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Best Orthodontists in Puyallup, WA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Kid's Choice Dental, 4.7★ from 1,609 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Gentle Dental Puyallup, 4.6★ from 563 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

  3. 3

    Best for evenings: Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics, 4.4★ from 297 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.

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9 of Puyallup’s 90 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 10 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 9 orthodontists in Puyallup at a glance

Top 9 orthodontists in Puyallup at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Kid's Choice Dental774.7★ (1,609)SatTop DR Score among orthodontists
2Gentle Dental Puyallup744.6★ (563)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
3Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics704.4★ (297)EveningsBest for evenings
4Gentle Dental North Meridian674.3★ (213)Sat—
5Avenue Dental Care644.6★ (276)——
6My Kid's Dentist & Orthodontics594.8★ (147)——
7Ormiston Orthodontics575.0★ (132)——
8Sung Lee Orthodontics575.0★ (117)——
9Novel Orthodontics Billing Office472.3★ (9)——

The 9 orthodontists in Puyallup, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Puyallup

    #1 Kid's Choice Dental

    903 40th Ave SW suite 100, Puyallup, WA 98373

    77/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,609 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Puyallup (1,609).

    • 4.7from 1,609 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4:30 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kid's Choice DentalFull profile(253) 848-7000
    In their words

    Welcome to Kids Choice Dental - Pediatric Dentist Office in Puyallup WA! Providing specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a child-friendly environment. Patient experience is our highest priority for all children who enter our practice. Kids Choice Dental offers the most comfortable environment for all patients, especially those with dental anxiety. Dr. Polsky and associates have extensive training in Laser Dentistry, IV Sedation, and Hospital Dentistry.

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

  2. #2 Gentle Dental Puyallup

    5610 176th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375

    74/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 563 Google reviews, 563 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 563 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental PuyallupFull profile(253) 200-1381
    In their words

    If you're looking for a dentist in Puyallup, you've come to the right place. Gentle Dental is an established dental practice with a modern, gentle approach to oral care. Our goal is to provide quality care to every patient who walks through our doors, and we achieve this objective through attentiveness, open communication, and patient education.

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

  3. #3 Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics

    16810 Meridian Ave E Ste J107, Puyallup, WA 98375

    70/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 297 Google reviews, 297 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 297 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and OrthodonticsFull profile(253) 848-7777
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Puyallup dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral…

    From Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Gentle Dental North Meridian

    1002 N Meridian Ste 104A, Puyallup, WA 98371

    67/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 213 Google reviews, 213 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 213 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental North MeridianFull profile(253) 200-0695

  5. #5 Avenue Dental Care

    10317 122nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98374

    64/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 276 Google reviews, 276 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 276 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Avenue Dental CareFull profile(253) 435-5656
    In their words

    Avenue Dental Care, Puyallup, offers a range of different treatments such as dental implants, endodontics, periodontics, sedation dentistry and more. We are available for emergency dental care if you are experiencing severe tooth pain, a broken tooth, or any other concerns.

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

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How we ranked Puyallup dentists

This list covers the 9 Puyallup clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 9 Puyallup clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 14 were excluded (14 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Puyallup 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 Puyallup, WA: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Puyallup?

9 Puyallup clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Kid's Choice Dental, Gentle Dental Puyallup and Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these Puyallup clinics are open on Saturday?

3 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Kid's Choice Dental, Gentle Dental Puyallup and Gentle Dental North Meridian, and Kid's Choice Dental opens 8 AM–2 PM.

Which Puyallup clinics on this page are open late?

2 of the 9 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Gentle Dental Puyallup has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Mondays.

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

Update log for Puyallup

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 90 clinics.
  2. : 14 duplicate listings merged.

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