Best Orthodontists Near San Diego, CA

Ranked by Aggregate Reviews and Ratings

We analyzed 194 local businesses to identify the top orthodontists in San Diego, CA. The average rating is 4.4 stars with an average of 171.8 reviews per business. Ratings and reviews are aggregated from Google, Yelp, and Facebook to provide comprehensive competitive insights.

As of April 25, 2026, top-rated providers include San Diego Smile Pros maintains a 5-star rating with 866 reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook in the dentist and doctor categories, Kensington Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics maintains a 5-star rating with 538 reviews on Google in the orthodontics and dentist categories, and Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest maintains a 5-star rating with 504 reviews on Yelp in the cosmetic dentists and general dentistry categories.

The most common categories include general dentistry, cosmetic dentists, orthodontists, dentist, orthodontics, with providers concentrated in zip codes 92103, 92101, 92037, 92117, 91910. Popular business name terms include dental, orthodontics, dentistry, dds, san.

The 41-zip code service area has an estimated population of 1,779,372, a median household income of $109,313 (above the 2023 national average of $74,580), a median age of 37.6, 94% of residents with health insurance, 47% college educated, and 52% home ownership.

Review Sources: Google Yelp Facebook Apr 25, 2026
1
San Diego Smile Pros
5 (866 reviews)
239 Laurel St # 201, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
DentistDoctorOrthodontists+1
2
Kensington Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
5 (538 reviews)
4072 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA
OrthodonticsDentistDoctor
3
Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Yelp
5 (504 reviews)
3900 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Cosmetic DentistsGeneral DentistryOrthodontists
4
I-Orthodontics San Diego formerly Moser Orthodontics
5 (426 reviews)
14701 Via Bettona #205, San Diego, CA 92127, USA
OrthodonticsDental ClinicDentist+1
5
Fifth Avenue Dental Arts
5 (1,099 reviews)
450 A St #300, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
DentistDoctorService+2

Orthodontist San Diego CA

San Diego, CA

75.64

CATEGORY DISPERSITY

43.41

COMPETITIVE DENSITY

44.29

MARKET COMPETITIVENESS
1,779,372 residents · 41 zip codes

72.62

MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Avg. household income: $109,313
Medical / Dental weights
🟢 Sweet Spot High opportunity, low competition — ideal market to enter.

194

TOTAL BUSINESSES (+94, +94%)

50 151 19
Average Rating

4.44 ▼ 0.26

Top 5 Businesses: 5

4.8 4.3 5
Average Reviews

171.82 ▼ 26.3

Top 5 Businesses: 686.6

10,289 22,628 416

Historical Trends (9 data points)

AREA DEMOGRAPHICS

1,779,372
Total Residents
$109,313
Avg. Income
37.6
Median Age
52%
Home Ownership
94%
Have Insurance
47%
College Educated

Competitors Radar

Top Competitors

San Diego Smile Pros

San Diego Smile Pros

GoogleYelpFacebook
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 866
239 Laurel St # 201, San Diego, CA ...
Kensington Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Kensington Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 538
4072 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116...
Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

Yelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 504
3900 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
I-Orthodontics San Diego formerly Moser Orthodontics

I-Orthodontics San Diego formerly Moser Orthodontics

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 426
14701 Via Bettona #205, San Diego, ...
Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 1,099
450 A St #300, San Diego, CA 92101,...
Dean Van Nguyen, DDS

Dean Van Nguyen, DDS

Yelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 772
4082 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Coastal Dental Arts

Coastal Dental Arts

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 544
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 dentists96
  • orthodontists65
  • dentist49
  • orthodontics34
  • pediatric dentists34
  • dental hygienists21
  • oral surgeons14
  • doctor13
  • endodontists11
  • periodontists10
  • service9
  • dental clinic8
  • medical clinic7
  • teeth whitening3
  • cosmetic dentist2
  • prosthodontists2
  • orthodontist2
  • cosmetic surgeons1
  • dentists1
  • sleep specialists1
  • pain management1
  • prosthetics1

Competitor Zip Codes

  • 9210313
  • 9210112
  • 9203712
  • 9211711
  • 9191010
  • 9194210
  • 921239
  • 921309
  • 921218
  • 920648
  • 921087
  • 921315
  • 921095
  • 921114
  • 921264
  • 921043
  • 921153
  • 921203
  • 921223
  • 921183
  • 920143
  • 919503
  • 920713
  • 921293
  • 921162
  • 921052
  • 920202
  • 919412
  • 921272
  • 921102
  • 921242
  • 921061
  • 921141
  • 921281
  • 921191
  • 921071
  • 919451
  • 919131
  • 921021
  • 919021
  • 919111

Business Name Keywords

  • dental75
  • orthodontics45
  • dentistry35
  • dds28
  • san22
  • diego22
  • group16
  • smile14
  • smiles11
  • western8
  • la8
  • family8
  • care7
  • pediatric6
  • valley6
  • dr6
  • jolla6
  • center6
  • dmd6
  • arts5
  • mission5
  • braces5
  • kids5
  • park4
  • del4
  • dentists4
  • studio3
  • elite3
  • cosmetic3
  • david3
  • specialists3
  • village3
  • design3
  • super3
  • express3
  • grant3
  • gentle3
  • hills3
  • oral3
  • surgery3
  • bonita3

Competitor Cities

  • San Diego122
  • Chula Vista12
  • La Mesa12
  • La Jolla12
  • Poway8
  • Coronado3
  • Del Mar3
  • National City3
  • Santee3
  • El Cajon2
  • Lemon Grove1
  • Bonita1