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Best Braces Dentists in Winter Haven, FL (2026)

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

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    Best overall for braces: Hess Orthodontics, ranked #1 of 55 by service score; an orthodontist on staff, 4.4★ from 253 Google reviews, 5 of 20 collected reviews mention braces.

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55 Winter Haven clinics list braces and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an orthodontist and 2 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 braces dentists in Winter Haven at a glance

Top 10 braces dentists in Winter Haven at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning braces
1Hess Orthodontics76Yes (orthodontist)4.4★ (253)5
2Frederick D. Thurston D.M.D. Thurston Comprehensive Dental Center, INC.73———
3Prosthodontics & Implant Dentistry - Dr. Viet Ho & Dr. Vu Ho73———
4Sage Dental of Winter Haven73———
5Affordable Dentures & Implants67———
6Atkins Robert M DDS67———
7Bhanji Rahim DDS67———
8Chen Tiffany Y DDS67———
9Dr. Andrew Dietrich67———
10Dr. Dipak V. Sheth, DDS67———

The 55 best braces dentists in Winter Haven, 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.

  3. #3 Prosthodontics & Implant Dentistry - Dr. Viet Ho & Dr. Vu Ho

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for braces in Winter Haven 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 Prosthodontics & Implant Dentistry - Dr. Viet Ho & Dr. Vu HoFull profile
    In their words

    Advanced Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry provides cosmetic, restorative, and family dental services for the Winter Haven, Auburndale, and Eagle Lake communities. Dr. Viet Ho looks forward to helping you stay healthy and beautiful. Schedule an appointment today for quality dental care!

    From Prosthodontics & Implant Dentistry - Dr. Viet Ho & Dr. Vu Ho's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Sage Dental of Winter Haven

    5717 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for braces in Winter Haven 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 Sage Dental of Winter HavenFull profile(863) 356-0310
    In their words

    We're creating a modern, family-friendly approach to dentistry with one thing in mind – you. We know dental health is the window to your overall well-being. That's why we're committed to helping you stay healthy inside and out. From pediatric dentistry and orthodontics to teeth cleanings and oral surgery, we utilize the latest in clinical technologies to provide you and your family the best dental care all in one place.

    From Sage Dental of Winter Haven's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Affordable Dentures & Implants

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for braces in Winter Haven 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 Affordable Dentures & ImplantsFull profile
    In their words

    At Affordable Dentures of Winter Haven, FL are uniquely focused on replacing missing teeth, and helping transform your smile and your life. Our services include dental implants, full or partial dentures, tooth extractions and other dental specialties. Our skilled technicians in the onsite lab craft dentures in hours, not days. Our Practice Owner dentists provide unique treatment plans to match your needs and your budget. You will not find better quality for less. Come see…

    From Affordable Dentures & Implants's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Trinity Medical Group

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for braces in Winter Haven 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 Trinity Medical GroupFull profile
    In their words

    Trinity Medical Group, with an offices in Lakeland, Fl., and in Winter Haven, Fl., builds long-term relationships with its patients while specializing in cutting-edge medical technology and preventative medicine. At Trinity, the foremost goal is to provide excellent primary care to its patients - care that involves prevention as well as intervention. The clinic is on most health plans and is accredited with all major medical insurance carriers.

    From Trinity Medical Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Central Florida Health Care - Winter Haven

    1514 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for braces in Winter Haven: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Central Florida Health Care - Winter HavenFull profile(866) 234-8534
    In their words

    Central Florida Health Care, Inc. is a federally qualified health center and a primary care medical home with a focus on the delivery of quality, accessible primary healthcare that is culturally sensitive, affordable, and responsive to the community's needs. We serve everybody in the community: the insured, uninsured, underinsured, and migrants. We strive to promote health, work to prevent disease, and provide treatment through a partnership with our patients. Our services…

    From Central Florida Health Care - Winter Haven's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Aspen Dental

    802 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for braces in Winter Haven: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(863) 877-0158
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Winter Haven,FL offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

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

All 55 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #55, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Agdha M. Colon, DMD37
27Mirror Terrace Dental Care37
28Children and Teen Dental of Florida - Winter Haven37
29Dental Associates of Florida - Winter Haven37
30Dental View37
31Winter Haven Modern Dentistry37
32Winter Haven Endodontics37
33Rigo Cornejo, DMD, MD - Winter Haven Oral Surgery37
34Winter Haven Dental37
35Winter Haven Dental: Elhamarnah Russell R DDS37
36Paul A. Palo, DMD37
37Moon Family Dental Care - Ilmoon Park, DMD37
38Boyett Family Dentistry: Kimberly Boyett DDS37
39George W. Butz III DDS PA37
40Gerald Cerdan, DMD37
41Hearn Claude A DMD Pa37
42James A Truitt DMD37
43John I. Park, DMD, PA37
44Polk Periodontics Dental Implant Center37
45Steve G Wang D.M.D., P.A. at KianS Dental Studio37
46Winter Haven Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37
47Masterpiece Dentures: Steven A. Hankins, DMD, PA37
48Central Florida Health Care - Winter Haven Women & Children33
49Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics33
50Dr. John L. Carroll, DMD33
51Bright Smiles of Winter Haven33
52Dr. Jamie W. Odom, DMD33
53Eycleshimer John R DDS33
54Kians Dental Studio33
55Spring Lake Dental33

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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 Winter Haven's 55 clinics offering braces has an orthodontist on staff. See orthodontists in Winter Haven

How much do braces cost in Winter Haven?

Typical ranges in USD for Winter Haven, FL. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do braces cost in Winter Haven?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Metal braces$3,250–$7,550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Ceramic braces$4,300–$8,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Self-ligating braces$3,800–$8,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—
Lingual braces$8,650–$13,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida—

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

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 Winter Haven braces dentists

We scored 55 Winter Haven clinics offering braces on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 26 were excluded (26 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 Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven: frequently asked questions

Who is the best braces dentist in Winter Haven?

Hess Orthodontics ranks #1 of 55 Winter Haven clinics offering braces by DentistsRanked service score. It has an orthodontist on staff and 4.4★ from 253 Google reviews. Frederick D. Thurston D.M.D. Thurston Comprehensive Dental Center, INC. 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 Winter Haven, FL?

Braces in Winter Haven typically costs $3,240–$7,560 USD. By type: metal braces $3,250–$7,550; ceramic braces $4,300–$8,650; self-ligating braces $3,800–$8,650. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Winter Haven do braces?

Yes. 54 of the 55 Winter Haven 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 Florida?

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 Winter Haven braces dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 55 Winter Haven clinics offering braces list Saturday hours, including Havendale Dental Office and Aspen 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 Winter Haven?

55 Winter Haven clinics list braces in our data. 1 of them lists an orthodontist on staff. They include Hess Orthodontics. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Winter Haven

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 68 clinics.
  2. : 26 duplicate listings merged.

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