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Best Orthodontists in Denver, CO (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Primary Dental, 4.7★ from 393 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Risas Dental and Braces - Denver South, 4.6★ from 688 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 8 PM.

  3. 4

    Best for evenings: Risas Dental and Braces - Federal Heights, 4.5★ from 863 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 8 PM.

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46 of Denver’s 363 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 6 of them open Saturdays and 4 stay open after 6pm. They offer 5 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 orthodontists in Denver at a glance

Top 10 orthodontists in Denver at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Primary Dental734.7★ (393)—Top DR Score among orthodontists
2Risas Dental and Braces - Denver South714.6★ (688)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
3Metropolitan Dental Care714.9★ (1,126)——
4Risas Dental and Braces - Federal Heights714.5★ (863)Evenings · SatBest for evenings
5Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics of Denver694.7★ (387)Sat—
6Cherry Creek South Dental685.0★ (208)——
7Adventure Dental, Vision and Orthodontics684.4★ (1,264)Sat—
8Wynkoop Dentistry - Dental Care674.8★ (764)——
9Capitol Premier Dental Group674.9★ (255)——
10Cherry Creek Dental Spa674.9★ (689)——

The 46 orthodontists in Denver, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Denver

    #1 Primary Dental

    5801 W 44th Ave Unit C, Denver, CO 80212

    73/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 393 Google reviews, 393 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 393 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Primary DentalFull profile(303) 433-1239
    In their words

    Primary Dental in Denver, Colorado, provides dental care for adults and children. Whether you or your child need orthodontics or just a cleaning, our pristine and comfortable office is the perfect place. We accept most major dental insurances. At Primary Dental, we treat you and your kids like family.

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

  2. #2 Risas Dental and Braces - Denver South

    2731 W Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80219

    71/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 688 Google reviews, 688 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 688 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Risas Dental and Braces - Denver SouthFull profile(720) 636-9828
    In their words

    We Speak Patient! Affordable • Accessible • Accommodating We believe everyone deserves access to quality dental care. Our commitment to patients is reflected through our money back guarantee, extended hours, on-time promise, and flexible payment options.

    From Risas Dental and Braces - Denver South's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Metropolitan Dental Care

    1400 Glenarm Pl #200, Denver, CO 80202

    71/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,126 Google reviews, 1,126 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 1,126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–3 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Metropolitan Dental CareFull profile(303) 534-2626
    In their words

    Denver dentists Dr. White, Dr. Roach and Dr. Kaluzshner offer cosmetic dentistry, general dental procedures like crowns, bridges, implants, and periodontal care. We have served patients in the Denver area for more than 37 years and have a reputation for excellence in patient care and service. Our front office team will be happy to help you file insurance, and we also work with CareCredit for patient financing with low or no interest. Oral health is closely tied to overall…

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

  4. #4 Risas Dental and Braces - Federal Heights

    8383 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 80221

    71/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 863 Google reviews, 863 Google reviews.

    • 4.5from 863 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Risas Dental and Braces - Federal HeightsFull profile(720) 450-8000
    In their words

    We Speak Patient! Affordable • Accessible • Accommodating We believe everyone deserves access to quality dental care. Our commitment to patients is reflected through our money back guarantee, extended hours, on-time promise, and flexible payment options.

    From Risas Dental and Braces - Federal Heights's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Adventure Dental, Vision and Orthodontics

    1407 W 84th Ave B8, Denver, CO 80260, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 1,264 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Denver (1,264).

    • 4.4from 1,264 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Adventure Dental, Vision and OrthodonticsFull profile(720) 214-4746

  9. #9 Capitol Premier Dental Group

    3955 E Exposition Ave #310, Denver, CO 80209, United States

    67/100

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 255 Google reviews, 255 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 255 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Capitol Premier Dental GroupFull profile(303) 991-4455
    In their words

    We are proud to be considered one of the best local dental offices around by our patients. Our promise to you is the very best care from the moment you enter our office to the moment you leave, every time. By creating a calm and relaxing environment for our patients we believe you will enjoy your experience more. Through years of experience and by providing the very best that dentistry can offer, we can deliver you the right options to all of your dental needs. Call us to…

    From Capitol Premier Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  10. #10 Cherry Creek Dental Spa

    155 S Madison St #220, Denver, CO 80209, United States

    67/100

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 689 Google reviews, 689 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 689 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–3 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Cherry Creek Dental SpaFull profile(303) 835-0033
    In their words

    Our dental business started in 2017 located in Cherry Creek, Denver. We provide high quality and relaxing dental services to our patients with the state of the art equipment and facilities. Our services mainly include emergency care, implant restorations, orthodontics, sedation dentistry, Botox and Derma fillers, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental fillings, dentures, nitrous oxide, and crown and bridges.

    From Cherry Creek Dental Spa's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 46 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Wyte Smiles595.0★ (338)
27Kids Mile High Pediatric Dentistry - Central Park594.8★ (473)
28Kids Choice Dental & Orthodontics - Denver584.3★ (269)Evenings
29Avenue Dental Studio584.9★ (178)
30Speaks Orthodontics584.9★ (353)
31Dr. Ross Orthodontics - formerly Benson Orthodontics585.0★ (227)
32Dental Elements584.9★ (400)
33Cody Dental Group584.6★ (673)
34Owens Orthodontics585.0★ (268)
35Green Valley Ranch Orthodontics575.0★ (277)
36Hampden Youth Dentistry and Orthodontics574.9★ (207)
37Perfect Teeth Dental & Orthodontics - Specialty Center574.7★ (531)
3838th Modern Dental574.7★ (646)
39Nestman Orthodontics565.0★ (87)
40Hampden Dentistry & Orthodontics554.6★ (214)
41Family Dentistry at City Park544.6★ (158)
42Eberle Orthodontics544.7★ (124)
43Bellon Orthodontics534.9★ (30)
44Orthodontics in the Highlands514.6★ (31)
45Hardy Orthodontics Braces475.0★ (2)
46Colorado Family Orthodontics461.0★ (2)

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How we ranked Denver dentists

This list covers the 46 Denver clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 46 Denver clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 50 were excluded (1 closed and 49 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 Denver 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 Denver, CO: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Denver?

46 Denver clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Primary Dental, Risas Dental and Braces - Denver South and Metropolitan Dental Care.

Which of these Denver clinics are open on Saturday?

6 of the 46 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Risas Dental and Braces - Denver South, Risas Dental and Braces - Federal Heights and Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics of Denver, and Risas Dental and Braces - Denver South opens 9 AM–8 PM.

Which Denver clinics on this page are open late?

4 of the 46 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Risas Dental and Braces - Denver South has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Mondays.

How are orthodontists in Denver 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 46 Denver clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Denver

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 363 clinics.
  2. : 49 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 1 closed clinic removed.

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