Orthodontists in Albuquerque, NM | Braces & Invisalign

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What offices in Albuquerque report

As of 2026, 27 orthodontic practices are listed in Albuquerque, NM. Common insurance includes United Concordia, Aetna, Renaissance Dental, Cigna.

Treatment	Low	High	Practices reporting
Braces	$120	$5,500	7
Invisalign	$500	$6,500	3

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

New Mexico orthodontics by the numbers

Statewide context for your Albuquerque search

Albuquerque vs. statewide

Albuquerque's 27 listed practices average 4.8 stars across 13,482 reviews.

Credentials in this market

9 of 27 Albuquerque practices (33%) hold ABO board certification; 12 are AAO members; 6 are named Invisalign providers.

Access

10 practices offer weekend hours, 11 offer evening hours, 14 list emergency orthodontic services.

SOURCES · CMS NPPES NPI REGISTRY · REGISTRY LISTING DATA, SEP 2026

Frequently asked: orthodontists in Albuquerque

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REVIEWED SEP 2026

How much do braces cost in Albuquerque, NM?

Listed offices that published a figure report $120–$5,500 for traditional braces in Albuquerque, NM, from 7 practices. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $500–$6,500 from 3 reporting practices. 24 of 27 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Albuquerque orthodontists are board certified?

9 of 27 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Success Smiles Orthodontics, Haltom Orthodontics - West Albuquerque, Success Smiles Orthodontics South Valley. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Albuquerque orthodontists accept?

36 carriers appear across Albuquerque listings. The most widely accepted are United Concordia (20), Aetna (17), Renaissance Dental (17), Cigna (14). 7 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Albuquerque orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 21 of 27 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. 12 Albuquerque-area practices are AAO members.

How much do braces cost in Albuquerque, NM?+

Listed offices that published a figure report $120–$5,500 for traditional braces in Albuquerque, NM, from 7 practices. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $500–$6,500 from 3 reporting practices. 24 of 27 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Albuquerque orthodontists are board certified?+

9 of 27 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Success Smiles Orthodontics, Haltom Orthodontics - West Albuquerque, Success Smiles Orthodontics South Valley. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Albuquerque orthodontists accept?+

36 carriers appear across Albuquerque listings. The most widely accepted are United Concordia (20), Aetna (17), Renaissance Dental (17), Cigna (14). 7 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Albuquerque orthodontists offer free consultations?+

Yes. 21 of 27 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.

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