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Best Orthodontists in San Diego, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Mesa Dental, 4.9★ from 1,859 Google reviews, open 4 days a week.

  2. 5

    Best for weekend appointments: The Super Dentists, 4.7★ from 1,026 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  3. 11

    Best for evenings: Children's Choice Dental Care, 4.5★ from 528 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM.

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64 of San Diego’s 586 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 8 of them open Saturdays and 3 stay open after 6pm. They offer 4 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 orthodontists in San Diego at a glance

Top 10 orthodontists in San Diego at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Mesa Dental714.9★ (1,859)—Top DR Score among orthodontists
2Coastal Dental Arts694.8★ (356)——
3Rancho Penasquitos Dental Center684.9★ (168)——
4SmileStyle Dental Studio665.0★ (523)——
5The Super Dentists654.7★ (1,026)SatBest for weekend appointments
6Juni's Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics655.0★ (131)——
7Center for Dental Health, La Jolla654.6★ (185)——
8Kensington Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics645.0★ (800)Sat—
9Dr. Geoffrey R. Kopecky, DDS644.9★ (68)——
10Dr. Dixon's Cali KiDDS Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics645.0★ (462)Sat—

The 64 orthodontists in San Diego, ranked

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

  2. #2 Coastal Dental Arts

    1230 Columbia St Suite 870, San Diego, CA 92101

    69/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 356 Google reviews, 356 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 356 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Coastal Dental ArtsFull profile(619) 822-2919
    In their words

    Welcome to a NEW kind of dental practice! Our facility is clean and inviting with artistic accents that complement the modern feel and style. Always impeccably clean and organized, our office is stacked with the latest and greatest dental technology. You can even roll a few putts on our putting green before your appointment! At Coastal Dental Arts, we go above and beyond to offer you quality dental care in a relaxing and comfortable environment. Come check out our practice…

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

  7. #7 Center for Dental Health, La Jolla

    8899 University Center Ln #190, San Diego, CA 92122

    65/100

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 185 Google reviews, 185 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 185 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Center for Dental Health, La JollaFull profile(858) 546-0100
    In their words

    We offer comprehensive 1 stop solution to all your dental needs, including Implants, Cosmetic dentistry, Periodontal therapy, Invisalign & Endodontic solutions. We guarantee our work, no exceptions. No Insurance, no problem, ask about our "Smile Saver Club".

    From Center for Dental Health, La Jolla's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  14. #14 RB Dental Excellence

    16959 Bernardo Center Dr Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92128

    63/100

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and services: 4.7★ from 91 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.7from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–12:30 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at RB Dental ExcellenceFull profile(858) 943-6994
    In their words

    Dr. Lozano of RB Dental Excellence has served Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Poway, 4S Ranch, and other San Diego communities for more than two decades. Our professional dental team makes every effort to provide you with comfortable experience at each visit. We take the time to listen to your concerns and discuss your smile goals. Our Rancho Bernardo dentist Dr. Lozano offers various procedures to help customize treatment. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment and…

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

All 64 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #64, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Carmel Valley Dental594.9★ (439)
27New Smile Dental Center594.8★ (79)
28Million Dollar Smile594.9★ (235)
29Lotzof Orthodontics594.9★ (176)
30Brite Smile Dental584.8★ (203)
31Balboa Dentistry584.8★ (379)
32Del Sur Ranch Dental584.7★ (443)
33Dentique™ Cosmetic Dentistry Studio584.9★ (197)
34Lil' Smiles-David M. Toppi D.M.D. Inc584.8★ (193)
35Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - South Bay584.8★ (231)
36Western Dental & Orthodontics573.9★ (470)Sat
37Sunshine Dentistry574.8★ (171)
38Clairemont Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics564.2★ (250)Sat
39Zak Dental - North Park564.3★ (573)
40California Dental Braces564.7★ (243)
41Stonecrest Dental Group and Orthodontics564.4★ (216)
42Braces By Grant564.8★ (41)
43Smile Designers Dental Implant Center564.4★ (238)
44Melanie Parker Orthodontics554.8★ (31)
45Great Smile Dental555.0★ (56)
46Dr. Brock Goodman554.0★ (1)
47Kearny Mesa Smile Center545.0★ (3)Sat
48Braces San Diego, Dr. Brian Asbury544.8★ (50)
49Brand Orthodontics: Adam J. Brand DDS544.9★ (42)
50University Dental Implant Center544.5★ (107)
51Smiles HQ535.0★ (35)
52Advanced Dentistry & Implant Center534.9★ (36)
53Point Loma Orthodontics535.0★ (15)
54Robert B. Jacob, DDS, Inc.535.0★ (15)
55AlignBar Orthodontics in San Diego525.0★ (17)
56Albert G Leung, DDS, Inc514.6★ (19)
57Town Center Dentistry512.6★ (181)
58Dentistry PB495.0★ (5)
59Ed Farajzadeh DDS483.4★ (5)
60Dr. Jose Castillo483.7★ (3)
61Southern California TMJ and Sleep Center: Bob Perkins DDS485.0★ (2)
62Acceledontics17Evenings
63Dr. William Odom15
64Rubin Email B DDS15

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How we ranked San Diego dentists

This list covers the 64 San Diego clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 64 San Diego clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 36 were excluded (4 closed and 32 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in San Diego?

64 San Diego clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Mesa Dental, Coastal Dental Arts and Rancho Penasquitos Dental Center. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these San Diego clinics are open on Saturday?

8 of the 64 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are The Super Dentists, Kensington Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dr. Dixon's Cali KiDDS Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, and The Super Dentists opens 7 AM–2 PM.

Which San Diego clinics on this page are open late?

3 of the 64 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Children's Choice Dental Care has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Mondays.

How are orthodontists in San Diego 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 64 San Diego clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for San Diego

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 586 clinics.
  2. : 32 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.

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