Best Orthodontists Near San Diego, CA

Ranked by Aggregate Reviews and Ratings

We analyzed 192 local businesses to identify the top orthodontists in San Diego, CA. The average rating is 4.4 stars with an average of 168.0 reviews per business. Ratings and reviews are aggregated from Google, Yelp, and Facebook to provide comprehensive competitive insights.

As of March 28, 2026, top-rated providers include San Diego Smile Pros maintains a 5-star rating with 861 reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook in the dentist and doctor categories, Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest maintains a 5-star rating with 503 reviews on Yelp in the cosmetic dentists and general dentistry categories, and Kensington Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics maintains a 5-star rating with 429 reviews on Google in the orthodontics and dentist categories.

The most common categories include general dentistry, cosmetic dentists, orthodontists, dentist, orthodontics, with providers concentrated in zip codes 92103, 92101, 92037, 92130, 92117. Popular business name terms include dental, orthodontics, dentistry, dds, san.

The 40-zip code service area has an estimated population of 1,714,552, a median household income of $110,036 (above the 2023 national average of $74,580), a median age of 37.6, 94% of residents with health insurance, 48% college educated, and 51% home ownership.

Review Sources: Google Yelp Facebook Mar 28, 2026
1
San Diego Smile Pros
5 (861 reviews)
239 Laurel St # 201, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
DentistDoctorOrthodontists+1
2
Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Yelp
5 (503 reviews)
3900 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Cosmetic DentistsGeneral DentistryOrthodontists
3
Kensington Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
5 (429 reviews)
4072 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA
OrthodonticsDentistDoctor
4
I-Orthodontics San Diego formerly Moser Orthodontics
5 (425 reviews)
14701 Via Bettona #205, San Diego, CA 92127, USA
OrthodonticsDental ClinicDentist+1
5
Fifth Avenue Dental Arts
5 (1,075 reviews)
450 A St #300, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
DentistDoctorService+2

Orthodontist San Diego CA

San Diego, CA

74.59

CATEGORY DISPERSITY

46.00

COMPETITIVE DENSITY

44.97

MARKET COMPETITIVENESS
1,714,552 residents · 40 zip codes

72.75

MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Avg. household income: $110,036
Medical / Dental weights
🟢 Sweet Spot High opportunity, low competition — ideal market to enter.

192

TOTAL BUSINESSES (+141, +276.5%)

50 156 11
Average Rating

4.43 ▼ 0.43

Top 5 Businesses: 5

4.9 4.3 5
Average Reviews

167.99 ▼ 29.03

Top 5 Businesses: 658.6

8,966 22,899 389

Historical Trends (5 data points)

AREA DEMOGRAPHICS

1,714,552
Total Residents
$110,036
Avg. Income
37.6
Median Age
51%
Home Ownership
94%
Have Insurance
48%
College Educated

Competitors Radar

Top Competitors

San Diego Smile Pros

San Diego Smile Pros

GoogleYelpFacebook
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 861
239 Laurel St # 201, San Diego, CA ...
Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Yelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 503
3900 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Kensington Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Kensington Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 429
4072 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116...
I-Orthodontics San Diego formerly Moser Orthodontics

I-Orthodontics San Diego formerly Moser Orthodontics

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 425
14701 Via Bettona #205, San Diego, ...
Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 1,075
450 A St #300, San Diego, CA 92101,...
Dean Van Nguyen, DDS

Dean Van Nguyen, DDS

Yelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 766
4082 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Coastal Dental Arts

Coastal Dental Arts

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 538
1230 Columbia St Suite 870, San Die...
Mesa Dental

Mesa Dental

Yelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 443
6215 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92...

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Market Signals

Related Categories

  • general dentistry109
  • cosmetic dentists97
  • orthodontists64
  • dentist49
  • orthodontics37
  • pediatric dentists33
  • dental hygienists18
  • oral surgeons14
  • endodontists12
  • periodontists10
  • doctor9
  • dental clinic6
  • medical clinic6
  • service5
  • teeth whitening3
  • prosthodontists2
  • cosmetic dentist1
  • cosmetic surgeons1
  • dentists1
  • sleep specialists1
  • pain management1
  • prosthetics1

Competitor Zip Codes

  • 9210313
  • 9210112
  • 9203712
  • 9213011
  • 9211711
  • 9194211
  • 919109
  • 921239
  • 921218
  • 920648
  • 921267
  • 921316
  • 921086
  • 921095
  • 921114
  • 921043
  • 921293
  • 921203
  • 921273
  • 921223
  • 921183
  • 921243
  • 920143
  • 919503
  • 920713
  • 921153
  • 921052
  • 921162
  • 920202
  • 921282
  • 921102
  • 921061
  • 921191
  • 921071
  • 919451
  • 919411
  • 919131
  • 921021
  • 919021
  • 919111

Business Name Keywords

  • dental69
  • orthodontics49
  • dentistry33
  • dds31
  • san20
  • diego20
  • group16
  • smile14
  • smiles12
  • family9
  • la8
  • western7
  • dr7
  • dmd6
  • jolla6
  • center6
  • arts5
  • pediatric5
  • kids5
  • valley5
  • care5
  • braces4
  • park4
  • dentists4
  • mission4
  • studio3
  • cosmetic3
  • melanie3
  • mesa3
  • david3
  • specialists3
  • village3
  • scripps3
  • poway3
  • design3
  • super3
  • express3
  • zak3
  • grant3
  • oral3
  • surgery3
  • bonita3
  • del3

Competitor Cities

  • San Diego126
  • La Jolla12
  • La Mesa12
  • Chula Vista11
  • Poway8
  • Coronado3
  • Del Mar3
  • National City3
  • Santee3
  • El Cajon2
  • Lemon Grove1
  • Bonita1