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Best Braces Dentists in Wellesley, MA (2026)

5 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 4 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for braces: Noxon Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions braces.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Premier Dental Group of Wellesley, an orthodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 389 Google reviews.

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5 Wellesley clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 4 list an orthodontist and 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them.

Top 5 braces dentists in Wellesley at a glance

Top 5 braces dentists in Wellesley at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Noxon Orthodontics75Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (245)1
2Premier Dental Group of Wellesley70Yes (orthodontist)5.0★ (389)—
3Wellesley Dental Group68Yes (orthodontist)4.8★ (280)—
4Wellesley Oral Surgery and Implant Center37———
5Wellesley Pediatric and Orthodontic Dentistry27Yes (orthodontist)——

The 5 best braces dentists in Wellesley, 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.

  4. #4 Wellesley Oral Surgery and Implant Center

    486 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Wellesley 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–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–3 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Wellesley Oral Surgery and Implant CenterFull profile(781) 235-5225

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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.

4 of Wellesley's 5 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Wellesley

How much do braces cost in Wellesley?

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

How much do braces cost in Wellesley?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$4,050–$9,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Ceramic braces$5,400–$10,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Self-ligating braces$4,750–$10,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Lingual braces$10,800–$16,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—

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

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 Wellesley braces dentists

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

Who is the best braces dentist in Wellesley?

Noxon Orthodontics ranks #1 of 5 Wellesley clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews. Premier Dental Group of Wellesley ranks #2 (an orthodontist on staff). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an orthodontist on staff.

How much do braces cost in Wellesley, MA?

Braces in Wellesley typically costs $4,050–$9,450 USD. By type: metal braces $4,050–$9,450; ceramic braces $5,400–$10,800; self-ligating braces $4,750–$10,800. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Wellesley do braces?

Yes. 1 of the 5 Wellesley clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 4 list 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 Massachusetts?

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 Wellesley?

5 Wellesley clinics list braces in our data. 4 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Noxon Orthodontics and Premier Dental Group of Wellesley. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Wellesley

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 35 clinics.

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