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Best Braces Dentists in San Francisco, CA (2026)

94 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 43 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Bella Smile, ranked #1 of 94 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.8★ from 178 Google reviews, 6 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Union Square Dental Care, Angela An DDS & Associates, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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94 San Francisco clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 43 list an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 29 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 43 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in San Francisco at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in San Francisco at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning bracesSame-day
1Bella Smile82Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (178)6—
2Union Square Dental Care, Angela An DDS & Associates80Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (172)——
3Center for Implant Dentistry, San Francisco79Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (21)——
4Lyfesmiles Orthodontics79Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (431)5—
5Todorthodontics Smile Studio79Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (516)3—
6Noe Valley Smiles and Braces79Yes (orthodontist)4.0★ (65)3Yes
7Marina Tooth Fairy Dental77Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (430)——
8Oviedo Orthodontics77Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (207)4—
9Embarcadero Dentistry76Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (412)——
10Jackson Square Dentistry76Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (208)1—

The 94 best braces dentists in San Francisco, 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.

  16. #16 Azure Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for braces in San Francisco 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

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    In their words

    Modern gentle private dental practice owned by a local dentist who loves caring for all patients. The office motto is a healthy body begins with a healthy mouth and we offer gentle, personalized care where our goal is to get to know our patients and provide them with the care that each individual needs! We offer a wide range services for patients of all ages ranging from preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant and orthodontic services.

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

  23. #23 Dr. Janice C. Tam, DDS., MSD. Orthodontic Center of San Franciso

    2411 Ocean Ave #102, San Francisco, CA 94127

    71/100

    Ranked #23 for braces in San Francisco: an orthodontist on staff; 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 1:30 PM–7:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 1:30 PM–7:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed

    InvisalignBraces

    Book appointment at Dr. Janice C. Tam, DDS., MSD. Orthodontic Center of San FrancisoFull profile(415) 508-9468

All 94 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #94, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Studio Dental704.9★ (376)
27Trusted Dental694.8★ (235)
28Skyline Dental Studio: Dr. Marjan Fathi, DDS694.9★ (185)
29Dr. Polly Rivas and Associates684.7★ (68)
30Financial District Dentistry684.8★ (210)
31King St. Dental684.7★ (126)
32Children's Choice Dental Care San Francisco684.3★ (1,158)
33Skoulas DDS - The SF Cosmetic Dentist674.8★ (157)
34Sunset Dentistry | Cosmetic Dentistry | Invisalign Provider674.9★ (99)
35Folsom Street Dental67Evenings · Sat · Sun
36The Blende Dental Group67
37UCSF Dental Center Oral Medicine Clinic67
38Soothing Dental664.5★ (165)
39Bay Area Dental Group: San Francisco665.0★ (24)Sat
40San Francisco Dentist Smile SF654.6★ (113)
41Dream Dental654.2★ (27)Sat
42Union Street Dental Care654.9★ (58)
43Madderra Dental Spa644.9★ (12)
44Firefly Orthodontics633.9★ (7)
45Gonzalez Dental Care634.4★ (8)Sat
46Orthoworks Invisalign and Orthodontic Group624.6★ (11)
47Center of Cosmetic Dentistry - Mouhannad Almajdalani, D.D.S.601.7★ (12)
48OnSite Dental DFW57Evenings · Sat
49City Dental57Evenings · Sat
50Smiledontics Dental Office of Dr Ka Yan Mary Fong DDS57Evenings · Sat
51EDS Dental Clinic53Evenings · Sat
52Dental Health of San Francisco53Sat · Sun
53EZ Smile Family Dental Group - San Francisco511.7★ (45)
54All Smiles Dental47Sat
55Mission Dolores Dental Care47Sat
56Symphony Dental Studio47Sat
57West Portal Dental Care47Evenings
58San Bruno Avenue Dental Group47Sat
59The Smile Center47Evenings
60San Francisco Dental Spa47Sat
61Ingleside Dental SF47Evenings
62South Beach Dental43Sat
63Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
64CT Dental Group43Sat
65Dental Angels43Sat
66Grace Dental Group43Sat
67JMW Dental Practice San Francisco CA43Sat
68Mission Dental Group SF37
69The Dentist Group, Dr. Josh Berd, DDS INC37
70UCSF Dental Center37
71San Francisco Dental Care37
72The Dental Practice | SF37
73Aesthetic Dentistry of Noe Valley37
74Gentle Dental Community San Francisco37
75CitiDent37
76Valencia Dental Aesthetics37
77Lukman Dental: Erick S. Lukman, DMD37
78Avenue Dental37
79CHAVEZ DENTAL CARE37
80Rinse Dental | Union St37
81Sansome Dental Care37
82Union Square Dental Practice37
83Mission Bay Dental SF37
84SeaCliff Dental37
85Geary Dental Center37
86San Francisco Dental Arts37
87Cosmo Dental37
88Japantown Dental - San Francisco37
89SOMA Dental37
90Smile Delight Dental Solutions37
91Potrero Hill Dental33
92UCSF Buchanan Dental Center33
93The Smile Care Dental Clinic33
94Cow Hollow Dental Center33

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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.

43 of San Francisco's 94 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in San Francisco

How much do braces cost in San Francisco?

Typical ranges in USD for San Francisco, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in San Francisco?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,200–$9,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Ceramic braces$5,600–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Self-ligating braces$4,900–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Lingual braces$11,200–$16,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

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

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 San Francisco braces dentists

We scored 94 San Francisco clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in San Francisco?

Bella Smile ranks #1 of 94 San Francisco clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.8★ from 178 Google reviews. Union Square Dental Care, Angela An DDS & Associates 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 San Francisco, CA?

Braces in San Francisco typically costs $4,200–$9,800 USD. By type: metal braces $4,200–$9,800; ceramic braces $5,600–$11,200; self-ligating braces $4,900–$11,200. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in San Francisco do braces?

Yes. 51 of the 94 San Francisco clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 43 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 California?

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 San Francisco braces dentists are open on Saturday?

29 of 94 San Francisco clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Union Square Dental Care, Angela An DDS & Associates, Center for Implant Dentistry, San Francisco and Noe Valley Smiles and Braces. 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 San Francisco?

94 San Francisco clinics list braces in our data. 43 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Bella Smile and Union Square Dental Care, Angela An DDS & Associates. 29 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 43 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for San Francisco

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 450 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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