Top 10 Orthodontist in Portland Oregon

Q: How much do orthodontics cost in Portland?

In Portland, 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 Portland?

Metal braces (full treatment) in Portland 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 Portland?

Ceramic braces in Portland 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 Portland?

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

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

Reviewed August 4, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20268 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

Hillsdale Orthodontics is the strongest overall starting point in Portland if you want a dependable option for general dentistry.
Magic Smiles has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Best overall

Hillsdale Orthodontics

Best for Orthodontics.

Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted

Highest review signal

Magic Smiles

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

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

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8 listings on this page

59.6Hillsdale Orthodontics 58.4Magic Smiles 59.2Ainslie Orthodontics: Doug Ainslie, DMD, MS 56.6Braces By Dr. Joe 59.7Senestraro Orthodontics - Portland 53.2Portland Braces 54.1Portland Orthodontic Group 53.4Portland Orthodontic Group

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Hillsdale Orthodontics Magic Smiles Ainslie Orthodontics: Doug Ainslie, DMD, MS Braces By Dr. Joe Senestraro Orthodontics - Portland Portland Braces Portland Orthodontic Group Portland Orthodontic Group

Quick Summary

8 clinics scored on this page

59.6

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59.6Hillsdale Orthodontics
58.4Magic Smiles
59.2Ainslie Orthodontics: Doug Ainslie, DMD, MS
56.6Braces By Dr. Joe
59.7Senestraro Orthodontics - Portland
53.2Portland Braces
54.1Portland Orthodontic Group
53.4Portland Orthodontic Group

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

Prices verified Aug 4, 2026

What matters most to you?

Start with the decision lens that fits your priority

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

Best overall

Hillsdale Orthodontics

Smyleee 59.6

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

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Highest review volume

Magic Smiles

424 reviews

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

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Another strong option

Ainslie Orthodontics: Doug Ainslie, DMD, MS

Smyleee 59.2

A solid alternative if the first two aren't the right fit — ranks highly on the same page.

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Top Clinics in Portland Proper

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

Hillsdale Orthodontics

5.0(267)·4.8 km from Portland Downtown

60Smyleee

1501, Southwest Sunset Boulevard, Southwest Portland, Portland, Oregon

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

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

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Hillsdale Orthodontics provides dental care on Southwest Sunset Boulevard in the Southwest Portland area of Portland, Oregon. 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. Use this page to find contact information for Hillsdale Orthodontics and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 267 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 267 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 267 reviews

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Magic Smiles

4.9(424)·9.7 km from Portland Downtown

58Smyleee

10850, Northeast Halsey Street, Hazelwood, Portland, Oregon

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

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

More about orthodontics at this clinic

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.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics4.9★ · 424 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 424 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.9★ · 424 reviews

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Ainslie Orthodontics: Doug Ainslie, DMD, MS

5.0(242)·604 m from Portland Downtown

59Smyleee

1307, 511, Southwest 10th Avenue, Southwest Portland, Portland, Oregon

Closed · Opens today at 7:10 AM

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

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Based on Southwest 10th Avenue in the Southwest Portland area of Portland, Oregon, Ainslie Orthodontics: Doug Ainslie, DMD, MS 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. Use this page to find contact information for Ainslie Orthodontics: Doug Ainslie, DMD, MS and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 242 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 242 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 242 reviews

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Braces By Dr. Joe

4.9(246)·4.2 km from Portland Downtown

57Smyleee

2707, Northeast 33rd Avenue, Northeast Portland, Portland, Oregon

Closed · Opens today at 7:40 AM

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

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Braces By Dr. Joe operates on Northeast 33rd Avenue in the Northeast Portland area of Portland, Oregon. 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. Use this page to find contact information for Braces By Dr. Joe and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics4.9★ · 246 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 246 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.9★ · 246 reviews

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Senestraro Orthodontics - Portland

4.9(417)·6.9 km from Portland Downtown

60Smyleee

5216, Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, Southeast Portland, Portland, Oregon

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

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

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Senestraro Orthodontics - Portland operates on Southeast Woodstock Boulevard in the Southeast Portland area of Portland, Oregon. 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. You can reach Senestraro Orthodontics - Portland through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics4.9★ · 417 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 417 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.9★ · 417 reviews

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Portland Braces

4.8(133)·5.0 km from Portland Downtown

53Smyleee

4707, Northeast Tillamook Street, Rose City Park, Portland, Oregon

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

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

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Based on Northeast Tillamook Street in the Rose City Park area of Portland, Oregon, Portland Braces 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. Use this page to find contact information for Portland Braces and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics4.8★ · 133 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.8★ Google rating across 133 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.8★ · 133 reviews

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Portland Orthodontic Group

5.0(50)·11 km from Portland Downtown

54Smyleee

742, Northwest Murray Boulevard, Cedar Mill, Portland, Oregon

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

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

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Portland Orthodontic Group provides dental care on Northwest Murray Boulevard in the Cedar Mill area of Portland, Oregon. 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. Use this page to find contact information for Portland Orthodontic Group and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 50 verified Google reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Portland Orthodontic Group

4.8(93)·6.6 km from Portland Downtown

53Smyleee

3332, North Lombard Street, North Portland, Portland, Oregon

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

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

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Portland Orthodontic Group is a dental practice on North Lombard Street in the North Portland area of Portland, Oregon. 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. Use this page to find contact information for Portland Orthodontic Group and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Orthodontics

Offers Orthodontics

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 93 verified Google reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics

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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	Hillsdale Orthodontics	60	5.0★(267)	—	—	—	✓
2	Magic Smiles	58	4.9★(424)	—	—	—	✓
3	Ainslie Orthodontics: Doug Ainslie, DMD, MS	59	5.0★(242)	—	—	—	✓
4	Braces By Dr. Joe	57	4.9★(246)	—	—	—	✓
5	Senestraro Orthodontics - Portland	60	4.9★(417)	—	—	—	✓
6	Portland Braces	53	4.8★(133)	—	—	—	✓
7	Portland Orthodontic Group	54	5.0★(50)	—	—	—	✓
8	Portland Orthodontic Group	53	4.8★(93)	—	—	—	✓

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

Other Top Orthodontics Clinics in Portland

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

#	Clinic	City	Smyleee	Google	Reviews	Action
#11	Portland Pearl Orthodontics	Portland	45.5	4.4★	67	View →
#12	Advantage Dental+ \| Broadway	Portland	63.4	4.0★	371	View →

How to Choose a Dentist in Portland

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 4, 2026Independently reviewed

Orthodontic specialists in Portland are trained through the OHSU School of Dentistry's graduate orthodontic residency programme — the primary source of ABO-track orthodontic graduates for the Pacific Northwest specialist community. The OHSU orthodontic clinic provides reduced-fee comprehensive orthodontic treatment for eligible patients, creating a training-programme access tier for the Portland family whose adolescent treatment timeline accommodates the clinic format and whose income makes the private ABO Diplomate practice fee a significant barrier. Oregon Health Plan's orthodontic coverage for eligible adolescents provides a funded access pathway for the comprehensive correction that the OHP-enrolled adolescent needs, and the Portland orthodontic specialist practices that maintain OHP billing participation serve a patient community whose covered access would otherwise be limited to the OHSU training clinic. The outdoor-active Portland adolescent whose skateboarding, mountain biking, and lacrosse participation creates the facial trauma that produces the orthodontic sequelae — root resorption after avulsion, crown-root fracture at the lateral incisor, alveolar bone deformity from the impacted displaced tooth — adds a trauma-orthodontic coordination case type that the Portland specialist community manages alongside routine adolescent crowding.

Smyleee evaluated Portland orthodontic specialists on ABO Diplomate or OHSU residency-trained board-eligible credentials, direct attending orthodontist supervision throughout active treatment, Oregon Health Plan billing for eligible adolescent patients, OHSU clinic access for the cost-sensitive patient, adult complex case and surgical-orthodontic coordination capability, multilingual consultation for the Asian immigrant and Spanish-speaking patient communities, and correction stability consistency at two-year post-retention. These ten Portland practices are the orthodontists the data confirmed as delivering the most substantively specialist-quality orthodontic management across the full demographic and geographic range of Greater Portland's patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

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

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

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

Smyleee ranks Portland 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 Portland 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 Oregon 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 Portland 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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Locality and city fit
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Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
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Transparency

Content updated: August 4, 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