Best Orthodontists in Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

5 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated October 21, 20260 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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Top DR Score among orthodontists: O'Grady Orthodontics, 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews, open 4 days a week.
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Best for evenings: Dental Design PC, 4.9★ from 335 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.

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5 of Grand Rapids’s 137 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 5 orthodontists in Grand Rapids at a glance

Top 5 orthodontists in Grand Rapids at a glance
Rank	Clinic	DR Score	Rating (reviews)	Evenings / weekends	Best for
1	O'Grady Orthodontics	73	4.9★ (356)	—	Top DR Score among orthodontists
2	Dental Design PC	72	4.9★ (335)	Evenings	Best for evenings
3	Life-Centered Dentistry	69	5.0★ (329)	—	—
4	Midwest Family Dental Care	68	4.7★ (844)	—	—
5	Contemporary Family Dental	68	4.7★ (508)	—	—

The 5 orthodontists in Grand Rapids, ranked

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

Ranked #1 in Grand Rapids
#1 O'Grady Orthodontics
825 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
73/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews, 356 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 356 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at O'Grady Orthodontics Full profile (616) 949-2100
In their words
2021 Diamond level provider of Invisalign in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mission Statement: Our mission is to achieve a beautiful and confident smile for our patients. We will provide the highest quality treatment using the latest technological advancements. Through a caring and friendly staff we strive to build trusting relationships with all our patients.
From O'Grady Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#2 Dental Design PC
2021 44th St SE Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
72/100
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 335 Google reviews, 335 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 335 Google reviews
Hours
Mon 9 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Dental Design PC Full profile (616) 452-0400
In their words
At Dental Design PC, we are committed to providing personalized family care that will meet the needs of dental patients of all ages. We offer a caring, relaxed atmosphere and utilize the latest dental technology to ensure your maximum comfort. We always welcome new patients and offer a full range of general & cosmetic dental treatments at our office to help you achieve your perfect smile, such as periodic dental check up, dental cleaning, and teeth whitening procedures,…
From Dental Design PC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#3 Life-Centered Dentistry
2030 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, United States
69/100
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 329 Google reviews, 329 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 329 Google reviews
Hours
Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Life-Centered Dentistry Full profile (616) 453-3111
In their words
Life-Centered Dentistry in Grand Rapids has more than 40 years of experience caring for your family’s dental health needs. We partner with you to help you achieve your smile goal. We customize your care to reflect your personal dental health goals and encourage your participation in discussing how to best achieve your best smile. Good dental health supports good physical health.That’s why we continually look for the best technology available to best serve you. We offer…
From Life-Centered Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#4 Midwest Family Dental Care
2020 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, United States
68/100
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 844 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Grand Rapids (844).
- 4.7from 844 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Midwest Family Dental Care Full profile (616) 229-0049
In their words
Midwest Family Dental Care in Grand Rapids welcomes new patients. We specialize in providing quality dental care for the whole family. From general dentistry to creating custom implants, we'll be glad to answer any questions you may have for your dental care.
From Midwest Family Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#5 Contemporary Family Dental
2005 Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
68/100
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 508 Google reviews, 508 Google reviews.
- 4.7from 508 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Contemporary Family Dental Full profile (616) 726-1271
In their words
Whether it's been 6 months or 6 years, you can expect judgment-free and personalized care from our friendly Grand Rapids dental team! Same-day emergency visits, virtually every service, affordable alternatives for those without dental insurance, anxiety-free visits with a complimentary comfort menu, convenient early morning and evening hours, and the latest in dental technology, are just a few of the many perks you can look forward to when you visit our dental office.
From Contemporary Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Grand Rapids dentists

This list covers the 5 Grand Rapids clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 5 Grand Rapids clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 34 were excluded (3 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
Factor	Weight	Computed from	In Grand Rapids data
Reputation	45%	Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating	Measured
Review volume	15%	log10(review count) against the city maximum	Measured
Recency	10%	Share of reviews in the last 12 months	Measured
Access	15%	Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients	Measured
Services	10%	Services offered out of 17	Measured
Profile completeness	5%	Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos	Measured

Best Orthodontists in Grand Rapids, MI: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Grand Rapids?

5 Grand Rapids clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are O'Grady Orthodontics, Dental Design PC and Life-Centered Dentistry. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which Grand Rapids clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 5 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Dental Design PC has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Tuesdays.

How are orthodontists in Grand Rapids 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 5 Grand Rapids clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Grand Rapids

October 2026: DR Scores recalculated for 137 clinics.
October 2026: 31 duplicate listings merged.
October 2026: 3 closed clinics removed.

Top 5 orthodontists in Grand Rapids at a glance

The 5 orthodontists in Grand Rapids, ranked

#1 O'Grady Orthodontics

#2 Dental Design PC

#3 Life-Centered Dentistry

#4 Midwest Family Dental Care

#5 Contemporary Family Dental