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5 Best Orthodontic Clinics in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Braces and Invisalign in Johannesburg are a multi-year commitment, not a single appointment, so who you pick matters more than it feels like on day one. The orthodontic clinics on this page have logged just over 1,257 Google reviews between them, and one name alone, Dental Matters, accounts for nearly three-quarters of that at 924 reviews and a full 5 stars. The rest sit close behind on rating, between 4.4 and 5.0, but with far less volume backing the number up.

Short answer: Dental Matters in Melrose Estate leads with a 5.0 rating across 924 reviews, the deepest track record on this page by a wide margin. Greenside Orthodontics (4.9, 121 reviews) is the specialist pick if you want an orthodontist, not just a dentist offering braces. Both run flexible payment plans for orthodontic treatment.
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How Johannesburg's orthodontic options compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Dental Matters 5.0 ★ 924 Overall / most-reviewed View ›
2 Greenside Orthodontics 4.9 ★ 121 Dedicated orthodontist View ›
3 Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio (Johannesburg) 5.0 ★ 68 First-time or anxious patients View ›
4 Dr Zunaid Solomon 4.7 ★ 77 Long-term family dentist View ›
5 Dr. Prelene 4.4 ★ 67 Budget-conscious patients View ›
5 Best Orthodontic Clinics in Johannesburg (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

Dental Matters logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Dental Matters

5.0924 Google reviews

Dental Matters is a Melrose Estate dental practice run by Dr Faraaz Mathir, offering general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry alongside orthodontics, including braces, clear aligners and Myobrace. Dr Mathir trained at Wits University and holds a diploma in advanced restorative and aesthetic dentistry from the Implant and Aesthetics Academy in Cape Town. The practice's stated focus is broad, from routine check-ups and fillings through to implants and orthodontic correction, under one roof.

What people praise

  • Patients repeatedly mention Dr Mathir personally following up after treatment
  • Multiple reviewers describe root canal and filling work as pain-free
  • In-chair entertainment (a ceiling screen) is called out as easing dental anxiety
  • Reviewers say costs and medical aid claims are handled clearly upfront
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume924 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear volume leader here, and the 5.0 rating holds across 924 reviews rather than a handful, which is the harder thing to pull off.

Website+27112116393 Directions

47 Glenhove Rd, Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, 2196

Greenside Orthodontics logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Greenside Orthodontics

4.9121 Google reviews

Greenside Orthodontics, run by Dr Muhammed Kaka in Randburg, is a specialist orthodontic practice rather than a general dentist offering braces on the side. The clinic focuses on Invisalign clear aligners, traditional braces, six-month accelerated treatment, and early evaluation for children from around age 7. Its site also advertises no-interest payment plans and multi-family discounts.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically call out the practice as child-friendly
  • Several patients describe multi-year treatment plans (2-3 years) completed with consistent care throughout
  • The clinic responds individually to nearly every review
  • Patients mention feeling comfortable even during retainer emergencies as a walk-in

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the top pick, though the rating has held at 4.9 for years
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume121 · 92th
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If you specifically want an orthodontist rather than a general dentist who also does braces, this is the specialist option on the page.

Website+27116465736 Directions

236 Barry Hertzog Ave, Greenside, Randburg, 2193

Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio (Johannesburg) logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio (Johannesburg)

5.068 Google reviews

Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio is a Johannesburg CBD dental clinic located inside Clinix Day Hospital, offering general dentistry with a multidisciplinary approach. Its own site describes services from routine check-ups to paediatric dentistry and cosmetic work, run with what it calls a relaxed, modern environment.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly describe the dentist explaining each step of a procedure before starting
  • The team follows up with reminders and calls, which several reviewers flagged as unusual
  • Multiple reviews mention feeling calm despite prior dental anxiety

Worth knowing

  • Reviews are still a fairly recent set, so the track record is shorter than the top two clinics
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume68 · 82th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A newer name by volume, but every review so far describes the same calm, well-explained visit, which is the pattern worth watching.

Website+27107860893 Directions

Ste 10 ,Floor 5, Clinix Day Hospital, 56 Von Wielligh St, Johannesburg, 2000

Dr Zunaid Solomon logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Dr Zunaid Solomon

4.777 Google reviews

Dr Zunaid Solomon practices from FNB BankCity in Johannesburg CBD as a general dentist. No independent website was available to confirm his full service list, but Google reviews describe implant work, fillings and general restorative treatment carried out over many years for the same patients.

What people praise

  • Several reviewers have been patients for years and mention multiple procedures done over that time
  • Implant work is specifically praised as holding up well long after the procedure
  • Patients describe him as attentive to their comfort throughout treatment

Worth knowing

  • No independent website to verify his full range of services or hours beyond what Google lists
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume77 · 87th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 years ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The reviews here read like a long-term relationship rather than one-off visits, which says something about repeat trust even without a website to back it up.

+27814911978 Directions

FNB BankCity, Simmonds St & Pritchard St Shop C1, No.1 First Place, Johannesburg, 2000

Dr. Prelene logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dr. Prelene

4.467 Google reviews

Dr Prelene practices from Johannesburg CBD as a general dentist, referred to by patients as Dr Jaglal. No independent website was available, so what's known about her services comes from what reviewers describe: routine dental work and ongoing patient relationships.

What people praise

  • Long-term patients describe her as patient and thorough with anxious first-timers
  • Reviewers specifically mention clear explanations before and during treatment
  • Several reviews span years of return visits from the same patients

Worth knowing

  • The lowest rating on this page, with a wider spread of 1-star reviews than the others here
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume67 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown76% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Still solidly positive overall, but the rating sits a step below the rest of this list, worth weighing against the lower review volume.

+27118384537 Directions

Shop 8 4 First Place Cnr Harrison &, Pritchard St, Johannesburg CBD, Johannesburg, 2001

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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 we score

Rating is the clinic’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many patients have actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, since 5.0 from 900 reviews means more than 5.0 from a dozen. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much do braces and Invisalign cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Orthodontic treatment cost depends heavily on the complexity of the case, whether you choose traditional braces or clear aligners like Invisalign, and how long treatment runs. Several clinics on this page offer payment plans rather than a single upfront fee, which is worth asking about directly since we don’t have a trustworthy published rate card for this city to cite here.

Serving all of Johannesburg

The clinics above cover central Johannesburg from Melrose Estate and Randburg through to the CBD around Von Wielligh, Simmonds and Pritchard Streets, so most residents across the northern and central suburbs have one within a short drive. If you’re searching for an orthodontic clinic near me, these are a starting point regardless of which side of the city you’re on.

What to ask before you choose an orthodontic clinic

  • Is treatment done by a specialist orthodontist or a general dentist who also offers braces?
  • What’s included in the quoted fee: X-rays, retainers, and emergency visits, or are those billed separately?
  • Is a payment plan or medical aid claim option available?
  • How long is the expected treatment timeline for my specific case?
  • What happens if a bracket breaks or a retainer needs adjusting outside business hours?
  • Can I see before-and-after examples of similar cases the practice has treated?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these orthodontic clinics?

We pulled every orthodontic and dental clinic offering orthodontic treatment in Johannesburg with a public Google Business profile, then ranked by a mix of rating and review volume, weighted for confidence.

How often is this list updated?

We refresh ratings and review counts periodically. This page was last verified in July 2026.

Should I choose a general dentist or a specialist orthodontist for braces?

Both can offer orthodontic treatment, but a specialist orthodontist has done additional training focused specifically on tooth and jaw alignment. For complex cases, ask about the practitioner’s specific orthodontic training.

Do these clinics treat both children and adults?

Most listed here treat both, and several specifically mention early evaluation for children. Check hours and age-specific programs directly with the clinic.

The bottom line

Dental Matters is the safest default given its review volume and perfect rating, but if you specifically want a dedicated orthodontist rather than a general dentist, Greenside Orthodontics is the specialist option. Either way, ask about payment plans before you commit, since orthodontic treatment runs over months or years, not one visit.

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