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Best Braces Dentists in Santa Clara, CA (2026)

53 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 3 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Hane Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 53 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, 3 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Cerulean Dental Spa, an orthodontist on staff, 4.7★ from 166 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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53 Santa Clara clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 3 list an orthodontist and 18 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Santa Clara at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Santa Clara at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Hane Orthodontics78Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (58)3
2Cerulean Dental Spa77Yes (orthodontist)4.7★ (166)—
3Captain Dental - Santa Clara75Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (271)—
4Santa Clara Family Dental73———
5Allure American Dental67———
6Dr. Christine Lee67———
7Dr. Jason Lee67———
8Dr. Joseph Sang Ahn67———
9Family Dentistry67———
10Great America Dental Center67———

The 53 best braces dentists in Santa Clara, 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.

  4. #4 Santa Clara Family Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Santa Clara 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

    Book appointment at Santa Clara Family DentalFull profile
    In their words

    We will always do what is best for the patient". Santa Clara Family Dental has been proudly serving the greater Santa Clara community for over 25 years. We are focused on providing the best family and general dentistry along with specialty and cosmetic services including: Porcelain Veneers, Implants, Invisalign, Zoom Whitening, Crowns, Bridges and more. We also offer specially services including oral surgery and periodontics in our office. Now accepting new patients and…

    From Santa Clara Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Perfect Smile Dental Care

    3700 Thomas Rd UNIT 203, Santa Clara, CA 95054

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for braces in Santa Clara: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Perfect Smile Dental CareFull profile(408) 235-7600
    In their words

    When you visit our Santa Clara Dental office, your smile and oral health is our top priority. The dentists and the entire team at, Perfect Dental Care, are dedicated to providing you with the personalized, quality dental care that you deserve. By focusing on quality individual care, our staff can provide the ultimate dentistry experience for our patients. Perfect Smile Dental Care is a patient-focused practice with a full dedication to quality patient care. We offer a…

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

  18. #18 Santa Clara Family Dental Inc: Saghezchi Sohrab DDS

    2725 El Camino Real UNIT 109, Santa Clara, CA 95051

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in Santa Clara: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Santa Clara Family Dental Inc: Saghezchi Sohrab DDSFull profile(408) 241-4111

  19. #19 Coleman Family Dental

    1341 Coleman Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Santa Clara: Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Coleman Family DentalFull profile(408) 844-9578

  20. #20 ACCU Dental Specialty

    1171 Homestead Rd #175, Santa Clara, CA 95050

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in Santa Clara: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at ACCU Dental SpecialtyFull profile(408) 868-5441

  22. #22 Rivermark Dental

    3931 Rivermark Plaza, Santa Clara, CA 95054

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Santa Clara: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rivermark DentalFull profile(408) 988-7788
    In their words

    Looking to find a dentist in Santa Clara? When looking for a Santa Clara dentist, we hope that you will consider scheduling an appointment with us. Christine Y. Lee, DDS and our staff at Rivermark Dental are dedicated to patients, creating an atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable, relaxed, and at home. We understand that you have several local dentists to choose from, and our goal is to provide the best patient experience in the greater Santa Clara area.

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

  23. #23 Syed Dental - Santa Clara

    1150 Scott Blvd Suite A-2, Santa Clara, CA 95050

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Santa Clara: Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Syed Dental - Santa ClaraFull profile(408) 528-2605
    In their words

    Welcome to the practice of Santa Clara Dentist, Dr. Farhan A. Syed, DMD! Dr. Syed takes pride in providing a comprehensive, caring, and individualized approach to dental treatment that will meet your specific needs. The practice was originally established by D. Raffia Syed in 1990. Dr. Farhan Syed started practicing in 2010 and has become recognized as a leading dentist in Santa Clara.

    From Syed Dental - Santa Clara's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Dr. Jane Kenneth E. Zarate

    4767 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Santa Clara: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Jane Kenneth E. ZarateFull profile(408) 727-0722

  25. #25 Smiles for Life Dental Group

    310 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Santa Clara: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smiles for Life Dental GroupFull profile(408) 500-0819
    In their words

    Smiles for Life Dental Group in Santa Clara, California! At our dental office, you can be certain that you will always receive personalized, individual care and attention. Smiles for Life Dental Group strives to provide outstanding comprehensive dentistry in a comfortable, relaxing environment. Dr. Pooja Goel is a dentist in Santa Clara California. Dr. Goel provides restorative, cosmetic, and preventative dentistry to ensure you are receiving the best possible dental care.…

    From Smiles for Life Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 53 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #53, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Steve Y. Chen, DDS47Sat
27Ark Dental Care47Sat
28Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
29Central Dental Group43Sat
30Bay Area Kids Dentist Santa Clara43Sat
31Accu Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
32Pleasant Dental43Sat
33Renascent43Sat
34You Smile Dental43Sat
35Silicon Valley Dental37
36The Smile Company37
37Northern Dental37
38SMITA J RODRIGUES DDS, LUMINOUS DENTAL37
39Star Dental37
40Tiffany Chan, DDS37
41Dr. Jayne Dentistry37
42Santa Clara Oral Surgery & Dental Implants37
43Rujvi Bhatt DDS37
44Alan L. Frame D.D.S.37
45Chao Dental Studio37
46Modern Day Dental - Andrew Day, DDS37
47Crestpointe Dental | Personalized Family Dental Care37
48Northern Dental Care: Padilla George DDS33
49Jeffrey Dollar DDS33
50Crestview Family Dental | Kavneet Bindra, DDS33
51El Camino Dental Care33
52Rafael Chuapoco DMD33
53Apex Family Dental33

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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.

3 of Santa Clara's 53 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Santa Clara

How much do braces cost in Santa Clara?

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

How much do braces cost in Santa Clara?
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 Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara braces dentists

We scored 53 Santa Clara clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Santa Clara?

Hane Orthodontics ranks #1 of 53 Santa Clara clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews. Cerulean Dental Spa 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 Santa Clara, CA?

Braces in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara do braces?

Yes. 50 of the 53 Santa Clara clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 3 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 Santa Clara braces dentists are open on Saturday?

18 of 53 Santa Clara clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Cerulean Dental Spa, Captain Dental - Santa Clara and Perfect Smile 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 Santa Clara?

53 Santa Clara clinics list braces in our data. 3 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Hane Orthodontics and Cerulean Dental Spa. 18 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Santa Clara

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 83 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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