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Best Braces Dentists in Princeton, NJ (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Gentle Dental, ranked #1 of 46 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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46 Princeton clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 13 open Saturdays. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Princeton at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Princeton at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Gentle Dental77Yes
2Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry73—
3Emergency Dental Service73—
4Mercer Center for Implants and Periodontics73—
5Princeton Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Dental Implant Center73—
6Princeton Pediatric Dentistry73—
7Village Dental Clinic PA73—
8Dr. Dani George67—
9Dr. Dinah Jammal67—
10Dr. Hyungsoo Kim67—

The 46 best braces dentists in Princeton, 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.

  17. #17 Dental Care Princeton

    301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for braces in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Care PrincetonFull profile(609) 454-0766
    In their words

    Dental Care Princeton open for patient care with $50,000 of New Safety Equipment We have taken every step possible to ensure our patients and team are safe for treatment during COVID. In addition to all the recommendations from the CDC we have developed new protocols, training programs & invested over $50,000 in equipment to radically reduce the possibility of disease transmission in our office. For your convenience we are open Monday - Saturday from 7am – 8pm and are proud…

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

  18. #18 Brummel Darren S DDS

    301 North Harrison ( second floor, 301 N Harrison St suite f, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Brummel Darren S DDSFull profile(609) 924-0796
    In their words

    Princeton Dental Group provides comprehensive dental care for the entire family Our four general dentists and three specialists will help you address all of your dental needs with a collaborative approach to treatment. We believe the most important member of our team is you. We look forward to discussing your dental needs and treatment options with you. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain a healthy, bright smile.

    From Brummel Darren S DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 F. Charles Wightman, DDS

    301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at F. Charles Wightman, DDSFull profile(609) 924-0796

  20. #20 Princeton Dental Group

    301 N Harrison St Suite F, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Princeton Dental GroupFull profile(609) 924-0796

  21. #21 Comfortable Dentistry Nirav Patel, DMD

    601 Ewing St suite b-3, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Comfortable Dentistry Nirav Patel, DMDFull profile(609) 497-9006

  22. #22 Princeton Smile Dental Studios

    10 Jefferson Plaza STE 200, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Princeton Smile Dental StudiosFull profile(609) 951-9595

  23. #23 West Windsor Family Dentistry, Roena Romero DDS

    706 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Princeton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Windsor Family Dentistry, Roena Romero DDSFull profile(609) 759-0019

  24. #24 Huckel Kirk D DMD

    11 Chambers St, Princeton, NJ 08542

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Princeton: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Huckel Kirk D DMDFull profile(609) 924-1414
    In their words

    In 1983, Dr. Kirk Huckel, DMD, opened Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics and Implants. The practice is fundamentally based on a Holistic approach-the oral systemic connection. We believe in a preventive dental philosophy where early detection may prevent the need for more extensive treatment later. Our practice is dedicated to quality care, exceptional service, and, a full range of dental services. We offer most dental specialty services within the practice, including…

    From Huckel Kirk D DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 46 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Prestige Oral Surgery47Sat
27Dent Blanche Dental | Radwa Saad, DMD47Sat
28Dr. J. Craig Tyl, DMD, FAGD (Princeton Dental Partners)47Evenings
29Princeton Dentistry47Evenings
30Nesrine Bestandji, DMD47Sat
31LC Quality Dental47Sat
32Dr. Steven C. Isaacson, DMD43Evenings
33Brighter Dental43Evenings
34Dr. Lekha Tull, DDS37
35Princeton Park Dental Associates37
36Stephen Sim, DMD, LLC37
37Princeton Premier Dental37
38Princeton Periodontics LLC37
39David M Fenster DMD37
40Princeton Prosthodontics37
41Dr. Peter M. Lewis, DMD33
42Dental Implants & Other Procedures in Princeton, New Jersey33
43Weiner Robert E DMD33
44Melker Neil DDS33
45Stephen I. Hudis DDS, FACP33
46Princeton Natural Health Care33

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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.

None of Princeton's 46 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Princeton

How much do braces cost in Princeton?

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

How much do braces cost in Princeton?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,900–$9,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Ceramic braces$5,200–$10,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Self-ligating braces$4,550–$10,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Lingual braces$10,400–$15,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—

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

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 Princeton braces dentists

We scored 46 Princeton clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 Princeton 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 Princeton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Princeton?

Gentle Dental ranks #1 of 46 Princeton clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry 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 Princeton, NJ?

Braces in Princeton typically costs $3,900–$9,100 USD. By type: metal braces $3,900–$9,100; ceramic braces $5,200–$10,400; self-ligating braces $4,550–$10,400. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Princeton do braces?

Yes. None of the 46 Princeton clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. 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 New Jersey?

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 Princeton braces dentists are open on Saturday?

13 of 46 Princeton clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Gentle Dental, Dental Care Princeton and Brummel Darren S DDS. 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 Princeton?

46 Princeton clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 13 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Princeton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 49 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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