Top 10 Braces in Tampa Florida

Top 10 Braces in Tampa Florida

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

Reviewed July 15, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20268 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

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

Quick Summary

8 clinics scored on this page

90.4

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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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa Proper

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

1

Farina Orthodontic Specialists - South Tampa

4.9(617)·2.9 km from Tampa Downtown
90Smyleee

suite b, 2615, West Swann Avenue, South Tampa, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Documented for orthodontics in Tampa, with braces on the service list and 6 procedures on file.

More about braces at this clinic

<p>Farina Orthodontic Specialists, in a suite B office on West Swann Avenue in South Tampa, is an established orthodontic practice serving the Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, and South Tampa residential corridor. The practice also handles <strong>early-intervention orthodontics</strong> for kids who need pre-teen alignment work to manage eruption patterns before permanent teeth fully come in. Patients searching for orthodontist in Tampa, kids braces in Tampa, or affordable braces in Tampa, FL frequently consult established orthodontic practices like this one when planning treatment for one or more kids. It suits families with multiple children needing alignment work over several years, and works for adults considering Invisalign as a first orthodontic case in adulthood rather than as kids. 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:BracesOrthodonticsAffordable Dental CareChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+2 more
Offers BracesSmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 617 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 4.9★ Google rating across 617 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 617 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website6 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
2

Abdoney Orthodontics - Tampa

4.9(605)·5.1 km from Tampa Downtown
90Smyleee

3516, West Bay to Bay Boulevard, Palma Ceia, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Orthodontics focus in Tampa, with braces listed among 5 documented services.

More about braces at this clinic

<p>Abdoney Orthodontics on West Bay to Bay Boulevard sits in the Palma Ceia neighborhood of South Tampa, a long-running stretch of family-oriented streets that anchors much of the area's orthodontic and pediatric traffic. The practice also handles <strong>adult orthodontic cases</strong> for patients who skipped braces as kids or are addressing relapse from prior treatment. Patients searching for best orthodontist near Tampa, ceramic braces in Tampa, or adult orthodontics in Tampa tend to consult longer-tenured practices like this one when continuity matters more than newer-practice marketing. It suits families with multiple kids who'll come through the practice over years, and works for adults wanting an experienced orthodontist for a first-time alignment case rather than someone newer to the discipline. First visits typically begin with imaging, diagnostic records, and a thorough consultation covering treatment options and projected duration before any active orthodontic work is scheduled.

Services:BracesOrthodonticsChildren / Pediatric DentistryGeneral Dentistry+1 more
Offers BracesSmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 605 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 4.9★ Google rating across 605 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 605 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website5 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
3

Mann Orthodontics

4.8(595)·5.8 km from Tampa Downtown
89Smyleee

5103, North Armenia Avenue, Wellswood, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8:30 AM

Tampa clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Braces is on file among 5 procedures.

More about braces at this clinic

<p>Mann Orthodontics on North Armenia Avenue sits in the Wellswood neighborhood of north-central Tampa, with a long-running orthodontic practice serving families across Wellswood, Riverside Heights, and the broader Armenia Avenue corridor. The practice also handles <strong>adult orthodontic cases</strong> for patients who skipped braces as kids or are addressing relapse from prior treatment. Patients searching for clear aligners in Tampa, FL, kids braces in Tampa, or affordable braces in Tampa, FL frequently consult longer-tenured practices like this one when continuity matters more than newer-practice marketing. It suits families with multiple kids who'll come through the practice over years, and works for adults wanting an experienced orthodontist for a first-time alignment case rather than someone newer to the discipline. First visits typically begin with imaging, diagnostic records, and a thorough consultation covering treatment options and projected duration before any active orthodontic work is scheduled.

Services:BracesOrthodonticsAffordable Dental CareGeneral Dentistry+1 more
Offers BracesSmyleee 89/1004.8★ · 595 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 4.8★ Google rating across 595 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.8★ · 595 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website5 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
4

Perez Orthodontics

4.9(285)·4.0 km from Tampa Downtown
87Smyleee

1906, South MacDill Avenue, Palma Ceia, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Orthodontics is the documented focus in Tampa; Braces sits within 4 services on profile.

More about braces at this clinic

<p>Perez Orthodontics sits on South MacDill Avenue in the Palma Ceia section of South Tampa, a familiar stretch for many South Tampa families routing kids through orthodontic and pediatric appointments. The practice runs a focused orthodontic program covering braces, Invisalign, and clear-aligner cases for kids, teens, and adults. Patients searching for kids braces in Tampa, teen Invisalign in Tampa, FL, or Invisalign in Tampa frequently consult neighborhood orthodontic practices like this one when scheduling continuity matters. It suits families with multiple kids whose orthodontic timelines stagger across several years, and works for adults considering Invisalign as a discreet alignment option for a first orthodontic case in adulthood rather than as kids. 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:BracesOrthodonticsChildren / Pediatric DentistryInvisalign
Offers BracesSmyleee 87/1004.9★ · 285 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 4.9★ Google rating across 285 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 87/100 · 4.9★ · 285 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
5

Blue Wave Orthodontics

4.8(232)·4.9 km from Tampa Downtown
87Smyleee

3739, West Neptune Street, South Tampa, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:45 AM

Profile in Tampa flags orthodontics; lists Braces alongside 4 other documented services.

More about braces at this clinic

<p>Blue Wave Orthodontics on West Neptune Street runs a modern orthodontic practice in the South Tampa residential corridor, on the same Neptune Street stretch that anchors much of the area's cosmetic and orthodontic traffic. The clinic positions itself around the contemporary orthodontic mix — clear aligners alongside traditional fixed appliances — rather than focusing exclusively on conventional braces. The practice also handles <strong>adult orthodontic cases</strong> with clear-aligner emphasis, which suits adults who skipped braces as kids or are managing relapse from prior treatment.

Services:BracesOrthodonticsCosmetic DentistryInvisalign+1 more
Offers BracesSmyleee 87/1004.8★ · 232 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 4.8★ Google rating across 232 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 87/100 · 4.8★ · 232 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website5 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
6

GO Orthodontics Tampa

4.9(427)·13 km from Tampa Downtown
58Smyleee

6907, West Waters Avenue, Town N Country Alliance, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Tuesday at 8:30 AM

Braces on this Tampa clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Braces
Offers Braces4.9★ · 427 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces and 4.9★ Google rating across 427 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Braces · 4.9★ · 427 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
7

Miller Orthodontics

5.0(169)·14 km from Tampa Downtown
58Smyleee

1303, West Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Braces on this Tampa clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Braces
Offers Braces5.0★ · 169 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces and 5.0★ Google rating across 169 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Braces · 5.0★ · 169 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
8

Orthodontic Specialists of Florida

4.9(168)·14 km from Tampa Downtown
57Smyleee

H, 13129, North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Braces on this Tampa clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Braces
Offers Braces4.9★ · 168 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces and 4.9★ Google rating across 168 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Braces · 4.9★ · 168 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Braces
1Farina Orthodontic Specialists - South Tampa904.9(617)
2Abdoney Orthodontics - Tampa904.9(605)
3Mann Orthodontics894.8(595)
4Perez Orthodontics874.9(285)
5Blue Wave Orthodontics874.8(232)
6GO Orthodontics Tampa584.9(427)
7Miller Orthodontics585.0(169)
8Orthodontic Specialists of Florida574.9(168)

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

How to Choose a Dentist in Tampa

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 Tampa reflect the city's dual dental market character — the Tricare-insured dependent child at MacDill Air Force Base and the working-class Hispanic adolescent in the East Tampa and Ybor corridor represent the largest patient communities whose orthodontic access is shaped by covered insurance pathways, while the private-pay adult Invisalign patient in the South Tampa, Westchase, and New Tampa communities represents the growing professional class whose career visibility drives the clear aligner investment. MacDill's Tricare orthodontic benefit for active duty dependents is one of the most significant orthodontic insurance programs in the Tampa market, and the orthodontic practices with the MacDill billing infrastructure and the military family's understanding of the three-year treatment timeline across potential PCS orders are the practices that serve the CENTCOM and SOCOM family community most effectively.

Smyleee evaluated Tampa braces providers on ABO board-eligible or Diplomate credentials, Tricare orthodontic billing capability for MacDill dependent patients, Spanish-language team for the East Tampa Hispanic patient community, direct orthodontist supervision model, adult Invisalign and complex case capability, and patient outcome consistency. These ten Tampa practices are the braces providers the data confirmed as most reliably serving the military, Hispanic, and growing professional communities across the Hillsborough County orthodontic market.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Tampa, 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 Tampa typically range $3,000 – $7,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Ceramic / clear braces in Tampa 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 Tampa typically range $8,000 – $13,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa 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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