Skip to content
DentistsRanked

Best Braces Dentists in San Leandro, CA (2026)

58 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 6 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: San Leandro Smiles, ranked #1 of 58 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, 8 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (orthodontist): San Leandro Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, 4 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

Rankings can't be bought. Booking through us earns you a $60 gift card and doesn’t affect order. How we rank

58 San Leandro clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 6 list an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 18 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 6 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in San Leandro at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in San Leandro at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning bracesSame-day
1San Leandro Smiles77Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (99)8—
2San Leandro Orthodontics76Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (129)4—
3San Leandro Braces76Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (78)9—
4Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | San Leandro75Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (865)——
5Laguro73———Yes
6Floresta Plaza Dental70Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (569)——
7Bancroft Dental Care67————
8Angeles Dental Care67————
9Azita Kabiri67————
10Chun Karyn D DDS67————

The 58 best braces dentists in San Leandro, 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.

  7. #7 Bancroft Dental Care

    680 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for braces in San Leandro: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bancroft Dental CareFull profile(510) 569-0218
    In their words

    Here at Bancroft Dental Care, we are ready to cater to all of your family’s dental needs. Our caring staff practices comfortable, health-centered dentistry with a strong emphasis on getting to know each patient. We are careful listeners & will explain beforehand what treatment is best for your individual needs. From routine checkups to cosmetic & restorative care, Bancroft Dental Care is your neighborhood headquarters for all things dental. We look forward to showing you how…

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

  20. #20 Cali Care Dental

    1736 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94577, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in San Leandro: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cali Care DentalFull profile(510) 969-4088
    In their words

    Cali Care Dental is where patients go for full-service dentistry from an experienced team of dentists and well-trained professional staff. We offer full-service procedures from routine exams, teeth whitening, and cleanings to TMJ treatments and gum rejuvenation. We are equipped to provide the best and most advanced dental care and services. We offer the latest technologies for diagnostic and restorative treatment, including 3D digital x-ray imaging and intraoral photography.

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

All 58 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #58, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26San Leandro Plaza Dental47Evenings
27Bayfair Dental Care47Sat
28Estudillo Family Dental47Sat
29David Family Dentistry47Sat
30Loreto R Sicam Jr Inc - Dentist in San Leandro47Sat
31Preferred Dental Care47Sat
32San Leandro Dentist - Scott A. Hoang, DDS47Sat
33KAO Pediatric Dentistry47Sat
34Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
35SL Dental & Specialty Group43Sat
36Davis Street Primary Care Clinic37
37Nice Dental, Shiyu Wang, DDS, San Leandro37
38Golden State Smiles37
39Judith T Angeles Inc37
40San Leandro Pediatric Dentistry37
41Victor Drabkin, D.D.S.37
42Astra Dental37
43Elena I. Davidson, DDS37
44Parvez Taylor, DDS37
45Michael Siu, DDS37
46Comfort Dental Group37
47Franson Family Dental37
48Kids Place Dentistry37
49Nguyen & Sproul Dental Corporation37
50Nidhi Gupta DDS San Leandro, General Dentist & Implant Center37
51Dentist San Leandro - KB San Leandro Dental Studio37
52Evergreen Dental Care37
53Moy Dental37
54Family Dentistry - Angelito Kwek DDS37
55Creative Dimensions in Dentistry33
56Dr. Janice S. Real, DMD33
57Haley & Associates33
58Unique Dental Care: Rahul Malik, DMD33

Find the right dentist in San Leandro

Answer 2 quick questions and we'll help you find a dentist that fits your needs, location and availability.

San Leandro, CA

Book through DentistsRanked and get a $60 Amazon gift card. Terms

Step 1 of 2

What service are you looking for?

  • 100% free for patients
  • No commitment

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.

6 of San Leandro's 58 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in San Leandro

How much do braces cost in San Leandro?

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

How much do braces cost in San Leandro?
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 Leandro

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 Leandro braces dentists

We scored 58 San Leandro clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 8 were excluded (8 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 Leandro 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 Leandro: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in San Leandro?

San Leandro Smiles ranks #1 of 58 San Leandro clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews. San Leandro Orthodontics 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 Leandro, CA?

Braces in San Leandro 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 Leandro do braces?

Yes. 52 of the 58 San Leandro clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 6 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 Leandro braces dentists are open on Saturday?

18 of 58 San Leandro clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | San Leandro, Laguro and Bancroft Dental Care. 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 Leandro?

58 San Leandro clinics list braces in our data. 6 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include San Leandro Smiles and San Leandro Orthodontics. 18 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 6 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for San Leandro

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 90 clinics.
  2. : 8 duplicate listings merged.

Related pages