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Best Braces Dentists in Waipahu, HI (2026)

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

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  1. 1

    Best overall for braces: Innovative Endodontics, ranked #1 of 19 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

  2. 7

    Best specialist (orthodontist): Kunia Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry, an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews, 1 of 1 collected reviews mentions braces.

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19 Waipahu clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 10 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Waipahu at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Waipahu at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Innovative Endodontics73———
2Asato Todd DDS67———
3Chadron Araki67———
4Dr. Edith Oamil-Pacho67———
5Edward K Higa Inc67———
6Gentle Touch Dental Care67———
7Kunia Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry64Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (1)1
8Jason H. Ikeno, DDS47———
9Smile Dental Center Inc.47———
10Premier Dental Group HI - Waipahu47———

The 19 best braces dentists in Waipahu, 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.

  11. #11 Mill Town Dental Clinic LLC

    94-428 Mokuola St Ste 104, Waipahu, HI 96797

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for braces in Waipahu: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mill Town Dental Clinic LLCFull profile(808) 678-8300

  12. #12 Lisa Valderueda, D.M.D., Inc

    94-229 Waipahu Depot St, Waipahu, HI 96797

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for braces in Waipahu: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–4 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lisa Valderueda, D.M.D., IncFull profile(808) 676-5711

  13. #13 Royal Kunia Dental Inc

    94-673 Kupuohi St Ste C102, Waipahu, HI 96797

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for braces in Waipahu: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Royal Kunia Dental IncFull profile(808) 678-9588

  14. #14 SUNSHINE DENTAL CENTER, LLC

    94-748 Hikimoe St Suite D/E, Waipahu, HI 96797

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for braces in Waipahu: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SUNSHINE DENTAL CENTER, LLCFull profile(808) 677-3751
    In their words

    Sunshine Dental Center LLC is a dental practice located in Kalihi and Waipahu. We offer Dentures, Same Day Crowns and Bridges, Extractions, Root Canals, Teeth Cleaning, Braces and much more! We take new patients and walk-in appointments. Our dentist and many of our staff are fluent in Filipino. Let us help you make your smile the best it can be!

    From SUNSHINE DENTAL CENTER, LLC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Hawaii Dental Clinic - Waipahu

    94-050 Farrington Highway E1, #2, Waipahu, HI 96797

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for braces in Waipahu 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 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hawaii Dental Clinic - WaipahuFull profile(808) 677-2451
    In their words

    Hawaii Dental Clinic - Waipahu is a comprehensive family dental practice serving the Waipahu community. Hawaii Dental Clinic has been owned and operated by a hui of local dentists since its founding in 1982. Our doctors and staff look forward to providing high quality dental care to kama'aina and visitors at all of our locations.

    From Hawaii Dental Clinic - Waipahu's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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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 Waipahu's 19 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Waipahu

How much do braces cost in Waipahu?

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

How much do braces cost in Waipahu?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,500–$10,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii—
Ceramic braces$6,000–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii—
Self-ligating braces$5,250–$12,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii—
Lingual braces$12,000–$18,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii—

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

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 Waipahu braces dentists

We scored 19 Waipahu clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 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 Waipahu 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 Waipahu: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Waipahu?

Innovative Endodontics ranks #1 of 19 Waipahu clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Asato Todd DDS 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 Waipahu, HI?

Braces in Waipahu typically costs $4,500–$10,500 USD. By type: metal braces $4,500–$10,500; ceramic braces $6,000–$12,000; self-ligating braces $5,250–$12,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Waipahu do braces?

Yes. 18 of the 19 Waipahu 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 Hawaii?

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 Waipahu braces dentists are open on Saturday?

10 of 19 Waipahu clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Kunia Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry, Jason H. Ikeno, DDS and Smile Dental Center Inc.. 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 Waipahu?

19 Waipahu clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include Kunia Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry. 10 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Waipahu

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 35 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.

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