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Best overall for braces: Rick Jow, DDS, MS and Nhi Le, DDS, MDS Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 114 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, 5 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.
Best specialist (orthodontist): Care Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 783 Google reviews, 7 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.
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114 San Jose clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 75 list an orthodontist and 42 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 73 of them.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Specialist on staff | Rating (reviews) | Reviews mentioning braces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Jow, DDS, MS and Nhi Le, DDS, MDS Orthodontics | 83 | Yes (orthodontist) | 5.0★ (63) | 5 |
| 2 | Care Orthodontics | 81 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.9★ (783) | 7 |
| 3 | SJ Dental Care | 80 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.7★ (65) | — |
| 4 | Coastline Smiles | 80 | Yes (orthodontist) | 5.0★ (48) | 9 |
| 5 | Phan Orthodontics | 79 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.9★ (259) | 4 |
| 6 | AZ Dental - Monterey | 78 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.9★ (456) | — |
| 7 | Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics - San Jose | 78 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.5★ (310) | 2 |
| 8 | Kai Orthodontics | 78 | Yes (orthodontist) | 5.0★ (184) | 5 |
| 9 | Virtue Orthodontics | 78 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.9★ (67) | 2 |
| 10 | AZ Dental - Saratoga | 76 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.8★ (478) | — |
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 San Jose
3535 Ross Ave #107, San Jose, CA 95124
Ranked #1 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews.
88 Tully Rd Ste 113, San Jose, CA 95111
Ranked #2 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 783 Google reviews.
1937 Tully Rd B, San Jose, CA 95122
Ranked #3 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews.
1150 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95118
Ranked #4 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.
150 N Jackson Ave Suite 211, San Jose, CA 95116
Ranked #5 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews.
2195 Monterey Rd Ste 30, San Jose, CA 95125
Ranked #6 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 456 Google reviews.
5253 Prospect Rd, San Jose, CA 95129
Ranked #7 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.5★ from 310 Google reviews.
250 Montclair Ave a, San Jose, CA 95116
Ranked #8 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 184 Google reviews.
2015 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
Ranked #9 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews.
405 Saratoga Ave #60, San Jose, CA 95129
Ranked #10 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.8★ from 478 Google reviews.
145 N Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
Ranked #11 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.7★ from 441 Google reviews.
1569 Lexan Ave #222, San Jose, CA 95121
Ranked #12 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews.
1670 Westwood Dr Ste E, San Jose, CA 95125
Ranked #13 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.
365 S Redwood Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
Ranked #14 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.6★ from 114 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
189 N Bascom Ave #200, San Jose, CA 95128
Ranked #15 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 907 Google reviews.
2021 The Alameda #110, San Jose, CA 95126
Ranked #16 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews.
827 Blossom Hill Rd Suite W-4, San Jose, CA 95123
Ranked #17 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
1153 S King Rd Ste B, San Jose, CA 95122
Ranked #18 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.5★ from 990 Google reviews.
5595 Winfield Blvd #206, San Jose, CA 95123
Ranked #19 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews.
3068 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95127
Ranked #20 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews.
5149 Moorpark Ave #101, San Jose, CA 95129
Ranked #21 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews.
626 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112
Ranked #22 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
3992 S Bascom Ave #3, San Jose, CA 95124
Ranked #23 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 642 Google reviews.
2075 Forest Ave #2, San Jose, CA 95128
Ranked #24 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews.
2664 Berryessa Rd #108, San Jose, CA 95132
Ranked #25 for braces in San Jose: an orthodontist on staff; 4.6★ from 339 Google reviews.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #114, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.
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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.
75 of San Jose's 114 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in San Jose
Typical ranges in USD for San Jose, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $4,200–$9,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Ceramic braces | $5,600–$11,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $4,900–$11,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
| Lingual braces | $11,200–$16,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for San Jose
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 114 San Jose 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In San Jose 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 |