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Best Orthodontists in Laurel, MD (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Patuxent River Dental Care, 4.7★ from 864 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

  2. 5

    Best for weekend appointments: Laurel Dental Smile, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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7 of Laurel’s 91 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 8 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 7 orthodontists in Laurel at a glance

Top 7 orthodontists in Laurel at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Patuxent River Dental Care714.7★ (864)SatTop DR Score among orthodontists
2Specialists in Orthodontics - Laurel694.8★ (181)——
3Orthodontic Associates - Laurel Office684.9★ (181)——
4Garland K. Davis, DDS684.8★ (988)——
5Laurel Dental Smile635.0★ (12)SatBest for weekend appointments
6Patrick L. Bryant DDS614.8★ (487)Sat—
7Heller Orthodontics493.9★ (15)——

The 7 orthodontists in Laurel, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Laurel

    #1 Patuxent River Dental Care

    13916 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707

    71/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 864 Google reviews, 864 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 864 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Patuxent River Dental CareFull profile(301) 498-6511
    In their words

    At Patuxent River Dental Center, we are committed to keeping your family's smiles healthy and beautiful. We welcome adults and children aged three or above who need a caring dentist in the Laurel, MD, area. If you've been searching for a dentist who genuinely enjoys providing top-level dental care, we encourage you to visit our office. We also offer emergency same-day appointments when necessary. Give us a call today!

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

  4. #4 Garland K. Davis, DDS

    8730 Cherry Ln #6, Laurel, MD 20707, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 988 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Laurel (988).

    • 4.8from 988 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Garland K. Davis, DDSFull profile(301) 433-7958
    In their words

    We are happy to welcome you to the big family that includes all the patients who trust us with their dental health. Our goal at Garland K. Davis DDS, is to treat every patient who comes to us just like we would treat our own family. That means we want to see to your health and comfort as well as your understanding of any treatment you might receive. If you’re looking for a dentist near Laurel, MD, please give us a call. Some dental practices get so focused on maximizing…

    From Garland K. Davis, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Laurel dentists

This list covers the 7 Laurel clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 7 Laurel clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 56 were excluded (56 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Laurel 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 Laurel, MD: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Laurel?

7 Laurel clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Patuxent River Dental Care, Specialists in Orthodontics - Laurel and Orthodontic Associates - Laurel Office.

Which of these Laurel clinics are open on Saturday?

3 of the 7 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Patuxent River Dental Care, Laurel Dental Smile and Patrick L. Bryant DDS, and Patuxent River Dental Care opens 9 AM–3 PM.

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

Update log for Laurel

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 91 clinics.
  2. : 56 duplicate listings merged.

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