Top 10 Orthodontist in Glendale Arizona

Q: How much do orthodontics cost in Glendale?

In Glendale, orthodontic treatment typically costs $3,500 – $8,000 , based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.

Q: How much is metal braces (full treatment) in Glendale?

Metal braces (full treatment) in Glendale typically range $3,000 – $7,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

Q: How much is ceramic braces in Glendale?

Ceramic braces in Glendale typically range $4,000 – $8,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

Q: How much is lingual braces in Glendale?

Lingual braces in Glendale typically range $8,000 – $13,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

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

Reviewed August 6, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 202610 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

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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

Risas Dental and Braces - Maryvale is the strongest overall starting point in Glendale if you want a dependable option for general dentistry.
Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Maryvale has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
Alta Sky Dental and Orthodontics is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Best overall

Risas Dental and Braces - Maryvale

Best for Orthodontics.

Tradeoff: Insurance support is not clearly highlighted

Highest review signal

Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Maryvale

The deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page across available portals.

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

Weekend availability

Alta Sky Dental and Orthodontics

A stronger first look if you can only book outside standard weekday hours.

Useful when weekday hours don't fit your schedule.

Quick Summary

10 clinics scored on this page

61.6

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61.6Risas Dental and Braces - Maryvale
60.3Associated Dental & Orthodontics Glendale
62.8Saperstein Orthodontics
61.0Icon Orthodontics: Glendale
60.5Great Big Smiles Orthodontics
60.3Angle Orthodontics
60.7Premier Orthodontics of Arrowhead/Glendale
61.5Alta Sky Dental and Orthodontics
56.2Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Maryvale
55.8E&S Orthodontics Glendale

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 Glendale, Arizona (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost

Orthodontic consultation$0 – $250

Metal braces (full treatment)$3,000 – $7,000

Ceramic braces$4,000 – $8,000

Lingual braces$8,000 – $13,000

Clear aligners (Invisalign)$3,500 – $8,000

Retainers$200 – $600

Price ranges reflect typical Glendale, Arizona pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Aug 6, 2026

What matters most to you?

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Three decision buckets — pick the one that matches why you're booking.

Best overall

Risas Dental and Braces - Maryvale

Smyleee 61.6

A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for general dentistry.

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Highest review volume

Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Maryvale

810 reviews

Useful if you want the option with the deepest visible review signal before narrowing further.

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Weekend availability

Alta Sky Dental and Orthodontics

Open weekends

Worth a look if you can only book outside standard weekday hours.

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Top Clinics in Glendale Proper

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

Risas Dental and Braces - Maryvale

4.8(1.1k)·1.5 km from Glendale Downtown

62Smyleee

6026, North 59th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Orthodontics is on this Glendale clinic's documented service list, alongside Braces and General Dentistry among 3 procedures.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesGeneral Dentistry

Offers Orthodontics4.8★ · 1.1k reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.8★ Google rating across 1,109 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.8★ · 1.1k reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Associated Dental & Orthodontics Glendale

4.8(584)·11 km from Glendale Downtown

60Smyleee

Ste 6, 5905, West Bell Road, Brandywine Estates, Glendale, Arizona

Closed · Opens today at 7 AM

This Glendale clinic lists orthodontics directly, plus Braces and Orthodontics among 2 documented services.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics4.8★ · 584 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.8★ Google rating across 584 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.8★ · 584 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Saperstein Orthodontics

5.0(468)·8.1 km from Glendale Downtown

63Smyleee

Suite A-124, 6677, West Thunderbird Road, Sweetwater Estates, Glendale, Arizona

Closed · Opens today at 7 AM

Profile in Glendale lists Orthodontics alongside Braces and Orthodontics across 2 documented procedures.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 468 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 468 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 468 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Icon Orthodontics: Glendale

5.0(270)·11 km from Glendale Downtown

61Smyleee

120, 4901, West Bell Road, Deer Valley, Glendale, Arizona

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Glendale clinic with Orthodontics on file, paired with Braces and Orthodontics across 2 services.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 270 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 270 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 270 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Great Big Smiles Orthodontics

5.0(235)·4.9 km from Glendale Downtown

61Smyleee

Suite F7, 6611, West Peoria Avenue, Chaparral Ranch I, Glendale, Arizona

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

Service list in Glendale pairs Orthodontics with Braces and Orthodontics among 2 documented procedures.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 235 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 235 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 235 reviews

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Angle Orthodontics

5.0(222)·1.9 km from Glendale Downtown

60Smyleee

201, 5400, West Northern Avenue, Glendale, Arizona

Closed · Opens today at 7 AM

Orthodontics appears on this Glendale profile, with Braces and Orthodontics also on the 2-service list.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 222 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 222 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 222 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Premier Orthodontics of Arrowhead/Glendale

4.9(374)·15 km from Glendale Downtown

61Smyleee

Suite A11, 20329, North 59th Avenue, Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, Arizona

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

In Glendale, the 2-service catalog lists Orthodontics with Braces and Orthodontics on file.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics4.9★ · 374 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 374 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.9★ · 374 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Alta Sky Dental and Orthodontics

4.8(474)·5.7 km from Glendale Downtown

62Smyleee

104, 4303, West Peoria Avenue, North Mountain Village, Glendale, Arizona

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Glendale profile documents Orthodontics alongside Braces and Orthodontics within a 3-service catalog.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesSedation Dentistry

Offers Orthodontics4.8★ · 474 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.8★ Google rating across 474 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.8★ · 474 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Maryvale

4.4(810)·3.6 km from Glendale Downtown

56Smyleee

100, 6702, West Camelback Road, Glendale, Arizona

Closed · Opens today at 10 AM

Orthodontics anchors this Glendale clinic's profile, alongside Braces and General Dentistry across 3 services.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesGeneral Dentistry

Offers Orthodontics

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 810 verified Google reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

E&S Orthodontics Glendale

4.9(127)·13 km from Glendale Downtown

56Smyleee

Building A Suite #280, 6320, West Union Hills Drive, Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, Arizona

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Glendale-based practice with Orthodontics on file, plus Braces and Orthodontics among 2 documented services.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics4.9★ · 127 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 127 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.9★ · 127 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#	Clinic	Smyleee	Google	Wknd	Ins.	Fin.	Offers Orthodontics
1	Risas Dental and Braces - Maryvale	62	4.8★(1,109)	✓	—	—	✓
2	Associated Dental & Orthodontics Glendale	60	4.8★(584)	—	—	—	✓
3	Saperstein Orthodontics	63	5.0★(468)	—	—	—	✓
4	Icon Orthodontics: Glendale	61	5.0★(270)	—	—	—	✓
5	Great Big Smiles Orthodontics	61	5.0★(235)	—	—	—	✓
6	Angle Orthodontics	60	5.0★(222)	—	—	—	✓
7	Premier Orthodontics of Arrowhead/Glendale	61	4.9★(374)	—	—	—	✓
8	Alta Sky Dental and Orthodontics	62	4.8★(474)	✓	—	—	✓
9	Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Maryvale	56	4.4★(810)	—	—	—	✓
10	E&S Orthodontics Glendale	56	4.9★(127)	✓	—	—	✓

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

Other Top Orthodontics Clinics in Glendale, Arizona

3 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

#	Clinic	City	Smyleee	Google	Reviews	Action
#11	SS Orthodontics	Glendale	54.9	5.0★	65	View →
#12	North Phoenix Orthodontic Studio	Glendale	54.6	4.9★	59	View →
#13	Paseo Ranch Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics	Glendale	62.4	4.8★	410	View →

How to Choose a Dentist in Glendale, Arizona

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 August 6, 2026Independently reviewed

Orthodontics in Glendale's West Valley serves a family demographic with a higher proportion of adolescent patients and a stronger reliance on Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and CHIP-funded orthodontic coverage than the East Valley average. The West Valley orthodontic market includes the corporate chains that serve the insurance and Medicaid segment most efficiently, independent ABO-certified orthodontists along the Arrowhead and Bell Road commercial corridors, and the university-affiliated clinical training programs in nearby Peoria and Phoenix that offer reduced-fee orthodontic care under attending supervision. Identifying the independent practices that offer the clinical oversight depth of a specialist alongside accessible insurance billing is the quality search the Smyleee Rating performs for the Glendale orthodontic market.

Smyleee evaluated Glendale orthodontic practices on orthodontist credentials and ABO certification or board eligibility, AHCCCS and commercial insurance billing range, direct supervision model, and patient outcome consistency across metal braces, ceramic braces, and Invisalign cases. These ten Glendale orthodontists are the practices whose clinical standards and cost accessibility the data confirmed as the most reliable in the West Valley orthodontic market.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Glendale, orthodontic treatment typically costs $3,500 – $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 Glendale typically range $3,000 – $7,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

Ceramic braces in Glendale typically range $4,000 – $8,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

Lingual braces in Glendale typically range $8,000 – $13,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

Smyleee ranks Glendale 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 Glendale 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 Arizona 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 Glendale 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

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

Locality and city fit
Review strength and rating consistency
Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

Content updated: August 6, 2026
Ranking last recomputed: August 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