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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.
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 Aug 5, 2026
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Unit 330, 6801, Park Terrace, Westchester, Los Angeles, California
Closed · Opens today at 8 AM
Orthodontics is listed here alongside Braces and Invisalign among 15 documented services in Los Angeles.
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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
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.
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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
918, 8540, South Sepulveda Boulevard, Westchester, Los Angeles, California
Closed · Opens today at 8 AM
This Los Angeles clinic covers Orthodontics, Braces, and Invisalign within its 27-service documented list.
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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
106, 1033, Gayley Avenue, Westwood, Los Angeles, California
Closed · Opens today at 9 AM
Profile in Los Angeles flags invisalign; lists Orthodontics alongside 1 other documented services.
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Westwood Orthodontics- Lisa Gao, DDS, MS is a dental practice on Gayley Avenue in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, California. Orthodontic treatment straightens teeth and corrects bite problems using braces, clear aligners, or similar appliances over a period that commonly runs from about a year to several years depending on the case. Contact details for Westwood Orthodontics- Lisa Gao, DDS, MS are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.
1003, 2080, Century Park East, Century City, Los Angeles, California
Closed · Opens today at 8:30 AM
Los Angeles practice known for orthodontics, with Orthodontics among 22 documented procedures.
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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
213, 333, Alameda Street, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM
Documented for dental implants in Los Angeles, with orthodontics on the service list and 8 procedures on file.
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Orthodontics and braces alongside Invisalign cover the full alignment correction range — complex fixed-appliance cases through adult aligner therapy. 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
Suite 905, 9201, Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Strip, Los Angeles, California
Closed · Opens today at 8:30 AM
Dental Implants focus in Los Angeles, with orthodontics listed among 3 documented services.
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Based on Sunset Boulevard in the Sunset Strip area of Los Angeles, California, The Orthospaceship- Hakim Orthodontics is a dental practice serving the area. Orthodontic treatment straightens teeth and corrects bite problems using braces, clear aligners, or similar appliances over a period that commonly runs from about a year to several years depending on the case.
700, 8540, South Sepulveda Boulevard, Westchester, Los Angeles, California
Closed · Opens today at 9 AM
Los Angeles clinic with a invisalign specialty — Orthodontics is on file among 2 procedures.
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Based on South Sepulveda Boulevard in the Westchester area of Los Angeles, California, Playa Orthodontics is a dental practice serving the area. Orthodontic treatment straightens teeth and corrects bite problems using braces, clear aligners, or similar appliances over a period that commonly runs from about a year to several years depending on the case. Contact details for Playa Orthodontics are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.
2424, West 3rd Street, Westlake, Los Angeles, California
Closed · Opens today at 9:30 AM
Invisalign is the documented focus in Los Angeles; Orthodontics sits within 2 services on profile.
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Based on West 3rd Street in the Westlake area of Los Angeles, California, Alpan Orthodontics is a dental practice serving the area. Orthodontic treatment straightens teeth and corrects bite problems using braces, clear aligners, or similar appliances over a period that commonly runs from about a year to several years depending on the case.
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
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What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 5, 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 August 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 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Ceramic braces in Los Angeles typically range $4,000 – $8,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Lingual braces in Los Angeles typically range $8,000 – $13,000 (August 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 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 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.