62/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 341 Google reviews, 341 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 341 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Best Orthodontists in Manchester, CT (2026)
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The short answer
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Top DR Score among orthodontists: Pediatric Dental Associates, 4.9★ from 341 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM.
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Best for weekend appointments: Columbia Dental, 3.7★ from 535 Google reviews, open 7 days until 9 PM.
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5 of Manchester’s 44 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 2 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 5 orthodontists in Manchester at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatric Dental Associates | 62 | 4.9★ (341) | Sat | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Columbia Dental | 62 | 3.7★ (535) | Evenings · Sat · Sun | Best for weekend appointments |
| 3 | Connecticut Family Dentistry | 60 | 5.0★ (280) | — | — |
| 4 | Manchester Family Dental | 57 | 4.5★ (446) | — | — |
| 5 | Dentist in Manchester | Gorgeous Smiles Dental | Emergency and Cosmetic Dentistry | 56 | 4.2★ (294) | — | — |
The 5 orthodontists in Manchester, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Columbia Dental
483 Middle Turnpike W STE 309, Manchester, CT 06040
62/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 535 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Manchester (535).
- 3.7from 535 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
#3 Connecticut Family Dentistry
945 Main St Ste 101, Manchester, CT 06040
60/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 280 Google reviews, 280 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 280 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#4 Manchester Family Dental
945 Main St Ste 302, Manchester, CT 06040
57/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 446 Google reviews, 446 Google reviews.
- 4.5from 446 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#5 Dentist in Manchester | Gorgeous Smiles Dental | Emergency and Cosmetic Dentistry
238 Tolland Turnpike c, Manchester, CT 06042
56/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 294 Google reviews, 294 Google reviews.
- 4.2from 294 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
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How we ranked Manchester dentists
This list covers the 5 Manchester clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 5 Manchester clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Manchester 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 |
Best Orthodontists in Manchester, CT: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Manchester?
5 Manchester clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Pediatric Dental Associates, Columbia Dental and Connecticut Family Dentistry. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which of these Manchester clinics are open on Saturday?
2 of the 5 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Pediatric Dental Associates and Columbia Dental, and Pediatric Dental Associates opens 8 AM–1 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which of these Manchester clinics are open on Sunday?
1 of the 5 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Columbia Dental, and Columbia Dental opens 7 AM–6 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which Manchester clinics on this page are open late?
1 of the 5 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Columbia Dental has the latest weekday hours, until 9 PM on Mondays. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
How are orthodontists in Manchester 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 Manchester clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Manchester
- : DR Scores recalculated for 44 clinics.