Little Rock, Arkansas's capital and largest city, is home to more than 26 verified orthodontic practices. The metro's government and healthcare sectors provide many workers with dental benefits that include orthodontic coverage.

Treatment costs in Little Rock are among the most affordable in the South, typically ranging from $2,900 to $5,500. Most practices accept major dental insurance and offer in-house payment plans. Browse Little Rock orthodontists to find a top-rated provider for your family.

Little Rock by the numbers

What this directory lists in Little Rock.

25
Listed practices: 4.8
Average rating: 5
ABO board certified

Also listed: 16 AAO members · 2 named Invisalign providers · 2 with weekend hours · 2 with evening hours · 12 emergency services listed

Arkansas · 188 licensed orthodontists · 6.2 per 100,000 · 23.1% under 18

Sources · CMS NPPES NPI Registry · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-year estimates · Registry listing data, Sep 2026

Frequently asked: orthodontists in Little Rock

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How much do braces cost in Little Rock, AR?

Listed offices that published a figure report $3,000–$7,000 for traditional braces in Little Rock, AR, from 2 practices. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $2,500–$7,000 from 4 reporting practices. 24 of 25 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Little Rock orthodontists are board certified?

5 of 25 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Dr. Samuel L. Harris, Wardlaw Orthodontics, Clark Orthodontics / Dr. Kristin Clark. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Little Rock orthodontists accept?

37 carriers appear across Little Rock listings. The most widely accepted are Aetna (18), Cigna (17), Delta Dental (15), Blue Cross Blue Shield (13). 8 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Little Rock orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 18 of 25 listed practices offer a no-cost initial consultation. What is included varies by office.

What does "verified" mean on this registry?

Every listing is checked against a current license record in the CMS NPPES registry before it appears. That confirms the practice or provider is in the federal record as an orthodontic specialty. It is not a ranking, a board-certification mark, or a paid badge.

At what age should a child first see an orthodontist?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first evaluation by age 7, when enough permanent teeth have erupted to spot bite and spacing problems. 16 Little Rock-area practices are AAO members.

How much do braces cost in Little Rock, AR?

Which Little Rock orthodontists are board certified?

Which insurance plans do Little Rock orthodontists accept?

Do Little Rock orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 18 of 25 listed practices offer a no-cost initial consultation. What is included varies by office.

What does "verified" mean on this registry?

At what age should a child first see an orthodontist?

Nearby: North Little Rock (4) · Bryant (2) · Benton (1) · Maumelle (1)

Guides: Invisalign cost · Adult braces · Insurance & Medicaid

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What offices in Little Rock report

As of 2026, 25 orthodontic practices are listed in Little Rock, AR. Common insurance includes Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Treatment	Low	High	Practices reporting
Braces	$3,000	$7,000	2
Invisalign	$2,500	$7,000	4

Ranges come only from offices that published a figure. They are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price.

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