Best Orthodontists Near San Diego, CA

Ranked by Aggregate Reviews and Ratings

We analyzed 178 local businesses to identify the top orthodontists in San Diego, CA. The average rating is 4.5 stars with an average of 158.5 reviews per business. Ratings and reviews are aggregated from Google, Yelp, and Facebook to provide comprehensive competitive insights.

As of November 1, 2026, top-rated providers include Sunny Smiles Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics maintains a 5-star rating with 1,007 reviews on Google and Yelp in the orthodontics and dental clinic categories, San Diego Smile Pros maintains a 5-star rating with 949 reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook in the dentist and doctor categories, and Elite Orthodontics maintains a 5-star rating with 899 reviews on Google and Yelp in the orthodontics and dentist categories.

The most common categories include orthodontists, general dentistry, cosmetic dentists, dentist, pediatric dentists, with providers concentrated in zip codes 92103, 92117, 92111, 92123, 92130. Popular business name terms include orthodontics, dental, dds, dentistry, san.

The 44-zip code service area has an estimated population of 1,844,285, a median household income of $114,476 (above the 2023 national average of $74,580), a median age of 38, 94% of residents with health insurance, 51% college educated, and 53% home ownership.

Review Sources: Google Yelp Facebook Nov 1, 2026
1
Sunny Smiles Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics
5 (1,007 reviews) ⓘ
12835 Pointe Del Mar Way #2, Del Mar, CA 92014, USA
OrthodonticsDental ClinicDentist+5
2
San Diego Smile Pros
5 (949 reviews) ⓘ
239 Laurel St #201, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
DentistDoctorOrthodontists+2
3
Elite Orthodontics
5 (899 reviews) ⓘ
7695 Cardinal Ct #320, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
OrthodonticsDentistOrthodontists
4
Hulse Orthodontics
5 (813 reviews) ⓘ
6405 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
OrthodonticsDentist
5
Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Yelp
5 (504 reviews) ⓘ
3900 5th Ave Ste 270, San Diego, CA 92103
Cosmetic DentistsGeneral DentistryOrthodontists

Orthodontist San Diego CA

San Diego, CA

70.61

CATEGORY DISPERSITY ⓘ

35.65

COMPETITIVE DENSITY ⓘ

39.38

MARKET COMPETITIVENESS ⓘ
1,844,285 residents · 44 zip codes

75.20

MARKET OPPORTUNITY ⓘ
Avg. household income: $114,476
Medical / Dental weights
🟢 Sweet Spot High opportunity, low competition — ideal market to enter.

178

TOTAL BUSINESSES (+2, +1.1%)

50 150 17
Average Rating

4.53 ▲ 0.02

Top 5 Businesses: 5

4.9 4.6 3.2
Average Reviews

158.53 ▲ 12.48

Top 5 Businesses: 834.4

10,868 17,071 280

Historical Trends (36 data points)

AREA DEMOGRAPHICS

1,844,285
Total Residents
$114,476
Avg. Income
38
Median Age
53%
Home Ownership
94%
Have Insurance
51%
College Educated

Competitors Radar

Top Competitors

Sunny Smiles Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics

Sunny Smiles Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 1,007
12835 Pointe Del Mar Way #2, Del Ma...
San Diego Smile Pros

San Diego Smile Pros

GoogleYelpFacebook
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 949
239 Laurel St #201, San Diego, CA 9...
Elite Orthodontics

Elite Orthodontics

Also known as: Dr. Nader Ehsani

GoogleYelp Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 899
7695 Cardinal Ct #320, San Diego, C...
Hulse Orthodontics

Hulse Orthodontics

Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 813
6405 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 9...
Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Yelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 504
3900 5th Ave Ste 270, San Diego, CA...
The Super Dentists

The Super Dentists

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 4
Reviews 2,113
9737 Aero Dr #210, San Diego, CA 92...
Orthodontics Unlimited by Dr. Kuruvadi & Associates

Orthodontics Unlimited by Dr. Kuruvadi & Associates

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 420
3001 Bonita Rd Suite: 400, Chula Vi...
Dr. Paul J. Styrt, Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Paul J. Styrt, Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 411
9339 Genesee Ave Unit 270, San Dieg...

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Market Signals

Related Categories ⓘ

  • orthodontists209
  • general dentistry167
  • cosmetic dentists164
  • dentist48
  • pediatric dentists45
  • orthodontics37
  • oral surgeons18
  • periodontists15
  • dental clinic14
  • medical clinic10
  • doctor9
  • endodontists9
  • dental hygienists6
  • service5
  • cosmetic dentist4
  • teeth whitening3
  • orthodontist1
  • pediatric dentist1

Competitor Zip Codes ⓘ

  • 9210312
  • 9211712
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  • 919424
  • 919103
  • 921273
  • 920643
  • 921223
  • 921043
  • 921083
  • 921153
  • 921062
  • 921192
  • 921072
  • 919152
  • 220002
  • 921162
  • 920242
  • 920712
  • 921102
  • 919142
  • 919502
  • 921182
  • 920091
  • 920141
  • 920781
  • 920191
  • 919411
  • 920841
  • 920671
  • 220101
  • 920251
  • 921241
  • 920201
  • 921051

Business Name Keywords ⓘ

  • orthodontics56
  • dental42
  • dds36
  • dentistry22
  • san21
  • diego20
  • smile13
  • dmd10
  • dr9
  • smiles8
  • la7
  • braces6
  • group6
  • family6
  • pediatric5
  • valley5
  • jolla5
  • dentist5
  • dentists4
  • specialists4
  • associates4
  • melanie4
  • orthodontic4
  • design4
  • arts4
  • robert4
  • super3
  • kids3
  • carmel3
  • ms3
  • david3
  • coastal3
  • center3
  • orthodontist3

Competitor Cities ⓘ

  • San Diego124
  • Chula Vista7
  • La Jolla6
  • La Mesa5
  • Poway3
  • El Cajon2
  • Bcn 220002
  • Encinitas2
  • Santee2
  • National City2
  • Coronado2
  • Carlsbad1
  • Del Mar1
  • San Marcos1
  • Vista1
  • Rancho Santa Fe1
  • Bcn 220101
  • Escondido1