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Best Orthodontists in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Florida Smiles Dental, 4.9★ from 2,280 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: 1500 Dental, 4.7★ from 834 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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8 of Fort Lauderdale’s 80 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 16 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 8 orthodontists in Fort Lauderdale at a glance

Top 8 orthodontists in Fort Lauderdale at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Florida Smiles Dental774.9★ (2,280)EveningsTop DR Score among orthodontists
21500 Dental714.7★ (834)SatBest for weekend appointments
3JJ Dental704.8★ (707)——
4Smile Design Dental694.9★ (645)——
5Sonrie Dental Care694.8★ (111)——
6TLC Dental – Ft. Lauderdale664.6★ (663)——
7Sage Dental of East Fort Lauderdale624.1★ (436)——
8Sunrise Dentist PA564.2★ (181)——

The 8 orthodontists in Fort Lauderdale, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Fort Lauderdale

    #1 Florida Smiles Dental

    255 SE 14th St #1A, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

    77/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,280 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Fort Lauderdale (2,280).

    • 4.9from 2,280 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Florida Smiles DentalFull profile(754) 354-0363
    In their words

    Your dental health is key to living a full and vibrant life. At Florida Smiles Dental we understand how daunting it can feel when you begin the process of taking care of your teeth. When you visit one of our offices you will find out just how easy it can be to keep up on the health of your teeth! We are confident that we have a solution to many of the conditions you might have on an every-day basis. From general dentistry to orthodontics, to more specific issues that should…

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

  3. #3 JJ Dental

    3000 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

    70/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 707 Google reviews, 707 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 707 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at JJ DentalFull profile(954) 491-1904
    In their words

    Experience comfort and confidence under our gentle care. Whether you desire a complex cosmetic-based smile makeover or simply want to maintain the health and appearance of your current smile you will feel comfortable and confident under our gentle care. With the latest advancements in dental technology, thousands of hours of continuing education, and nearly 60 years of combined clinical expertise, our practice is sure to provide you the best dentistry in South Florida.

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

  6. #6 TLC Dental – Ft. Lauderdale

    3001 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, United States

    66/100

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 663 Google reviews, 663 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 663 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at TLC Dental – Ft. LauderdaleFull profile(954) 491-7100
    In their words

    We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles. High Standards A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. Quality Assurance systems are in place allowing for the highest predictability in care. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use…

    From TLC Dental – Ft. Lauderdale's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Sage Dental of East Fort Lauderdale

    6171 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, United States

    62/100

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 436 Google reviews, 436 Google reviews.

    • 4.1from 436 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sage Dental of East Fort LauderdaleFull profile(954) 951-8388
    In their words

    We're creating a modern, family-friendly approach to dentistry with one thing in mind – you. We know dental health is the window to your overall well-being. That's why we're committed to helping you stay healthy inside and out. From pediatric dentistry and orthodontics to teeth cleanings and oral surgery, we utilize the latest in clinical technologies to provide you and your family the best dental care all in one place.

    From Sage Dental of East Fort Lauderdale's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  8. #8 Sunrise Dentist PA

    14201 W Sunrise Blvd STE 106, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33323, United States

    56/100

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 181 Google reviews, 181 Google reviews.

    • 4.2from 181 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Sunrise Dentist PAFull profile(954) 845-0666
    In their words

    Dental service in Sunrise FL. We owed a huge thanks to the Weston and Plantation community and surrounding cities in Broward county for allowing us in helping them with their porcelain teeth, whitening, teeth removal and dental implant solutions. Every patient has a story to tell...when we met our patients in real life, we try to unearth their dental and life stories and to tell our own as dentists.

    From Sunrise Dentist PA's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Fort Lauderdale dentists

This list covers the 8 Fort Lauderdale clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 8 Fort Lauderdale clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 28 were excluded (2 closed and 26 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Fort Lauderdale?

8 Fort Lauderdale clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Florida Smiles Dental, 1500 Dental and JJ Dental. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these Fort Lauderdale clinics are open on Saturday?

1 of the 8 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are 1500 Dental, and 1500 Dental opens 9 AM–2 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which Fort Lauderdale clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 8 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Florida Smiles Dental has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Mondays.

How are orthodontists in Fort Lauderdale 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 8 Fort Lauderdale clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Fort Lauderdale

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 80 clinics.
  2. : 26 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 2 closed clinics removed.

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