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Best Braces Dentists in Walla Walla, WA (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Family Medical Center, ranked #1 of 34 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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34 Walla Walla clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens after 6pm. None list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 braces dentists in Walla Walla at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Walla Walla at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Family Medical Center73
2Rietz Douglas w DDS73
3Danis Laizure67
4Dental Sleep Therapy-Walla Walla67
5Dr. Douglas L. Coe, DMD67
6Dr. Eric Gustavsen67
7Dr. Melissa M. Ramsey, DDS67
8Dr. Patty Martin67
9Dr. Ronald J. Will, DDS67
10Dr. Samantha Kofler67

The 34 best braces dentists in Walla Walla, 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.

  23. #23 Dr. William B. Murdoch, DDS

    120 E Birch St #4, Walla Walla, WA 99362

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Walla Walla: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. William B. Murdoch, DDSFull profile(509) 522-2000

  24. #24 Alder Family Dental

    342 Catherine St, Walla Walla, WA 99362, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Walla Walla 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 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Alder Family DentalFull profile(509) 525-9474

All 34 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Sullivan Family Dental37
27Walla Walla Pediatric Dentistry37
28Dr. Geoff Stuart, DDS37
29Dr. Steven J. Karmy, DDS37
30Walla Walla Periodontics & Implants37
31Walla Walla Dental Care37
32Goyer Nanette DDS33
33Olson Richard H DDS33
34Sunrise Dental Walla Walla33

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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 Walla Walla's 34 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Walla Walla

How much do braces cost in Walla Walla?

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

How much do braces cost in Walla Walla?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,750–$8,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington—
Ceramic braces$5,000–$10,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington—
Self-ligating braces$4,400–$10,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington—
Lingual braces$10,000–$15,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington—

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

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 Walla Walla braces dentists

We scored 34 Walla Walla 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). 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 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Walla Walla?

Family Medical Center ranks #1 of 34 Walla Walla clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Rietz Douglas w 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 Walla Walla, WA?

Braces in Walla Walla typically costs $3,750–$8,750 USD. By type: metal braces $3,750–$8,750; ceramic braces $5,000–$10,000; self-ligating braces $4,400–$10,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Walla Walla do braces?

Yes. None of the 34 Walla Walla 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 Washington?

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 Walla Walla?

34 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 37 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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