Top 10 Orthodontist in Anaheim California

Compare Anaheim-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed July 31, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20265 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Smile Brite Dental is the strongest overall starting point in Anaheim if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
  • 7 Day Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Santa Fe Dental Group is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

5 clinics scored on this page

94.4

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Orthodontist Costs in Anaheim, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Orthodontic consultation$0 – $350
Metal braces (full treatment)$2,500 – $10,000
Ceramic / clear braces (full treatment)$4,480 – $11,312
Self-ligating braces (Damon, full treatment)$4,000 – $8,500
Lingual braces (behind teeth, full treatment)$7,321 – $17,411
Invisalign / clear aligners (full case)$5,000 – $8,000
Retainers (set of upper + lower)$100 – $500
Emergency bracket repair$25 – $300
Progress adjustment visit$120 – $300
Palatal expander$1,000 – $3,000

Prices sourced from realdentalcosts.com's braces cost page, which reports metal braces at $2,500–$10,000, ceramic braces at $4,480–$11,312, lingual braces at $7,321–$17,411, emergency bracket repairs at $25–$300, retainers at $100–$500, and free-to-$350 consultations, plus its Invisalign page (full case $5,000–$8,000). Anaheim-specific orthodontic fee schedules are not publicly published, so ranges reflect these national 2026 benchmarks in USD; Orange County orthodontists commonly price at or above these figures given the regional cost of living. On independent re-check, realdentalcosts.com explicitly states it does not publish a self-ligating/Damon-specific figure ('no independent survey prices them separately, so we do not publish a figure we cannot source'), and it has no dedicated palatal-expander page -- so those two figures below are general market estimates rather than citations to a named source. Retainer and adjustment-visit fees are frequently bundled into a comprehensive treatment contract rather than billed a la carte -- the figures below apply when itemized separately. Dental insurance with an orthodontic rider typically covers a portion (often with a lifetime max) of full-treatment cases; in-house and third-party financing (e.g., CareCredit) is widely available.

Prices verified Jul 31, 2026

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Top Clinics in Anaheim Proper

Only clinics physically located in Anaheim appear in this primary ranking.

1

Smile Brite Dental

4.9(315)·2.9 km from Anaheim Downtown
94Smyleee

600, South Euclid Street, Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Orthodontics sits alongside Braces and Invisalign on this Anaheim clinic's documented service list.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Orthodontics is available in both braces and Invisalign formats alongside the general dentistry core.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignAffordable Dental Care+14 more
Offers OrthodonticsSmyleee 94/1004.9★ · 315 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 315 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 94/100.
Stands outOffers Orthodontics · Smyleee 94/100 · 4.9★ · 315 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published18 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 9, 2026
2

AppleTree Dental

4.9(271)·4.3 km from Anaheim Downtown
93Smyleee

2170, West Lincoln Avenue, Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Orthodontics is listed here alongside Braces and Invisalign among 15 documented services in Anaheim.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Orthodontic treatment is available in both conventional braces and Invisalign formats, which matters practically for families where a parent and child are in treatment simultaneously and prefer coordinating at a single office. Managing both fixed and aligner-based orthodontic cases in-house also allows the treating dentist to sequence restorative and ortho work appropriately when a patient needs both.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignCosmetic Dentistry+11 more
Offers OrthodonticsSmyleee 93/1004.9★ · 271 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 271 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
Stands outOffers Orthodontics · Smyleee 93/100 · 4.9★ · 271 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published15 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 16, 2026
3

7 Day Dental

4.4(1.5k)·3.0 km from Anaheim Downtown
86Smyleee

637, North Euclid Street, Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Open until 5:30 PM

Anaheim clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — Orthodontics is on file among 31 procedures.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Pediatric dentistry, general family care, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and dental implants are all offered at this address.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesApicoectomyBone Grafting+27 more
Offers OrthodonticsSmyleee 86/100
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics, 1,475 verified Google reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Orthodontics · Smyleee 86/100
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published31 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 8, 2026
4

Village Dental & Orthodontics

4.4(144)·4.7 km from Anaheim Downtown
80Smyleee

1210, South Brookhurst Street, Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Orthodontics is the documented focus in Anaheim; Orthodontics sits within 16 services on profile.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Village Dental & Orthodontics at 1210 South Brookhurst Street occupies Southwest Anaheim where Brookhurst runs through a dense residential belt connecting Anaheim to Buena Park, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley. The practice integrates general dentistry and orthodontics at one address, which resolves a coordination problem that commonly arises in adult treatment. A patient who needs both orthodontic alignment and restorative work often gets split between a general dentist and an orthodontist running on separate schedules, with limited communication between providers about treatment sequencing. Invisalign is offered alongside conventional orthodontics, giving patients a choice between fixed appliances and removable aligner therapy.

Services:OrthodonticsInvisalignCosmetic DentistryCrowns & Bridges+12 more
Offers Orthodontics
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 144 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Orthodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published16 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 17, 2026
5

Santa Fe Dental Group

3.9(24)·7.1 km from Anaheim Downtown
68Smyleee

2873, West Lincoln Avenue, Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Open until 2 PM

Profile in Anaheim flags pediatric dentistry; lists Orthodontics alongside 29 other documented services.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Orthodontic services span both fixed appliances and Invisalign, which is significant for pediatric and adolescent patients who form a substantial portion of the practice's patient base. Invisalign handles most adult mild-to-moderate alignment cases and an increasing number of teenage cases through Invisalign Teen. For families with young children and adults who both need orthodontic treatment, a practice that handles all ages under one roof reduces the scheduling complexity of managing multiple dental relationships across different offices.

Services:OrthodonticsInvisalignBone GraftingChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+26 more
Offers Orthodontics
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics.
Stands outOffers Orthodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published30 services listed
TradeoffOnly 24 reviews — limited independent evidence
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 18, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every orthodontics provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Orthodontics
1Smile Brite Dental944.9(315)
2AppleTree Dental934.9(271)
37 Day Dental864.4(1,475)
4Village Dental & Orthodontics804.4(144)
5Santa Fe Dental Group683.9(24)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Orthodontics Clinics in Anaheim, California

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How to Choose a Dentist in Anaheim, California

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated July 31, 2026Independently reviewed

Anaheim has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had orthodontist work done across the Anaheim metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Anaheim, California that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for orthodontist in Anaheim, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Anaheim, orthodontic treatment typically costs $5,000 – $8,000, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
Metal braces (full treatment) in Anaheim typically range $2,500 – $10,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Ceramic / clear braces (full treatment) in Anaheim typically range $4,480 – $11,312 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Self-ligating braces (Damon, full treatment) in Anaheim typically range $4,000 – $8,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Anaheim orthodontics clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers orthodontics before booking.
Many clinics in Anaheim accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active California dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Anaheim metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Orthodontist expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

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Transparency

  • Content updated: July 31, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: July 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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