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At A Glance
Inspire Dental Group of Amherst Affiliated with The Smilist Dental is the strongest overall starting point in Buffalo if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
Inspire Dental Group of Buffalo Affiliated with The Smilist Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
Allentown Dental Buffalo is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.
Prices sourced from Bajarsdental.com, Orthodontists Associates of Western New York, Coastline Orthodontics, and Main Street Dental Newark. Ranges reflect Buffalo, New York pricing as of 2026 in USD. Insurance often covers a portion of orthodontic treatment costs, and many practices offer payment plans spread over 18-24 months.
Prices verified Aug 5, 2026
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Orthodontics is listed here alongside Braces and Invisalign among 13 documented services in Buffalo.
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Beyond fillings, the menu spans crowns, root canal treatment, extractions, basic orthodontic options, and cosmetic services like whitening and veneers, all delivered under the same roof.
Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignDental Cleaning+9 more
295, Englewood Avenue, Kenilworth, Buffalo, New York
Open until 5 PM
Documented orthodontics profile in Buffalo, pairing Braces and Invisalign across 22 services on file.
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The practice offers an extensive range of general, restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontic services, with payment options including cash, Visa, and Mastercard. Orthodontic treatment options include traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners, making the practice a destination for patients seeking to address tooth alignment alongside routine dental health care.
Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignCAD/CAM Dental Restorations+18 more
Orthodontics is the documented focus in Buffalo; Orthodontics sits within 2 services on profile.
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Tyska Alexander Orthodontics is a dental practice on Delaware Road in the Paramount area of Buffalo, New York. 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. You can reach Tyska Alexander Orthodontics through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.
Suite 2a, 155, Chandler Street, Black Rock, Buffalo, New York
Open until 4:30 PM
Profile in Buffalo flags orthodontics; lists Orthodontics alongside 1 other documented services.
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ODL Orthodontic Lab provides dental care on Chandler Street in the Black Rock area of Buffalo, New York. 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. You can reach ODL Orthodontic Lab through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.
Suite 1, 1306, Hertel Avenue, North Park, Buffalo, New York
Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM
Profile in Buffalo includes Orthodontics with Braces and Invisalign among 3 documented procedures.
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Based on Hertel Avenue in the North Park area of Buffalo, New York, Greater Buffalo Orthodontics is a dental practice serving the area. 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. Use this page to find contact information for Greater Buffalo Orthodontics and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.
102, 1660, Hopkins Road, Getzville, Buffalo, New York
Open until 4 PM
Documented for orthodontics in Buffalo, with orthodontics on the service list and 2 procedures on file.
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LakeStone Orthodontics operates on Hopkins Road in the Getzville area of Buffalo, New York. 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. You can reach LakeStone Orthodontics through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.
1050, Abbott Road, South Abbott, Buffalo, New York
Open until 4 PM
Orthodontics focus in Buffalo, with orthodontics listed among 2 documented services.
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LakeStone Orthodontics provides dental care on Abbott Road in the South Abbott area of Buffalo, New York. 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. Use this page to find contact information for LakeStone Orthodontics and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.
Buffalo-based orthodontics profile, with Braces and Invisalign rounding out 25 documented procedures.
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The practice offers an extensive range of general, restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontic dental services and serves patients across the Buffalo area and the Elmwood Village neighborhood. Orthodontic treatment is available through Invisalign clear aligners, and reviews mention that Invisalign treatment was carried out over multiple visits with precise clinical follow-through.
Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignComprehensive Dental Care+21 more
Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.
How to Choose a Dentist in Buffalo Ny
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 5, 2026Independently reviewed
Orthodontic specialists in Buffalo — ABO Diplomate and board-eligible practitioners — are trained primarily through the UB School of Dental Medicine's graduate orthodontic program, one of the more established orthodontic residencies in the northeastern United States. The UB orthodontic clinic provides training-level comprehensive orthodontic treatment for patients who qualify for the residency program, creating a cost-accessible tier for the Western New York adolescent or adult patient whose treatment timeline allows the resident-and-attending supervision format. The private ABO Diplomate practices in suburban Williamsville and Amherst serve the commercially insured adolescent and the private-pay adult patient across the Erie County market, and the practices whose clinical scope includes the complex adult skeletal discrepancy case, the surgical-orthodontic candidate, and the retreatment of the relapsed adult correction are the ones the Smyleee evaluation specifically identifies against the case complexity their practitioner credentials and treatment outcomes reflect.
Smyleee evaluated Buffalo orthodontic specialists on ABO Diplomate or UB residency-trained board-eligible credentials, direct attending orthodontist supervision throughout active treatment, adult complex case and surgical-orthodontic coordination capability, New York Medicaid and Canadian cross-border patient billing transparency, UB clinic access for the cost-sensitive patient, and patient outcome consistency for long-term correction stability. These ten Buffalo practices are the orthodontists the data confirmed as delivering the most substantively specialist-quality orthodontic management in the Western New York dental market.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS
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In Buffalo, orthodontic treatment typically costs $4,500 – $8,500, based on Smyleee's September 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
Metal braces (full treatment) in Buffalo typically range $3,000 – $7,000 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Ceramic / clear braces (full treatment) in Buffalo typically range $4,000 – $8,500 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Self-ligating braces (Damon, full treatment) in Buffalo typically range $4,500 – $8,000 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Buffalo orthodontics 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 September 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 orthodontics before booking.
Many clinics in Buffalo 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 New York dental license confirmed.
Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews with strong average rating.
Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in Buffalo.
Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology evaluated.
Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs and insurance.