74/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 155 Google reviews, 155 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 155 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu closed · Fri 3 PM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Best Orthodontists in Raleigh, NC (2026)
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Top DR Score among orthodontists: Emergency Dentist of Raleigh, 4.8★ from 155 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM, Saturdays until 8 PM and Sundays until 8 PM.
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Best for weekend appointments: O2 Dental Group of Raleigh, 4.6★ from 240 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.
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29 of Raleigh’s 264 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 10 orthodontists in Raleigh at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Dentist of Raleigh | 74 | 4.8★ (155) | Evenings · Sat · Sun | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Wainright & Wassel, DDS | 66 | 5.0★ (1,311) | — | — |
| 3 | Britt Dental Center Family, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | 65 | 4.9★ (658) | — | — |
| 4 | O2 Dental Group of Raleigh | 63 | 4.6★ (240) | Sat | Best for weekend appointments |
| 5 | Russo Dentistry | 62 | 4.9★ (1,621) | — | — |
| 6 | Williams, Daily & Frazier Dental | 62 | 4.9★ (402) | — | — |
| 7 | North Carolina Oral Surgery + Orthodontics - Raleigh | 61 | 4.9★ (1,057) | — | — |
| 8 | MyOrthodontist Raleigh | Affordable Clear Aligners & Braces for Adults & Teens | 61 | 4.7★ (737) | — | — |
| 9 | Straight Teeth 4 Less | 60 | 4.9★ (10) | — | — |
| 10 | Family Dental Care | 60 | 4.7★ (257) | Sat | — |
The 29 orthodontists in Raleigh, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Wainright & Wassel, DDS
6837 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27615
66/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,311 Google reviews, 1,311 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 1,311 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#3 Britt Dental Center Family, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry
7780 Brier Creek Pkwy Ste 120, Raleigh, NC 27617
65/100Ranked #3 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 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#4 O2 Dental Group of Raleigh
5321 Tin Roof Wy Ste 102, Raleigh, NC 27616
63/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 240 Google reviews, 240 Google reviews.
- 4.6from 240 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
#5 Russo Dentistry
3811 Ed Dr Ste 120, Raleigh, NC 27612
62/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,621 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Raleigh (1,621).
- 4.9from 1,621 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#6 Williams, Daily & Frazier Dental
5925 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
62/100Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 402 Google reviews, 402 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 402 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#7 North Carolina Oral Surgery + Orthodontics - Raleigh
4106 Wake Forest Rd Ste 201, Raleigh, NC 27609
61/100Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,057 Google reviews, 1,057 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 1,057 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#8 MyOrthodontist Raleigh | Affordable Clear Aligners & Braces for Adults & Teens
2501 Atrium Dr #301, Raleigh, NC 27607
61/100Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 737 Google reviews, 737 Google reviews.
- 4.7from 737 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#9 Straight Teeth 4 Less
6837 Falls of Neuse Rd #201, Raleigh, NC 27615
60/100Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 reviews in the last 12 months.
- 4.9from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#10 Family Dental Care
1617 Ronald Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
60/100Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 257 Google reviews, 257 Google reviews.
- 4.7from 257 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
#11 Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry
7860 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617
60/100Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews, 219 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 219 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#12 Dream Smiles
1830 Garner Station Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27603
60/100Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 593 Google reviews, 593 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 593 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–3 PM · Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#13 Dalton Hunt Dentistry
3600 Haworth Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
60/100Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 282 Google reviews, 282 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 282 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–2:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#14 Raleigh Dental Loft: Sunil Kashyap, DDS
1601 Jones Franklin Rd STE 101, Raleigh, NC 27606
60/100Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 313 Google reviews, 313 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 313 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#15 Lake Boone Dentistry of Raleigh
3708 Forestview Rd Ste 103, Raleigh, NC 27612
60/100Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, 235 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 235 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#16 Peak Smiles Orthodontics
7340 Buffaloe Rd suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27616
60/100Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, 6 reviews in the last 12 months.
- 5.0from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun closed
#17 Brier Creek Dental Studio
8301 Brier Creek Pkwy #103, Raleigh, NC 27617
59/100Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 230 Google reviews, 230 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 230 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#18 Zaytoun Orthodontics - Raleigh NC
5041 Six Forks Rd Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27609
59/100Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews, 206 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 206 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#19 Triangle Dentistry: Smith, Tart & Associates
120 Northway Ct, Raleigh, NC 27615
58/100Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews, 337 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 337 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#20 Wells Orthodontics
3803 Computer Dr Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27609
58/100Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 185 Google reviews, 185 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 185 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#21 Royal Oak Dental Group - North Raleigh
200 Sawmill Rd Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27615
57/100Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 204 Google reviews, 204 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 204 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#22 Gladwell Orthodontics
510 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
56/100Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 123 Google reviews, 123 Google reviews.
- 4.7from 123 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#23 Walton & Maready Orthodontics
2305 Stafford Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607
56/100Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, 102 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 102 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#24 Keyser Orthodontics
106 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27608
56/100Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, 51 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#25 Dr. Wesley E. King
Wakeview Office condominium, 2949 New Bern Ave STE 109A, Raleigh, NC 27610
56/10085% of factors measuredRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews, 9 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 3.4from 9 Google reviews
All 29 clinics
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Devlin Orthodontics | 55 | 4.7★ (48) |
| 27 | Partrick Orthodontics | 52 | 5.0★ (19) |
| 28 | Smile Center | 51 | 4.0★ (195) |
| 29 | Miedema Marcia G | 8 |
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How we ranked Raleigh dentists
This list covers the 29 Raleigh clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 29 Raleigh clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Raleigh?
29 Raleigh clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Emergency Dentist of Raleigh, Wainright & Wassel, DDS and Britt Dental Center Family, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry.
Which of these Raleigh clinics are open on Saturday?
3 of the 29 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Emergency Dentist of Raleigh, O2 Dental Group of Raleigh and Family Dental Care, and Emergency Dentist of Raleigh opens 8 AM–8 PM.
Which of these Raleigh clinics are open on Sunday?
1 of the 29 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Emergency Dentist of Raleigh, and Emergency Dentist of Raleigh opens 8 AM–8 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which Raleigh clinics on this page are open late?
1 of the 29 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Emergency Dentist of Raleigh has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Fridays.
How are orthodontists in Raleigh 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 29 Raleigh clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Raleigh
- : DR Scores recalculated for 264 clinics.
- : 5 duplicate listings merged.