66/10085% of factors measured
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, 131 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 4.9from 131 Google reviews
Best Orthodontists in Chula Vista, CA (2026)
17 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Top DR Score among orthodontists: Sunga Orthodontics, 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews.
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Best for weekend appointments: Orthodontics Unlimited by Dr. Kuruvadi & Associates, 4.9★ from 260 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM.
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17 of Chula Vista’s 175 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 4 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 10 orthodontists in Chula Vista at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunga Orthodontics | 66 | 4.9★ (131) | — | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Alta Dental Group - Chula Vista | 62 | 4.9★ (171) | — | — |
| 3 | Orthodontics Unlimited by Dr. Kuruvadi & Associates | 62 | 4.9★ (260) | Sat | Best for weekend appointments |
| 4 | Cruz Orthodontics | 61 | 5.0★ (607) | — | — |
| 5 | Chula Vista Orthodontics | 61 | 4.9★ (312) | — | — |
| 6 | Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastlake | 61 | 4.9★ (722) | — | — |
| 7 | Life Smiles Dental Care | 59 | 4.4★ (66) | Sat | — |
| 8 | Otay Lakes Orthodontics | 59 | 5.0★ (280) | — | — |
| 9 | Rancho Del Rey Orthodontics | 59 | 4.9★ (245) | — | — |
| 10 | Otay Lakes Smiles by G. Marquez | 58 | 4.3★ (24) | Sat | — |
The 17 orthodontists in Chula Vista, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Alta Dental Group - Chula Vista
1415 Ridgeback Rd #24, Chula Vista, CA 91910
62/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews, 171 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 171 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#3 Orthodontics Unlimited by Dr. Kuruvadi & Associates
3001 Bonita Rd Suite: 400, Chula Vista, CA 91910
62/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 260 Google reviews, 260 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 260 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
#4 Cruz Orthodontics
1415 Ridgeback Rd #3, Chula Vista, CA 91910
61/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 607 Google reviews, 607 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 607 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–2:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#5 Chula Vista Orthodontics
312 I St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
61/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 312 Google reviews, 312 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 312 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#6 Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastlake
2015 Birch Rd Unit 103, Chula Vista, CA 91915
61/100Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 722 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Chula Vista (722).
- 4.9from 722 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#7 Life Smiles Dental Care
2260 Otay Lakes Rd Ste 110, Chula Vista, CA 91915
59/100Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 66 Google reviews, 66 Google reviews.
- 4.4from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
#8 Otay Lakes Orthodontics
891 Kuhn Dr Ste 205, Chula Vista, CA 91914
59/100Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 280 Google reviews, 280 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 280 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#9 Rancho Del Rey Orthodontics
1040 Tierra Del Rey Ste 203, Chula Vista, CA 91910
59/100Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews, 245 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 245 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#10 Otay Lakes Smiles by G. Marquez
2452 Fenton St, Chula Vista, CA 91914
58/100Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, 24 Google reviews.
- 4.3from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
#11 Great Smile Dental
1040 Tierra Del Rey #207, Chula Vista, CA 91910
57/100Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, 109 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 109 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#12 Dr. Federico G. Drachenberg, DDS
890 Eastlake Pkwy Ste 101, Chula Vista, CA 91914
56/100Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
- 4.5from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
#13 Twin Oaks Family Dentistry
230 F St D, Chula Vista, CA 91910
51/100Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.
- 4.3from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7:30 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#14 Cheung David T DDS
249 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
50/100Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews, 9 Google reviews.
- 3.4from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#15 Akhavan Orthodontics
345 F St Ste 190, Chula Vista, CA 91910
50/100Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
- 4.4from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#16 Olga Saiz Dental
661 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
49/100Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
- 4.3from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#17 Frerichs Dwight A DDS
345 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
15/10015% of factors measuredRanked #17 because of services: 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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How we ranked Chula Vista dentists
This list covers the 17 Chula Vista clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 17 Chula Vista clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista, CA: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Chula Vista?
17 Chula Vista clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Sunga Orthodontics, Alta Dental Group - Chula Vista and Orthodontics Unlimited by Dr. Kuruvadi & Associates.
Which of these Chula Vista clinics are open on Saturday?
4 of the 17 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Orthodontics Unlimited by Dr. Kuruvadi & Associates, Life Smiles Dental Care and Otay Lakes Smiles by G. Marquez, and Orthodontics Unlimited by Dr. Kuruvadi & Associates opens 8 AM–1 PM.
How are orthodontists in Chula Vista 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 17 Chula Vista clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Chula Vista
- : DR Scores recalculated for 175 clinics.
- : 7 duplicate listings merged.