Top 10 Braces in Providence Rhode Island

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

Reviewed August 2, 20269 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rankNearby

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

  • Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS is the strongest overall starting point in Providence if you want a dependable option for general dentistry.
  • Riverside Family Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Romani Orthodontics is the strongest nearby alternative if you are willing to travel outside Providence for fit.

Quick Summary

9 clinics scored on this page

81.7

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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 Providence, Rhode Island (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 Providence, Rhode Island pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Aug 2, 2026

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Top Clinics in Providence Proper

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

2

Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS

5.0(2)·1.9 km from Providence Downtown
68Smyleee

417, Angell Street, Wayland, Providence, Rhode Island

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Braces isn't listed directly on profile, but this Providence clinic is documented for general dentistry across 3 services.

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Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS practices at 417 Angell Street in the Wayland neighborhood of Providence's East Side, Rhode Island — a credentialed dentist whose "DMD MS" designation indicates both a dental degree and a postgraduate master of science qualification, reflecting advanced academic training beyond the standard dental curriculum. Angell Street is the main east-west artery through Wayland, Providence's upscale East Side neighborhood adjacent to Brown University and RISD, and 417 Angell Street is a professional building that also hosts Eastside Periodontics — a specialist periodontic practice serving the East Side community from the same address. The co-location of a named practitioner and a specialist periodontic practice at the same building reflects the professional density that characterizes the East Side's dental landscape.

Dr. Coleman provides dental care for patients across the East Side and the greater Providence area, with his advanced academic credentials suggesting depth of expertise beyond entry-level general dental practice. The DMD MS qualification may reflect specialization or advanced study in a clinical or research dental discipline, positioning Dr. Coleman among the more academically credentialed practitioners in the East Side market. Services encompass the essential range of preventive and restorative dentistry: examinations, cleanings, radiographs, fillings, and restorations for patients managing dental health maintenance and treatment needs.

The 417 Angell Street address places Dr. Coleman's practice adjacent to Angell Street Dental Associates and Dr. Charles Riotto DMD at 425 Angell Street — a compact stretch of Angell Street that has become a small concentration of dental providers in the Wayland commercial zone. The neighborhood's educated and health-conscious patient population provides a receptive base for a credentialed, academically distinguished solo practitioner. Specialist periodontic needs can be addressed by Eastside Periodontics sharing the same building at 417 Angell Street, providing convenient in-building referral access.

For Providence East Side patients seeking a credentialed, academically trained solo dentist at 417 Angell Street, Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS offers a distinctive practice within the Wayland neighborhood's dental cluster.

Services:Dental ImplantsDenturesGeneral Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why included3 services documented on this profile. Limited independent review signal — verify fit before booking.
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffBraces is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 20, 2026
4

Eastside Periodontics

5.0(671)·1.9 km from Providence Downtown
88Smyleee

417, Angell Street, Wayland, Providence, Rhode Island

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Periodontal Care focus in Providence; braces is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 3 services on file.

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Eastside Periodontics is located at 417 Angell Street in the Wayland neighborhood of Providence's East Side — a specialist periodontic practice serving patients across Rhode Island who require gum disease treatment, implant surgery, and periodontal surgical procedures. The 417 Angell Street address is shared with Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS, who also practices at this building — making it a professional multi-specialty location at the heart of the East Side's Angell Street dental corridor. Angell Street runs east-west through the Wayland neighborhood adjacent to Wayland Square, and its concentration of dental practices at numbers 417 and 425 reflects the street's character as one of Providence's primary destinations for dental specialty services.

Eastside Periodontics provides specialist periodontal care for patients referred from general dental practices throughout Rhode Island. Periodontics encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) at all stages of severity, from non-surgical scaling and root planing for early-to-moderate disease through to surgical flap procedures, bone grafting, and guided tissue regeneration for advanced periodontitis. The specialty also encompasses dental implant placement — a growing component of periodontal practice that allows the periodontist to surgically place titanium implants and perform the pre-implant bone grafting that insufficient bone volume often requires. Patients are typically referred to specialist periodontic practices when gum disease has advanced beyond what a general dentist's maintenance protocols can manage, or when implant placement requires surgical expertise.

The East Side's patient population — educated, health-engaged, and accustomed to specialist care — provides a receptive base for a periodontic specialty practice, and the Angell Street location places Eastside Periodontics within easy reach of the Providence metro's densely populated professional community.

For Rhode Island patients requiring specialist periodontal treatment or dental implant placement, Eastside Periodontics at 417 Angell Street in Providence's Wayland neighborhood provides dedicated periodontic care from a prime East Side address.

Services:Dental ImplantsDenturesPeriodontics
Smyleee 88/1005.0★ · 671 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontal Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 5.0★ Google rating across 671 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outSmyleee 88/100 · 5.0★ · 671 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffBraces is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
5

Fuller Deborah Dr

5.0(1)·2.0 km from Providence Downtown
61Smyleee

21, Peace Street, Elmwood, Providence, Rhode Island

Braces isn't listed directly on profile, but this Providence clinic is documented for general dentistry across 1 services.

More about braces at this clinic

Patients requiring specialist dental care — orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery — are directed to providers in the broader Providence metro area accessible from Elmwood via Broad Street and Elmwood Avenue corridors.

Services:General Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why included1 services documented on this profile. Limited independent review signal — verify fit before booking.
ProofDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffBraces is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 20, 2026
7

Peiser Steven J DDS

5.0(11)·1.6 km from Providence Downtown
70Smyleee

324, Angell Street, College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

General Dentistry focus in Providence; braces is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 1 services on file.

More about braces at this clinic

Specialist referrals for orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, or oral surgery point to dedicated specialists in the East Side dental market, several of whom practice on the same Angell Street corridor.

Services:General Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why included1 services documented on this profile. Limited independent review signal — verify fit before booking.
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffBraces is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 20, 2026
8

Ricci Family Dentistry

5.0(174)·4.2 km from Providence Downtown
87Smyleee

1252, Smith Street, Mount Pleasant, Providence, Rhode Island

Closed · Opens Monday at 8:30 AM

Braces isn't listed directly on profile, but this Providence clinic is documented for family dental care across 3 services.

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Ricci Family Dentistry is located at 1252 Smith Street in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island — a family dental practice on Smith Street's northern residential stretch in a neighborhood adjacent to the Federal Hill and Olneyville districts. Mount Pleasant occupies the northwest quadrant of Providence, bordered by Federal Hill to the south, Manton to the west, and the city line with North Providence to the north. The neighborhood carries a strong Italian-American heritage alongside newer immigrant communities, reflecting the demographic layering of Providence's inner-residential districts. The Ricci name — Italian-American in origin — connects naturally to this community context, and Smith Street's north-south traverse through Providence links Mount Pleasant to the Providence State House area to the south and North Providence to the north.

Ricci Family Dentistry provides family dental care for patients across Mount Pleasant and the surrounding northwest Providence neighborhoods. Core services include comprehensive oral examinations, professional cleanings, dental radiographs, and restorative procedures — fillings and crowns — for patients of all ages within the household. The family scope accommodates children alongside adults, making Ricci Family Dentistry a practical dental home for multi-generational and family households in this part of the city. The named-practice identity — "Ricci" as both family name and brand — signals the personal, community-rooted approach to dental care that characterizes the best neighborhood family practices.

Smith Street's transit access via RIPTA and its position as a primary north-south corridor through northwest Providence makes Ricci Family Dentistry accessible from multiple surrounding neighborhoods — Olneyville, Manton, Federal Hill, and the North Providence border communities can all reach the 1252 address without significant travel. The 02908 zip code's patient base reflects Providence's working-class Italian-American heritage community alongside newer residents, both of whom are served by the family practice model.

For Mount Pleasant and northwest Providence families seeking family dental care on Smith Street, Ricci Family Dentistry provides community-embedded dental services in a named-practitioner practice with strong local roots.

Services:Dental FillingsFamily Dental CareAffordable Dental Care
Smyleee 87/1005.0★ · 174 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forFamily Dental Care
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 5.0★ Google rating across 174 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outSmyleee 87/100 · 5.0★ · 174 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffBraces is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026

Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering

Excellent clinics, but outside Providence.

These clinics are useful if you are willing to trade local convenience for a broader Bay Area comparison set.
1

Romani Orthodontics

4.9(288)·3.7 km from Providence Downtown
82Smyleee

869, Broadway, East Providence, Rhode Island(nearby)

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Documented for invisalign in East Providence, with braces on the service list and 4 procedures on file.

More about braces at this clinic

Romani Orthodontics provides dental care on Broadway in East Providence, Rhode Island. Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Orthodontic treatment straightens teeth and corrects bite problems using braces, clear aligners, or similar appliances over a period that commonly runs from about a year to several years depending on the case.

Services:BracesOrthodonticsGeneral DentistryInvisalign
Offers Braces4.9★ · 288 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 4.9★ Google rating across 288 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 82/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · 4.9★ · 288 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Providence proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
3

Riverside Family Dental

4.8(751)·8.9 km from Providence Downtown
88Smyleee

1445, Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, East Providence, Rhode Island(nearby)

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

East Providence clinic with a dental implants specialty — Braces is on file among 24 procedures.

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Riverside Family Dental is located at 1445 Wampanoag Trail in Riverside, Rhode Island — a comprehensive full-scope dental practice at a different Wampanoag Trail address from the multi-practice complexes at 250 and 600 Wampanoag Trail that also serve this East Providence waterfront neighborhood. The 1445 address places Riverside Family Dental further north along the Wampanoag Trail corridor, within easy reach of Riverside's residential neighborhoods on both sides of the Seekonk River. Wampanoag Trail follows the route of an ancient Indigenous path along the Seekonk River's east bank, now a busy commercial artery connecting Riverside to the broader East Providence commercial network and to the Massachusetts communities of Seekonk and Rehoboth across the state line.

Riverside Family Dental provides a uniquely comprehensive range of dental services spanning preventive, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, and specialty care — encompassing over twenty distinct service categories. The practice handles affordable family care, braces and Invisalign orthodontic alignment, cosmetic procedures including whitening and veneers, comprehensive restorative work across dental crowns, bridges, implants, and full dentures, emergency dental care for acute needs, gum disease treatment and periodontal maintenance, root canal treatment, sedation dentistry for anxious patients, sleep apnea management through dental oral appliances, and TMJ/TMD treatment for jaw dysfunction. This breadth of services within a single family practice eliminates the need for patients to seek specialist referrals for most common dental needs — a significant convenience advantage in a competitive suburban market where practices typically provide a narrower scope.

The Wampanoag Trail corridor's commercial visibility and parking accessibility give Riverside Family Dental good access for patients from throughout Riverside and East Providence, as well as from the Massachusetts border communities of Seekonk and Rehoboth who share the commercial corridor. The comprehensive service scope makes Riverside Family Dental a one-stop dental destination for families whose members' dental needs span preventive, restorative, and specialty domains.

For Riverside and East Providence families seeking a full-scope dental practice on Wampanoag Trail, Riverside Family Dental at 1445 provides comprehensive care spanning implants, orthodontics, sedation, sleep apnea, TMJ, and emergency dentistry alongside general family dental services.

Services:BracesOrthodonticsBruxismComprehensive Dental Care+20 more
Offers BracesSmyleee 88/1004.8★ · 751 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 4.8★ Google rating across 751 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.8★ · 751 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website24 services listed
TradeoffOutside Providence proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
6

Barone Orthodontics

5.0(239)·5.6 km from Providence Downtown
80Smyleee

1804, Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, Rhode Island(nearby)

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

North Providence clinic with a orthodontics specialty that covers braces by implication, across 2 documented services.

More about braces at this clinic

Barone Orthodontics provides dental care on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence, Rhode Island. Orthodontic treatment straightens teeth and corrects bite problems using braces, clear aligners, or similar appliances over a period that commonly runs from about a year to several years depending on the case.

Services:OrthodonticsChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
5.0★ · 239 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 5.0★ Google rating across 239 verified reviews.
Stands out5.0★ · 239 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Providence proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
9

Paolucci Dental Associates

4.9(393)·5.1 km from Providence Downtown
87Smyleee

1545, Smith Street, North Providence, Rhode Island(nearby)

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

North Providence clinic with a sedation dentistry specialty that covers braces by implication, across 6 documented services.

More about braces at this clinic

Specialist referrals for orthodontics, periodontics, or oral surgery point to dedicated providers in the North Providence or Providence metro dental market.

Services:Dental ImplantsDenturesEmergency DentistryGeneral Dentistry+2 more
Smyleee 87/1004.9★ · 393 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.9★ Google rating across 393 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outSmyleee 87/100 · 4.9★ · 393 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website6 services listed
TradeoffOutside Providence proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Braces
2Dr. Daniel K. Coleman, DMD MS685.0(2)
4Eastside Periodontics885.0(671)
5Fuller Deborah Dr615.0(1)
7Peiser Steven J DDS705.0(11)
8Ricci Family Dentistry875.0(174)
1Romani Orthodontics· East Providence824.9(288)
3Riverside Family Dental· East Providence884.8(751)
6Barone Orthodontics· North Providence805.0(239)
9Paolucci Dental Associates· North Providence874.9(393)

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

How to Choose a Dentist in Providence (RI)

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 August 2, 2026Independently reviewed

Providence has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had braces work done across the Providence metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Providence, Rhode Island that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for braces in Providence, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Providence, braces typically cost $3,500 – $8,000, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
Traditional metal braces (full) in Providence typically range $3,000 – $7,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Ceramic / clear braces in Providence typically range $4,000 – $8,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Lingual braces (behind teeth) in Providence typically range $8,000 – $13,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Providence 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 August 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 Providence 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 Rhode Island 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 Providence 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: August 2, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: Not shown
  • 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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