3 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 2 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →
Best overall for braces: Southern Maryland Orthodontic Studio, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 1 of 7 collected reviews mentions braces.
Best specialist (orthodontist): Kenneth Hrechka DDS, an orthodontist on staff, 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.
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3 Upper Marlboro clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 list an orthodontist. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.
| Rank | Clinic | Service score | Specialist on staff | Rating (reviews) | Reviews mentioning braces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Maryland Orthodontic Studio | 73 | Yes (orthodontist) | 5.0★ (7) | 1 |
| 2 | Kenneth Hrechka DDS | 65 | Yes (orthodontist) | 4.4★ (40) | 1 |
| 3 | Dr. Jun Dental Care - Upper Marlboro, MD | 37 | — | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 for braces in Upper Marlboro
5020 Brown Station Rd #130, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Ranked #1 for braces in Upper Marlboro: an orthodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
9616 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Ranked #2 for braces in Upper Marlboro: an orthodontist on staff; 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews.
14414 Old Mill Rd Ste 101, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Ranked #3 for braces in Upper Marlboro on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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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.
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.
2 of Upper Marlboro's 3 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Upper Marlboro
Typical ranges in USD for Upper Marlboro, MD. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.
| Type | Typical range (USD) | Basis | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | $3,600–$8,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
| Ceramic braces | $4,800–$9,600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
| Self-ligating braces | $4,200–$9,600 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
| Lingual braces | $9,600–$14,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland | — |
Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full braces cost guide for Upper Marlboro
Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.
| Fact | Typically |
|---|---|
| Typical visits | A consultation, a fitting visit, then adjustments every 4–8 weeks |
| Chair time | About 1–2 hours to fit; adjustments take 15–30 minutes |
| Recovery | Soreness for a few days after fitting and after adjustments |
| When to see a specialist | Most braces cases, and always for jaw growth issues, severe crowding or bite problems |
We scored 3 Upper Marlboro clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Upper Marlboro data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |