5 Best Orthodontic Clinics in Hayward (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 15 orthodontic clinics in Hayward on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Braces last for years, so the orthodontic clinics in Hayward worth calling are the ones you can reach every few weeks. This list reaches past the city line: Pearl Orthodontics is in Fremont, Chong Orthodontics in Union City and San Leandro Orthodontics in San Leandro, while Kind Orthodontics and Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics are in Hayward. Between them these practices hold more than 1,500 Google reviews, and the only rating below 4.9 belongs to Bright Now!, a general dental office that also offers orthodontics.

Short answer: Pearl Orthodontics is the top pick at 4.9 stars from more than 620 Google reviews, though its office is in Fremont rather than Hayward. The orthodontists inside Hayward are Kind Orthodontics (4.9) and Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Hayward, CA (4.3). Kind Orthodontics offers a complimentary first consultation, so book a consult before committing.

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Orthodontists in and around Hayward

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Pearl Orthodontics	4.9 ★	625	Largest review base	View ›
2	Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Hayward, CA	4.3 ★	427	Dental and braces in one office	View ›
3	Chong Orthodontics	4.9 ★	173	Family braces	View ›
4	Kind Orthodontics	4.9 ★	171	Hayward orthodontist	View ›
5	San Leandro Orthodontics	4.9 ★	129	Braces and adult treatment	View ›

5 Best Orthodontic Clinics in Hayward (2026)

The practices, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Pearl Orthodontics

4.9625 Google reviews

Pearl Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Fremont, on Beacon Avenue, with a second office in San Ramon according to its site. Dr. Sheetal Patil treats children and adults with braces and Invisalign, and the site highlights airway-focused orthodontics tied to breathing and sleep. It also lists TMD treatment.

What people praise

Families describe a welcoming, family-like office
Staff are praised for clear communication at every step
A parent says Dr. Patil explained treatment after each milestone
Children's braces completed and moved on to retainers

Worth knowing

A few reviewers mention running behind schedule
Some reviewers would have liked more updates on progress

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume625 · 90th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It leads on review volume at 4.9, with braces, Invisalign and sleep-focused treatment on offer. Since the office is outside Hayward, check the drive before you commit to years of visits.

Website +1510-697-6453 Directions

3885 Beacon Ave Ste D, Fremont, CA 94538

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Hayward, CA

4.3427 Google reviews

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Hayward, CA is a general dental office on Hesperian Boulevard that offers orthodontics, with Google listing it under a range of dental specialties. Its site describes routine dental care, clear aligners and implants, and publishes a long list of accepted insurance plans. Reviewers mention cleanings and a child starting braces.

What people praise

A parent says staff explained each step of a child's braces plan
Friendly front desk and staff who explain insurance coverage
Dr. Sood is praised as gentle and clear
Clean facilities, per reviewers

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer reports trouble reaching the office by phone

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume427 · 83rd

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown75% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its place on this page reflects review volume more than rating, since it sits at 4.3 while the others are at 4.9. A convenient option if you want one office for dental care and braces, but it isn't a dedicated orthodontic practice.

Website Book now +1510-731-0124 Directions

20483 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

#3🕑 Open 4 days/wk

Chong Orthodontics

4.9173 Google reviews

Chong Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Union City, on Alvarado-Niles Road, led by Dr. Scott Chong. Its site describes treating children and adults and offering free exams. Reviewers are mostly parents describing braces for their children, with some families returning over several years.

What people praise

Parents call the office clean, with room to wait
Staff are accommodating about questions and rescheduling
Families with more than one child in treatment report good results
Dr. Chong is described as professional and patient

Worth knowing

Listed hours run Tuesday through Friday only

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume173 · 77th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A steady 4.9 from families, and the practice is a good fit if the drive suits your commute. Its review base is smaller than the two largest names here.

Website +1510-489-5671 Directions

33800 Alvarado-Niles Rd #1, Union City, CA 94587

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Kind Orthodontics

4.9171 Google reviews

Kind Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice on Southland Drive in Hayward. Its site names Dr. Nga Hoang and Dr. Emerald Nguyen, offers a complimentary consultation for new patients, and lists Invisalign, ceramic and metal braces, and early interceptive treatment. The office is across the street from Southland Mall.

What people praise

Parents describe a caring staff and a very clean office
Daughters' and sons' treatment plans handled without problems, per reviewers
Orthodontists described as skilled, knowledgeable and personable
Email and voicemail get a quick reply, according to one patient

Worth knowing

Not open five days every week, based on its listed hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume171 · 70th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: One of two practices here with a Hayward address, and the one rated 4.9. Its review base is smaller than those above it, which sets its rank.

Website +1510-361-0300 Directions

777 Southland Dr #100, Hayward, CA 94545

#5🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

San Leandro Orthodontics

4.9129 Google reviews

San Leandro Orthodontics is a practice in San Leandro, on Estudillo Avenue, led by Dr. John Huang. Its site lists early orthodontics, adult orthodontics, surgical orthodontics, Invisalign and braces. Reviewers describe both children's braces and an adult's multi-year treatment.

What people praise

An anxious patient says they felt comfortable through years of braces
A parent praises Dr. Huang for explaining each step, from expanders to the end
Front desk is flexible with appointment times
A hygienist is singled out for caring for a young patient

Worth knowing

Listed hours run Monday through Thursday only

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume129 · 63rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 with consistent praise for communication, though it has the smallest review base on this page. A good option if you're willing to travel for regular visits.

Website +1510-483-2700 Directions

433 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How the scorecard works

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated the practice, compared with other orthodontists we looked at near Hayward. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of patients counts for more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives the cost of braces near Hayward (2026)

We don’t print a price table here, because the data behind this page doesn’t carry sourced fees. Orthodontic cost depends on the type of appliance, how long treatment runs, whether your child needs an early phase, and what your insurance covers. Ask for the total fee, the monthly payment and what a replacement retainer costs in writing before you start.

Orthodontists near Hayward

Two practices have Hayward addresses, on Southland Drive and Hesperian Boulevard. The others are in neighboring Bay Area towns, and Pearl Orthodontics’ site also lists an office in San Ramon. Looking for an orthodontist near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions so you can check the drive.

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What to ask before you start braces

Is the first consultation free, and are X-rays included?
What is the total fee, and what monthly payment plans do you offer?
Does my insurance cover orthodontics, and how will it be billed?
How often are visits, and how far am I willing to drive for years of appointments?
What does a lost or broken retainer cost to replace?

Frequently asked questions

Are all of these Hayward orthodontists actually in Hayward?

No. Kind Orthodontics and Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics have Hayward addresses. Pearl Orthodontics is in Fremont, Chong Orthodontics is in Union City, and San Leandro Orthodontics is in San Leandro. Check the drive time, since braces mean regular visits.

Which of these offices offer Invisalign as well as braces?

Pearl Orthodontics lists braces, Invisalign and clear braces. Kind Orthodontics lists Invisalign plus ceramic and metal braces. San Leandro Orthodontics lists Invisalign and braces, and Bright Now! mentions clear aligners on its site. Chong Orthodontics’ sampled reviews mostly describe children’s treatment.

Is Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics an orthodontist?

It is a general dental office that also offers orthodontics. Google lists it under several dental specialties, and its reviews cover cleanings as well as braces. The other practices on this page are listed on Google as orthodontists.

Do any of these practices offer a free first visit?

Kind Orthodontics says it offers a complimentary consultation for new patients, with a small fee possible for patients already in treatment elsewhere. Chong Orthodontics’ site mentions free exams. Ask the others when you call.

The bottom line

Pearl Orthodontics is the safest default on review volume if the Fremont drive works for you. Kind Orthodontics is the dedicated orthodontist inside Hayward. Whichever you choose, get the full fee and payment plan in writing.

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