Top 10 Braces in San Francisco California

Top 10 Braces in San Francisco California

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

Reviewed July 15, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20269 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

  • All Smiles Dental is the strongest overall starting point in San Francisco if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
  • Image Orthodontics - Pacific Heights has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Yerba Buena Dentistry is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

9 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 San Francisco, California (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 San Francisco, California 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 San Francisco Proper

Only clinics physically located in San Francisco appear in this primary ranking.

1

All Smiles Dental

4.9(217)·7.6 km from San Francisco Downtown
89Smyleee

156, West Portal Avenue, West of Twin Peaks, San Francisco, California

Open until 6 PM

Documented for orthodontics in San Francisco, with braces on the service list and 26 procedures on file.

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<p>All Smiles Dental is at 156 West Portal Avenue in San Francisco's West Portal neighbourhood — on the main commercial street of the West Portal community, in southwest San Francisco along the K, L, and M Muni Metro lines that make the neighbourhood accessible from the downtown financial district and the Inner Sunset. West Portal is one of San Francisco's most stable residential neighbourhoods, with long-term homeownership, low-rise Victorian commercial character along the avenue, and the Muni portal that gives the neighbourhood its name.</p> <p>Maxillofacial surgery and gum grafting are listed as specific services — clinical capabilities that substantially extend the scope beyond standard general dentistry. Oral and maxillofacial surgery at a West Portal general practice covers the range from complex wisdom tooth removal and alveolar surgery through jaw pathology and biopsy of suspicious oral lesions. Gum grafting — the use of connective tissue or pedicle grafts to restore gingival recession — addresses one of the most common consequences of long-term periodontal disease or aggressive tooth brushing trauma, particularly in an older residential population with decades of established oral habits.</p> <p>Sleep apnea treatment, oral cancer screening, and endodontics in-house complete a scope that positions All Smiles as a general practice capable of managing clinical needs that most practices would refer to specialists. In the West Portal neighbourhood — where many households have maintained relationships with the same general dental practice for years — a practice that handles surgical, endodontic, and sleep medicine needs without breaking the patient-provider relationship provides significant practical value.</p> <p>The practice is described as a group of providers with different training backgrounds — a structure that allows the surgical and periodontal scope to be covered by appropriately trained providers rather than by a generalist operating outside their core training. Orthodontics including braces and Invisalign, bone grafting for implant site preparation, and a comprehensive restorative menu round out the clinical scope.</p> <p>For West Portal, West of Twin Peaks, and Forest Hill patients on the West Portal Avenue corridor who want a multi-provider general practice with maxillofacial surgery, gum grafting, sleep apnea treatment, and endodontics in-house, the 156 West Portal Avenue address provides that combination.</p>

Services:BracesOrthodonticsBone GraftingCosmetic Dentistry+22 more
Offers BracesSmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 217 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 4.9★ Google rating across 217 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 217 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published26 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
2

Yerba Buena Dentistry

4.8(182)·1.1 km from San Francisco Downtown
87Smyleee

401, Washington Street, Financial District, San Francisco, California

Open until 6 PM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in San Francisco, with braces listed among 31 documented services.

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<p>Yerba Buena Dentistry is at 401 Washington Street in San Francisco's Financial District — a location within the downtown commercial core, accessible from the Embarcadero waterfront, Jackson Square, and the Transamerica Pyramid corridor. The practice name references Yerba Buena, the pre-1847 village that became San Francisco — a historical acknowledgement of the city's identity. The Financial District address places the practice within walking distance of the dense professional population that populates this part of San Francisco during the workday.</p> <p>Sleep apnea treatment is listed alongside full mouth rehabilitation, periodontics, prosthetics dentistry, and a comprehensive surgical and restorative scope — services that position this Financial District practice as a whole-health general dental option. For the Financial District professional population, an oral appliance therapy option for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea managed within the general dental relationship provides accessible non-CPAP management. Oral appliance therapy can be initiated at a routine dental appointment without a separate sleep medicine referral, making it a practical first intervention for Financial District professionals who are diagnosed OSA patients tolerating CPAP poorly.</p> <p>Periodontics at this Washington Street address — advanced periodontal disease management beyond the scaling and root planing available in general practice — is available in-house rather than requiring a specialist referral. For patients whose gum disease has progressed to the point requiring surgical periodontal management, keeping that treatment within the established general dental relationship avoids the disruption of coordinating multiple provider relationships across San Francisco.</p> <p>Full mouth rehabilitation and prosthetics dentistry serve the complex restorative cases that accumulate in an urban professional population. Dental sealants and paediatric dentistry alongside adult services make Yerba Buena a household dental option for the residential population in the surrounding Jackson Square and North Waterfront communities. TMJ/TMD treatment, sedation dentistry, braces, and Invisalign round out the clinical scope.</p> <p>For Financial District, Embarcadero, and downtown San Francisco patients on the Washington Street corridor who want a full-scope family practice with sleep apnea treatment, full mouth rehabilitation, and periodontics in-house, the 401 Washington Street address provides that combination.</p>

Services:BracesOrthodonticsChildren / Pediatric DentistryComprehensive Dental Care+27 more
Offers BracesSmyleee 87/1004.8★ · 182 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces, 4.8★ Google rating across 182 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Braces · Smyleee 87/100 · 4.8★ · 182 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published31 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
3

Soothing Dental

4.5(163)·198 m from San Francisco Downtown
80Smyleee

2500, 450, Sutter Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closing soon · 5 PM

San Francisco clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Braces is on file among 28 procedures.

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<p>Soothing Dental provides highest quality dental services in San Francisco including cosmetic and general.</p> <p>We use modern technology in dentistry including the equipment, procedures and the ways we connect with our patients. Our patients can use our app on iOS/Android or visit our website to manage appointments, talk directly to dentists and have access to exclusive promotions.</p> <p>Not only you can book same-day and next-day appointments with us, but also you won't be waiting more than 10 minutes to see your provider when you actually come to our office. In many cases, there is absolutely no wait time and you will be seated right away. After or before your appointment you can talk to your dentist directly. You can send messages through our website or install our app to ask questions, ask for prescription refills or find out about a new procedure.</p> <p>You can go to any of our offices to get your dental work done whether or not you have our monthly plans. Our dentists use the most recent technologies in any of our offices to provide you with the most comfortable dental experience of your life. Your dentist is always one-click away from you.</p>

Services:BracesOrthodonticsBone GraftingCosmetic Dentistry+24 more
Offers Braces4.5★ · 163 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces and 4.5★ Google rating across 163 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Braces · 4.5★ · 163 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published28 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
4

Image Orthodontics - Pacific Heights

4.9(525)·3.6 km from San Francisco Downtown
60Smyleee

3378, Sacramento Street, Presidio Heights, San Francisco, California

Closing soon · 5 PM

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

Services:Braces
Offers Braces4.9★ · 525 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces and 4.9★ Google rating across 525 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Braces · 4.9★ · 525 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
5

Todorthodontics Smile Studio

5.0(456)·101 m from San Francisco Downtown
61Smyleee

3rd Floor, 260, Stockton Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Open until 5:30 PM

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

Services:Braces
Offers Braces5.0★ · 456 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces and 5.0★ Google rating across 456 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Braces · 5.0★ · 456 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
6

Lyfesmiles Orthodontics

5.0(413)·6.3 km from San Francisco Downtown
61Smyleee

1834, Clement Street, Central Richmond, San Francisco, California

Closing soon · 5 PM

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

Services:Braces
Offers Braces5.0★ · 413 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces and 5.0★ Google rating across 413 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Braces · 5.0★ · 413 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
7

Franklin Dental Group

4.9(57)·2.2 km from San Francisco Downtown
76Smyleee

2827, Franklin Street, Union Street, San Francisco, California

Open until 7 PM

Documented for orthodontics in San Francisco, with braces on the service list and 14 procedures on file.

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<p>Located in the Marina District in beautiful San Francisco, California, Franklin Dental Group provides professional, compassionate, and personable dental care to help patients achieve their happiest and healthiest smiles. Offering an extensive array of preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency services, the team at Franklin Dental Group is committed to providing patients with the best in exceptional dental care.</p> <p>The team of skilled professionals is dedicated to your oral health for the long term. The practice emphasizes patient education and early detection to help you avoid dental problems.  Specializing in preventive dentistry, the expert team at Franklin Dental Group offers guidance for maintaining the health and beauty of your natural teeth, as well as an array of comprehensive restoration services. The team also offers Invisalign for patients seeking comfortable and discreet teeth realignment. From regular cleanings to dental implants, Franklin Dental Group makes your smile a priority. Call the office in San Francisco or make an appointment with Franklin Dental Group online.</p>

Services:BracesOrthodonticsCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+10 more
Offers Braces
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces and 57 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Braces
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published14 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
8

Mission Dental Group SF

4.5(59)·3.5 km from San Francisco Downtown
74Smyleee

106, 2460, Mission Street, Mission District, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in San Francisco, with braces listed among 10 documented services.

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<p>Located in the Mission District in beautiful San Francisco, California, Mission Dental Group SF provides professional, compassionate, and personable dental care to help patients achieve their happiest and healthiest smiles. Offering an extensive array of preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency services, the team at Mission Dental Group SF is committed to providing patients with the best in exceptional dental care.  The team of skilled professionals is dedicated to your oral health for the long term. The practice emphasizes patient education and early detection to help you avoid dental problems.</p> <p>Specializing in preventive dentistry, the expert team at Mission Dental Group SF offers guidance for maintaining the health and beauty of your natural teeth, as well as an array of comprehensive restoration services. The team also offers Invisalign for patients seeking comfortable and discreet teeth realignment.</p> <p>From regular cleanings to dental implants, Mission Dental Group SF makes your smile a priority. Call the office in San Francisco or make an appointment with Mission Dental Group SF.</p> <p>We offer broad array of services. Our team has the professional experience to realize that there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all treatment, so we never use a one-size-fits-all approach to your dental plan.</p> <p>We provide quality and personalized oral health care using the latest dental technology. By using the latest research and tools, we make sure your time with us is as comfortable and as efficient as possible.</p>

Services:BracesOrthodonticsChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic Dentistry+6 more
Offers Braces
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces and 59 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Braces
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published10 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
9

Bella Smile

4.9(70)·1.9 km from San Francisco Downtown
53Smyleee

20, Page Street, Civic Center, San Francisco, California

Closing soon · 5 PM

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

Services:Braces
Offers Braces
Why this ranks
Best forBraces
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Braces and 70 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Braces
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Braces
1All Smiles Dental894.9(217)
2Yerba Buena Dentistry874.8(182)
3Soothing Dental804.5(163)
4Image Orthodontics - Pacific Heights604.9(525)
5Todorthodontics Smile Studio615.0(456)
6Lyfesmiles Orthodontics615.0(413)
7Franklin Dental Group764.9(57)
8Mission Dental Group SF744.5(59)
9Bella Smile534.9(70)

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

Other Top Braces Clinics in San Francisco - California

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

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#11Lydia Wong, DDSSan Francisco56.93.8★9View →

How to Choose a Dentist in San Francisco - California

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 San Francisco benefit from the UCSF School of Dentistry's orthodontic graduate programme — one of the top orthodontic training programmes in the United States whose residents develop their ABO-track skills on a patient population that reflects the full demographic complexity of the Bay Area's most diverse city. The UCSF orthodontic training clinic provides reduced-fee comprehensive orthodontic treatment for eligible patients, and the private ABO Diplomate practices in the Castro, Noe Valley, and the Embarcadero corridors serve the commercially insured adult and adolescent patient whose appearance investment is calibrated to the San Francisco professional's expectation of clinical precision and natural-looking result over dramatic cosmetic transformation. Denti-Cal's EPSDT orthodontic benefit for eligible California children provides funded comprehensive correction for the income-qualified adolescent patient at the Denti-Cal-participating orthodontic practice, and the Chinese and Latino communities whose adolescent patients represent the primary Denti-Cal orthodontic eligible population are best served by the Spanish and Cantonese-language capable practices in the Mission and Richmond District corridors.

Smyleee evaluated San Francisco braces providers on ABO Diplomate or UCSF residency-trained credentials, Denti-Cal EPSDT billing for eligible adolescent patients, UCSF orthodontic clinic network connectivity for cost-accessible care, Cantonese and Spanish-language consultation for the Mission and Chinatown patient communities, adult complex case and Invisalign capability, geographic distribution across San Francisco's neighbourhoods, and correction stability at two-year post-retention follow-up. These ten San Francisco practices are the braces providers the data confirmed as most reliably delivering specialist-quality orthodontic care with the UCSF programme quality floor, Denti-Cal billing, and multilingual accessibility that the full demographic range of San Francisco's patient community requires.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

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