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At A Glance
Celebrate Dental & Braces is the strongest overall starting point in San Antonio if you want a dependable option for pediatric dentistry.
7 to 7 Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
Celebrate Dental-Orthodontics is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.
Prices sourced from bexarsmiles.com (San Antonio orthodontic practice pricing), alignerco.com (San Antonio-market braces cost guide), fountainofyouthdental.com (San Antonio braces cost guide), and realdentalcosts.com (national self-ligating and lingual braces fee tiers). Ranges reflect San Antonio, Texas pricing as of 2026 in USD. Emergency bracket repair, adjustment visits, retainers, and palatal expander figures did not have San Antonio-only published numbers, so those lines are based on national orthodontic-provider averages, noted honestly rather than invented local numbers — adjustment visits and minor repairs are typically bundled into the full treatment fee at most practices. Most Texas PPO plans offer a lifetime orthodontic benefit of $1,000-$2,500. San Antonio orthodontists commonly offer $0-down monthly payment plans starting around $120-$170/month. Always confirm what's included (retainers, refinements, emergency visits) before signing a treatment contract.
Prices verified Jul 31, 2026
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8700, Marbach Road, Far West Side, San Antonio, Texas
Open until 1 PM
Documented for pediatric dentistry in San Antonio, with orthodontics on the service list and 4 procedures on file.
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Celebrate Dental & Braces provides general dental, pediatric, and orthodontic services to patients on the far west side of San Antonio from its practice at 8700 Marbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78227. A combined family model provides convenient one-stop dental and orthodontic care. Celebrate Dental & Braces is a general, pediatric, and orthodontic dental resource for the far west San Antonio 78227 community.
Suite 2, 6810, Bandera Road, Far West Side, San Antonio, Texas
Open until 2 PM
Orthodontics focus in San Antonio, with orthodontics listed among 3 documented services.
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Celebrate Dental-Orthodontics provides braces, orthodontics, and pediatric dental services to children and adolescents on the far west side of San Antonio from its office at Suite 2, 6810 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78238. The practice's dual focus — pediatric dentistry and orthodontics — creates a natural clinical continuum for growing patients. As patients reach adolescence and their permanent dentition matures, orthodontic evaluation and treatment can address the bite and alignment issues that define orthodontic candidacy. The combined scope allows Celebrate Dental-Orthodontics to serve a child through their entire developmental dental journey within a single trusted practice. Celebrate Dental-Orthodontics is a pediatric and orthodontic dental resource for children and adolescents in the far west San Antonio 78238 community.
210, South Zarzamora Street, Guadalupe Westside, San Antonio, Texas
Open until 2 PM
San Antonio clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Orthodontics is on file among 3 procedures.
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Smile Kings Dental & Orthodontics provides braces, orthodontics, and pediatric dental services to patients in the Guadalupe Westside community and inner west San Antonio from its office at 210 South Zarzamora Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. Smile Kings delivers orthodontic, braces, and pediatric dental services to a community where accessible, affordable professional dental care has historically been less available than on the city's more affluent corridors. Braces and orthodontic treatment correct malocclusion, crowding, spacing, and bite alignment through bracket-and-wire therapy over twelve to twenty-four months. Smile Kings serves patients of all ages across the full orthodontic and pediatric care spectrum. Smile Kings Dental & Orthodontics is a braces, orthodontics, and pediatric dental resource for the Guadalupe Westside and inner west San Antonio 78207 community.
104, 10103, West Loop 1604 North, Far West Side, San Antonio, Texas
Open until 5 PM
Orthodontics is the documented focus in San Antonio; Orthodontics sits within 5 services on profile.
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7 to 7 Dental provides extended-hours general dental, sedation, and orthodontic services to patients on the far west side of San Antonio from its office at Suite 104, 10103 West Loop 1604 North, San Antonio, TX 78254. Services include affordable dental care, dental cleanings, general dentistry, orthodontics, and sedation dentistry. The orthodontic program evaluates bite and alignment issues and provides comprehensive correction for qualifying patients.
Services:OrthodonticsDental CleaningGeneral DentistrySedation Dentistry+1 more
1707, Williams Avenue, Woodlawn Lake, San Antonio, Texas
Open until 8 PM
Profile in San Antonio flags braces; lists Orthodontics alongside 2 other documented services.
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Risas Dental and Braces — Woodlawn Lake provides braces, orthodontics, and sedation dental services to patients in the Woodlawn Lake area and inner west San Antonio from its office at 1707 Williams Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78201. The Woodlawn Lake location of Risas Dental and Braces brings accessible orthodontic care and sedation-supported dental treatment to this inner-city community on the west side of downtown SA. Braces and orthodontic treatment address malocclusion, crowding, spacing, and bite alignment through a structured treatment plan of bracket and wire correction over twelve to twenty-four months. The combination of orthodontics and sedation makes the Woodlawn Lake location a comprehensive dental resource for the inner west SA community. Risas Dental and Braces — Woodlawn Lake is an orthodontic and sedation dental resource for inner west San Antonio 78201 community.
7895, Culebra Road, Pipers Meadow, San Antonio, Texas
Open until 8 PM
San Antonio practice known for braces, with Orthodontics among 2 documented procedures.
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Risas Dental and Braces — Culebra Meadows provides braces and orthodontic services to patients in the Pipers Meadow and far west San Antonio area from its office at 7895 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78251. The Culebra Meadows location serves the far west SA corridor with braces and orthodontic treatment that straightens teeth, corrects bite alignment, and improves oral function over the course of a structured treatment plan. Orthodontic consultation includes bite and alignment evaluation, treatment planning, and a discussion of the full treatment timeline and cost structure. Risas Dental and Braces — Culebra Meadows is an orthodontic and braces resource for far west San Antonio patients in the 78251 community.
Suite 101, 6028, Worth Parkway, Far North Central, San Antonio, Texas
Closed · Opens today at 10 AM
Documented for orthodontics in San Antonio, with orthodontics on the service list and 1 procedures on file.
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The Rim Dental Care and Orthodontics provides orthodontic services to patients in the Far North Central and The Rim shopping district of San Antonio from its office at Suite 101, 6028 Worth Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78257. At The Rim, dental patients from across the far north and northwest SA communities have access to orthodontic care integrated into one of the most convenient and attractive commercial environments in the city. Orthodontic treatment addresses malocclusion, crowding, spacing, and bite alignment through structured correction over a defined treatment period. The Rim Dental Care and Orthodontics is an orthodontic resource for the far north central and northwest San Antonio 78257 community.
106, 9820, Potranco Road, Far West Side, San Antonio, Texas
Open until 4 PM
Orthodontics focus in San Antonio, with orthodontics listed among 4 documented services.
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Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics provides affordable general dental and orthodontic services to patients on the far west side of San Antonio from its practice at Suite 106, 9820 Potranco Road, San Antonio, TX 78251. Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics is a Texas dental chain delivering affordable general dental and orthodontic services under one roof, with multiple locations across the state. Affordable pricing and convenient dental/orthodontic combination access are central to the Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics model. Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics is an affordable dental and orthodontic resource for the far west San Antonio 78251 community.
Services:OrthodonticsDental CleaningGeneral DentistryAffordable Dental Care
3543, Roosevelt Avenue, Harlandale, San Antonio, Texas
Open until 3 PM
San Antonio clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Orthodontics is on file among 2 procedures.
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Smiley Dental & Orthodontics provides braces and orthodontic services to patients in the Harlandale area and south San Antonio from its office at 3543 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78214. Orthodontic consultation includes bite and alignment evaluation, treatment planning, and a full discussion of the treatment timeline and cost. Smiley Dental & Orthodontics is an orthodontic and braces resource for the Harlandale and south San Antonio 78214 community.
105, 7970, Fredericksburg Road, Northwest Side, San Antonio, Texas
Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM
Orthodontics is the documented focus in San Antonio; Orthodontics sits within 2 services on profile.
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Brident Dental & Orthodontics provides general dental and orthodontic services to patients in northwest San Antonio from its practice at Suite 105, 7970 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229. Brident Dental & Orthodontics is a Texas-based dental chain affiliated with Smile Brands, with multiple locations across the state, delivering general dental care and orthodontic services under one roof. The combined model provides dental and orthodontic care conveniently in a single practice setting. Brident Dental & Orthodontics is a general and orthodontic dental resource for the northwest San Antonio Medical Center 78229 community.
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
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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
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What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated July 31, 2026Independently reviewed
San Antonio 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 orthodontist work done across the San Antonio metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in San Antonio, Texas 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 orthodontist in San Antonio, start here.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questions answered by our editorial team
In San Antonio, orthodontic treatment typically costs $2,730 – $7,735, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
Metal braces (full treatment) in San Antonio typically range $3,000 – $7,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Ceramic / clear braces (full treatment) in San Antonio typically range $4,000 – $8,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Self-ligating braces (Damon, full treatment) in San Antonio typically range $4,000 – $8,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks San Antonio 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 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 orthodontics before booking.
Many clinics in San Antonio 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 Texas 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 Antonio 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.