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Ruby Dental & Braces

Ruby Dental and Braces is a family dentistry and orthodontics practice in Lexington, KY offering general dental care, children's dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontic services for patients of all ages.

1301 Winchester Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
4.0(365 reviews)
Call Now(859) 518-8215Book OnlineWebsiteDirections

About Ruby Dental & Braces

Nitrous oxide, sensory accommodations, and toys at checkout make this a practice families choose specifically for anxious or young kids, though scheduling can be slow.

Ruby Dental & Braces is a general dental practice in Lexington that also offers traditional braces, clear aligners, and retainers. Reviews describe particular strength in working with young children, anxious patients, and kids with sensory needs, including nitrous oxide offered at no extra charge and staff who calm scared toddlers during first visits. Dr. May and Dr. Willis are mentioned by patients, with several noting a smooth transition since a previous orthodontist's retirement. Scheduling and follow-through after appointments come up often enough that they're worth knowing about going in.

Summary of 207 patient reviews, January 2019–September 2026, updated September 2026

Ruby Dental and Braces is a family dentistry and orthodontics practice in Lexington, KY offering general dental care, children's dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontic services for patients of all ages.

They accept Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans, and provide flexible payment options including CareCredit and financing through AcceptCare.

Treatments offered

Clear AlignersClear AlignersTraditional BracesTraditional BracesRetainersRetainers
GuidesClear aligner costs explained →Adult braces cost guide →Teen braces cost guide →

Who They Treat

Ruby Dental & Braces provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+

Orthodontists at this office

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Dr. NICOLE KIM --, D.M.D., M.S.D.

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NPI VERIFIEDAccepting New Patients

Insurance accepted

26 plans listed
ADI/DentaquestAetnaAnthemAvesisBlue Cross Blue ShieldCareingtonCHIP (Children's Health)Cigna
Ruby Dental & Braces accepts Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.

What patients say

Latest review 7 weeks ago

What patients praise

  • Staff are repeatedly described as skilled at calming anxious or very young children, including kids with autism or sensory sensitivities.
  • Nitrous oxide is offered without extra charge to help nervous patients get through procedures.
  • Some reviews describe a smooth handoff since a previous orthodontist retired, with positive experiences under the current team.

Things to know

  • Many reviews describe long waits, rescheduled appointments, or braces visits spaced far enough apart to slow progress.
  • Some reviews describe difficulty reaching the office after a broken bracket or during an emergency, with repairs delayed for weeks.

Who it suits

  • Young children and first-time dental patients
  • Anxious or nervous patients

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. May · 8 reviews
  • Dr. Willis · 3 reviews

Orthodontic care in reviews

Reviews on braces treatment are mixed: some families are pleased with how staff interact with their kids during fittings, but others describe care as minimal, with broken brackets going unrepaired for weeks and appointments spaced four to six weeks apart, which a few attribute to the orthodontist's limited in-office days.

Last 90 days
34 reviews
averaging 3.8★
Last 12 months
147 reviews
averaging 3.9★
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Star ratings
  • 5★285
  • 4★26
  • 3★11
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  • 1★90
Average rating by year
  • 20193.6
  • 20202.9
  • 20213.3
  • 20222.2
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1★5★
Treatments patients mention
  • Braces14
  • Jaw surgery4
What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • Friendly staff83 / 18
  • Scheduling & wait times15 / 32
  • The dentist23 / 14
  • Great with kids32 / 4
  • Gentle, comfortable care26 / 2
  • Responsiveness7 / 21
  • Clear explanations13 / 3
  • Treatment results9 / 7
What patients talk about
ThemePraiseCriticism
Friendly staff8318
Scheduling & wait times1532
The dentist2314
Great with kids324
Gentle, comfortable care262
Responsiveness721
Clear explanations133
Treatment results97

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Recent reviews from Google

4.0
365 reviews
jerry mccray
jerry mccray
3 weeks ago
“

Probably one of the worst customer service experience i have ever had. I made and an appointment over 6 months ago. Been rescheduled twice. Get a phone call today that they need to reschedule me again because their “call center” over booked. And it’s another 6 month wait. Unless it and emergency so they can charge you $1000 of dollars they don’t care. Look elsewhere. To big of a corporate mindset to even care about there patient.

Review from Google

Jo TG
Jo TG
a month ago
“

The staff and the doctors at Ruby Dental so great. Knowledgeable and professional. Their kindness is above imagined. Thank you all .

Review from Google

Mary Smith
Mary Smith
a month ago
“

I didn’t even make it into the office. I called and scheduled a cleaning and check up for 8/2 (today) I had an employee call off so I called to get in for another time at the end of this week or next week. Firstly they didn’t have me under an appointment yet had my child who had not been seen there for 9 years, even though the appointment confirmation showed my name as the patient name, she did some more searching and said she found my appointment but it wasn’t for a cleaning as the hygienist called off, I said well good thing I had an employee call in or I would have left work for no reason. She then said well actually it wouldn’t have been a cleaning even if they were here because we aren’t doing cleanings for adults until next year sometime….what….just the sheer lack of communication and misinformation is enough for me to not want these people in my mouth. Not to mention the lady answering the phones should not be in any type of customer service role…yikes…go elsewhere people.

Review from Google

Mathieu Christopherson
Mathieu Christopherson
2 months ago
“

They are absolutely useless. They have done nothing but milk my insurance for x-rays over and over. Went to try to get some cavities filled and after 5 separate appointments I have yet to get a single one taken care of.

Review from Google

richard wolfe
richard wolfe
2 months ago
“

Had scheduled an appointment for Wednesday. Unfortunately, due to issues with call center my appointment was Not an appointment. The front office people were OUTSTANDING 💯 They explained what happened and were able to reschedule me in 2 days 😊🫡 I have had extensive work done and they checked Everything, did a fantastic cleaning and were careful. Highly Recommend. Thank You guys and gals 😁❤️

Review from Google

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does Ruby Dental & Braces offer?+
Ruby Dental & Braces offers: Clear Aligners, Traditional Braces, Retainers.
Does Ruby Dental & Braces accept dental insurance?+
Ruby Dental & Braces accepts ADI/Dentaquest, Aetna, Anthem, Avesis, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and others.
Does Ruby Dental & Braces offer free consultations?+
Yes, Ruby Dental & Braces offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (859) 518-8215 or book online to schedule.
Is Ruby Dental & Braces accepting new patients?+
Ruby Dental & Braces is currently welcoming new patients in Lexington, KY. Call (859) 518-8215 or book online to schedule.
Where is Ruby Dental & Braces located?+
Ruby Dental & Braces is located at 1301 Winchester Rd. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=1555641824687355336&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Ruby Dental & Braces?+
Ruby Dental & Braces office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Ruby Dental & Braces offer payment plans?+
Yes, Ruby Dental & Braces offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Ruby Dental & Braces?+
Ruby Dental & Braces is staffed by Dr. NICOLE KIM --.
What is the patient rating for Ruby Dental & Braces?+
Ruby Dental & Braces has a 4-star rating based on 365 patient reviews on Google.
How long has Ruby Dental & Braces been in practice?+
Ruby Dental & Braces has been providing orthodontic care since 2008, serving the Lexington, KY community for over 18 years.

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1301 Winchester Rd
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