Columbus, Ohio's capital and largest city, has more than 33 verified orthodontic practices. Ohio State University's College of Dentistry helps maintain high clinical standards.

Treatment costs in Columbus typically range from $3,800 to $7,000. Browse Columbus orthodontists to compare top-rated providers.

Columbus by the numbers

What this directory lists in Columbus.

33
Listed practices: 4.8
Average rating: 11
ABO board certified

Also listed: 15 AAO members · 7 named Invisalign providers · 8 with weekend hours · 15 with evening hours · 6 emergency services listed

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

Frequently asked: orthodontists in Columbus

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How much do braces cost in Columbus, OH?

Listed offices that published a figure report $3,500–$7,000 for traditional braces in Columbus, OH, from 3 practices. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $4,000–$7,000 from 2 reporting practices. 28 of 33 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Columbus orthodontists are board certified?

11 of 33 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Polaris Orthodontic Center, Cook Orthodontics of Dublin, Scioto Orthodontics. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Columbus orthodontists accept?

26 carriers appear across Columbus listings. The most widely accepted are Aetna (16), Delta Dental Premier (12), Humana (11), Cigna (10). 1 practice accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Columbus orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 16 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. 15 Columbus-area practices are AAO members.

How much do braces cost in Columbus, OH?

Which Columbus orthodontists are board certified?

Which insurance plans do Columbus orthodontists accept?

Do Columbus orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 16 of 33 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: Hilliard (2) · Worthington (2) · Dublin (1) · Gahanna (1) · Grove City (1)

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What offices in Columbus report

As of 2026, 33 orthodontic practices are listed in Columbus, OH. Common insurance includes Aetna, Delta Dental Premier, Humana, Cigna.

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

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

Orthodontic care in Columbus

Columbus, Ohio's capital and largest city, has more than 33 verified orthodontic practices. Ohio State University's College of Dentistry helps maintain high clinical standards.

Treatment costs in Columbus typically range from $3,800 to $7,000. Browse Columbus orthodontists to compare top-rated providers.