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Best Orthodontists in Tacoma, WA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Kid's Choice Dental - Tacoma, 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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    Best for weekend appointments: Down to Earth Dental - Northeast Tacoma Dentist, 4.8★ from 411 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM.

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9 of Tacoma’s 100 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 12 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 9 orthodontists in Tacoma at a glance

Top 9 orthodontists in Tacoma at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Kid's Choice Dental - Tacoma774.9★ (590)SatTop DR Score among orthodontists
2Davis John M DDS704.9★ (484)——
3Down to Earth Dental - Northeast Tacoma Dentist704.8★ (411)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
4Tranquility Dental Wellness - Tacoma684.6★ (593)——
5Willamette Dental Group - Tacoma653.9★ (341)Sat—
6Excellent Dental Care Center644.7★ (84)——
7Whitewater Orthodontic Studios614.9★ (215)——
8Soundview Dental Arts584.9★ (30)——
9Mint Dental Tacoma553.9★ (188)——

The 9 orthodontists in Tacoma, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Tacoma

    #1 Kid's Choice Dental - Tacoma

    2702 S 42nd St Suite 106A, Tacoma, WA 98409

    77/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews, 590 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 590 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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

    Welcome to Kid's Choice Dental in North Tacoma WA We're formerly known as North Tacoma Pediatric Dentistry, but have given our office a new name along with a complete renovation! We Offer: - Preventative Dental Care for Kids - Diagnostic Dental Procedures - Conservative Dentistry for Kids - Restorative Pediatric Dentistry - Invisalign First and Invisalign Teen - Sedation Dentistry for Kids - Treatment for Feeding and Speech Issues Our Emphasis is on total preventative care…

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

  4. #4 Tranquility Dental Wellness - Tacoma

    5005 Main St Suite 107, Tacoma, WA 98407

    68/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 593 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Tacoma (593).

    • 4.6from 593 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Tranquility Dental Wellness - TacomaFull profile(253) 262-0024
    In their words

    Tranquility Dental Wellness aims to redefine the dental experience by going beyond basic dental care; instead, we aim to make the patient's entire appointment memorable. Our heated towels, massage chairs, refreshment bar, and many other amenities set us apart, but the real reason for our success comes from our dedication to providing quality care. Do you want your family to have the best dental experience in Tacoma, WA? Call us today to schedule an appointment!

    From Tranquility Dental Wellness - Tacoma's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Willamette Dental Group - Tacoma

    3866 S 74th St Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98409

    65/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 341 Google reviews, 341 Google reviews.

    • 3.9from 341 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Willamette Dental Group - TacomaFull profile(855) 433-6825
    In their words

    Our Tacoma office is located just down the street from Mt. Tahoma High School, toward South Tacoma Way. Here, we practice evidence-based dentistry and believe that proper care doesn’t mean invasive treatment. Our patients are our main priority, and we pride ourselves on having a family-friendly environment, where we emphasize honesty and integrity. As pioneers in preventive care since 1970, all of our offices offer proactive dental care.

    From Willamette Dental Group - Tacoma's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Excellent Dental Care Center

    1212 S 11th St #20, Tacoma, WA 98405

    64/100

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and services: 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.7from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Excellent Dental Care CenterFull profile(253) 272-6242
    In their words

    Your dental health is our priority one! Excellent Dental Care Center provides general dentistry, preventive dental care, pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, TMD treatments, non-extraction orthodontics, root canals, tooth extractions and other dental services for downtown Tacoma and Auburn, Washington. There is nothing more beautiful than a healthy smile. Our experience and caring team will keep your teeth and gums healthy and looking great for years to come. Dr. Thai…

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

  9. #9 Mint Dental Tacoma

    14820 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444

    55/100

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 188 Google reviews, 188 Google reviews.

    • 3.9from 188 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Mint Dental TacomaFull profile(253) 200-4155
    In their words

    Mint Dental of Tacoma is now open!!! We offer all aspects of general dentistry from pediatric dentistry to cosmetic dentistry. We take all major PPO insurance as well as WA Apple Health. We also offer in-house financing. So come by and ask us about all our new patient specials!!!

    From Mint Dental Tacoma's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Tacoma dentists

This list covers the 9 Tacoma clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 9 Tacoma clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 13 were excluded (1 closed and 12 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.

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

Who are the orthodontists in Tacoma?

9 Tacoma clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Kid's Choice Dental - Tacoma, Davis John M DDS and Down to Earth Dental - Northeast Tacoma Dentist.

Which of these Tacoma clinics are open on Saturday?

3 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Kid's Choice Dental - Tacoma, Down to Earth Dental - Northeast Tacoma Dentist and Willamette Dental Group - Tacoma, and Kid's Choice Dental - Tacoma opens 7 AM–2 PM.

Which Tacoma clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 9 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Down to Earth Dental - Northeast Tacoma Dentist has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Mondays.

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

Update log for Tacoma

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 100 clinics.
  2. : 12 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 1 closed clinic removed.

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