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Best Orthodontists in Louisville, KY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Magnolia Dental, 4.6★ from 1,577 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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23 of Louisville’s 294 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 6 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 orthodontists in Louisville at a glance

Top 10 orthodontists in Louisville at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Magnolia Dental744.6★ (1,577)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among orthodontists
2First Choice Dental Center: Holly M Votteler DMD714.9★ (544)——
3Davis Dental Center694.9★ (382)——
4First Care Dental674.9★ (717)——
5Watkins Family Dental654.9★ (154)——
6St. Matthews Family Dental644.8★ (678)——
7Natural Smiles Dentistry634.9★ (642)——
8Mattingly & Howell Orthodontics - Louisville625.0★ (602)——
9The Smile Center624.4★ (25)——
10Schulten Orthodontics605.0★ (188)——

The 23 orthodontists in Louisville, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Louisville

    #1 Magnolia Dental

    3801 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40299

    74/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,577 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Louisville (1,577).

    • 4.6from 1,577 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Magnolia DentalFull profile(502) 709-9430
    In their words

    As a premier Louisville dentist, Magnolia Dental offers comprehensive, quality care for your entire family. We believe in a patient-first approach to dentistry and strive to be the best dentist in Louisville while providing a comfortable environment. You'll find a wide range of services in our office, including emergency dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry treatments, and more! We value the relationships we build with our patients and are passionate…

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

  2. #2 First Choice Dental Center: Holly M Votteler DMD

    3831 Ruckriegel Pkwy #103, Louisville, KY 40299, United States

    71/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 544 Google reviews, 544 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 544 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at First Choice Dental Center: Holly M Votteler DMDFull profile(502) 297-8000

  3. #3 Davis Dental Center

    902 Dupont Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

    69/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 382 Google reviews, 382 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 382 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Davis Dental CenterFull profile(502) 895-8577
    In their words

    At Davis Dental Center we know every person's dental needs are unique. That's why we offer a comprehensive selection of treatment options in a comfortable, convenient atmosphere. We're confident we can provide superior dental care that no other dental office in Louisville can offer.

    From Davis Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Watkins Family Dental

    9900 Shelbyville Rd #3a, Louisville, KY 40223

    65/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews, 154 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 154 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Watkins Family DentalFull profile(502) 434-5277
    In their words

    At Watkins Family Dental, we live by The Golden Rule: We treat our patients the way we would like to be treated and use the best equipment and supplies available. We work with local, high-quality labs to provide the best possible care and results. It's our goal for you to feel complete satisfaction with our dental services throughout your entire treatment.

    From Watkins Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  13. #13 UofL Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics @ Kosair Charities Center

    982 Eastern Pkwy Main Building, #3, Louisville, KY 40217

    59/100

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and services: 3.3★ from 37 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 3.3from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at UofL Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics @ Kosair Charities CenterFull profile(502) 852-3544

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How we ranked Louisville dentists

This list covers the 23 Louisville clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 23 Louisville clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 15 were excluded (6 closed and 9 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
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Louisville 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 Louisville, KY: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Louisville?

23 Louisville clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Magnolia Dental, First Choice Dental Center: Holly M Votteler DMD and Davis Dental Center.

Which of these Louisville clinics are open on Saturday?

1 of the 23 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Magnolia Dental, and Magnolia Dental opens 8 AM–3 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which Louisville clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 23 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Magnolia Dental has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Mondays. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are orthodontists in Louisville 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 23 Louisville clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Louisville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 294 clinics.
  2. : 9 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 6 closed clinics removed.

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