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Best Braces Dentists in South El Monte, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Chan Wendy DDS, ranked #1 of 15 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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15 South El Monte clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 7 open Saturdays. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in South El Monte at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in South El Monte at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Chan Wendy DDS67
2Choi Co67
3Dr. Alan C. Pan, DDS67
4South El Monte Dentistry67
5South El Monte Dentistry: Patel Chandrakant DDS67
6Thet Swe's Dental Clinic67
7Castco Dental Care57
8Dr. Castro Dental Office47
9San Remo Dental Back Office47
10Win Dental Office47

The 15 best braces dentists in South El Monte, 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.

  8. #8 Dr. Castro Dental Office

    1723 Durfee Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for braces in South El Monte: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–1 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Castro Dental OfficeFull profile(626) 401-3000

  9. #9 San Remo Dental Back Office

    9251 Garvey Ave # D, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for braces in South El Monte: Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at San Remo Dental Back OfficeFull profile(626) 279-7717

  11. #11 Tyler Dental Care

    1928 Tyler Ave Ste D-168, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for braces in South El Monte: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Tyler Dental CareFull profile(626) 443-7922
    In their words

    Tyler Dental Care at El Monte offers a wide range of individualized, innovative services from basic preventive dentistry to highly specialized care. Our mission is to improve the oral health of our patients by providing affordable quality dental care.

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

  12. #12 Garvey Family Dental

    9328 Garvey Ave suite a, South El Monte, CA 91733

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for braces in South El Monte: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Garvey Family DentalFull profile(626) 350-0588

  14. #14 Durfee Dental Office

    2001 Santa Anita Ave # 204, South El Monte, CA 91733

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for braces in South El Monte on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Durfee Dental OfficeFull profile(626) 443-3915

  15. #15 Dr. Simon S.& Anthony Pan, DDS

    9328 Garvey Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for braces in South El Monte on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Simon S.& Anthony Pan, DDSFull profile(626) 350-0588

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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 South El Monte's 15 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in South El Monte

How much do braces cost in South El Monte?

Typical ranges in USD for South El Monte, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in South El Monte?
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 South El Monte

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 South El Monte braces dentists

We scored 15 South El Monte clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). 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 South El Monte 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 South El Monte: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in South El Monte?

Chan Wendy DDS ranks #1 of 15 South El Monte clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Choi Co 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 South El Monte, CA?

Braces in South El Monte 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 South El Monte do braces?

Yes. None of the 15 South El Monte 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 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 South El Monte braces dentists are open on Saturday?

7 of 15 South El Monte clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Castco Dental Care, Dr. Castro Dental Office and San Remo Dental Back Office. 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 South El Monte?

15 South El Monte clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 7 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for South El Monte

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 17 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.

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