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Best Braces Dentists in Puyallup, WA (2026)

72 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 9 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Kid's Choice Dental, ranked #1 of 72 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.7★ from 1,609 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Gentle Dental Puyallup, an orthodontist on staff, 4.6★ from 563 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday hours.

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72 Puyallup clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 9 list an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 12 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 55 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Puyallup at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Puyallup at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning bracesSame-day
1Kid's Choice Dental87Yes (orthodontist)4.7★ (1,609)——
2Gentle Dental Puyallup84Yes (orthodontist)4.6★ (563)——
3Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics80Yes (orthodontist)4.4★ (297)——
4Gentle Dental North Meridian77Yes (orthodontist)4.3★ (213)——
5Avenue Dental Care77Yes (orthodontist)4.6★ (276)1—
6Ehlen Jack E DDS77—5.0★ (1)——
7Kevin Sakai77———Yes
8Christopher R. Madsen, DDS76—5.0★ (784)——
9BellaSmiles Dentistry75—4.9★ (348)——
10Light Dental Studios of Puyallup74—4.7★ (576)——

The 72 best braces dentists in Puyallup, 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 Puyallup

    #1 Kid's Choice Dental

    903 40th Ave SW suite 100, Puyallup, WA 98373

    87/100

    Ranked #1 for braces in Puyallup: an orthodontist on staff; 4.7★ from 1,609 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 1,609 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4:30 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kid's Choice DentalFull profile(253) 848-7000
    In their words

    Welcome to Kids Choice Dental - Pediatric Dentist Office in Puyallup WA! Providing specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a child-friendly environment. Patient experience is our highest priority for all children who enter our practice. Kids Choice Dental offers the most comfortable environment for all patients, especially those with dental anxiety. Dr. Polsky and associates have extensive training in Laser Dentistry, IV Sedation, and Hospital Dentistry.

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

  2. #2 Gentle Dental Puyallup

    5610 176th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375

    84/100

    Ranked #2 for braces in Puyallup: an orthodontist on staff; 4.6★ from 563 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 563 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental PuyallupFull profile(253) 200-1381
    In their words

    If you're looking for a dentist in Puyallup, you've come to the right place. Gentle Dental is an established dental practice with a modern, gentle approach to oral care. Our goal is to provide quality care to every patient who walks through our doors, and we achieve this objective through attentiveness, open communication, and patient education.

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

  3. #3 Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics

    16810 Meridian Ave E Ste J107, Puyallup, WA 98375

    80/100

    Ranked #3 for braces in Puyallup: an orthodontist on staff; 4.4★ from 297 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 297 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and OrthodonticsFull profile(253) 848-7777
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Puyallup dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral…

    From Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Avenue Dental Care

    10317 122nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98374

    77/100

    Ranked #5 for braces in Puyallup: an orthodontist on staff; 4.6★ from 276 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 276 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Avenue Dental CareFull profile(253) 435-5656
    In their words

    Avenue Dental Care, Puyallup, offers a range of different treatments such as dental implants, endodontics, periodontics, sedation dentistry and more. We are available for emergency dental care if you are experiencing severe tooth pain, a broken tooth, or any other concerns.

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

  9. #9 BellaSmiles Dentistry

    2321 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98373

    75/100

    Ranked #9 for braces in Puyallup: 4.9★ from 348 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.9from 348 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–6:30 PM · Thu–Sat 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at BellaSmiles DentistryFull profile(253) 845-7645
    In their words

    BellaSmiles Dentistry in Puyallup can provide complete dental care for your entire family. Whether you are in need of a procedure to preserve your oral health, or would simply like to enhance your smile, our staff at BellaSmiles Dentistry offers a wide range of dental services like family, general, and cosmetic dentistry with professionalism and compassion. Painless, sedation dentistry is available for patients who are anxious about their dental care and we can typically…

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

  10. #10 Light Dental Studios of Puyallup

    8012 112th St Ct E #320, Puyallup, WA 98373

    74/100

    Ranked #10 for braces in Puyallup: 4.7★ from 576 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.7from 576 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Light Dental Studios of PuyallupFull profile(253) 848-2331
    In their words

    Finding the right dentist for your entire family can be frustrating. Here at Light Dental Studios of Puyallup, we offer affordable yet exceptional dental care including a number of specialty dental services and extensive general, cosmetic, surgical, restorative, and preventative dentistry. At Light Dental Studios of Puyallup, we pride ourselves on providing patients with tailored dental procedures that improve all aspects of their oral health. With extensive training and…

    From Light Dental Studios of Puyallup's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  11. #11 Comfort Dental Puyallup

    16420 Meridian Ave E #104, Puyallup, WA 98375

    74/100

    Ranked #11 for braces in Puyallup: 4.7★ from 470 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.7from 470 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Comfort Dental PuyallupFull profile(253) 445-6669
    In their words

    Welcome to Comfort Dental Puyallup. At Comfort Dental Puyallup, we’ll give you a reason to smile more confidently and more often than ever before! Expect to have an awesome dental experience. Providing everything from preventative dentistry to dental implants in Puyallup WA.

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

  19. #19 Meridian Dental Care

    16021 Meridian Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98375

    73/100

    Ranked #19 for braces in Puyallup: 4.8★ from 349 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 4.8from 349 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Meridian Dental CareFull profile(253) 845-1600
    In their words

    Meridian Dental Care is a team of caring, experienced dental professionals who use only the most advanced technologies, materials & procedures & whose primary focus is on comfortable, health-centered dentistry. At our community-focused practice, your comfort & satisfaction come first. We look forward to meeting you soon & developing a relationship with you to build the bridge toward long-term trust & successful dental care. Meridian Dental Care invites you to see why our…

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

  20. #20 Smile Solutions

    109 N Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371, United States

    73/100

    Ranked #20 for braces in Puyallup: 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 229 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile SolutionsFull profile(253) 848-5033
    In their words

    Smile Solutions in Puyallup, WA, is dedicated to offering first-rate dentistry for patients of all ages. We provide care with skilled, attentive service, a welcoming office environment. When you visit our Puyallup dental office, all aspects of your smile are always at the forefront of care. Our treatment options for all-inclusive dental care include, but are not limited to: General & Preventive Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant & Surgical…

    From Smile Solutions's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Puyallup Modern Dentistry

    12005 S Meridian Ste 102, Puyallup, WA 98373

    72/100

    Ranked #22 for braces in Puyallup: 4.6★ from 190 Google reviews; evening hours.

    • 4.6from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Puyallup Modern DentistryFull profile(253) 214-9293
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Puyallup Modern Dentistry! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Puyallup dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery, Wisdom…

    From Puyallup Modern Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 72 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #72, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26South Hill Family Dentistry704.9★ (409)
27Dove Family Dentistry: Dentist in Puyallup704.9★ (760)
28Sunrise Dental Puyallup694.7★ (191)Sat
29Dentists of Puyallup694.8★ (177)
30Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry694.9★ (535)
31Johns Family and Implant Dentistry694.9★ (349)
32My Kid's Dentist & Orthodontics694.8★ (147)
33Dr. Varun Sharma, DMD685.0★ (6)
34Northwest Dental Medicine-Puyallup684.8★ (277)
35Dr. Kelcey P. Rhodes, DDS684.9★ (210)
36Main Station Dental Care674.9★ (380)
37Longston Place Dental674.7★ (208)
38Puyallup Valley Dental Care674.9★ (262)
39Sammy B.D. Pak, DDS674.9★ (90)Evenings
40The Center for Children's Dentistry674.8★ (96)
41Bright Now! Dental Center: Guzha Richard DDS67
42Bright Now! Dental Center: Trujillo German DDS67
43Dr. Steven J. Urback, DDS67
44Joanna M. Miller, Dental67
45Park John DDS67
46Puyallup Summit Dental Center664.6★ (211)
47SK Family Dental664.9★ (152)
48Dr. Ryan Hanks665.0★ (2)
49Puyallup Park Dental Family Cosmetic Veneers Implants Invisalign Emergency664.7★ (66)
50Rainier Dental Puyallup664.7★ (168)
51DR HILAL K AHMAD655.0★ (1)
52Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics654.0★ (495)
53Puyallup Family Dental654.5★ (118)
54Washington Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery644.9★ (92)
55Chiulli Implants and Periodontics644.7★ (128)
56John Berlanga Dentures644.8★ (57)
57A New Image Denture Clinic634.5★ (57)
58South Hill Children's Dentistry614.6★ (48)
59Dr. Julie S. Fuller, DDS615.0★ (8)
60Guillermo E. Chacon, DDS614.4★ (34)
61Kai A. Maulding DDS604.5★ (11)
62Jeff Nerio DDS, MS, PS, Inc604.1★ (11)
63Firgrove Dental Group585.0★ (1)Evenings
64Abedi Parvin DDS584.5★ (8)
65Northwest Family Dentistry LLC574.3★ (6)
66Novel Orthodontics Billing Office572.3★ (9)
67Emergency Dental Service57Evenings · Sat
68Sharon Jang, DDS47Sat
69Willow Smiles Dentistry37
70South Hill Dental37
71Kunal Walia DDS FICOI - South Hill Dental Center37
72Dr. Daniel S. Smith, DDS37

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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.

9 of Puyallup's 72 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Puyallup

How much do braces cost in Puyallup?

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

How much do braces cost in Puyallup?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,750–$8,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington—
Ceramic braces$5,000–$10,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington—
Self-ligating braces$4,400–$10,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington—
Lingual braces$10,000–$15,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington—

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

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 Puyallup braces dentists

We scored 72 Puyallup clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 14 were excluded (14 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 Puyallup 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 Puyallup: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Puyallup?

Kid's Choice Dental ranks #1 of 72 Puyallup clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.7★ from 1,609 Google reviews. Gentle Dental Puyallup 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 Puyallup, WA?

Braces in Puyallup typically costs $3,750–$8,750 USD. By type: metal braces $3,750–$8,750; ceramic braces $5,000–$10,000; self-ligating braces $4,400–$10,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Puyallup do braces?

Yes. 63 of the 72 Puyallup clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 9 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 Washington?

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 Puyallup braces dentists are open on Saturday?

12 of 72 Puyallup clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Kid's Choice Dental, Gentle Dental Puyallup and Gentle Dental North Meridian. 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 Puyallup?

72 Puyallup clinics list braces in our data. 9 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Kid's Choice Dental and Gentle Dental Puyallup. 12 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 55 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Puyallup

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 90 clinics.
  2. : 14 duplicate listings merged.

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