The 12 Best Orthodontists in San Francisco

Todorthodontics suits busy adults who want Invisalign with fewer trips to the office. Dr. Todor Stavrev, who earned his dental degree at UCSF and a master's in orthodontics at Columbia, uses remote dental monitoring so aligner progress can be checked between visits. The Union Square practice also works with passive self-ligating braces, temporary anchorage devices and soft tissue lasers. Dr. Todor has trained in facial aesthetics, including neuromodulators and fillers. Downtown workers can fit appointments around the office day.

Richmond District families with children starting treatment will find Lyfesmiles Orthodontics close to home. Dr. Elizabeth Ubaldo has more than a decade of experience and treats patients from young children to adults. Early treatment for ages seven to ten addresses jaw growth and alignment before problems become harder to correct. Metal and ceramic braces are offered alongside Invisalign, and the first consultation is complimentary. Parents can use that free visit to check whether early treatment is needed at all.

Image Orthodontics suits families who want to know the likely price before they commit. Its Pacific Heights office publishes a typical comprehensive treatment fee of $4,500 to $6,500 for treatment lasting 18 to 36 months. Dr. Yan Kalika leads the team, which uses digital imaging, 3D treatment planning and AI-assisted plans for braces and Invisalign. New patients can book online, and flexible payment plans are available. The group also has offices on Post Street and in the Mission, which helps if your schedule changes.

Quinn Orthodontics suits downtown workers and parents who value long experience. Dr. Robert Quinn, a former assistant professor of orthodontics at UCSF, has treated patients in downtown San Francisco for more than 25 years. He trained at Tufts and the University of Connecticut, and board-certified orthodontist Dr. Ryan Gaw also practices here. Invisalign is central to the work, along with braces and early screenings for children. The office in the 450 Sutter medical building makes lunchtime appointments realistic.

Patients whose treatment involves other dental work are well served by Lee & Lee Orthodontics. Dr. Rodney Lee, with decades of experience, and Dr. Sammy Lee, born and raised in San Francisco, collaborate with general dentists on complex cases. Treatments include early interceptive care, braces and Invisalign for kids, teens and adults, including the Invisalign Palatal Expander. The practice has offices in Laurel Heights on California Street and downtown on Sutter Street. Patients can choose the office nearer home or work.

Parents whose young child has a developing bite problem should look at Dugoni Orthodontics. Drs. Joorok Park and Steven Dugoni are ABO board-certified orthodontists and long-time university faculty who teach early treatment. Dr. Park has particular experience with Invisalign, TAD-assisted orthodontics and digital techniques. The office is on Mission Road in South San Francisco, a short drive from the city's southern neighborhoods. The first examination is complimentary, so an early check carries no cost.

Adults who want braces that cannot be seen from the front have a good option in Camilo Riaño Orthodontics. The practice offers Brius lingual braces, fitted behind the teeth, alongside Invisalign and traditional braces. Dr. Riaño treats children, teens and adults from offices in San Francisco and Sonoma. Treatment typically lasts 12 to 24 months, financing is available and the office bills insurance directly. The first consultation is complimentary, so comparing lingual braces with aligners costs nothing.

Bella Smile suits patients with a complex bite who want a choice of discreet appliances. Three orthodontists, Dr. Bella Shen Garnett, Dr. Kimberly Mahood and Dr. Stephen Kasper, treat cases with clear aligners, digitally printed custom brackets and lingual braces. The practice also offers accelerated orthodontic treatment. Its two San Francisco offices are in Hayes Valley near SoMa and on Laurel Street near the Presidio. Patients can pick whichever office sits closer to home or work.

Lee Orthodontics suits teens and adults who want a solo orthodontist with a research background. Dr. Veronica Lee earned her dental degree at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco and trained in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at NYU Langone. She also completed a fellowship in craniofacial genetics. Treatments at her Fillmore Street office include Invisalign, clear and Damon braces, early treatment and surgical orthodontics. Patients can text the office, which makes scheduling around work easier.

OPDSF suits families who want orthodontics and pediatric dentistry close together in the Parkside. Its orthodontic office on Taraval Street sits a few doors from a sister pediatric dental practice, so children can move from checkups to braces within the same group. Dr. Lee, a board-certified orthodontist, treats children, teens and adults. Free consultations can also be done virtually from home. Parents juggling several kids can handle dental and orthodontic care in one neighborhood.

For Sunset District families, Lee & Jang Orthodontics brings board-certified orthodontic care close to home. The practice offers metal and ceramic braces and Invisalign clear aligners for children, teens and adults. For complex cases it coordinates with other specialists on implants and surgical treatment. It has offices on Noriega Street in the Sunset and in Daly City. The process begins with a meeting with Dr. Lee to set goals, which keeps the plan clear from the first visit.

OrthoWorks suits patients who may move around the Bay Area during treatment. The privately owned group has nine board-certified orthodontists across eight Bay Area offices, including this one on Battery Street in the Financial District. Dr. David Shen and associates offer Invisalign, traditional braces and LightForce custom braces. The first consultation is complimentary and ends with a proposed plan and a transparent fee schedule. Sunbit financing is available for those who want to spread payments.