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Top DR Score among orthodontists: Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.
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3 of Independence’s 70 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | 66 | 4.9★ (272) | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Justin Garner Dentistry, LLC | 65 | 4.9★ (387) | — |
| 3 | Embrace Orthodontics | 63 | 4.9★ (172) | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 in Independence
514 S Noland Rd Ste 130, Independence, MO 64050
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews, 272 Google reviews.
3904 S Lynn Ct, Independence, MO 64055
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 387 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Independence (387).
3905 S Lynn Ct, Independence, MO 64055
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews, 172 Google reviews.
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This list covers the 3 Independence clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 3 Independence clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Independence 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 |