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Best Orthodontists in Gaithersburg, MD (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Tong Dental Care, 4.7★ from 580 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 4

    Best for weekend appointments: Supertooth at Kentlands, 4.5★ from 91 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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4 of Gaithersburg’s 89 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 2 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 13 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 4 orthodontists in Gaithersburg at a glance

Top 4 orthodontists in Gaithersburg at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Tong Dental Care714.7★ (580)SatTop DR Score among orthodontists
2Quince Orchard Family Dentistry645.0★ (40)——
3MVP Smiles594.0★ (4)——
4Supertooth at Kentlands584.5★ (91)SatBest for weekend appointments

The 4 orthodontists in Gaithersburg, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Gaithersburg

    #1 Tong Dental Care

    903 Russell Ave #200, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

    71/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 580 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Gaithersburg (580).

    • 4.7from 580 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Tong Dental CareFull profile(301) 216-1780
    In their words

    For over 30 years, Dr. James Tong of Tong Dental Care has served the Gaithersburg, Maryland community with quality work, top patient care, and utilizing the most advanced dental technology available. From Full-Service Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Implant Restoration, Pediatrics Dentistry, Oral Hygiene, Sleep Apnea, Night Guards, TMJ Treatment, and dental emergencies. Dr. James Tong can help! One of Maryland’s most highly rated dental…

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

  3. #3 MVP Smiles

    806 W. Diamond Ave. Suite 250, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

    59/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and services: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.0from 4 Google reviews
    • Speaks English
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Dentists
    Dr. Naveen Kwatra; Dr. Amy Barrer

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at MVP SmilesFull profile(301) 977-2200
    In their words

    At MVP Smiles, your child’s oral health is our top priority. Our state-of-the-art dental clinic offers comprehensive care to keep your child’s smile radiant and healthy. Our experienced team provides comprehensive services, from preventive and restorative dentistry to orthodontics for all ages. Whether you need a trusted pediatric dentist or orthodontist, we are here to help.

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

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How we ranked Gaithersburg dentists

This list covers the 4 Gaithersburg clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 4 Gaithersburg clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 32 were excluded (1 closed and 31 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg, MD: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Gaithersburg?

4 Gaithersburg clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Tong Dental Care, Quince Orchard Family Dentistry and MVP Smiles. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these Gaithersburg clinics are open on Saturday?

2 of the 4 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Tong Dental Care and Supertooth at Kentlands, and Tong Dental Care opens 8 AM–2 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are orthodontists in Gaithersburg 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 4 Gaithersburg clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Gaithersburg

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 89 clinics.
  2. : 31 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 1 closed clinic removed.

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