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Best Braces Dentists in State College, PA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Dr. Younkins & Associates, ranked #1 of 52 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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52 State College clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 1 opens 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 State College at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in State College at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Dr. Younkins & Associates77Yes
2Advanced Dentistry of Centre County73—
3ARIA Dentistry73—
4Chris J Devlin DMD PC73—
5Nittany Dental Associates73—
6State College Dental Sleep Medicine73—
7Total Health Dentistry State College73—
8A A General Dentistry67—
9Brian Kwon67—
10Dr. Cheri A. Basco, DMD牙医67—

The 52 best braces dentists in State College, 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 State College

    #1 Dr. Younkins & Associates

    137 S Pugh St Ste 7, State College, PA 16801, United States

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for braces in State College: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Younkins & AssociatesFull profile(814) 238-5252

  2. #2 Advanced Dentistry of Centre County

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for braces in State College 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 Advanced Dentistry of Centre CountyFull profile
    In their words

    Advanced Dentistry of Centre County has been serving families in State College, PA with high-quality family dentistry for over 40 years. The practice offers the latest in comprehensive services, including restorative and cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, and Tip-Edge and Invisalign orthodontics. State-of-the-art technology is also incorporated into dental treatments, such as digital x-rays, 3D oral imaging. The practice features an upscale and…

    From Advanced Dentistry of Centre County's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 52 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #52, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Thuy-Van Nguyen67
27Kranthi Rupanagunta47Evenings
28Mountain Family Dental47Evenings
29Aspen Dental43Evenings
30The Smile Artist43Evenings
31University Dental Care37
32Jocelyn L. Anderton DMD, LLC37
33David Schimmel, DMD, MAGD37
34Dentistry by April Detar37
35Aaron T Roan DMD and Associates37
36Curtis David R DMD37
37Holden Barry L DMD, PC37
38Ben G. Williams, DMD37
39Vlad A. Damian, DDS37
40Centre Oral & Facial Surgery37
41Scenery Park Dental Associates37
42John F. Robison, DMD37
43Steven Fishbaine, DDS | State College Dentist37
44Donald Marks Family Dentistry37
45Kevin P. Labosky, DMD37
46Dr. John LeClair DMD37
47State Endodontics33
48Tri-County Oral Facial Surgeons, P.C.33
49Dr. Brian C. White, DDS33
50Brungo Family Dentistry33
51State College Cosmetic Dental33
52Dr. John E. Carder, 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 State College's 52 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in State College

How much do braces cost in State College?

Typical ranges in USD for State College, PA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

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

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

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 State College braces dentists

We scored 52 State College 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 State College 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 State College: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in State College?

Dr. Younkins & Associates ranks #1 of 52 State College clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Advanced Dentistry of Centre County 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 State College, PA?

Braces in State College 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 Pennsylvania. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in State College do braces?

Yes. None of the 52 State College 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 Pennsylvania?

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 State College braces dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 52 State College clinics offering braces lists Saturday hours, including Dr. Younkins & Associates. 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 State College?

52 State College 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 State College

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 55 clinics.

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