Top 10 Braces in Jacksonville Florida

Top 10 Braces in Jacksonville Florida

Compare Jacksonville-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed July 15, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20265 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Ortega Orthodontics is the strongest overall starting point in Jacksonville if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
  • Dopazo Orthodontics has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

5 clinics scored on this page

89.0

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Braces Costs in Jacksonville, Florida (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Orthodontic consultation$0 – $250
Traditional metal braces (full)$3,000 – $7,000
Ceramic / clear braces$4,000 – $8,000
Lingual braces (behind teeth)$8,000 – $13,000
Self-ligating braces (Damon)$3,500 – $8,000
Clear aligners (Invisalign)$3,500 – $8,000
Retainers (post-treatment)$200 – $600
Orthodontic adjustment visit$0 – $100

Price ranges reflect typical Jacksonville, Florida pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Jul 15, 2026

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Top Clinics in Jacksonville Proper

Only clinics physically located in Jacksonville appear in this primary ranking.

1

Ortega Orthodontics

5.0(503)·9.4 km from Jacksonville Downtown
89Smyleee

#2, 5435, Ortega Boulevard, Southwest, Jacksonville, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

Documented for orthodontics in Jacksonville, with braces on the service list and 3 procedures on file.

More about braces at this clinic

<p>Ortega Orthodontics on Ortega Boulevard sits in the historic Ortega neighborhood — one of Jacksonville's older established residential districts on the west side of the St. Johns River, south of Riverside. The practice is a dedicated orthodontic office covering braces, Invisalign, and clear-aligner cases for kids, teens, and adults rather than a general dental practice that adds orthodontics on the side. The practice also handles <strong>early-intervention orthodontics</strong> for kids whose general dentists have flagged eruption-pattern concerns before the permanent dentition fully comes in. It suits families with multiple kids whose orthodontic timelines stagger across several years, and works for adults considering Invisalign as a first orthodontic case in adulthood rather than as a teenager. First visits typically begin with imaging, photographs, and a comprehensive orthodontic consultation covering treatment options, projected duration, and full cost — usually scheduled before any active treatment begins.

Services:BracesOrthodonticsInvisalign
Offers BracesSmyleee 89/1005.0★ · 503 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 5.0★ Google rating across 503 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 89/100 · 5.0★ · 503 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
2

Dopazo Orthodontics

5.0(289)·4.3 km from Jacksonville Downtown
87Smyleee

3457, Hendricks Avenue, South Riverside, Jacksonville, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Orthodontics focus in Jacksonville, with braces listed among 3 documented services.

More about braces at this clinic

<p>Dopazo Orthodontics on Hendricks Avenue sits in the South Riverside / San Marco corridor — the residential and small-business belt south of downtown Jacksonville along the St. Johns River. The practice is a dedicated orthodontic office covering braces, Invisalign, ceramic braces, and clear-aligner cases for the whole family rather than a general dental office that adds orthodontics on the side. First visits typically include orthodontic imaging, diagnostic records, and a comprehensive consultation covering treatment options, projected duration, and full cost before any active treatment begins.

Services:BracesOrthodonticsInvisalign
Offers BracesSmyleee 87/1005.0★ · 289 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 5.0★ Google rating across 289 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 87/100 · 5.0★ · 289 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
3

Rice Orthodontics

5.0(117)·13 km from Jacksonville Downtown
87Smyleee

2, 8708, Perimeter Park Boulevard, Secret Cove, Jacksonville, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Jacksonville clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Braces is on file among 3 procedures.

More about braces at this clinic

<p>Rice Orthodontics on Perimeter Park Boulevard sits near Southpoint, in the cluster of office parks that anchors much of southeast Jacksonville's professional and medical traffic. The practice also handles <strong>adult Invisalign cases</strong> for patients who skipped braces as kids or are managing alignment relapse from prior treatment — increasingly common among working adults wanting a discreet alignment option.

Services:BracesOrthodonticsInvisalign
Offers BracesSmyleee 87/1005.0★ · 117 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 5.0★ Google rating across 117 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 87/100 · 5.0★ · 117 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
4

Coastline Orthodontics

4.9(240)·15 km from Jacksonville Downtown
85Smyleee

STE 3, 5101, Gate Parkway, Deerwood, Jacksonville, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Jacksonville clinic with Braces on file, paired with Invisalign and Orthodontics across 3 services.

More about braces at this clinic

<p>Coastline Orthodontics' Jacksonville South location sits on Gate Parkway in Deerwood, in the Southside professional corridor that anchors much of southeast Jacksonville's medical and dental traffic. The practice is one of several Coastline Orthodontics offices in the broader north Florida region, and runs a dedicated orthodontic program covering braces, Invisalign, and clear-aligner cases for kids, teens, and adults. First visits typically include orthodontic imaging, diagnostic records, and a thorough consultation covering treatment options, projected duration, and full cost before any active treatment begins.

Services:BracesOrthodonticsInvisalign
Offers BracesSmyleee 85/1004.9★ · 240 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 4.9★ Google rating across 240 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 85/100 · 4.9★ · 240 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
5

Jacksonville Orthodontics

4.5(198)·7.5 km from Jacksonville Downtown
79Smyleee

A, 1190, Edgewood Avenue West, Northside, Jacksonville, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

Profile in Jacksonville flags orthodontics; lists Braces alongside 2 other documented services.

More about braces at this clinic

<p>Jacksonville Orthodontics on Edgewood Avenue West sits in the Murray Hill / Northside corridor west of downtown — a residential and small-commercial belt that serves a different catchment than the Southside-heavy practices farther east. The clinic is a dedicated orthodontic office covering braces, Invisalign, and clear-aligner cases for kids, teens, and adults. It suits families on the west side of town with kids needing orthodontic work spaced across several years, and works for adults wanting an experienced clear-aligner practice rather than a brand-new office still building case volume. First visits typically begin with orthodontic imaging, diagnostic records, and a thorough consultation covering treatment options, projected duration, and full cost before any active treatment begins.

Services:BracesOrthodonticsInvisalign
Offers Braces4.5★ · 198 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces and 4.5★ Google rating across 198 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Braces · 4.5★ · 198 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every braces provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Braces
1Ortega Orthodontics895.0(503)
2Dopazo Orthodontics875.0(289)
3Rice Orthodontics875.0(117)
4Coastline Orthodontics854.9(240)
5Jacksonville Orthodontics794.5(198)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Braces Clinics in Jacksonville

6 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

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#14Dental Arts of FloridaJacksonville46.6View →
#15Higgins Dental AssociatesJacksonville46.6View →
#16ASAP Dental CareJacksonville46.6View →

How to Choose a Dentist in Jacksonville

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated July 15, 2026Independently reviewed

Braces in Jacksonville are available across the full quality spectrum in a market shaped by the city's military community and its large civilian middle-class population — the Tricare-insured dependent of the NAS Jacksonville Navy family who is eligible for orthodontic benefits under the Tricare dental program for active-duty dependents, and the Jacksonville public school educator or healthcare worker whose commercial dental plan includes an orthodontic benefit that makes braces financially accessible for the school-age child. Jacksonville's ABO board-eligible and Diplomate orthodontist community is more concentrated in the Southside, Ponte Vedra, and Mandarin corridors than in the Northside and Westside communities where the city's lower-income household demographics are concentrated, creating a geographic access inequity that the Smyleee evaluation specifically accounts for by identifying quality practices across the city's full footprint rather than only its highest-income corridors.

Smyleee evaluated Jacksonville braces providers on ABO board-eligible or Diplomate credentials, Tricare and commercial dental plan orthodontic billing capability, direct orthodontist supervision model, Invisalign and adult comprehensive ortho case capability, geographic distribution across the city's sprawl, and patient outcome consistency. These ten Jacksonville practices are the braces providers the data confirmed as most reliably serving the full range of the military and civilian patient community across Northeast Florida's largest city.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Jacksonville, braces typically cost $3,500 – $8,000, based on Smyleee's July 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
Traditional metal braces (full) in Jacksonville typically range $3,000 – $7,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Ceramic / clear braces in Jacksonville typically range $4,000 – $8,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Lingual braces (behind teeth) in Jacksonville typically range $8,000 – $13,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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

  • License & standing verified — active Florida dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Jacksonville metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Braces expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • 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

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