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Best Braces Dentists in St Marys, GA (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Coastal Oral Surgery, ranked #1 of 28 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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28 St Marys clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 5 open Saturdays and 6 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 Marys at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in St Marys at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Coastal Oral Surgery73
2Kaizen Nail Spa67
3Dr. Edward S. Parker Jr, DMD67
4Dr. Ian Buchli67
5Dr. Jessica Sharp67
6Dr. Philip Jenkins67
7Mark Sardo67
8Pennington Jeff DDS67
9St. Marys, Ga Dentist67
10Walmart Supercenter67

The 28 best braces dentists in St Marys, 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. Ranked #1 for braces in St Marys

    #1 Coastal Oral Surgery

    87 Lindsey Ln Unit B, St Marys, GA 31558, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in St Marys on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Coastal Oral SurgeryFull profile(912) 439-3841
    In their words

    We pride ourselves on arguing the premise that going to the doctor’s office can be a pleasant experience. We hope once you meet us, you get the sense something is different. You see, we don’t see you as a procedure, we see you as a person. At Coastal Oral Surgery, everything we do and believe in is to take care of people and make a difference in their lives. We will always challenge the belief going to the doctor has to be a dreaded experience. I have a staff and office…

    From Coastal Oral Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Kaizen Nail Spa

    2714 Osborne Rd Suite # H, St Marys, GA 31558

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for braces in St Marys: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–7 PM · Tue closed · Wed–Sat 9:30 AM–7 PM · Sun 10:30 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kaizen Nail SpaFull profile(912) 576-4043

  12. #12 CVS

    2700 Osborne Rd, St Marys, GA 31558

    63/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for braces in St Marys: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at CVSFull profile(912) 882-4841
    In their words

    CVS Health is conducting coronavirus testing (COVID-19). Tests are limited to eligible individuals in select states. Where available, anyone age 10 or older can get tested. Minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. We offer lab testing and rapid testing at some locations. High demand may cause lab delays.

    From CVS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  13. #13 Dollar General

    675 Kings Bay Rd, St Marys, GA 31558

    63/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for braces in St Marys: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dollar GeneralFull profile(912) 290-9075
    In their words

    Dollar General Saint Marys makes shopping for basics affordable and easy by offering a wide assortment of the most popular brands at everyday low prices. Save today on essentials like health and beauty care, cleaning supplies, meal solutions, snacks and more.

    From Dollar General's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Joshua Foulk, DMD, LLC

    2420 Osborne Rd, St Marys, GA 31558, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for braces in St Marys 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 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Joshua Foulk, DMD, LLCFull profile(912) 882-3322
    In their words

    At the office of Dr. Joshua Foulk, we are committed to your individual attention. We strive to provide state of the art dental care in a comfortable, professional and compassionate atmosphere. In our office you can rest assured that all of our patients are cared for and treated like a part of our family. The cornerstone of our practice is to educate our patients by explaining the advantages, disadvantages, cost and time requirements for every procedure. We want our patients…

    From Joshua Foulk, DMD, LLC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Richard L Spencer DDS

    2101 Osborne Rd, St Marys, GA 31558

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in St Marys 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 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Richard L Spencer DDSFull profile(912) 882-6072
    In their words

    When it comes to your dental health, it is important to have a dentist you can trust to help you maintain your smile. At the office of Richard L. Spencer, D.D.S., we will provide you with the services needed to achieve a healthy smile. We provide comprehensive dental services to patients of all ages in St. Marys, GA and the surrounding areas. With over 32 years of experience, Dr. Spencer goes out of his way to make sure every patient feels welcomed and relaxed during their…

    From Richard L Spencer DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 UF Health Family Medicine and Pediatrics - St. Marys

    51 Lindsey Ln, St Marys, GA 31558

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for braces in St Marys 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 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at UF Health Family Medicine and Pediatrics - St. MarysFull profile(912) 576-2344

  21. #21 Poloff Linda DDS

    118 Hawthorn Ln Ste A, St Marys, GA 31558, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in St Marys 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 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–6 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Poloff Linda DDSFull profile(912) 729-4748

  22. #22 Sardo Orthodontics

    1819 Osborne Rd, St Marys, GA 31558

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in St Marys 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 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sardo OrthodonticsFull profile(912) 882-6122

  24. #24 Dr. Philip L. Hooton, DMD

    206 Arnow Dr, St Marys, GA 31558, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in St Marys 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 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Philip L. Hooton, DMDFull profile(912) 882-2005

All 28 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Stan L. Rentz, D.M.D.33
27Barlow Michael J DDS33
28Pennington Diane DDS33

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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 Marys's 28 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in St Marys

How much do braces cost in St Marys?

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

How much do braces cost in St Marys?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,150–$7,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia—
Ceramic braces$4,200–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia—
Self-ligating braces$3,650–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia—
Lingual braces$8,400–$12,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia—

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

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 Marys braces dentists

We scored 28 St Marys clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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 St Marys 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 Marys: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in St Marys?

Coastal Oral Surgery ranks #1 of 28 St Marys clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Kaizen Nail Spa ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday and Sunday 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 Marys, GA?

Braces in St Marys typically costs $3,150–$7,350 USD. By type: metal braces $3,150–$7,350; ceramic braces $4,200–$8,400; self-ligating braces $3,650–$8,400. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in St Marys do braces?

Yes. None of the 28 St Marys 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 Georgia?

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 Marys braces dentists are open on Saturday?

5 of 28 St Marys clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Kaizen Nail Spa, CVS and Dollar General. 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 Marys?

28 St Marys clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for St Marys

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 29 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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