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Best Braces Dentists in Traverse City, MI (2026)

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

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46 Traverse City clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Traverse City at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Traverse City at a glance
RankClinicService score
1A Cappella Dental, PC73
2Christina M. Mazzola, D.D.S.73
3Jason L Mantey DDS Family Dentistry73
4Lovell Rob R DDS73
5Piche & Olson Dentistry73
6Traverse Dental Care: Zoutendam Jonathan B DDS73
7Chapman Brooke M DDS67
8Dr. Anne Marcotte67
9Dr. Daniel Fisher67
10Dr. Jason M. Merrithew, DDS67

The 46 best braces dentists in Traverse City, 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.

  18. #18 Northwest Michigan Health Services - Traverse City

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for braces in Traverse City 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 Northwest Michigan Health Services - Traverse CityFull profile
    In their words

    Northwest Michigan Health Services Inc. is dedicated to providing quality, complete health care to the people in our communities, always serving with dignity and compassion. NMHSI is your single stop for medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Our Sliding Fee Program allows us to reduce the cost of care you or your family receive at any of the NMHSI locations. All members of our community are welcome here.

    From Northwest Michigan Health Services - Traverse City's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Dental Clinics North - Traverse City

    2600 Lafranier Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Traverse City 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–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Clinics North - Traverse CityFull profile(866) 878-6557

  24. #24 Deerhaven Family Dentistry

    5217 N Royal Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Traverse City 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 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Deerhaven Family DentistryFull profile(231) 929-3606

  25. #25 Beers Family Dentistry

    4041 Lone Pine Dr, Traverse City, MI 49685

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Traverse City 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 8 AM–1:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Beers Family DentistryFull profile(231) 941-0200

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
26Lakeside Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center37
27Cherry Bay Dental37
28Dr. Lints Orthodontics - Traverse City37
29Hall Periodontics and Dental Implants, John Hall, DDS, MS37
30Mason Periodontics and Dental Implants PC37
31Stanley M. Smyka DDS37
32Garfield Dental Group37
33Harborside Dental37
34Amalfitano Center for Dental Implants and Periodontics37
35Brian Klym, DDS37
36Dewey Family Dentistry37
37Stephen J Morgan DDS PC37
38Denture Care Clinic PC37
39Denture Care Clinic, Brian R Fisher, DDS37
40Advanced Microcurrent Therapy, LLC33
41Dr. Macare E. Lumbrezer, DDS33
42Niergarth Steven J DDS33
43Dr. Jan A. Manning, DDS33
44Dr. Ryan Paulson33
45Northern Michigan Pediatric: Vanwingen James M DDS33
46Chao Ronald C 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 Traverse City's 46 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Traverse City

How much do braces cost in Traverse City?

Typical ranges in USD for Traverse City, MI. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

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

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

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 Traverse City braces dentists

We scored 46 Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Traverse City?

A Cappella Dental, PC ranks #1 of 46 Traverse City clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Christina M. Mazzola, D.D.S. 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 Traverse City, MI?

Braces in Traverse City 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 Michigan. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Traverse City do braces?

Yes. None of the 46 Traverse City 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 Michigan?

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.

How many dentists offer braces in Traverse City?

46 Traverse City clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Traverse City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.

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