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At A Glance
Diamond Braces Orthodontist: Braces & Invisalign is the strongest overall starting point in Brooklyn if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
Friends Family Dental & Braces has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
Advanced Dental Care is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.
Family Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry of Brooklyn is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.
Retainers (upper + lower, after braces)$300 – $800
Palatal expander$1,500 – $3,000
Rubber bands / elastics (per pack)$5 – $15
Early interceptive treatment (Phase 1)$1,500 – $4,000
Prices sourced from Brace Central Orthodontics Brooklyn, Smile Savers Orthodontics Bronx, SmileWorks NYC, Bensonhurst Dental Care Brooklyn, and Orthodontic Experts. Ranges reflect Brooklyn, New York pricing as of 2026 in USD. Most insurance plans provide $1,000-$3,000 lifetime orthodontic benefits, and interest-free payment plans are commonly available.
Prices verified Jul 15, 2026
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201b, 2848, Church Avenue, Little Haiti, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Open until 5 PM
Documented for orthodontics in Brooklyn, with braces on the service list and 4 procedures on file.
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<p>Diamond Braces Orthodontist is an orthodontic practice on Church Avenue in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, New York. You can review the practice’s services and contact details on this page and reach the office directly to arrange an orthodontic consultation.</p>
6e, 142, Joralemon Street, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Open until 5 PM
General & Restorative Dentistry focus in Brooklyn, with braces listed among 22 documented services.
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Orthodontic treatment is available through both traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners, giving teens and adults a choice between fixed and removable correction.
Services:BracesOrthodonticsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic Dentistry+18 more
401, 2148, Ocean Avenue, Homecrest, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Closed · Opens today at 10 AM
Brooklyn clinic with a cosmetic dentistry specialty — Braces is on file among 10 procedures.
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Treatment includes dental crowns, which restore the shape and strength of a damaged tooth, and orthodontic options through both traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners.
Services:BracesOrthodonticsCosmetic DentistryDental Crowns+6 more
1738, East 13th Street, Homecrest, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Closed · Opens today at 10 AM
General Dentistry is the documented focus in Brooklyn; Braces sits within 10 services on profile.
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<p>Envy Smile Dental Spa is a general and cosmetic dentistry practice on East 13th Street in the Homecrest area of Brooklyn, New York. The office combines everyday dental care with a calm, spa-style setting designed to make visits feel comfortable rather than clinical.</p><p>General dentistry forms the foundation of the practice. Comprehensive examinations, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and monitoring for tooth decay and gum disease keep teeth and gums healthy, and consistent preventive visits are the most dependable way to catch small problems early, before they need more involved treatment.</p><p>Orthodontic treatment is a particular focus, with Invisalign clear aligners available for adults and teens who want to straighten their teeth without fixed metal braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to correct crowding and spacing gradually, and the practice guides patients through each stage of treatment from the first assessment to the final result.</p><p>The office also offers cosmetic treatment such as teeth whitening, and the team takes time to explain what results a patient can realistically expect before any cosmetic procedure begins. Treatment of every kind is explained clearly and carried out at an unhurried pace.</p><p>The practice is modern and well equipped, and the spa-style environment is intended to put nervous patients at ease — an approach that helps people who have postponed dental care return to a regular routine.</p><p>New patients can expect a thorough first examination and cleaning, with any findings discussed openly so they understand their options before treatment is planned.</p><p>The East 13th Street location is convenient for residents across Homecrest and nearby Sheepshead Bay and Gravesend, with free and paid street parking and a paid garage nearby. The office accepts credit cards, debit cards, and contactless payment. You can review Envy Smile Dental Spa’s services and contact details on this page and reach the office directly to request an appointment.</p>
Services:BracesOrthodonticsComprehensive Dental CareDental Fillings+6 more
947, Manhattan Avenue, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Closed · Opens today at 10 AM
Profile in Brooklyn flags general dentistry; lists Braces alongside 13 other documented services.
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<p>Aesthetic Dental Greenpoint is a general dentistry practice on Manhattan Avenue in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The office provides everyday and restorative dental care for adults, conveniently located on one of Greenpoint’s main streets.</p><p>General dentistry forms the foundation of the practice. Comprehensive examinations, professional dental cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and monitoring for tooth decay and gum disease keep teeth and gums healthy. Consistent preventive visits are the most reliable way to catch small problems early, before they need more involved treatment.</p><p>Beyond routine care, the practice handles restorative treatment for damaged and missing teeth, including root canal therapy and dental implants. The team aims to save natural teeth where it is realistic to do so, rather than moving straight to extraction, and explains the reasoning behind any recommended treatment.</p><p>The practice places clear emphasis on affordable dental care and on explaining options and costs, so patients can make informed decisions. The team also helps patients understand treatment such as orthodontic options when those come up.</p><p>The office is welcoming to patients who have missed visits or feel nervous about returning to the dentist, explaining each step and keeping the experience calm. Walk-in visits are sometimes possible for patients in the area, and the office aims to keep wait times short.</p><p>New patients can expect a thorough examination, with findings and recommended treatment explained clearly before care begins.</p><p>The Manhattan Avenue location is convenient for residents across Greenpoint and nearby Williamsburg, with free and paid street parking in the area, and is served by area subway and bus routes. The office accepts credit cards, debit cards, and contactless payment. You can review Aesthetic Dental Greenpoint’s services and contact details on this page and reach the office directly to request an appointment.</p>
Services:BracesOrthodonticsComprehensive Dental CareDental Cleaning+10 more
STE 1, 2384, Ocean Avenue, Homecrest, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Closed · Opens today at 10 AM
Brooklyn practice known for general & family dentistry, with Braces among 29 documented procedures.
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Cosmetic treatment includes teeth whitening, veneers, cosmetic contouring, and clear-aligner orthodontics through Invisalign, as well as traditional braces.
Services:BracesOrthodonticsChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic Contouring+25 more
502, Atlantic Avenue, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Closed · Opens today at 10 AM
Family & General Dentistry focus in Brooklyn, with braces listed among 17 documented services.
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<p>Atlantic Dental Care is a general and family dental practice on Atlantic Avenue in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The office cares for patients of all ages, combining everyday preventive dentistry with cosmetic and restorative treatment so families can keep their care in one neighborhood location.</p><p>Comprehensive and family dental care forms the foundation of the practice. Routine examinations, cleanings, and fillings keep teeth and gums healthy for children and adults, and the office treats tooth decay and gum disease as part of ongoing preventive care. Pediatric dentistry is available for younger patients, making Atlantic Dental Care a practical choice for households that want adults and children seen at the same office, on schedules that can be coordinated into fewer trips.</p><p>For patients who want to change the look of their smile, the practice offers cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening, and orthodontic treatment is available through both braces and Invisalign clear aligners. The office also provides oral cancer screening as part of thorough examinations and treats functional concerns such as TMJ/TMD jaw pain. Urgent problems are handled through the clinic’s emergency dentistry service. With preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and orthodontic care available together in one Boerum Hill office, most of a family’s routine and elective dental needs can be met without travelling to separate specialists across the borough.</p><p>The practice places emphasis on explaining treatment options clearly and on conservative, well-paced care rather than rushing patients through visits. A typical first visit begins with an examination and a discussion of any findings, so patients understand what is recommended and why before treatment is scheduled.</p><p>The Boerum Hill location on Atlantic Avenue is convenient to Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, and Park Slope, and is reachable by several nearby subway lines. You can review Atlantic Dental Care’s full service list and contact details on this page and reach the office directly to ask a question or request an appointment.</p>
Services:BracesOrthodonticsChildren / Pediatric DentistryComprehensive Dental Care+13 more
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EditorialUpdated July 15, 2026Independently reviewed
Braces in Brooklyn reflect the borough's extraordinary diversity of orthodontic patient backgrounds — the Orthodox Jewish family in Borough Park whose adolescent orthodontic case is managed by a Brooklyn-based Diplomate whose cultural and religious community sensitivity is as important as the clinical quality, the Chinese-American family in Sunset Park whose teenage patient's orthodontic expectation is calibrated to the Hong Kong and mainland China standard for arch form and tooth position, and the Bangladeshi family in Kensington whose adolescent's first orthodontic consultation is a first-generation dental specialty experience in the United States. New York's Medicaid orthodontic coverage for eligible patients under twenty-one provides a covered pathway for the Brooklyn Medicaid-enrolled adolescent whose IOTN score meets the clinical threshold, and the Brooklyn ABO Diplomate practices with the New York Medicaid billing infrastructure serve both the covered patient and the private-pay full orthodontic case within the same clinical environment.
Smyleee evaluated Brooklyn braces providers on ABO Diplomate or board-eligible residency-trained credentials, New York Medicaid orthodontic billing for eligible adolescent patients, multilingual team capability across the borough's most prevalent patient languages, direct attending orthodontist supervision model, adult Invisalign and complex case management, and patient outcome consistency. These ten Brooklyn practices are the braces providers the data confirmed as most reliably serving the full demographic and linguistic range of the most diverse orthodontic patient borough in the United States.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questions answered by our editorial team
The cost of braces in Brooklyn depends on the specific treatment, materials, and your insurance coverage. Use the price guide on this page as a benchmark and confirm exact fees with the clinic before booking.
Metal braces (full treatment, 18–24 months) in Brooklyn typically range $3,000 – $7,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Ceramic / clear braces (full treatment) in Brooklyn typically range $4,000 – $8,500 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Self-ligating braces (full treatment) in Brooklyn typically range $3,500 – $7,500 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Brooklyn braces clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in July 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers braces before booking.
Many clinics in Brooklyn accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.
How We Vet Each Clinic
Every clinic on this list passes our verification process
Board certification confirmed — each provider is board-certified or board-eligible through the American Board of Orthodontics.
Multiple braces options available — metal, ceramic, self-ligating, and lingual braces all offered as treatment options.
Patient outcome portfolio — before-and-after case galleries verified for a range of case complexities and ages.
Flexible payment confirmed — zero-down or low-down payment plans with monthly installments available.
Retention protocol included — post-treatment retainer cost and protocol clearly communicated as part of the treatment plan.
How We Scored the Best Clinics
Our transparent ranking methodology
Board certification & orthodontic training25%
Patient reviews & treatment satisfaction25%
Range of braces options offered15%
Complex case experience15%
Pricing transparency & payment flexibility10%
Office convenience & scheduling10%
Tiebreaker: ABO Diplomate orthodontists rank higher than board-eligible when scores are tied.
Editorial note — all providers are orthodontic specialists (not general dentists offering braces). Rankings are independent.
How This Page Was Reviewed
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Content updated: July 15, 2026
Ranking last recomputed: July 1, 2026
Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes