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Best Orthodontists in La Mesa, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Marshall Orthodontics, 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, open 4 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Gentle Dental Grossmont, 4.3★ from 523 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

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7 of La Mesa’s 102 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 9 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 7 orthodontists in La Mesa at a glance

Top 7 orthodontists in La Mesa at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Marshall Orthodontics755.0★ (238)—Top DR Score among orthodontists
2Gentle Dental Grossmont744.3★ (523)SatBest for weekend appointments
3Dr. Richard Evans73———
4Stormberg Orthodontics634.6★ (70)——
5Dr. Surillo's orthodontics584.9★ (226)——
6Dr. Todd Gereb DDS483.7★ (3)——
7今井矯正歯科医院（マーシャル矯正歯科医院）7———

The 7 orthodontists in La Mesa, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in La Mesa

    #1 Marshall Orthodontics

    3855 Avocado Blvd #200, La Mesa, CA 91941

    75/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, 238 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 5.0from 238 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9:15 AM–5:15 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Marshall OrthodonticsFull profile(619) 670-4018
    In their words

    Marshall Orthodontics is a quality-oriented private practice of San Diego orthodontist, Dr. Yo Imai-Marshall. We are located just off of the 94 freeway on Avocado Blvd., in the Rancho San Diego area of east county. We primarily serve the east county and the San Diego communities of La Mesa, El Cajon, Rancho San Diego, Jamul, Casa De Oro, Santee, Lemon Grove, and Spring Valley. Marshall Orthodontics provides complementary screening exams to new patients. We offer affordable…

    From Marshall Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Gentle Dental Grossmont

    5565 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 459 & 354, 5565 Grossmont Center Dr #459-354, La Mesa, CA 91942

    74/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 523 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in La Mesa (523).

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.3from 523 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental GrossmontFull profile(619) 202-4749
    In their words

    If you're searching for an affordable dentist, come to the Gentle Dental office in your La Mesa, CA neighborhood. We provide comprehensive dental care for your whole family, and we aim to make our services and scheduling as convenient as possible. Visit today!

    From Gentle Dental Grossmont's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Stormberg Orthodontics

    4333 Palm Ave C, La Mesa, CA 91941

    63/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 70 Google reviews, 70 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.6from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–11 AM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Stormberg OrthodonticsFull profile(619) 462-4462
    In their words

    Orthodontics for children, teens and adults of all ages. Dr. Stormberg is a Board Certified Orthodontist since 1998 and confidently works with Invisalign, Invisalign Teen and Invisalign First as a Diamond+ Provider. We also have traditional metal and ceramic brackets, clear and acrylic/wire retainers, mouthguards and night guard splints. Dr. Stormberg has a recall program for his younger patients, following their growth and development starting at about 7 years of age. Each…

    From Stormberg Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked La Mesa dentists

This list covers the 7 La Mesa clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 7 La Mesa clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 14 were excluded (14 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 La Mesa 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 La Mesa, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in La Mesa?

7 La Mesa clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Marshall Orthodontics, Gentle Dental Grossmont and Dr. Richard Evans. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these La Mesa clinics are open on Saturday?

1 of the 7 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Gentle Dental Grossmont, and Gentle Dental Grossmont opens 8 AM–3 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are orthodontists in La Mesa 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 7 La Mesa clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for La Mesa

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 102 clinics.
  2. : 14 duplicate listings merged.

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