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Best Orthodontists in Clearwater, FL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Clearwater Dental Associates, 4.9★ from 1,442 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.

  2. 4

    Best for weekend appointments: Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics, 4.3★ from 544 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

  3. 2

    Best for evenings: Soni Smiles General & Implant Dentistry - Clearwater, 4.8★ from 422 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.

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7 of Clearwater’s 61 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 2 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 7 orthodontists in Clearwater at a glance

Top 7 orthodontists in Clearwater at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Clearwater Dental Associates744.9★ (1,442)—Top DR Score among orthodontists
2Soni Smiles General & Implant Dentistry - Clearwater734.8★ (422)EveningsBest for evenings
3Northwood Dental714.9★ (1,410)——
4Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics714.3★ (544)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
5Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics714.4★ (471)Sat—
6Coast Dental684.4★ (617)——
7Dental Arts Clearwater674.6★ (512)——

The 7 orthodontists in Clearwater, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. Ranked #1 in Clearwater

    #1 Clearwater Dental Associates

    2226 Druid Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764

    74/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,442 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Clearwater (1,442).

    • 4.9from 1,442 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #2 Soni Smiles General & Implant Dentistry - Clearwater

    1511 Lakeview Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756, United States

    73/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 422 Google reviews, 422 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 422 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dentist in Clearwater, FL, 33756 Are you tired of changing dentists every time? Try Soni Smiles. It is advisable to have a regular dentist near you who understands your oral health. At our dentist near you, we offer you and your family the best oral health care. At our dental office in Clearwater, FL, 33756, we have cosmetic, emergency, restorative, general and preventive dentistry. The available cosmetic dental treatments include teeth whitening, dental implants, veneers…

    From Soni Smiles General & Implant Dentistry - Clearwater's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #3 Northwood Dental

    3023 Eastland Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33761

    71/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,410 Google reviews, 1,410 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 1,410 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Northwood Dental is a highly reviewed full-service family dental practice, specializing in implants, cosmetics, Lanap®, dentures, gum disease, crowns, bridges and other general dentistry services, such as Invisalign®. We are currently accepting new patients and offer new patient specials. Call 727.797.5161 or visit our website today! Primary dentists are: Dr. Jill Hagan, Dr. David Wagner, Dr. Saravana Karunagaran ("Dr. K"), and Dr Whelen. We look forward to meeting you and…

    From Northwood Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #4 Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics

    2094 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765, United States

    71/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 544 Google reviews, 544 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 544 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Bright Now Dental in Clearwater has a singular goal - to provide quality, comprehensive dental service at an affordable rate. We take pride inproviding honest, thorough dental care including teeth cleaning, teeth whitening, braces, dental crowns, root canals and more. With a full service dental team in Clearwater, you can expect nothing but the best in choosing dental care that lasts a lifetime. By offering emergency appointments, Bright Now Dental Clearwater ensures your…

    From Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #5 Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics

    27066 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761

    71/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 471 Google reviews, 471 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 471 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    With some of the best dentists and orthodontists in the Clearwater area, it's no wonder patients look to Bright Now Dental for their next dental service. You can find affordable treatment for a root canal, dental crown, teeth cleaning, teeth whitening, braces, and much more with with the highly knowledgable dental staff. Both pediatric and emergency dentists at Bright Now Dental take time to listen to your concerns, making your time their priority. Review the full list of…

    From Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #6 Coast Dental

    23680 US-19, Clearwater, FL 33765, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 617 Google reviews, 617 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 617 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Coast Dental is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients and staff. Our practices are open and prepared to serve our communities during the COVID-19 outbreak. Coast Dental takes infection control precautions every day to prevent the spread of all infections, including Coronavirus. We are following the CDC recommendations and staying abreast of changes per World Health Organization, CDC and the state departments of health. For the latest…

    From Coast Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #7 Dental Arts Clearwater

    1201 S Highland Ave STE 3, Clearwater, FL 33756, United States

    67/100

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 512 Google reviews, 512 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 512 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    For a range of emergency, general and cosmetic dentistry services including regular dental checkup, teeth cleaning, brightening, dental sealants, implants, or oral cancer screening, get in touch with a dentist in Clearwater, FL, practicing dentistry at Dental Arts Clearwater. With a combined dental experience of over a decade, the dental clinic is one of the most reputed ones in the location, catering to the needs of a huge clientele in the location as well as in the…

    From Dental Arts Clearwater's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Clearwater dentists

This list covers the 7 Clearwater clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 7 Clearwater clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 25 were excluded (3 closed and 22 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Clearwater data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Best Orthodontists in Clearwater, FL: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Clearwater?

7 Clearwater clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Clearwater Dental Associates, Soni Smiles General & Implant Dentistry - Clearwater and Northwood Dental.

Which of these Clearwater clinics are open on Saturday?

2 of the 7 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics and Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics, and Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics opens 8 AM–2 PM.

Which Clearwater clinics on this page are open late?

2 of the 7 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Soni Smiles General & Implant Dentistry - Clearwater has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Tuesdays.

How are orthodontists in Clearwater 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 7 Clearwater clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Clearwater

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 61 clinics.
  2. : 22 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 3 closed clinics removed.