Top 10 Orthodontist in Long Beach California

Top 10 Orthodontist in Long Beach California

Compare Long Beach-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed July 15, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20265 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • 4M Dental Implant Center is the strongest overall starting point in Long Beach if you want a dependable option for invisalign.
  • Long Beach Dental and Orthodontics has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Newport Dental & Orthodontics - Long Beach, CA is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.
  • Newport Dental & Orthodontics - Long Beach, CA is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

5 clinics scored on this page

85.4

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Orthodontist Costs in Long Beach, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Orthodontic consultation$0 – $250
Metal braces (full treatment)$3,000 – $7,000
Ceramic braces$4,000 – $8,000
Lingual braces$8,000 – $13,000
Clear aligners (Invisalign)$3,500 – $8,000
Retainers$200 – $600

Price ranges reflect typical Long Beach, California pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Jul 15, 2026

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Top Clinics in Long Beach Proper

Only clinics physically located in Long Beach appear in this primary ranking.

1

4M Dental Implant Center

4.7(379)·6.8 km from Long Beach Downtown
85Smyleee

200, 3918, Long Beach Boulevard, Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, California

Open until 7 PM

Orthodontics sits alongside Braces and Invisalign on this Long Beach clinic's documented service list.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Invisalign provides orthodontic alignment using clear removable aligners.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignAffordable Dental Care+17 more
Offers OrthodonticsSmyleee 85/1004.7★ · 379 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics, 4.7★ Google rating across 379 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Orthodontics · Smyleee 85/100 · 4.7★ · 379 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published21 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 4, 2026
2

Long Beach Dental and Orthodontics

4.3(344)·917 m from Long Beach Downtown
76Smyleee

Suite 105, 627, Magnolia Avenue, Willmore, Long Beach, California

Open until 6 PM

Orthodontics focus in Long Beach, with orthodontics listed among 2 documented services.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Long Beach Dental and Orthodontics is located on Magnolia Avenue in the Willmore neighborhood, one of Long Beach's older and more central districts near the downtown area. The practice carries a clear orthodontic emphasis, offering both general orthodontic treatment and traditional braces. Orthodontic care unfolds gradually, often over many months, through a series of adjustments that steadily guide teeth into better alignment. For residents and families looking to close gaps, align crowded teeth, or correct a bite, Long Beach Dental and Orthodontics offers an option built squarely around that purpose. Having traditional braces alongside broader orthodontic care gives patients room to find the approach that fits their situation and their life. With both braces and broader orthodontic care available, it suits patients who know straightening is their priority and want a practice oriented toward seeing that transformation through from beginning to end.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces
Offers Orthodontics
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 344 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Orthodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 9, 2026
3

Newport Dental & Orthodontics - Long Beach, CA

4.2(267)·5.5 km from Long Beach Downtown
75Smyleee

3383, Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, California

Open until 5 PM

Long Beach clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Orthodontics is on file among 2 procedures.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Newport Dental & Orthodontics is located on Long Beach Boulevard, a central thoroughfare that makes the office easy to reach for patients across the city. As its name signals, the practice carries a clear orthodontic emphasis, setting it apart from general offices and pointing it squarely at people whose main goal is straightening their teeth or correcting how their bite comes together. Choosing a practice that leans into orthodontic care means working with a team whose focus is centered on this kind of treatment. For patients beginning an orthodontic journey, that specialized attention can make the process feel more guided, from the initial assessment through the steady adjustments that gradually move teeth into place. For Long Beach residents and families looking to improve alignment, close gaps, or correct a bite, Newport Dental & Orthodontics offers a focused option built around exactly that purpose. There's real reassurance in choosing a practice where orthodontics sits at the center rather than the margins.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces
Offers Orthodontics
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 267 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Orthodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 18, 2026
4

Los Altos Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics

5.0(329)·9.0 km from Long Beach Downtown
60Smyleee

6341, East Spring Street, Plaza, Long Beach, California

Open until 3 PM

Orthodontics on this Long Beach clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Orthodontics
Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 329 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 329 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 329 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
5

Long Beach Orthodontics and children dentistry

4.6(84)·5.0 km from Long Beach Downtown
76Smyleee

4200, East Pacific Coast Highway, Traffic Circle Area, Long Beach, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Profile in Long Beach flags orthodontics; lists Orthodontics alongside 2 other documented services.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Long Beach Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry is located on East Pacific Coast Highway near the Traffic Circle area, an accessible eastside junction that keeps the office within easy reach for families across this part of the city. As its name makes clear, the practice carries a dual focus, orthodontic care paired with an orientation toward younger patients, which makes it a natural fit for parents thinking ahead about their children's smiles. The orthodontic emphasis points the practice squarely at teeth straightening and bite correction, the kind of treatment that helps align crowded teeth, close gaps, and correct how the bite comes together. Pairing orthodontics with a child-friendly approach shapes the whole feel of the office. Younger patients and their parents tend to benefit from a setting that's patient, welcoming, and accustomed to easing the nerves that often come with early dental and orthodontic visits. For Long Beach parents looking for orthodontic treatment and care oriented toward their children, Long Beach Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry offers a focused, family-minded option. A practice that pairs orthodontic expertise with a patient, kid-friendly manner is well placed to make those formative visits go smoothly, easing nerves while keeping a young patient's alignment on the right track.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Orthodontics
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 84 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Orthodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 18, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every orthodontics provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Orthodontics
14M Dental Implant Center854.7(379)
2Long Beach Dental and Orthodontics764.3(344)
3Newport Dental & Orthodontics - Long Beach, CA754.2(267)
4Los Altos Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics605.0(329)
5Long Beach Orthodontics and children dentistry764.6(84)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

How to Choose a Dentist in Long Beach - California

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated July 15, 2026Independently reviewed

Orthodontic specialists in Long Beach serve the most demographically complex orthodontic patient community in the Los Angeles County suburban market — a city whose adolescent patient population spans the commercially insured Bixby Knolls teenager, the Denti-Cal EPSDT-eligible Cambodia-Town patient, and the North Long Beach Latino adolescent whose Spanish-language orthodontic consultation and ABO Diplomate supervision are both requirements that the practice must meet simultaneously. USC Ostrow School and UCLA orthodontic residency graduates who have established in the Long Beach and South Bay area serve the referral and direct-access patient market, and the Denti-Cal EPSDT orthodontic benefit for eligible California children — whose comprehensive coverage for medically necessary orthodontic correction provides a funded access pathway — is the programme that the ABO-participating Long Beach practices whose Denti-Cal billing includes the EPSDT orthodontic tier provide for the income-qualified adolescent patient.

Smyleee evaluated Long Beach orthodontic specialists on ABO Diplomate or USC/UCLA residency-trained credentials, Denti-Cal EPSDT orthodontic billing for eligible adolescent patients, direct attending orthodontist supervision throughout active treatment, multilingual consultation capability across Spanish and Khmer/Cambodian, adult complex case management, geographic distribution across Long Beach's residential corridors, and correction stability at two-year post-retention follow-up. These ten Long Beach practices are the orthodontists the data confirmed as delivering the most substantively specialist-quality orthodontic management across the full demographic and geographic complexity of Greater Long Beach's patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Long Beach, orthodontic treatment typically costs $3,500 – $8,000, based on Smyleee's July 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
Metal braces (full treatment) in Long Beach typically range $3,000 – $7,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Ceramic braces in Long Beach typically range $4,000 – $8,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Lingual braces in Long Beach typically range $8,000 – $13,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Long Beach orthodontics clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in July 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers orthodontics before booking.
Many clinics in Long Beach accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active California dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Long Beach metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Orthodontist expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: July 15, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: July 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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