 1–2 hours to fit; adjustments take 15–30 minutes |
| Recovery | Soreness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments |
| When to see a specialist | Most braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems |
We scored 8 Placerville clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Placerville data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |