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Best Braces Dentists in St Joseph, MO (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Bratton Dental Co., ranked #1 of 46 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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46 St Joseph clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 4 open after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in St Joseph at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in St Joseph at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Bratton Dental Co.73
2Brownsberger's Dental Center73
3Dr Anthony Frizzo Pediatric Dentistry73
4Northwest Endodontics: Ryan M. Walker, DDS73
5Tim Taylor, DDS73
6Timothy Curry, DDS73
7Cronbaugh Berti67
8Dr. Brett R. Barzee, DDS67
9Dr. Dana L. Browning, DDS67
10Dr. George Ruwwe67

The 46 best braces dentists in St Joseph, 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.

  23. #23 Kevin Dulin

    5101 N Belt Hwy, St Joseph, MO 64506

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in St Joseph: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kevin DulinFull profile(816) 385-5811
    In their words

    Kevin Dulin practices in Saint Joseph, MO for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Kevin Dulin and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams,…

    From Kevin Dulin's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Steven Propst, DDS

    3904 Beck Rd Ste 170, St Joseph, MO 64506, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in St Joseph: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Steven Propst, DDSFull profile(816) 232-4514
    In their words

    At Steven Propst, DDS dentist office in St. Joseph MO, your smile is our top priority. Dr. Steven Propst & entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.

    From Steven Propst, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Aspen Dental

    5101 N Belt Hwy, St Joseph, MO 64506, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in St Joseph: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(816) 385-5811
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Saint Joseph,MO offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

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

All 46 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Northwest Behavioral Health37
27Euler Family Dental37
28Clark Family Dentistry37
29Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of St. Joseph37
30Benjamin D. Elmore, DMD37
31Harrison Smith, D.D.S.37
32Michael S. Hollingsworth, Dds, Magd37
33East Ridge Family Dentistry37
34St. Joseph Endodontics37
35Cook Crossing Dental Care37
36Stephanie S. Files, D.D.S.37
37McClure Michael P DDS37
38Daniel B Nigus DDS, PC37
39H Steven Hoerath DDS37
40Noyce Orthodontics37
41Dr. Nicole M. White, DDS33
42Dr. Patrick Trauernicht, DDS33
43Northwest Missouri Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery33
44South Side Health Center33
45Social Welfare Board33
46Ostendorf DDS LLC33

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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 Joseph's 46 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in St Joseph

How much do braces cost in St Joseph?

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

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

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

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 Joseph braces dentists

We scored 46 St Joseph clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Joseph 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 Joseph: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in St Joseph?

Bratton Dental Co. ranks #1 of 46 St Joseph clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Brownsberger's Dental Center 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 St Joseph, MO?

Braces in St Joseph 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 Missouri. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in St Joseph do braces?

Yes. None of the 46 St Joseph 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 Missouri?

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 Joseph braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 46 St Joseph clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including Dr Mark B Beard, DDS. 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 Joseph?

46 St Joseph clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for St Joseph

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.

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