Risas Dental and Braces

Risas Dental and Braces

Affordable dental care and orthodontics chain

Overview

Risas Dental and Braces runs a chain of clinics in the Southwest that offers affordable general dentistry and orthodontics, including braces and Invisalign-style clear aligners. It accepts nearly all PPO, state, and federal insurance and also serves uninsured patients through a low-cost Friends of Risas membership plus in-house payment plans that don’t require credit checks. Patients access care through extended hours, including Saturdays, with a patient-first approach called The Risas Way and a strong charity program that has delivered over $10 million in free dental treatment through events like Labor of Love. The company aims to expand access to affordable, high-quality dental and orthodontic care for underserved and self-pay communities.

About Risas Dental and Braces

Simplify's Rating
Why Risas Dental and Braces is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Friends of Risas lowers uninsured friction and strengthens retention among price-sensitive patients.
  • Cross-selling dentistry, pediatric care, orthodontics, and oral surgery increases lifetime patient value.
  • Labor of Love builds community trust and supports local referral generation.

What critics are saying

  • Credit-check-free payment plans increase delinquency and bad-debt exposure during consumer downturns.
  • Competing DSOs and orthodontic chains can copy pricing and financing quickly.
  • Staffing shortages threaten late-hour capacity, reducing chair utilization and same-day access.

What makes Risas Dental and Braces unique

  • Affordable pricing sits 30-40% below average, targeting self-pay and budget-conscious families.
  • Nearly all PPO, state, and federal insurance plans expand access and patient volume.
  • Extended evening and Saturday hours improve convenience for shift workers and families.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Performance Bonus

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

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