65/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews, 104 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 104 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Best Orthodontists in Carson, CA (2026)
3 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Top DR Score among orthodontists: Orthodontics of Carson, 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4 PM.
Rankings can't be bought. Booking through us earns you a $60 gift card and doesn’t affect order. How we rank
3 of Carson’s 63 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 3 orthodontists in Carson at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthodontics of Carson | 65 | 4.8★ (104) | Sat | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Heart Dental | 64 | 4.9★ (206) | — | — |
| 3 | Thrive Orthodontics | 62 | 5.0★ (109) | — | — |
The 3 orthodontists in Carson, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Heart Dental
20401 Avalon Blvd A, Carson, CA 90746
64/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Carson (206).
- 4.9from 206 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#3 Thrive Orthodontics
20930 Bonita St X, Carson, CA 90746
62/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, 109 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 109 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Find the right dentist in Carson
Answer 2 quick questions and we'll help you find a dentist that fits your needs, location and availability.
Book through DentistsRanked and get a $60 Amazon gift card. Terms
Step 1 of 2
What service are you looking for?
- 100% free for patients
- No commitment
How we ranked Carson dentists
This list covers the 3 Carson clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 3 Carson clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Carson 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 Carson, CA: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Carson?
3 Carson clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Orthodontics of Carson, Heart Dental and Thrive Orthodontics. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which of these Carson clinics are open on Saturday?
1 of the 3 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Orthodontics of Carson, and Orthodontics of Carson opens 8 AM–4 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
How are orthodontists in Carson 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 3 Carson clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Carson
- : DR Scores recalculated for 63 clinics.
- : 11 duplicate listings merged.