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Best Braces Dentists in Syracuse, NY (2026)

59 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 1 orthodontist0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Sirius Orthodontics: Syracuse Location, ranked #1 of 59 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 223 Google reviews, 2 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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59 Syracuse clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 5 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Syracuse at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Syracuse at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning bracesSame-day
1Sirius Orthodontics: Syracuse Location74Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (223)2—
2Dr. Patrick B. Smith, DDS73———Yes
3Downtown Dental Syracuse73————
4Syracuse Dentist - Smiles By Design73————
5Westvale Dental Care73————
6Urgent! Smiles Solutions67————
7A1 Dentist Syracuse67————
8Anderson James V DDS67————
9Antelope Dental67————
10Christina V. Smart, RDH67————

The 59 best braces dentists in Syracuse, 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.

  4. #4 Syracuse Dentist - Smiles By Design

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Syracuse 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 Syracuse Dentist - Smiles By DesignFull profile
    In their words

    Welcome to an extraordinary dental experience located near rt. 81 at 7th North Street, 1304 Buckley Rd, Syracuse NY 13212. Are you in search of a family or cosmetic dentist right here in the Syracuse NY area? Our services have been established to provide care and comfort to patients. Smiles by Design Family Dentistry features the latest in dental technology and includes advanced techniques such as CT digital imaging. Step inside our office and you’ll feel the difference…

    From Syracuse Dentist - Smiles By Design's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 59 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #59, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Utah Institute-Dental Astng67
27Central New York Cosmetic Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
28Lakeview Dental Syracuse53Evenings · Sat
29Syracuse Dental Associates43Sat
30Quality Family Dental43Evenings
31James Street Dental Arts37
32VIP Smiles: Ingram Shad T DDS37
33Creative Dental Concepts of CNY, PLLC37
34Dental Superior, LLC37
35Jamesville Dental37
36Dr. Karen Lawitts37
37Heritage Dental Associates37
38Dr. Terry R. Watson, DDS37
39Janice Pliszczak, DDS37
40ProSmile Dentistry37
41Your Syracuse Family Dentist37
42Berry Good Dental Care PC37
43Butternut Family Dentistry: Michael Darling, DMD37
44Christopher Santay DDS37
45Dr. Hansen's Family Dentistry37
46Anthony J Grasso Jr DDS37
47Wilson Dental Pc33
48Grant Boulevard Dental PLLC33
49Martin & Winkler D.D.S. P.C.33
50Syracuse Community Health Center33
51Syracuse Community Health Center33
52St. Joseph's Dental Care33
53Syracuse VA Dental Clinic33
54Dr. Gregory A. Craybas33
55Palma & Nardozza Dental Services PC - SSB33
56Syracuse Smiles33
57CNY Dental Arts PLLC33
58Steven R. Zdep, DDS & Scott W. Shallish, DMD33
59Michael P Teluk 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.

1 of Syracuse's 59 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Syracuse

How much do braces cost in Syracuse?

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

How much do braces cost in Syracuse?
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 Syracuse

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 Syracuse braces dentists

We scored 59 Syracuse clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 Syracuse data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Syracuse: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Syracuse?

Sirius Orthodontics: Syracuse Location ranks #1 of 59 Syracuse clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 223 Google reviews. Dr. Patrick B. Smith, DDS ranks #2 (emergency visits and evening hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Syracuse, NY?

Braces in Syracuse 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 Syracuse do braces?

Yes. 58 of the 59 Syracuse clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 1 lists an orthodontist on staff. 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 Syracuse braces dentists are open on Saturday?

5 of 59 Syracuse clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Dr. Patrick B. Smith, DDS, Urgent! Smiles Solutions and Central New York Cosmetic Dentistry. 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 Syracuse?

59 Syracuse clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include Sirius Orthodontics: Syracuse Location. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Syracuse

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 93 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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