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Orthodontists in Des Moines, IA

33 practices listed. Every listing is checked against the CMS NPPES license registry before it appears. 5 also hold ABO board certification.

Nearby in the Des Moines metro · 9 communities, 21 more practices

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West Des Moines8Pleasant Hill4Ankeny2Johnston2Altoona1Carlisle1Clive1Norwalk1Waukee1
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Braces$3,000–$8,000
Invisalign$0–$7,000
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33 practices in Des Moines
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University Dental Group - Orthodontist in Des Moines
University Dental GroupSPONSORED

4626 University Ave, Des Moines, Des Moines · Free consult

5.0914 reviews
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University Dental Group - Orthodontist in Des Moines
University Dental Group

5.0 · 914 reviews

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DSM Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Des Moines
DSM Orthodontics

4231 University Ave, Des Moines, Des Moines · Free consult

5.07 reviews
✓ ABO board certified
✓ Aetna + 5 plans
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DSM Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Des Moines
DSM Orthodontics

5.0 · 7 reviews

✓ Aetna + 5 plans

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Dr. Cameron J. Rasool, DDS - Orthodontist in Pleasant Hill
Dr. Cameron J. Rasool, DDS

5890 Morning Star Ct, Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill

5.01 reviews
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Dr. Cameron J. Rasool, DDS - Orthodontist in Pleasant Hill
Dr. Cameron J. Rasool, DDS

5.0 · 1 reviews

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Dr. Brad Podray - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Dr. Brad Podray

4730 SW 9th St, Des Moines, Des Moines · Weekend hours

5.07 reviews
✓ AAO member
✓ Delta Dental + 45 plans
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Dr. Brad Podray - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Dr. Brad Podray

5.0 · 7 reviews

✓ Delta Dental + 45 plans

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Stork Orthodontics - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Stork Orthodontics

4090 Westown Pkwy STE 101, West Des Moines, West Des Moines · Free consult

5.0862 reviews
✓ ABO board certified
✓ Delta Dental + 12 plans
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Stork Orthodontics - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Stork Orthodontics

5.0 · 862 reviews

✓ Delta Dental + 12 plans

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Des Moines Cosmetic Dentistry Center - Orthodontist in Clive
Des Moines Cosmetic Dentistry Center

2375 Berkshire Pkwy, Clive, Clive · Weekend hours

5.014 reviews
✓ Aetna + 3 plans
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Des Moines Cosmetic Dentistry Center - Orthodontist in Clive
Des Moines Cosmetic Dentistry Center

5.0 · 14 reviews

✓ Aetna + 3 plans

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Johnson Orthodontics - Waukee - Orthodontist in Waukee
Johnson Orthodontics - Waukee

2355 SE LA Grant Pkwy, Waukee, Waukee · Free consult

5.0513 reviews
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Johnson Orthodontics - Waukee - Orthodontist in Waukee
Johnson Orthodontics - Waukee

5.0 · 513 reviews

✓ Free consult

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Veranda Dentistry Johnston - Orthodontist in Johnston
Veranda Dentistry Johnston

5721 Merle Hay Rd # 12, Johnston, Johnston · Weekend hours

5.070 reviews
✓ ABO board certified
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Veranda Dentistry Johnston - Orthodontist in Johnston
Veranda Dentistry Johnston

5.0 · 70 reviews

✓ ABO board certified

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Des Moines River Dental Care: Dr. Tyler Villiard, Dr. Emma Villiard - Orthodontist in Carlisle
Des Moines River Dental Care: Dr. Tyler Villiard, Dr. Emma Villiard

65 School St #8785, Carlisle, Carlisle · Evening hours

5.0332 reviews
✓ Delta Dental + 6 plans
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Des Moines River Dental Care: Dr. Tyler Villiard, Dr. Emma Villiard - Orthodontist in Carlisle
Des Moines River Dental Care: Dr. Tyler Villiard, Dr. Emma Villiard

5.0 · 332 reviews

✓ Delta Dental + 6 plans

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Smile Orthodontics - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Smile Orthodontics

105 Valley W Dr STE 200, West Des Moines, West Des Moines · Free consult

5.0132 reviews
✓ AAO member
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Smile Orthodontics - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Smile Orthodontics

5.0 · 132 reviews

✓ AAO member

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Ankeny Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Ankeny
Ankeny Orthodontics

350 NW 18th St, Ankeny, Ankeny

5.074 reviews
✓ ABO board certified
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Ankeny Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Ankeny
Ankeny Orthodontics

5.0 · 74 reviews

✓ ABO board certified

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Welge Orthodontics - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Welge Orthodontics

475 S 50th St #400, West Des Moines, West Des Moines · Free consult

5.013 reviews
✓ Aetna + 2 plans
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Welge Orthodontics - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Welge Orthodontics

5.0 · 13 reviews

✓ Aetna + 2 plans

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University Dental Group - Orthodontist in Des Moines
University Dental Group

4626 University Ave, Des Moines, Des Moines · Free consult

5.0914 reviews
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University Dental Group - Orthodontist in Des Moines
University Dental Group

5.0 · 914 reviews

✓ Free consult

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Downtown Dental Care PLLC - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Downtown Dental Care PLLC

405 6th Ave UNIT 114, Des Moines, Des Moines · Evening hours

5.0407 reviews
✓ Delta Dental accepted
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Downtown Dental Care PLLC - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Downtown Dental Care PLLC

5.0 · 407 reviews

✓ Delta Dental accepted

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Johnson Orthodontics - Norwalk - Orthodontist in Norwalk
Johnson Orthodontics - Norwalk

2251 Sunset Dr UNIT 1, Norwalk, Norwalk · Free consult

5.085 reviews
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Johnson Orthodontics - Norwalk - Orthodontist in Norwalk
Johnson Orthodontics - Norwalk

5.0 · 85 reviews

✓ Free consult

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Waveland Family Dental - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Waveland Family Dental

4232 University Ave, Des Moines, Des Moines · Weekend & evening

5.0718 reviews
✓ Aetna accepted
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Waveland Family Dental - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Waveland Family Dental

5.0 · 718 reviews

✓ Aetna accepted

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Lakeside Dental - Orthodontist in Pleasant Hill
Lakeside Dental

1286 Copper Creek Dr, Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill · Free consult

4.9587 reviews
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Lakeside Dental - Orthodontist in Pleasant Hill
Lakeside Dental

4.9 · 587 reviews

✓ Free consult

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Veranda Dentistry - Orthodontist in Pleasant Hill
Veranda Dentistry

1225 Copper Creek Dr Suite K, Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill · Free consult

4.9433 reviews
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Veranda Dentistry - Orthodontist in Pleasant Hill
Veranda Dentistry

4.9 · 433 reviews

✓ Free consult

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Dentistry 801 Grand - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Dentistry 801 Grand

801 Grand Ave #150, Des Moines, Des Moines · Weekend hours

4.9943 reviews
✓ Aetna + 3 plans
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Dentistry 801 Grand - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Dentistry 801 Grand

4.9 · 943 reviews

✓ Aetna + 3 plans

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TC Dental Partners - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
TC Dental Partners

4201 Westown Pkwy Ste 118, West Des Moines, West Des Moines · Free consult

4.9783 reviews
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TC Dental Partners - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
TC Dental Partners

4.9 · 783 reviews

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Fleur Dentistry - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Fleur Dentistry

4551 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, Des Moines

4.9322 reviews
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Fleur Dentistry - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Fleur Dentistry

4.9 · 322 reviews

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Central Iowa Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Altoona
Central Iowa Orthodontics

809 8th St SW, Altoona, Altoona

4.830 reviews
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Central Iowa Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Altoona
Central Iowa Orthodontics

4.8 · 30 reviews

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Iowa Orthodontic Solutions - Johnston - Orthodontist in Johnston
Iowa Orthodontic Solutions - Johnston

6105 NW 86th St, Johnston, Johnston

4.8197 reviews
✓ Cigna + 2 plans
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Iowa Orthodontic Solutions - Johnston - Orthodontist in Johnston
Iowa Orthodontic Solutions - Johnston

4.8 · 197 reviews

✓ Cigna + 2 plans

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Bernhardt and Smith Orthodontics - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Bernhardt and Smith Orthodontics

9295 Bishop Dr #120, West Des Moines, West Des Moines · Free consult

4.821 reviews
✓ AAO member
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Bernhardt and Smith Orthodontics - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Bernhardt and Smith Orthodontics

4.8 · 21 reviews

✓ AAO member

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Iowa Orthodontic Solutions - Ankeny - Orthodontist in Ankeny
Iowa Orthodontic Solutions - Ankeny

211 NW School St, Ankeny, Ankeny

4.8207 reviews
✓ Cigna + 2 plans
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Iowa Orthodontic Solutions - Ankeny - Orthodontist in Ankeny
Iowa Orthodontic Solutions - Ankeny

4.8 · 207 reviews

✓ Cigna + 2 plans

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Brady Dental Care - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Brady Dental Care

3755 E 33rd St, Des Moines, Des Moines · Weekend hours

4.8225 reviews
✓ Cigna + 4 plans
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Brady Dental Care - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Brady Dental Care

4.8 · 225 reviews

✓ Cigna + 4 plans

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Iowa Dental Group - Des Moines - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Iowa Dental Group - Des Moines

1233 63rd St, Des Moines, Des Moines · Weekend hours

4.879 reviews
✓ Delta Dental + 1 plans
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Iowa Dental Group - Des Moines - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Iowa Dental Group - Des Moines

4.8 · 79 reviews

✓ Delta Dental + 1 plans

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Foster Orthodontics (formerly Willham & Foster Orthodontics) - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Foster Orthodontics (formerly Willham & Foster Orthodontics)

7400 Fleur Dr STE 100, Des Moines, Des Moines · Free consult

4.832 reviews
✓ ABO board certified
✓ Delta Dental + 10 plans
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Foster Orthodontics (formerly Willham & Foster Orthodontics) - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Foster Orthodontics (formerly Willham & Foster Orthodontics)

4.8 · 32 reviews

✓ Delta Dental + 10 plans

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Central Iowa Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Pleasant Hill
Central Iowa Orthodontics

5890 Morning Star Ct, Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill

4.881 reviews
✓ AAO member
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Central Iowa Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Pleasant Hill
Central Iowa Orthodontics

4.8 · 81 reviews

✓ AAO member

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Family Orthodontics Iowa - West Des Moines - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Family Orthodontics Iowa - West Des Moines

4949 Westown Pkwy Suite 150, West Des Moines, West Des Moines · Free consult

4.773 reviews
✓ Cigna + 1 plans
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Family Orthodontics Iowa - West Des Moines - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Family Orthodontics Iowa - West Des Moines

4.7 · 73 reviews

✓ Cigna + 1 plans

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Smile Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Smile Orthodontics

530 39th St, Des Moines, Des Moines · Free consult

4.621 reviews
✓ AAO member
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Smile Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Smile Orthodontics

4.6 · 21 reviews

✓ AAO member

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Blair M Smith Orthodontist - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Blair M Smith Orthodontist

245 50th St UNIT 120, West Des Moines, West Des Moines · Free consult

4.310 reviews
✓ AAO member
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Blair M Smith Orthodontist - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Blair M Smith Orthodontist

4.3 · 10 reviews

✓ AAO member

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Ocean Dental - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Ocean Dental

1345 E University Ave #302, Des Moines, Des Moines · Free consult

4.1441 reviews
✓ Aetna + 4 plans
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Ocean Dental - Orthodontist in Des Moines
Ocean Dental

4.1 · 441 reviews

✓ Aetna + 4 plans

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Bernhardt & Smith Orthodontics - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
Bernhardt & Smith Orthodontics

245 50th St UNIT 120, West Des Moines, West Des Moines · Free consult

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✓ AAO member
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Bernhardt & Smith Orthodontics - Orthodontist in West Des Moines
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What offices in Des Moines report

As of 2026, 33 orthodontic practices are listed in Des Moines, IA. Common insurance includes Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Renaissance Dental.

TreatmentLowHighPractices reporting
Braces$3,000$8,0001
Invisalign$0$7,0002

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

Orthodontists near Des Moines

Browse orthodontic practices in specific communities within the Des Moines area.

West Des Moines8 practicesPleasant Hill4 practicesAnkeny2 practicesJohnston2 practicesAltoona1 practicesCarlisle1 practicesClive1 practicesNorwalk1 practicesWaukee1 practices
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Orthodontic care in Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa's capital and largest city, has more than 34 verified orthodontic practices. The city's insurance industry hub provides many residents with strong dental benefits.

Treatment costs in Des Moines typically range from $3,200 to $5,800. Browse Des Moines orthodontists to compare top-rated providers.

Des Moines by the numbers

What this directory lists in Des Moines.

33
Listed practices
4.9
Average rating

8,634 reviews

5
ABO board certified

15% of listings

Also listed: 10 AAO members · 11 with weekend hours · 5 with evening hours · 11 emergency services listed

Sources · CMS NPPES NPI Registry · Registry listing data, Sep 2026

Frequently asked: orthodontists in Des Moines

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REVIEWED SEP 2026

How much do braces cost in Des Moines, IA?

Listed offices that published a figure report $3,000–$8,000 for traditional braces in Des Moines, IA, from 1 practice. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $0–$7,000 from 2 reporting practices. 22 of 33 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Des Moines orthodontists are board certified?

5 of 33 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including DSM Orthodontics, Stork Orthodontics, Veranda Dentistry Johnston. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Des Moines orthodontists accept?

56 carriers appear across Des Moines listings. The most widely accepted are Aetna (14), Cigna (8), Humana (8), Renaissance Dental (7). 4 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Des Moines orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 17 of 33 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. 10 Des Moines-area practices are AAO members.

How much do braces cost in Des Moines, IA?+

Listed offices that published a figure report $3,000–$8,000 for traditional braces in Des Moines, IA, from 1 practice. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $0–$7,000 from 2 reporting practices. 22 of 33 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Des Moines orthodontists are board certified?+

5 of 33 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including DSM Orthodontics, Stork Orthodontics, Veranda Dentistry Johnston. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Des Moines orthodontists accept?+

56 carriers appear across Des Moines listings. The most widely accepted are Aetna (14), Cigna (8), Humana (8), Renaissance Dental (7). 4 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Des Moines orthodontists offer free consultations?+

Yes. 17 of 33 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. 10 Des Moines-area practices are AAO members.

Nearby: West Des Moines (8) · Pleasant Hill (4) · Ankeny (2) · Johnston (2) · Altoona (1)

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