66/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 202 Google reviews, 202 Google reviews.
- 4.7from 202 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
Best Orthodontists in Pasadena, CA (2026)
9 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Top DR Score among orthodontists: Western Dental Kids, 4.7★ from 202 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
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Best for weekend appointments: Pasadena Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics, 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.
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9 of Pasadena’s 152 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 4 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 9 orthodontists in Pasadena at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Dental Kids | 66 | 4.7★ (202) | Sat | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Pasadena Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics | 64 | 4.9★ (213) | Sat | Best for weekend appointments |
| 3 | The Ortho House | 63 | 5.0★ (121) | — | — |
| 4 | Alpan Orthodontics | 62 | 4.8★ (111) | Sat | — |
| 5 | Science of Smiles - Stephanie P. Lee DDS & H. Robert Stender DDS | 60 | 4.9★ (261) | — | — |
| 6 | Vicken Marganian, DDS | 59 | 5.0★ (135) | — | — |
| 7 | Pasadena Dental Care - I.V. & General Sedation Dentistry | 53 | 3.6★ (73) | — | — |
| 8 | Dr Lena's Family Dentistry | 52 | 3.9★ (47) | — | — |
| 9 | 10 on 10's Finest Dentist | 27 | — | Sat · Sun | — |
The 9 orthodontists in Pasadena, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Pasadena Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics
2620 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
64/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews, 213 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 213 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
#3 The Ortho House
715 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
63/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, 121 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 121 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#4 Alpan Orthodontics
929 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
62/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews, 111 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 111 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
#5 Science of Smiles - Stephanie P. Lee DDS & H. Robert Stender DDS
200 S El Molino Ave #6, Pasadena, CA 91101
60/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Pasadena (261).
- 4.9from 261 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#6 Vicken Marganian, DDS
2684 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
59/100Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews, 135 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 135 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–2 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#7 Pasadena Dental Care - I.V. & General Sedation Dentistry
1092 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91106
53/100Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 73 Google reviews, 73 Google reviews.
- 3.6from 73 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#8 Dr Lena's Family Dentistry
3836 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
52/100Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 47 Google reviews, 47 Google reviews.
- 3.9from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#9 10 on 10's Finest Dentist
3579 E Foothill Blvd unit 164, Pasadena, CA 91107
27/10030% of factors measuredRanked #9 because of access and services: open 7 days a week, 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
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How we ranked Pasadena dentists
This list covers the 9 Pasadena clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 9 Pasadena clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 13 were excluded (13 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Pasadena 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 Pasadena, CA: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Pasadena?
9 Pasadena clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Western Dental Kids, Pasadena Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics and The Ortho House. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which of these Pasadena clinics are open on Saturday?
4 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Western Dental Kids, Pasadena Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics and Alpan Orthodontics, and Western Dental Kids opens 8 AM–4:30 PM.
Which of these Pasadena clinics are open on Sunday?
1 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are 10 on 10's Finest Dentist, and 10 on 10's Finest Dentist opens 9 AM–5 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
How are orthodontists in Pasadena 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 Pasadena clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Pasadena
- : DR Scores recalculated for 152 clinics.
- : 13 duplicate listings merged.