Best Orthodontists Near San Diego, CA

Ranked by Aggregate Reviews and Ratings

We analyzed 165 local businesses to identify the top orthodontists in San Diego, CA. The average rating is 4.7 stars with an average of 183.9 reviews per business. Ratings and reviews are aggregated from Google, Yelp, and Facebook to provide comprehensive competitive insights.

As of October 11, 2026, top-rated providers include Kensington Pediatric Dentistry maintains a 5-star rating with 935 reviews on Google and Yelp in the orthodontics and dentist categories, Brighton Dental maintains a 5-star rating with 935 reviews on Google and Yelp in the dentist and dental clinic categories, and San Diego Smile Pros maintains a 5-star rating with 908 reviews on Google and Yelp in the dentist and doctor categories.

The most common categories include orthodontists, general dentistry, cosmetic dentists, dentist, pediatric dentists, with providers concentrated in zip codes 92103, 92117, 92111, 92123, 92109. Popular business name terms include orthodontics, dental, dds, dentistry, san.

The 40-zip code service area has an estimated population of 1,706,206, a median household income of $112,566 (above the 2023 national average of $74,580), a median age of 37.8, 94% of residents with health insurance, 50% college educated, and 52% home ownership.

Review Sources: Google Yelp Facebook Oct 11, 2026
1
Kensington Pediatric Dentistry
5 (935 reviews) ⓘ
4072 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA
OrthodonticsDentistDoctor+1
2
Brighton Dental
5 (935 reviews) ⓘ
10450 Friars Rd Ste G, San Diego, CA 92120, USA
DentistDental ClinicMedical Clinic+4
3
San Diego Smile Pros
5 (908 reviews) ⓘ
239 Laurel St #201, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
DentistDoctorOrthodontists+1
4
Elite Orthodontics
5 (899 reviews) ⓘ
7695 Cardinal Ct #320, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
OrthodonticsDentistOrthodontists
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

76.16

CATEGORY DISPERSITY ⓘ

39.05

COMPETITIVE DENSITY ⓘ

42.68

MARKET COMPETITIVENESS ⓘ
1,706,206 residents · 40 zip codes

73.98

MARKET OPPORTUNITY ⓘ
Avg. household income: $112,566
Medical / Dental weights
🟢 Sweet Spot High opportunity, low competition — ideal market to enter.

165

TOTAL BUSINESSES (-18, -9.8%)

50 150 2
Average Rating

4.65 ▲ 0.12

Top 5 Businesses: 5

4.9 4.6 2.5
Average Reviews

183.91 ▲ 17.84

Top 5 Businesses: 836.2

13,241 17,097 7

Historical Trends (33 data points)

AREA DEMOGRAPHICS

1,706,206
Total Residents
$112,566
Avg. Income
37.8
Median Age
52%
Home Ownership
94%
Have Insurance
50%
College Educated

Competitors Radar

Top Competitors

Kensington Pediatric Dentistry

Kensington Pediatric Dentistry

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 935
4072 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116...
Brighton Dental

Brighton Dental

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 935
10450 Friars Rd Ste G, San Diego, C...
San Diego Smile Pros

San Diego Smile Pros

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 908
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...
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 2,098
9737 Aero Dr #210, San Diego, CA 92...
Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 1,148
450 A St #300, San Diego, CA 92101,...
Dean Van Nguyen, DDS

Dean Van Nguyen, DDS

Yelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 799
4082 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

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Market Signals

Related Categories ⓘ

  • orthodontists196
  • general dentistry132
  • cosmetic dentists126
  • dentist48
  • pediatric dentists35
  • orthodontics33
  • oral surgeons20
  • periodontists15
  • doctor13
  • dental clinic12
  • medical clinic12
  • endodontists12
  • service11
  • dental hygienists7
  • teeth whitening4
  • cosmetic dentist1

Competitor Zip Codes ⓘ

  • 9210315
  • 9211711
  • 9211110
  • 921239
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  • 920643
  • 921293
  • 921083
  • 921153
  • 921162
  • 921052
  • 921062
  • 919412
  • 921272
  • 921182
  • 921192
  • 919152
  • 220002
  • 920242
  • 920712
  • 921102
  • 919142
  • 919502
  • 920201
  • 921141
  • 920141
  • 220101
  • 920251
  • 921241

Business Name Keywords ⓘ

  • orthodontics54
  • dental44
  • dds24
  • dentistry22
  • san16
  • diego16
  • smile13
  • dmd9
  • la7
  • smiles6
  • pediatric5
  • dr5
  • braces5
  • valley5
  • jolla5
  • dentist5
  • group5
  • family5
  • arts4
  • orthodontic4
  • david4
  • design4
  • dentists3
  • western3
  • studio3
  • coastal3
  • care3
  • kids3
  • carmel3
  • specialists3
  • center3
  • robert3

Competitor Cities ⓘ

  • San Diego128
  • Chula Vista7
  • La Mesa6
  • La Jolla6
  • Poway3
  • Coronado2
  • Bcn 220002
  • Encinitas2
  • Santee2
  • National City2
  • El Cajon1
  • Del Mar1
  • Bcn 220101
  • Escondido1