Top 10 Orthodontist in Los Angeles California

Q: How much do orthodontics cost in Los Angeles?

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

Q: How much is ceramic braces in Los Angeles?

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

Q: How much is lingual braces in Los Angeles?

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

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

Reviewed July 15, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 202610 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

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Quick Answer

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

At A Glance

Cosmetic Dental of Westwood is the strongest overall starting point in Los Angeles if you want a dependable option for dental implants.
Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
Playa District Dental is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.
DTLA Dental & Implant is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Best overall

Cosmetic Dental of Westwood

Best for Orthodontics.

Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted

Highest review signal

Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry

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

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

Insurance-friendly

Playa District Dental

A clearer place to start if insurance fit matters before you book.

Useful when coverage clarity matters more than overall ranking.

Quick Summary

10 clinics scored on this page

97.3

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97.3Cosmetic Dental of Westwood
95.9Playa District Dental
94.5Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry
94.4Los Angeles Dental Arts
61.6Westwood Orthodontics- Lisa Gao, DDS, MS
70.1Richard S Silvera, DDS
78.3DTLA Dental & Implant
57.7The Orthospaceship- Hakim Orthodontics
57.1Playa Orthodontics
56.5Alpan Orthodontics

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 Los Angeles, California (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 Los Angeles, California pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Jul 15, 2026

What matters most to you?

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Best overall

Cosmetic Dental of Westwood

Smyleee 97.3

A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for dental implants.

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Highest review volume

Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry

817 reviews

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

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Insurance-friendly

Playa District Dental

Insurance accepted

A better place to start if your first question is whether coverage fit is documented clearly enough to reduce booking friction.

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Top Clinics in Los Angeles Proper

Only clinics physically located in Los Angeles appear in this primary ranking.

Cosmetic Dental of Westwood

4.9(640)·18 km from Los Angeles Downtown

97Smyleee

460, 1762, Westwood Boulevard, Westwood, Los Angeles, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

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

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Braces and Invisalign cover orthodontic cases for the Westwood and surrounding UCLA-area population.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignAffordable Dental Care+21 more

Offers OrthodonticsSmyleee 97/1004.9★ · 640 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 640 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 97/100.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · Smyleee 97/100 · 4.9★ · 640 reviews

ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published25 services listed

VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 5, 2026

Playa District Dental

5.0(598)·16 km from Los Angeles Downtown

96Smyleee

Unit 330, 6801, Park Terrace, Westchester, Los Angeles, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

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

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Teeth whitening brightens stained or dulled teeth, veneers reshape and refine the front of a smile, Invisalign offers a discreet path to straighter teeth, and full smile makeovers coordinate larger aesthetic changes into a single plan.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignCosmetic Dentistry+11 more

Offers OrthodonticsSmyleee 96/1005.0★ · 598 reviews

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Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics, 5.0★ Google rating across 598 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 96/100.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · Smyleee 96/100 · 5.0★ · 598 reviews

ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published15 services listed

VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 5, 2026

Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry

4.9(817)·1.2 km from Los Angeles Downtown

95Smyleee

202, 523, West 6th Street, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Documented orthodontics profile in Los Angeles, pairing Braces and Invisalign across 22 services on file.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Sleep apnea treatment adds a medical-leaning service that not every general office provides, pointing to care that considers comfort and rest beyond the teeth.</p> <p>Cosmetic and orthodontic options round out the offering. Teeth whitening and veneers refine the appearance of a smile, full smile makeovers coordinate larger aesthetic changes, and both Invisalign and traditional braces straighten teeth for different ages and preferences.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignCosmetic Dentistry+18 more

Offers OrthodonticsSmyleee 95/1004.9★ · 817 reviews

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Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 817 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 95/100.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · Smyleee 95/100 · 4.9★ · 817 reviews

ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published22 services listed

VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 5, 2026

Los Angeles Dental Arts

4.9(482)·18 km from Los Angeles Downtown

94Smyleee

918, 8540, South Sepulveda Boulevard, Westchester, Los Angeles, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

This Los Angeles clinic covers Orthodontics, Braces, and Invisalign within its 27-service documented list.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Patients can straighten with braces or Invisalign, brighten with professional whitening, reshape with veneers, or try a removable Snap-On Smile for a quick change without permanent work.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignBone Grafting+23 more

Offers OrthodonticsSmyleee 94/1004.9★ · 482 reviews

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Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 482 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 94/100.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · Smyleee 94/100 · 4.9★ · 482 reviews

ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published27 services listed

VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 5, 2026

Westwood Orthodontics- Lisa Gao, DDS, MS

5.0(503)·19 km from Los Angeles Downtown

62Smyleee

106, 1033, Gayley Avenue, Westwood, Los Angeles, California

Closed · Opens today at 8:30 AM

Orthodontics on this Los Angeles clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 503 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 503 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 503 reviews

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Richard S Silvera, DDS

5.0(152)·16 km from Los Angeles Downtown

70Smyleee

#1003, 2080, Century Park East, Century City, Los Angeles, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8:30 AM

Los Angeles practice known for orthodontics, with Orthodontics among 22 documented procedures.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Invisalign for orthodontic correction addresses the adult alignment demand that persists even in patients whose primary motivation is esthetic rather than functional correction.

Services:OrthodonticsInvisalignBruxismCosmetic Dentistry+18 more

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 152 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 152 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 152 reviews

ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published22 services listed

VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 16, 2026

DTLA Dental & Implant

4.9(43)·1.1 km from Los Angeles Downtown

78Smyleee

213, 333, Alameda Street, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Documented for dental implants in Los Angeles, with orthodontics on the service list and 8 procedures on file.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

In a downtown LA practice, adult patients with work schedule constraints often prefer Invisalign's flexibility over fixed braces that require more frequent in-office adjustment appointments.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Crowns+4 more

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics

ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published8 services listed

VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 13, 2026

The Orthospaceship- Hakim Orthodontics

4.9(228)·14 km from Los Angeles Downtown

58Smyleee

Suite 905, 9201, Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Strip, Los Angeles, California

Closed · Opens today at 8:30 AM

Orthodontics on this Los Angeles clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics4.9★ · 228 reviews

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Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 228 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.9★ · 228 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026

Playa Orthodontics

4.9(293)·18 km from Los Angeles Downtown

57Smyleee

700, 8540, South Sepulveda Boulevard, Westchester, Los Angeles, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Orthodontics on this Los Angeles clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics4.9★ · 293 reviews

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Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 293 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.9★ · 293 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026

Alpan Orthodontics

4.7(370)·3.3 km from Los Angeles Downtown

57Smyleee

2424, West 3rd Street, Westlake, Los Angeles, California

Closed · Opens today at 9:30 AM

Orthodontics on this Los Angeles clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics4.7★ · 370 reviews

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Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.7★ Google rating across 370 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.7★ · 370 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 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	Cosmetic Dental of Westwood	97	4.9★(640)	—	✓	—	✓
2	Playa District Dental	96	5.0★(598)	—	✓	—	✓
3	Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry	95	4.9★(817)	—	✓	—	✓
4	Los Angeles Dental Arts	94	4.9★(482)	—	✓	—	✓
5	Westwood Orthodontics- Lisa Gao, DDS, MS	62	5.0★(503)	—	—	—	✓
6	Richard S Silvera, DDS	70	5.0★(152)	—	—	—	✓
7	DTLA Dental & Implant	78	4.9★(43)	✓	✓	—	✓
8	The Orthospaceship- Hakim Orthodontics	58	4.9★(228)	—	—	—	✓
9	Playa Orthodontics	57	4.9★(293)	—	—	—	✓
10	Alpan Orthodontics	57	4.7★(370)	✓	—	—	✓

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

How to Choose a Dentist in Los Angeles

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 15, 2026Independently reviewed

Orthodontics in Los Angeles is served by the most extensive and best-credentialled orthodontic specialist market in the western hemisphere — a metropolitan area that is home to both the UCLA and USC orthodontic residency programs and their faculty, the largest ABO Diplomate private practice community in any US city, and the corporate orthodontic chain presence that serves the city's enormous Medi-Cal orthodontic patient population. The LA patient evaluating orthodontic providers faces the most challenging quality comparison in the US dental market: a city where the ABO Diplomate in Beverly Hills and the chain orthodontist in Boyle Heights both appear in the same Google Maps search results, and where the clinical supervision model, case planning quality, and outcome consistency differ dramatically between them.

Smyleee evaluated Los Angeles orthodontic practices on ABO Diplomate or board-eligible credentials, direct attending orthodontist supervision throughout active treatment, complex adult and skeletal discrepancy case management capability, Medi-Cal and commercial insurance billing range, and patient outcome consistency across metal, ceramic, and Invisalign cases. These ten Los Angeles practices are the orthodontists the data confirmed as delivering the most reliably excellent combination of clinical quality and geographic and financial accessibility across the world's largest orthodontic patient market.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

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

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

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

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

Smyleee ranks Los Angeles 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 July 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.

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Transparency

Content updated: July 15, 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