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Best Orthodontists in Minneapolis, MN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Bassett Creek Dental, 4.9★ from 658 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for evenings: Parkway Dental Center, 4.9★ from 672 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM.

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9 of Minneapolis’s 109 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 9 orthodontists in Minneapolis at a glance

Top 9 orthodontists in Minneapolis at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Bassett Creek Dental784.9★ (658)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among orthodontists
2Parkway Dental Center734.9★ (672)EveningsBest for evenings
3Krengel Dental724.9★ (265)——
4Parkside Dental PC674.9★ (136)——
5Woodlake Orthodontics - Richfield664.9★ (144)——
6Nicollet Dental604.2★ (24)——
7Central Dental594.0★ (54)——
8Amana Dental563.4★ (38)——
9The Dental Specialists555.0★ (2)——

The 9 orthodontists in Minneapolis, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Minneapolis

    #1 Bassett Creek Dental

    5851 Duluth St, Minneapolis, MN 55422

    78/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 658 Google reviews, 658 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 658 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bassett Creek DentalFull profile(763) 546-1301
    In their words

    It's family dentistry the way it was meant to be: modern dental care combined with old-fashioned personal service. Extended evening and weekend hours, a beautiful location, and expert dentists, hygienists and caring office staff await you. Once you experience Bassett Creek Dental, youll want to refer us to your friends and family.

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

  3. #3 Krengel Dental

    5020 Minnetonka Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416

    72/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews, 265 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 265 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Krengel DentalFull profile(952) 926-2705
    In their words

    About Krengel Dental A healthy mouth with a beautiful smile will improve your self-image, your confidence, the way you eat and digest food, and much more. Our wellness-focused dental practice can help you maintain a high level of well-being, even if you have ongoing conditions you need to manage. We also offer cosmetic and restorative dentistry to ensure you love the way your mouth functions and the beauty of your smile.

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

  6. #6 Nicollet Dental

    6053 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419

    60/100

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and services: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.2from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Nicollet DentalFull profile(612) 866-8550
    In their words

    Dentistry where we know your name. We pride ourselves in not "feeling like a dental office". We offer comprehensive care for the whole family. In addition to our general dentistry services, Dr. Nelson provides dental implants, clear aligner orthodontics, 3D digital impressions, 3D digital xrays, pinhole gum rejuvenation, and many others. We are always taking new patients, and our consultations are always free.

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

  7. #7 Central Dental

    1800 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418

    59/100

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and services: 4.0★ from 54 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.0from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Central DentalFull profile(612) 789-9444
    In their words

    We offer a full suite of high-quality dental services. From routine cleanings to orthodontic treatments, botox and more. High quality and compassion are the two terms that best describe our philosophy of patient centered care at Central Dental. We are passionate about our patients and their well being.

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

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How we ranked Minneapolis dentists

This list covers the 9 Minneapolis clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 9 Minneapolis clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 19 were excluded (6 closed and 13 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Minneapolis?

9 Minneapolis clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Bassett Creek Dental, Parkway Dental Center and Krengel Dental. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these Minneapolis clinics are open on Saturday?

1 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Bassett Creek Dental, and Bassett Creek Dental opens 8 AM–1 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which Minneapolis clinics on this page are open late?

2 of the 9 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Parkway Dental Center has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Mondays.

How are orthodontists in Minneapolis 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 9 Minneapolis clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Minneapolis

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 109 clinics.
  2. : 13 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 6 closed clinics removed.

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