Best Orthodontists in Hemet, CA (2026)

8 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: Hemet Dental Group and Orthodontics, 4.7★ from 574 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4 PM.
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Best for weekend appointments: West Coast Dental of Hemet, 4.1★ from 1,034 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM.

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8 of Hemet’s 76 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 8 orthodontists in Hemet at a glance

Top 8 orthodontists in Hemet at a glance
Rank	Clinic	DR Score	Rating (reviews)	Evenings / weekends	Best for
1	Hemet Dental Group and Orthodontics	77	4.7★ (574)	Sat	Top DR Score among orthodontists
2	West Coast Dental of Hemet	76	4.1★ (1,034)	Evenings · Sat	Best for weekend appointments
3	Western Dental & Orthodontics	73	4.1★ (1,357)	Sat	—
4	Byron L. Carr, DMD	72	4.9★ (186)	—	—
5	Sahara Dental	71	4.5★ (335)	—	—
6	Diamond Lake Dental	68	4.4★ (151)	—	—
7	Castellanos Dental and Braces	64	3.9★ (105)	—	—
8	Downtown Dental	60	3.2★ (60)	—	—

The 8 orthodontists in Hemet, ranked

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

Scores below: based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

Ranked #1 in Hemet
#1 Hemet Dental Group and Orthodontics
4000 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92545, United States
77/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 574 Google reviews, 574 Google reviews.
- 4.7from 574 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Hemet Dental Group and Orthodontics Full profile (951) 658-9980
In their words
As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Hemet Dental Group and Orthodontics! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Hemet dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery,…
From Hemet Dental Group and Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#2 West Coast Dental of Hemet
3027 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92545, United States
76/100
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 1,034 Google reviews, 1,034 Google reviews.
- 4.1from 1,034 Google reviews
Hours
Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at West Coast Dental of Hemet Full profile (951) 791-9111
In their words
Se habla Español. At West Coast Dental of Hemet, we believe that a visit to the dentist should be as pleasant and stress-free as possible. That's why our dental offices were designed to keep patient comfort in mind. Whether you need to schedule a general checkup or require more extensive dental work, we will address any concerns you might have prior to treatment and answer all of your questions in a relaxed, pressure-free setting. At our dental practice, we offer: Easy…
From West Coast Dental of Hemet's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#3 Western Dental & Orthodontics
2091 W Florida Ave #250, Hemet, CA 92545, United States
73/100
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 1,357 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Hemet (1,357).
- 4.1from 1,357 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Western Dental & Orthodontics Full profile (951) 306-3137
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.
#4 Byron L. Carr, DMD
550 E Latham Ave # 2, Hemet, CA 92543
72/100
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 186 Google reviews, 186 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 186 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Byron L. Carr, DMD Full profile (951) 929-8863
In their words
Welcome to the dentist office of Dr. Byron Carr, DMD, FAGD! Our dental practice has two locations for your convenience. We offer services in sedation, cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry to patients near Hemet and Temecula, CA. Go online for more information about both practices and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Carr!
From Byron L. Carr, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#5 Sahara Dental
255 N Gilbert St c1, Hemet, CA 92543
71/100
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 335 Google reviews, 335 Google reviews.
- 4.5from 335 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Sahara Dental Full profile (951) 766-7990
In their words
Located in the city of Hemet in Southern California, our office was established in 2012 to server the local community. we take pride in our ability to provide you with the highest dental treatment in a warm and caring environment. Our staff work as a team, each individual has specific responsibilities, which require considerable training and experience. We want you to have confidence in them and let them serve you fully. We are committed to your improved dental health.
From Sahara Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#6 Diamond Lake Dental
250 S Lyon Ave #B, Hemet, CA 92543, United States
68/100
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 151 Google reviews, 151 Google reviews.
- 4.4from 151 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Diamond Lake Dental Full profile (951) 658-2354
#7 Castellanos Dental and Braces
2063 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92544
64/100
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and services: 3.9★ from 105 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
- 3.9from 105 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Castellanos Dental and Braces Full profile (951) 765-2040
#8 Downtown Dental
301 E Florida Ave ste a, Hemet, CA 92543
60/100
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and services: 3.2★ from 60 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
- 3.2from 60 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Downtown Dental Full profile (951) 925-6621

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How we ranked Hemet dentists

This list covers the 8 Hemet clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 8 Hemet clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 16 were excluded (16 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
Factor	Weight	Computed from	In Hemet 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	Not yet collected
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 Hemet, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Hemet?

8 Hemet clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Hemet Dental Group and Orthodontics, West Coast Dental of Hemet and Western Dental & Orthodontics.

Which of these Hemet clinics are open on Saturday?

3 of the 8 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Hemet Dental Group and Orthodontics, West Coast Dental of Hemet and Western Dental & Orthodontics, and Hemet Dental Group and Orthodontics opens 8 AM–4 PM.

Which Hemet clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 8 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. West Coast Dental of Hemet has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Tuesdays.

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

Update log for Hemet

October 2026: DR Scores recalculated for 76 clinics.
October 2026: 16 duplicate listings merged.

Top 8 orthodontists in Hemet at a glance

The 8 orthodontists in Hemet, ranked

#1 Hemet Dental Group and Orthodontics

#2 West Coast Dental of Hemet

#3 Western Dental & Orthodontics

#4 Byron L. Carr, DMD

#5 Sahara Dental

#6 Diamond Lake Dental

#7 Castellanos Dental and Braces

#8 Downtown Dental