64/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews, about 67 reviews in the last 12 months.
- 4.7from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
Best Orthodontists in Norfolk, VA (2026)
5 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
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Top DR Score among orthodontists: Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics, 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews, open 4 days a week.
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5 of Norfolk’s 94 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 5 orthodontists in Norfolk at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics | 64 | 4.7★ (67) | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | LWSS Family Dentistry - Norfolk | 63 | 4.7★ (830) | — |
| 3 | Morrison Dental Group | 61 | 4.6★ (239) | — |
| 4 | Dr. Catherine Oden Fulton, Orthodontist | 54 | 1.0★ (1) | — |
| 5 | Scott Orthodontics | 7 | — | — |
The 5 orthodontists in Norfolk, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 LWSS Family Dentistry - Norfolk
300 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505
63/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 830 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Norfolk (830).
- 4.7from 830 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#3 Morrison Dental Group
4520 Pretty Lake Ave Ste 201, Norfolk, VA 23518
61/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 239 Google reviews, 239 Google reviews.
- 4.6from 239 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#4 Dr. Catherine Oden Fulton, Orthodontist
110 Kingsley Ln, Norfolk, VA 23505
54/10085% of factors measuredRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 1.0★ from 1 Google review, 1 Google review.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 1.0from 1 Google reviews
#5 Scott Orthodontics
4520 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518
7/10030% of factors measuredRanked #5 because of services: 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
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How we ranked Norfolk dentists
This list covers the 5 Norfolk clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 5 Norfolk clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Norfolk?
5 Norfolk clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics, LWSS Family Dentistry - Norfolk and Morrison Dental Group.
How are orthodontists in Norfolk 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 Norfolk clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Norfolk
- : DR Scores recalculated for 94 clinics.
- : 2 duplicate listings merged.