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Best Braces Dentists in Ridgewood, NJ (2026)

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

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    Best overall for braces: Clemente Orthodontics of Ridgewood, ranked #1 of 41 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 679 Google reviews, evening hours.

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41 Ridgewood clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 13 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Ridgewood at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Ridgewood at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)
1Clemente Orthodontics of Ridgewood76Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (679)
2Barrios, DDS Jorge E73——
3Dennis Pawlak, DDS73——
4Smith Norton DMD73——
5Black Friday Week - Dental Implants67——
6Charles Lennon, DMD - The Ridgewood Dentist67——
7Chestnut Family Dentistry67——
8Dr. Robert D. Miner Dds, DDS67——
9Kurpis Albert J DDS67——
10Lincoln Dentistry67——

The 41 best braces dentists in Ridgewood, 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.

  4. #4 Smith Norton DMD

    61 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Ridgewood on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smith Norton DMDFull profile(201) 445-0961
    In their words

    Dr. Norton Smith provides preventive oriented dentistry for adults & children. Hours are by appointment, including evening & Saturday. Emergency appointments are available. Dr. Smith is conveniently located on the corner or North Maple & Franklin Ave in Ridgewood. Second opinions available.

    From Smith Norton DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, PA

    88 W Ridgewood Ave #1, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, PAFull profile(201) 652-8875

  22. #22 Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc.

    195 S Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc.Full profile(201) 652-7020
    In their words

    We are DEDICATED to treating children, not just teeth. Our COMMITMENT is to caring and prevention! It is our JOINT responsibility to provide for the long term optimal oral health for your child. We will keep abreast of the progress in current techniques so that we may render dental treatment with the highest degree of professional skill and ability. We will constantly instill positive concepts toward the prevention of oral disease and maintenance of good oral health.

    From Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Joy Dental

    89 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Joy DentalFull profile(201) 797-8899

  24. #24 Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood

    160 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Ridgewood: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Advanced Dental Care of RidgewoodFull profile(201) 670-0670
    In their words

    Welcome to Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood, the office of Robert A. Scherrer, DMD. Creating and maintaining healthy smiles that inspire confidence is the number one priority at Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood! Proudly serving the Ridgewood community and the surrounding area, we offer a full range of the latest and most advanced dental procedures designed to meet the needs of every member of your family. A healthy and beautiful smile is not only an attractive asset, it is…

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

  25. #25 Robert Scherrer, DMD

    160 S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Ridgewood: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Robert Scherrer, DMDFull profile(201) 670-0670
    In their words

    At Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood, Dr. Scherrer combines experience, skill, and compassion – the recipe patients need for comprehensive dental care. Caring and devoted to lasting relationships, Dr. Scherrer looks forward to being your general and cosmetic dentist for years to come. For comfortable dentistry you can trust and afford, call Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood, NJ. Our state-of-the-art dental office serves the communities of Ridgewood, Hawthorne, Glen Rock,…

    From Robert Scherrer, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 41 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. Mohammed W. Iqbal, DDS57Evenings · Sat
27Johnson Joyce M DDS53Evenings · Sat
28Dr. Sari C. Zimmer, DMD53Evenings · Sat
29Mid-County Endodontic Group, P.A.53Evenings · Sat
30Zahra Hosseini DMD47Sat
31Charles T. Loo, DMD, MSD47Sat
32Michael Duong, DDS. Precision Orthodontics47Evenings
33Mirkhan Abraham DDS47Evenings
34John D. Aston, DMD47Evenings
35M I Dental PC47Evenings
36Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery43Sat
37Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial: Novelli Vincent DDS43Sat
38Pento Dental Advisors37
39Dr. Laurie Addvensky, DMD37
40Dr. John R. Varoscak, DDS37
41Health Care 200037

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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 Ridgewood's 41 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Ridgewood

How much do braces cost in Ridgewood?

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

How much do braces cost in Ridgewood?
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 Ridgewood

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 Ridgewood braces dentists

We scored 41 Ridgewood clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Ridgewood?

Clemente Orthodontics of Ridgewood ranks #1 of 41 Ridgewood clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 679 Google reviews. Barrios, DDS Jorge E 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 Ridgewood, NJ?

Braces in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood do braces?

Yes. 40 of the 41 Ridgewood 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 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 Ridgewood braces dentists are open on Saturday?

13 of 41 Ridgewood clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, PA, Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc. and Joy 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 Ridgewood?

41 Ridgewood clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include Clemente Orthodontics of Ridgewood. 13 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Ridgewood

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 48 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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