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Best Braces Dentists in Providence, RI (2026)

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

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    Best overall for braces: Providence Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 38 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews, 4 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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38 Providence clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 5 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Providence at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Providence at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Providence Orthodontics77Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (101)4
2Atwill Conroy Dental Associates73———
3Dr. Peter M. Latham, DDS73———
4Dr. Yvonne Wolny73———
5Providence Community Health Centers73———
6Emergency Dental Services67———
7Andersen Patti67———
8Caress Dental Inc67———
9City Line Dental67———
10DelCupolo Abramowitz and Associates Inc.67———

The 38 best braces dentists in Providence, 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.

  6. #6 Emergency Dental Services

    769 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906, United States

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for braces in Providence: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Emergency Dental ServicesFull profile(401) 205-9979
    In their words

    We will be glad to serve you as your dentistry provider. We can provide you with top-quality care. Our services include pediatric and family dentistry, denture repairs, general dental care as well as emergency care. We cannot accept walk-in patients therefore each patient must make an appointment. We man our telephones 24 hours a day including weekends so you can call to get on our schedule books whenever fits your needs.

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

  18. #18 Dent Plus Dental Center: Saluja D DDS

    66 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dent Plus Dental Center: Saluja D DDSFull profile(401) 454-3000

  19. #19 Millennium Family Dental

    314 Pocasset Ave, Providence, RI 02909, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Providence: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–2 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Millennium Family DentalFull profile(401) 942-5051

  20. #20 Providence Community Health Centers

    239 Cranston St, Providence, RI 02907

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Providence: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 11:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 12:30 PM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Providence Community Health CentersFull profile(401) 444-0580

  21. #21 Providence Community Health Centers

    375 Allens Ave, Providence, RI 02905

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Providence: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 11:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 12:30 PM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Providence Community Health CentersFull profile(401) 444-0400

  25. #25 Providence Community Health Centers Express Clinic

    355 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Providence: evening hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Providence Community Health Centers Express ClinicFull profile(401) 444-0570

All 38 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Providence Dentist | Dentist in Providence | Central Falls, RI Family Dentist | Cranston, RI Spanish Speaking Dentist43Sat
27Benefit Dental Care37
28Drs Light, Conforti and Zarrella DMDs37
29Furia Michael C DDS37
30East Side Endodontics37
31Drs Rubinstein and Ducoff - Providence37
32Advanced Dental Care37
33Paolucci Family Dentists37
34Providence Pediatric Dentistry37
35Dr. Lena D. Karkalas, DDS37
36Periodontics Inc33
37Page Family Dentistry33
38Danielle A. Cummings33

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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 Providence's 38 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Providence

How much do braces cost in Providence?

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

How much do braces cost in Providence?
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 Providence

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 Providence braces dentists

We scored 38 Providence clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 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 Providence 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 Providence: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Providence?

Providence Orthodontics ranks #1 of 38 Providence clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews. Atwill Conroy Dental Associates 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 Providence, RI?

Braces in Providence 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 Providence do braces?

Yes. 37 of the 38 Providence 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 Providence braces dentists are open on Saturday?

5 of 38 Providence clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Emergency Dental Services, Dent Plus Dental Center: Saluja D DDS and Millennium Family 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 Providence?

38 Providence clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include Providence Orthodontics. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Providence

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 58 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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