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Best Braces Dentists in Sandston, VA (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Sandston Comprehensive Dentistry, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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3 Sandston clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 braces dentists in Sandston at a glance

Top 3 braces dentists in Sandston at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Sandston Comprehensive Dentistry37
2Seven Pines Dental Group Sandston37
3Commonwealth Pediatric Dental Specialists37

The 3 best braces dentists in Sandston, 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.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 for braces in Sandston

    #1 Sandston Comprehensive Dentistry

    5500 Whiteside Rd, Sandston, VA 23150, United States

    37/100

    Ranked #1 for braces in Sandston on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sandston Comprehensive DentistryFull profile(804) 412-0878
    In their words

    Welcome to Sandston Comprehensive Dentistry online. We pride ourselves on being very family-oriented. Dr. E. Alexander White, Dr. Bradford R. Thweatt, and our dental team provide a family feel to our office even though it is a professional office. We strive to treat you and your children as we would our own family. We provide that high quality of dentistry, care, and consideration that we would want our own families to receive. Our dental team has been together for almost 20…

    From Sandston Comprehensive Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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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.

None of Sandston's 3 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Sandston

How much do braces cost in Sandston?

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

How much do braces cost in Sandston?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Ceramic braces$4,000–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Self-ligating braces$3,500–$8,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Lingual braces$8,000–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—

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

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 Sandston braces dentists

We scored 3 Sandston clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Sandston data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Sandston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Sandston?

Sandston Comprehensive Dentistry ranks #1 of 3 Sandston clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Seven Pines Dental Group Sandston 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 Sandston, VA?

Braces in Sandston typically costs $3,000–$7,000 USD. By type: metal braces $3,000–$7,000; ceramic braces $4,000–$8,000; self-ligating braces $3,500–$8,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Sandston do braces?

Yes. None of the 3 Sandston clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. 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 Virginia?

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.

How many dentists offer braces in Sandston?

3 Sandston clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Sandston

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.

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