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Best Braces Dentists in Walnut, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for braces: Cruz Mary Joy, ranked #1 of 32 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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32 Walnut clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 8 open Saturdays and 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 Walnut at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Walnut at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Cruz Mary Joy67
2Deguia Laurentino DDS67
3Dentist67
4Dr. Ana Cariaga67
5Dr. Arthur J. Wu, DDS67
6Dr. Emad Fahmy67
7Dr. James L. Lee, DDS67
8Dr. Lucas S. Yen, DDS67
9Dr. Pedro P Gonzalez DDS Inc67
10Grand Avenue Dental Practice67

The 32 best braces dentists in Walnut, 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.

  21. #21 Rocheli Noble Inc

    18800 Amar Rd # C4, Walnut, CA 91789

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for braces in Walnut: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rocheli Noble IncFull profile(626) 581-0069

  22. #22 Saijai Peng Orthodontist - Walnut Orthodontics

    100 Pierre Rd Ste B, Walnut, CA 91789

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Walnut: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Saijai Peng Orthodontist - Walnut OrthodonticsFull profile(909) 595-4945
    In their words

    Walnut Orthodontics is your premier orthodontic specialty provider in the Walnut and surrounding area offering braces, invisible braces, and Invisalign for children, teens, and adults of all ages. As specialists in orthodontics, we provide top quality and ethical orthodontic service to you and the whole family.

    From Saijai Peng Orthodontist - Walnut Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Lemoncreek Dental

    1237 Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for braces in Walnut: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lemoncreek DentalFull profile(909) 594-7027
    In their words

    Welcome to Lemoncreek Dental! Our friendly and experienced dentist is committed to helping you achieve and maintain optimal oral health and a beautiful smile. When you visit our practice, our team will take the time to make sure you feel comfortable as well as design individualized treatment plans that will help you achieve your smile goals. We offer a full range of dental services, and we are happy to welcome individuals as well as families to our office. Give us a call…

    From Lemoncreek Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 32 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26David Pace, DDS43Sat
27Kids Dentist- Sparkling Star Children's Dentistry43Sat
28Harvey Chen, DDS43Sat
29Ezaki Dental Practice: Warner David A DDS33
30V P Dental Lab33
31Trinity Dental Care33
32Singh Gopal R 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 Walnut's 32 clinics offering braces list an orthodontist on staff in our data yet. See orthodontists in Walnut

How much do braces cost in Walnut?

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

How much do braces cost in Walnut?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,200–$9,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Ceramic braces$5,600–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Self-ligating braces$4,900–$11,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Lingual braces$11,200–$16,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

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

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 Walnut braces dentists

We scored 32 Walnut 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). 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 Walnut 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 Walnut: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Walnut?

Cruz Mary Joy ranks #1 of 32 Walnut clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Deguia Laurentino 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 Walnut, CA?

Braces in Walnut typically costs $4,200–$9,800 USD. By type: metal braces $4,200–$9,800; ceramic braces $5,600–$11,200; self-ligating braces $4,900–$11,200. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Walnut do braces?

Yes. None of the 32 Walnut 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 California?

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 Walnut braces dentists are open on Saturday?

8 of 32 Walnut clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Rocheli Noble Inc, Saijai Peng Orthodontist - Walnut Orthodontics and Lemoncreek Dental. 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 Walnut?

32 Walnut clinics list braces in our data. 0 of them list an orthodontist on staff. 8 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Walnut

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 34 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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