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Best Orthodontists in Hayward, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S., 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.

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    Best for weekend appointments: Bay Care Dental, 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, open evenings until 6:30 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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    Best for evenings: Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward, 4.7★ from 247 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.

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11 of Hayward’s 105 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 6 of them open Saturdays and 5 stay open after 6pm. They offer 11 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 orthodontists in Hayward at a glance

Top 10 orthodontists in Hayward at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S.725.0★ (166)EveningsTop DR Score among orthodontists
2Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward714.7★ (247)EveningsBest for evenings
3Bay Care Dental694.5★ (35)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
4Hooray 4 Teeth695.0★ (10)Evenings · Sat · Sun—
5Western Dental & Orthodontics653.5★ (755)Sat—
6Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics634.3★ (428)Sat—
7The Dental Health Center613.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat—
8Gentle Dental Hayward564.0★ (297)——
9Heritage Dental: Jacob Ming, DDS562.4★ (18)——
10Hayward Orthodontics564.5★ (23)Sat—

The 11 orthodontists in Hayward, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Hayward

    #1 Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S.

    22610 6th St #1, Hayward, CA 94541

    72/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, 166 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 166 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S.Full profile(510) 886-8899
    In their words

    At Leung Dental, each member of our dental team is hand-selected by Wilson W. Leung, D.D.S., based upon his or her credentials, chair-side demeanor, and passion for providing the very best in personalized dental care. From our front desk staff to our dental assistants and dental professionals, every member of our Hayward dentistry team is dedicated to ensuring the total comfort and satisfaction of each of our patients.

    From Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Bay Care Dental

    24703 Amador St #2, Hayward, CA 94544

    69/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and services: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.5from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bay Care DentalFull profile(510) 785-0999
    In their words

    When you need a dentist in Hayward, CA, call on Bay Care Dental. We offer a wide range of services including orthodontics, dental implants, root canals and much more. We have many years of experience so you can rest assured knowing you are in good hands. We strive to make your smile the brightest and healthiest it's been. For a great service in Hayward, CA, call on Bay Care Dental.

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

  5. #5 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    123 W Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544

    65/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 755 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Hayward (755).

    • 3.5from 755 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Western Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(510) 731-0057
    In their words

    We make high quality dental care convenient and affordable at our Western Dental office located near you. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of family dental services including orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental care. Our general dentists, specialists and hygienists are all under one roof. Which means that treatment for implants, braces, or periodontal care can take place in the same office. Here, we gladly treat…

    From Western Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics

    20483 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, United States

    63/100

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 428 Google reviews, 428 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 428 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Bright Now! Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(510) 731-0124
    In their words

    You're in the right place when selecting Bright Now Dental in Hayward for your next dental service. With a clean environment and knowledgeable staff, we elevate what it means to care of patients. By providing patients with a wide array of services we can meet all your dental needs including teeth cleaning, teeth whitening, braces, dental crowns, and root canals. In Hayward the Bright Now Dental dentists are also adept in treating emergency dental patients that are…

    From Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 The Dental Health Center

    660 W Winton Ave, Hayward, CA 94545, United States

    61/100

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and services: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 3.0from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Dental Health CenterFull profile(510) 783-0501

  9. #9 Heritage Dental: Jacob Ming, DDS

    21297 Foothill Blvd Suite 204, Hayward, CA 94541, United States

    56/100

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and services: 2.4★ from 18 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 2.4from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Heritage Dental: Jacob Ming, DDSFull profile(510) 582-1757

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How we ranked Hayward dentists

This list covers the 11 Hayward clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 11 Hayward clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 25 were excluded (4 closed and 21 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Hayward 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 Hayward, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Hayward?

11 Hayward clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S., Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward and Bay Care Dental.

Which of these Hayward clinics are open on Saturday?

6 of the 11 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Bay Care Dental, Hooray 4 Teeth and Western Dental & Orthodontics, and Bay Care Dental opens 9 AM–1 PM.

Which of these Hayward clinics are open on Sunday?

1 of the 11 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Hooray 4 Teeth, and Hooray 4 Teeth opens 9 AM–4 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which Hayward clinics on this page are open late?

5 of the 11 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S. has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Thursdays.

How are orthodontists in Hayward 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 11 Hayward clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Hayward

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 105 clinics.
  2. : 21 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.

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