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Best Braces Dentists in St James, NY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: North Country Dental Care, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; evening hours and Saturday hours.

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3 St James clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 1 opens after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 braces dentists in St James at a glance

Top 3 braces dentists in St James at a glance
RankClinicService score
1North Country Dental Care57
2St. James Dental Care47
3Long Island Periodontist33

The 3 best braces dentists in St James, 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 St James

    #1 North Country Dental Care

    436 N Country Rd, St James, NY 11780

    57/100

    Ranked #1 for braces in St James: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at North Country Dental CareFull profile(631) 584-5605
    In their words

    Dr. Thomas Vigliante & Dr. Gregory Skrapits are St James dentists that can create results that change how you look and feel! Whether you need a routine dental checkup, or dental implants, veneers, or any other cosmetic dentistry... our dental clinic offers a wide variety of procedures to uniquely fit your needs. Our friendly staff ensures your visit to the dentist is affordable and comfortable. If you are searching for a St. We invite you to call us at North Country Dental…

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

  2. #2 St. James Dental Care

    587 Lake Ave, St James, NY 11780, United States

    47/100

    Ranked #2 for braces in St James: Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at St. James Dental CareFull profile(631) 528-5189
    In their words

    St. James Dental Care has established a reputation of excellence by consistently providing outstanding state-of-the-art dental care to patients of all ages. Paramount to the success of our practice is the goal of building relationships based on trust with our patients. With a professional team that is recognized for their expert skills, as well as their attentive and compassionate demeanors, many patients choose our office to serve all of their family’s dental needs. As your…

    From St. James Dental Care'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 St James's 3 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in St James

How much do braces cost in St James?

Typical ranges in USD for St James, NY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in St James?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,350–$10,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Ceramic braces$5,800–$11,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Self-ligating braces$5,100–$11,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Lingual braces$11,600–$17,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

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

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 St James braces dentists

We scored 3 St James 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 St James 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 St James: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in St James?

North Country Dental Care ranks #1 of 3 St James clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday hours. St. James Dental Care ranks #2 (Saturday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in St James, NY?

Braces in St James typically costs $4,350–$10,150 USD. By type: metal braces $4,350–$10,200; ceramic braces $5,800–$11,600; self-ligating braces $5,100–$11,600. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in St James do braces?

Yes. None of the 3 St James 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 New York?

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 St James braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 3 St James clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including North Country Dental Care and St. James 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 St James?

3 St James clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for St James

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 10 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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