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Best Orthodontists in Columbia, SC (2026)

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The short answer

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    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Premier Smile Center, 4.9★ from 512 Google reviews, open 3 days a week.

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    Best for evenings: Total Dental Care of South Carolina, 4.6★ from 214 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM.

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15 of Columbia’s 156 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 8 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 orthodontists in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 orthodontists in Columbia at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Premier Smile Center694.9★ (512)—Top DR Score among orthodontists
2WildeWood Aesthetic Dentistry684.9★ (496)——
3Total Dental Care of South Carolina674.6★ (214)EveningsBest for evenings
4Novus Orthodontics654.9★ (82)——
5Creston Dental644.2★ (834)——
6Carolina Dental Docs644.4★ (200)——
7Dental Care of Rosewood624.9★ (455)——
8Washington Orthodontics614.9★ (547)——
9Tompkins Orthodontics614.9★ (213)——
10Columbia Smiles614.9★ (185)——

The 15 orthodontists in Columbia, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Columbia

    #1 Premier Smile Center

    7212 Brookfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, United States

    69/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 512 Google reviews, 512 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 512 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Premier Smile CenterFull profile(803) 626-1265
    In their words

    A Dental practice whose goal is to assist our patients and their family achieve optimal oral health thru education, motivation and community service. Our vision is to add value by providing optimal dental care in a great atmosphere and providing an exceptional experience for every patient every time.

    From Premier Smile Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 WildeWood Aesthetic Dentistry

    230 Graces Way, Columbia, SC 29229

    68/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 496 Google reviews, 496 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 496 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at WildeWood Aesthetic DentistryFull profile(803) 788-0099
    In their words

    At WildeWood Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Justin Griffin is a premier cosmetic dentist that caters to all your dental needs. Our state-of-the-art dental facility has an ambiance that is high-tech and soft-touch at the same time. Dr. Griffin’s family-oriented dental philosophy is marked by a genuine concern for your comfort, thus helping Columbia patients achieve their most healthy and beautiful smile. We specialize in providing Sleep Apnea treatments, CEREC - Same Day Crowns,…

    From WildeWood Aesthetic Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Creston Dental

    5422 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206

    64/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 834 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Columbia (834).

    • 4.2from 834 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Creston DentalFull profile(803) 973-0738
    In their words

    Creston Dental serves the local Columbia, SC community with a friendly and professional dental team to make dental visits simple and stress-free for patients of all ages. We accept most types of insurance and offer convenient payment options. Ask about our Resolution Dental Plan, which can save your family over $1,000 per year in dental needs!

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

  10. #10 Columbia Smiles

    1310 Lady St Ste 600, Columbia, SC 29201

    61/100

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews, 185 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 185 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Columbia SmilesFull profile(803) 888-6504
    In their words

    Columbia Smiles in Columbia is led by Nick Pournaras, DMD. Our dentist offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures including dental implants, veneers, and orthodontics. Perhaps as tribute to Dr. Nick, or to our incredible patient base, many of our tremendously talented staff members have been at Columbia Smiles for multiple years. Long-time patients have come to expect the signature positive attitude and good humor of our team members and you can as well.…

    From Columbia Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Columbia dentists

This list covers the 15 Columbia clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 15 Columbia clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 31 were excluded (4 closed and 27 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Columbia 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 Columbia, SC: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Columbia?

15 Columbia clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Premier Smile Center, WildeWood Aesthetic Dentistry and Total Dental Care of South Carolina.

Which Columbia clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 15 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Total Dental Care of South Carolina has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Mondays.

How are orthodontists in Columbia 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 15 Columbia clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Columbia

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 156 clinics.
  2. : 27 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.

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