3 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 3 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →
Best overall for braces: Fresh Smiles Dental, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.
Best specialist (orthodontist): Patient Friendly Dental, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 1,059 Google reviews, Saturday hours.
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3 Ridgewood clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 3 list an orthodontist and 1 opens Saturdays.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Specialist on staff | Rating (reviews) | Reviews mentioning braces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Smiles Dental | 80 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.9★ (83) | 1 |
| 2 | Patient Friendly Dental | 75 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.9★ (1,059) | — |
| 3 | Eurodental Studio - Ridgewood Dentist | 72 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.7★ (429) | — |
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 Ridgewood
67-09 Fresh Pond Rd FL 2, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Ranked #1 for braces in Ridgewood: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews.
67-13 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Ranked #2 for braces in Ridgewood: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 1,059 Google reviews.
68-63 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Ranked #3 for braces in Ridgewood: an orthodontist on staff; 4.7★ from 429 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.
3 of Ridgewood's 3 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Ridgewood
Typical ranges in USD for Ridgewood, NY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $4,350–$10,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York | — |
| Ceramic braces | $5,800–$11,600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $5,100–$11,600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York | — |
| Lingual braces | $11,600–$17,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Ridgewood
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 3 Ridgewood 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.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ridgewood 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 |