65/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews, 407 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 407 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
Best Orthodontists in Albany, NY (2026)
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Top DR Score among orthodontists: Adirondack Orthodontics, 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews, open 7 days until 6 PM.
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6 of Albany’s 108 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 6 orthodontists in Albany at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adirondack Orthodontics | 65 | 4.9★ (407) | Sat · Sun | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Albany Braces | 61 | 4.9★ (498) | — | — |
| 3 | Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Albany | 60 | 4.7★ (585) | — | — |
| 4 | Esmay Timothy R DDS | 50 | 4.6★ (11) | — | — |
| 5 | Smilebliss by Allwood Orthodontics | 49 | 3.4★ (34) | — | — |
| 6 | Ideal Orthodontics | 49 | 3.9★ (57) | — | — |
The 6 orthodontists in Albany, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Albany Braces
1004 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
61/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews, 498 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 498 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#3 Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Albany
980 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
60/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 585 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Albany (585).
- 4.7from 585 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#4 Esmay Timothy R DDS
877 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
50/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
- 4.6from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#5 Smilebliss by Allwood Orthodontics
12 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
49/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 34 Google reviews, 34 Google reviews.
- 3.4from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#6 Ideal Orthodontics
4 Executive Park Dr, Albany, NY 12203
49/100Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 57 Google reviews, 57 Google reviews.
- 3.9from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
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How we ranked Albany dentists
This list covers the 6 Albany clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 6 Albany clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Albany data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |
Best Orthodontists in Albany, NY: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Albany?
6 Albany clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Adirondack Orthodontics, Albany Braces and Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Albany. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which of these Albany clinics are open on Saturday?
1 of the 6 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Adirondack Orthodontics, and Adirondack Orthodontics opens 9 AM–4 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which of these Albany clinics are open on Sunday?
1 of the 6 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Adirondack Orthodontics, and Adirondack Orthodontics opens 9 AM–6 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
How are orthodontists in Albany ranked?
Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 6 Albany clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Albany
- : DR Scores recalculated for 108 clinics.
- : 5 duplicate listings merged.