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Best Braces Dentists in Westminster, CA (2026)

51 clinics offering braces, rankedUpdated 2 orthodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for braces: Sunny Dental, ranked #1 of 51 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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    Best specialist (orthodontist): Western Dental & Orthodontics, an orthodontist on staff, 3.9★ from 322 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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51 Westminster clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 2 list an orthodontist and 20 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Westminster at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Westminster at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)
1Sunny Dental73——
2Westminster Dental Plaza73——
3Western Dental & Orthodontics68Yes (orthodontist)3.9★ (322)
4Sunrise Smiles OC - Westminster68Yes (orthodontist)4.9★ (35)
5Bolsa Dental67——
6Bolsa Dental Center67——
7Dentaland II67——
8Dentist Hao Anh Le D.D.S.67——
9Dr. Cuong Nguyen67——
10Dr. Darryl Chong67——

The 51 best braces dentists in Westminster, 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 Golden Smiles Dental Practice of Jason Thai Cao, DDS

    9211 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for braces in Westminster on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Golden Smiles Dental Practice of Jason Thai Cao, DDSFull profile(714) 893-1010

All 51 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #51, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Westminster Dental Center67
27Winning Smiles Dental Office: Hyunn Tani DDS67
28Ace Dental57Sat · Sun
29TRI AN DENTAL57Sat · Sun
30Smile For Success Dental Center - Tim Do Nha Khoa Lab Implant & Crown57Sat · Sun
31Civic Dental57Evenings · Sat
32Lotus Dental Son Nguyen DDS57Sat · Sun
33KS Dental57Evenings · Sat
34Western Dental Center: Truong Hoa Van DDS53Evenings · Sat
35All Children's Dental53Evenings · Sat
36Dr. Alan L. Nguyen, DDS53Evenings · Sat
37Smile Again Dental Center47Sat
38Nhan Hien Dentistry47Sat
39Newport Dental & Orthodontics47Sat
40City Dental - Westminster47Sat
41Beach & West Dental - Kei Kim D.D.S.47Sat
42K & P Dental47Sat
43Crown Dental Implant Center47Sat
44Beach Dental Center43Evenings
45Tran Daniel D DDS43Sat
46Quynhchau Le D.D.S. Dental Office43Sat
47Just Dental37
48Westminster Family Dentistry: Farahbod Kaweh DDS37
49Able Dental37
50Bankai Dental Center33
51Taylor Pham Dental Corporation33

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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.

2 of Westminster's 51 clinics offering braces have an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Westminster

How much do braces cost in Westminster?

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

How much do braces cost in Westminster?
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 Westminster

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 Westminster braces dentists

We scored 51 Westminster 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Westminster 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 Westminster: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Westminster?

Sunny Dental ranks #1 of 51 Westminster clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. Westminster Dental Plaza 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 Westminster, CA?

Braces in Westminster 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 Westminster do braces?

Yes. 49 of the 51 Westminster clinics offering braces do not list an orthodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 2 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 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 Westminster braces dentists are open on Saturday?

20 of 51 Westminster clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Western Dental & Orthodontics, Bolsa Dental and Ace 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 Westminster?

51 Westminster clinics list braces in our data. 2 of them list an orthodontist on staff. They include Western Dental & Orthodontics and Sunrise Smiles OC - Westminster. 20 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Westminster

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 67 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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