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Best Braces Dentists in South St Paul, MN (2026)

4 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for braces: Fensholt Bridget L DDS, ranked #1 of 4 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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4 South St Paul 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 4 braces dentists in South St Paul at a glance

Top 4 braces dentists in South St Paul at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Fensholt Bridget L DDS67
2Northstar Dental Studio37
3Dental South37
4Dr. Thomas E. Spray, DDS37

The 4 best braces dentists in South St Paul, 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.

  1. #2 Northstar Dental Studio

    120 7th Ave S, South St Paul, MN 55075

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for braces in South St Paul 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–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #3 Dental South

    800 Marie Ave, South St Paul, MN 55075, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for braces in South St Paul 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–Tue 7 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #4 Dr. Thomas E. Spray, DDS

    112 7th Ave S, South St Paul, MN 55075

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in South St Paul 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–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–12 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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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 St Paul's 4 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in South St Paul

How much do braces cost in South St Paul?

Typical ranges in USD for South St Paul, MN. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

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

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

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 St Paul braces dentists

We scored 4 South St Paul clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 St Paul 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 St Paul: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in South St Paul?

Fensholt Bridget L DDS ranks #1 of 4 South St Paul clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Northstar Dental Studio 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 St Paul, MN?

Braces in South St Paul 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 Minnesota. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in South St Paul do braces?

Yes. None of the 4 South St Paul 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 Minnesota?

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 South St Paul?

4 South St Paul 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 South St Paul

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.