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5 Best Orthodontists in Seattle (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 August 2026 · 8 min read

Straightening teeth in Seattle is a multi-year commitment, so the track record behind an orthodontist's chair matters more than most services. Ballard Orthodontics has logged 556 Google reviews at 4.9 stars, more than any other practice here, while three other clinics on this page hold a perfect 5.0.

Short answer: The most-reviewed orthodontist in Seattle is Ballard Orthodontics (4.9 stars across 556 Google reviews), known locally as a top Invisalign provider. iSmile Orthodontics and Northeast Seattle Orthodontics both hold a perfect 5.0 rating. Most practices here treat both children and adults, with Invisalign and traditional braces both widely offered.
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Seattle's Top Orthodontists, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Ballard Orthodontics 4.9 556 Invisalign / airway-focused care View ›
2 iSmile Orthodontics 5.0 431 Long-term family care View ›
3 Pacific Orthodontics 4.9 351 Complex bite and TMJ cases View ›
4 Leone & Vaughn Orthodontics 4.8 345 Multiple locations / scheduling flexibility View ›
5 Northeast Seattle Orthodontics 5.0 202 Nervous first-time patients View ›
5 Best Orthodontists in Seattle (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Ballard Orthodontics logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Ballard Orthodontics

4.9556 Google reviews

Ballard Orthodontics is a Seattle practice led by Dr. Shafeena Chatur and Dr. Neal Quinn, both trained at the University of Washington, offering braces, Invisalign for kids, teens and adults, and airway-focused orthodontic evaluation. The clinic uses the Dental Monitoring app for remote scan reviews between in-office visits and treats growth, breathing and facial development alongside straightening teeth. It is the most-reviewed orthodontist on this page.

What people praise

  • Remote monitoring app lets patients check in without frequent office visits
  • Accommodated an urgent same-day fix for a broken wire
  • Successfully treated a young child with sensory issues using Invisalign
  • Staff described as attentive with strong communication throughout treatment
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume556 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed practice here and a strong pick for families, particularly given the airway-focused evaluation approach and the flexibility of remote monitoring.

1400 NW Market St Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98107

iSmile Orthodontics logo
#2🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

iSmile Orthodontics

5.0431 Google reviews

iSmile Orthodontics is a Seattle and Redmond practice led by Dr. Sepi Torkan, offering traditional and clear braces, Invisalign, and iTero digital impressions across pediatric, teen and adult orthodontics. Multiple reviewers describe multi-year relationships with the practice, including families who have brought more than one child through treatment.

What people praise

  • Praised for patience with young children over multi-year treatments
  • Convenient scheduling and easy parking noted repeatedly
  • Warm, professional staff across every stage of treatment
  • Strong results reported even in longer, four-year cases
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating5 / 5
Review volume431 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect rating built on repeat, multi-year family relationships, which says a lot for a service that often spans years of visits.

4026 NE 55th St Unit A105, Seattle, WA 98105

Pacific Orthodontics logo
#3🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Pacific Orthodontics

4.9351 Google reviews

Pacific Orthodontics is a downtown Seattle boutique practice led by Dr. Diane Doppel, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics with more than 30 years of experience. The practice specializes in complex, interdisciplinary cases, collaborating with other dental specialists, and treats early, adolescent, adult and surgical orthodontic patients from a modern office serving Capitol Hill, Belltown and South Lake Union.

What people praise

  • Detailed, unrushed consultations even for complex bite and TMJ concerns
  • Provided a second opinion that avoided a recommended second jaw surgery
  • Treatment coordinator and clinical staff both singled out for genuine empathy
  • Never cuts corners, adding refinement trays purely for aesthetic results

Worth knowing

  • Pricing runs higher than some other Seattle orthodontists
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume351 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest pick on this page for a complex or previously mismanaged case, backed by a detailed account of avoiding unnecessary surgery through a second opinion here.

720 Olive Wy Suite 920 (Floor 9, Seattle, WA 98101

Leone & Vaughn Orthodontics logo
#4🕑 Open 4 days/wk

Leone & Vaughn Orthodontics

4.8345 Google reviews

Leone & Vaughn Orthodontics has been straightening smiles in Seattle and Bellevue for more than two decades, offering braces and Invisalign across three convenient locations for children, teens and adults. The practice takes a collaborative approach, customizing each treatment plan and offering early-morning appointment slots to work around school and work schedules.

What people praise

  • Three locations across Seattle and Bellevue add scheduling flexibility
  • Early appointment slots available to avoid disrupting the workday
  • Transparent, professional and efficient handling of complex Invisalign cases
  • Consistently described as compassionate with younger patients
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume345 · 82th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The multi-location setup and early appointment availability make this the most convenient pick on this page for busy families juggling school and work schedules.

945 Elliott Ave W #100, Seattle, WA 98119

Northeast Seattle Orthodontics logo
#5🕑 Open 4 days/wk

Northeast Seattle Orthodontics

5.0202 Google reviews

Northeast Seattle Orthodontics is a practice led by Dr. Matthys, offering Invisalign and traditional orthodontic treatment from a single Seattle location. Reviewers repeatedly describe the office as spotless and welcoming, with a particular focus on putting anxious young patients at ease during their first exam.

What people praise

  • Specifically credited with turning around a child's dental anxiety
  • Communicates closely with a patient's general dentist on treatment goals
  • Quick to resolve issues that come up mid-treatment
  • Consistently on time for appointments
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating5 / 5
Review volume202 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the smallest review base among the top names here, but a perfect rating and a specific reputation for easing nervous young patients into treatment.

6850 35th Ave NE #8, Seattle, WA 98115

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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

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated them, ranked against other Seattle orthodontists. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of patients carries more weight than a 5.0 from a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently patients are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

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

Orthodontic treatment cost depends heavily on the complexity of the case, the type of appliance, and how long treatment runs, and none of the practices on this page publish a fixed public price we can verify. One reviewer at Pacific Orthodontics did note a separate consultation fee. We are not printing treatment cost figures here; ask each practice for a personalized quote after your initial consultation.

Serving all of Seattle

The orthodontists above cover Ballard, the University District, downtown Seattle, Queen Anne and Northeast Seattle, with some practices also serving Bellevue and Redmond. Searching for an orthodontist near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can check which office is closest to home or work.

What to ask before you choose an orthodontist

  • Is the initial consultation free, or is there a fee?
  • What treatment options fit my case: traditional braces, Invisalign, or both?
  • How long is the expected treatment timeline for my case?
  • Do you offer remote or app-based monitoring between visits?
  • What financing or payment plans are available?
  • Who handles emergencies like a broken wire or lost retainer?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these orthodontists?

We started from every orthodontist in Seattle with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Seattle orthodontist is best for a complex case?

Pacific Orthodontics, led by a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, has specific client accounts of managing complex bite and TMJ cases, including providing a second opinion that avoided unnecessary surgery.

Do these orthodontists treat both kids and adults?

Yes, every practice on this page treats children, teens and adults, and several highlight early orthodontic evaluation for younger kids.

The bottom line

Ballard Orthodontics is the safe default here on sheer review volume and its airway-focused approach, while Pacific Orthodontics stands out for complex or previously mismanaged cases. Whichever you choose, book a consultation and ask for a clear treatment timeline before signing on.

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