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Best Orthodontists in Knoxville, TN (2026)

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The short answer

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    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Teeth Team, DR Score 73.

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5 of Knoxville’s 99 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 15 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 5 orthodontists in Knoxville at a glance

Top 5 orthodontists in Knoxville at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Teeth Team73—Top DR Score among orthodontists
2New Life Dentistry: Dr. Christopher D. Lee, DMD704.9★ (357)—
3Choto Family Dentistry674.8★ (116)—
4Dean Cosmetic Dentistry Center665.0★ (1,269)—
5Knoxville Cosmetic Dentistry - Dr Harold S. Silber & Dr. David Howe664.9★ (286)—

The 5 orthodontists in Knoxville, ranked

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

  1. #2 New Life Dentistry: Dr. Christopher D. Lee, DMD

    614 Mabry Hood Rd Suite 201, Knoxville, TN 37932, United States

    70/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 357 Google reviews, 357 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 357 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    General, Family, and Cosmetic Dental Office in West Knoxville. We see patients of all ages. Currently accepting new patients. We accept cash paying patients and well as most major insurances such as Dental Dental, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, Guardian, United, and many others. We are located in the Cedar Bluff area of West Knoxville. We provide all major dental services such as dental cleanings, fillings, restorations, extractions, crowns, bridges, Invisalign…

    From New Life Dentistry: Dr. Christopher D. Lee, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #3 Choto Family Dentistry

    1624 Choto Markets Way, Knoxville, TN 37922

    67/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and services: 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.8from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our professional team of family dentists, implant dentists, and airway dentists is proud to serve patients in Knoxville, Tennesee, and the communities of Choto and Northshore, with outstanding dental care. We offer a wide range of services to ensure your family's oral health and dental needs. Effective, state-of-the-art care is our priority, but we think you'll really enjoy our friendly small-town approach. Our patients are our friends and neighbors, and we have a range of…

    From Choto Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #4 Dean Cosmetic Dentistry Center

    121 Capital Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922, United States

    66/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,269 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Knoxville (1,269).

    • 5.0from 1,269 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    In their words

    Dean Cosmetic Dentistry is a leader in cosmetic dental technology with 1 appointment dental crowns, gentle laser dentistry & dental implants. We offer complete advanced dental care for the entire family. With over 1250+ reviews and recommendations from our patients we put personal care first. 121 Capital Dr. Knoxville, TN 37922 is our new state of the arts dental center featuring the latest technology available. Personal service every step of the way 865-539-1119 If you…

    From Dean Cosmetic Dentistry Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. 66/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 286 Google reviews, 286 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 286 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–4:45 PM · Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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How we ranked Knoxville dentists

This list covers the 5 Knoxville clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 5 Knoxville clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 18 were excluded (1 closed and 17 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Knoxville?

5 Knoxville clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Teeth Team, New Life Dentistry: Dr. Christopher D. Lee, DMD and Choto Family Dentistry.

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

Update log for Knoxville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 99 clinics.
  2. : 17 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 1 closed clinic removed.