Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States, has more than 32 verified orthodontic practices, with the full metro offering patients dozens of additional options.

Treatment costs in Houston typically range from $3,800 to $7,500. Browse Houston orthodontists to compare top-rated providers.

Houston by the numbers

What this directory lists in Houston.

42
Listed practices: 4.9
Average rating: 24
ABO board certified

Also listed: 16 AAO members · 9 named Invisalign providers · 21 with weekend hours · 11 with evening hours · 24 emergency services listed

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

Frequently asked: orthodontists in Houston

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How much do braces cost in Houston, TX?

Listed offices that published a figure report $2,500–$7,500 for traditional braces in Houston, TX, from 2 practices. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $1,800–$8,000 from 6 reporting practices. 36 of 42 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which Houston orthodontists are board certified?

24 of 42 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Orthodontic Nations, Clear Smiles, Mia Orthodontics. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do Houston orthodontists accept?

29 carriers appear across Houston listings. The most widely accepted are Humana (20), Aetna (19), Delta Dental PPO (16), Renaissance Dental (14). 4 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do Houston orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 28 of 42 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 Houston-area practices are AAO members.

How much do braces cost in Houston, TX?

Which Houston orthodontists are board certified?

Which insurance plans do Houston orthodontists accept?

Do Houston orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 28 of 42 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: The Woodlands (8) · Bellaire (2) · Baytown (1)

Guides: Invisalign cost · Adult braces · Insurance & Medicaid

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What offices in Houston report

As of 2026, 42 orthodontic practices are listed in Houston, TX. Common insurance includes Humana, Aetna, Delta Dental PPO, Renaissance Dental.

Treatment	Low	High	Practices reporting
Braces	$2,500	$7,500	2
Invisalign	$1,800	$8,000	6

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