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Best Braces Dentists in Sarasota, FL (2026)

56 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 9 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Above & Beyond Orthodontics, Dr. Frank Pazulski and Victor Chan, ranked #1 of 56 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 465 Google reviews, 5 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Strickland Family Dentistry, an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 644 Google reviews.

  3. 24

    Best value: insurance accepted: SRQ Smiles, accepts dental insurance, same-day appointments.

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56 Sarasota clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 9 list an orthodontist and 1 offers same-day or emergency visits. Google ratings are on file for 9 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Sarasota at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Sarasota at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Above & Beyond Orthodontics, Dr. Frank Pazulski and Victor Chan78Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (465)5
2Strickland Family Dentistry77Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (644)—
3Smile by Faulkner75Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (98)—
4Modern Smile Design73Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (281)—
5Varone Orthodontics - Sarasota73Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (281)2
6Dr. Kristina Russell D.M.D73———
7Emergency Dental Care73———
8J Brian Murphy DDS73———
9941 Dental Studio73Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (482)—
10Dentalvana68Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (45)—

The 56 best braces dentists in Sarasota, 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.

  24. #24 SRQ Smiles

    5677 S Beneva Rd

    60/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Sarasota: same-day appointments.

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

    • Speaks English, Spanish
    • Accepting new patients
    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SRQ SmilesFull profile(941) 923-3545
    In their words

    Welcome to SRQ Smiles, where Dr. Thomas Bowles and Dr. Garrett Karow are dedicated to caring for the health and beauty of your smile. Our Sarasota, Florida practice provides compassionate general, preventive, and cos metic dentistry for patients of all ages, including kids, busy families, and seniors. Discover why SRQ Smiles is consistently voted one of Sarasota’s top dental offices. Schedule your appointment today!

    From SRQ Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 56 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #56, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26CAN Community Health - Sarasota47Evenings
27Siesta Family Dentistry47Evenings
28Sarasota Complete Dental37
29Dr Juan Curci, DDS Comprehensive Dentistry37
30Dr. Manav Malik, DMD, FAAPD37
31Family Dentistree37
32Exceptional Dentistry of Sarasota37
33Aspire Dental & Orthodontics37
34Dr. Michael Pawlus - Dental Implants - Gum Surgery - Periodontist37
35Genesis Health Services37
36Lifetime Smiles Dental Care of Sarasota37
37Maribel Santos-Cordero DMD37
38Supreme Smiles Of Sarasota37
39Buckeye Dental of Sarasota37
40Judy A. LoSecco Giannini, DDS37
41Midtown Dental Center37
42Misch Implant Dentistry37
43Sterling Dental37
44Tarpon Shore Dental - St. Armands37
45Howard Chasolen, DMD, P.A.37
46Dr. Amanda Rizner, DMD37
47Dynamic Dental Smiles37
48Integrated Dental of Florida37
49James B Foley, DDS37
50Jenny White, DDS37
51Hillview Family Dental: Clemenson Kaianne DDS33
52BayView Dental Associates33
53Coast Dental33
54Family Dentistry33
55Dentistry on Fruitville33
56Montiel Dental Care33

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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.

9 of Sarasota's 56 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Sarasota

How much do braces cost in Sarasota?

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

How much do braces cost in Sarasota?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,250–$7,550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Ceramic braces$4,300–$8,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Self-ligating braces$3,800–$8,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Lingual braces$8,650–$13,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—

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

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 Sarasota braces dentists

We scored 56 Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Sarasota?

Above & Beyond Orthodontics, Dr. Frank Pazulski and Victor Chan ranks #1 of 56 Sarasota clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 465 Google reviews. Strickland Family Dentistry 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 Sarasota, FL?

Braces in Sarasota typically costs $3,240–$7,560 USD. By type: metal braces $3,250–$7,550; ceramic braces $4,300–$8,650; self-ligating braces $3,800–$8,650. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Sarasota do braces?

Yes. 47 of the 56 Sarasota clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 9 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 Florida?

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 Sarasota?

56 Sarasota clinics list braces in our data. 9 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Above & Beyond Orthodontics, Dr. Frank Pazulski and Victor Chan and Strickland Family Dentistry. 1 lists sedation options. Google ratings are on file for 9 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Sarasota

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 143 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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