Top 10 Orthodontist in Scottsdale Arizona

Q: How much do orthodontics cost in Scottsdale?

In Scottsdale, 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.

Q: How much is ceramic braces in Scottsdale?

Ceramic braces in Scottsdale typically range $4,000 – $8,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

Q: How much is lingual braces in Scottsdale?

Lingual braces in Scottsdale typically range $8,000 – $13,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

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

Reviewed July 15, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 202610 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

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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

Scottsdale Family Dentistry & Orthodontics is the strongest overall starting point in Scottsdale if you want a dependable option for cosmetic dentistry.
Seuss Orthodontics has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
Brigham Orthodontics is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Best overall

Scottsdale Family Dentistry & Orthodontics

Best for Orthodontics.

Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted

Highest review signal

Seuss Orthodontics

The deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page across available portals.

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

Weekend availability

Brigham Orthodontics

A stronger first look if you can only book outside standard weekday hours.

Useful when weekday hours don't fit your schedule.

Quick Summary

10 clinics scored on this page

86.9

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86.9Scottsdale Family Dentistry & Orthodontics
72.5Andy Yu Dental
63.0Seuss Orthodontics
63.0Owtad Orthodontics
60.3Brigham Orthodontics
60.7Galati Orthodontics
60.4Arizona Orthodontic Studio
60.2Great Big Smiles Orthodontics
58.9Wait Orthodontic Specialists
58.6Arctic Smiles Orthodontics

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 Scottsdale, Arizona (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 Scottsdale, Arizona 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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Best overall

Scottsdale Family Dentistry & Orthodontics

Smyleee 86.9

A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for cosmetic dentistry.

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Highest review volume

Seuss Orthodontics

1.1k reviews

Useful if you want the option with the deepest visible review signal before narrowing further.

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Weekend availability

Brigham Orthodontics

Open weekends

Worth a look if you can only book outside standard weekday hours.

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Top Clinics in Scottsdale Proper

Only clinics physically located in Scottsdale appear in this primary ranking.

Scottsdale Family Dentistry & Orthodontics

4.7(402)·16 km from Scottsdale Downtown

87Smyleee

2, 6345, East Bell Road, Paradise Valley Village, Scottsdale, Arizona

Open until 2 PM

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

More about orthodontics at this clinic

<p>Scottsdale Family Dentistry & Orthodontics is a combined practice on East Bell Road in the Paradise Valley Village area, where the same office handles routine general dentistry and orthodontic treatment under one roof. Pricing on the general side sits in the typical north-Scottsdale range; orthodontic estimates depend on case complexity and aligner-vs-braces choice and are walked through during the initial consult.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignAffordable Dental Care+16 more

Offers OrthodonticsSmyleee 87/1004.7★ · 402 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics, 4.7★ Google rating across 402 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · Smyleee 87/100 · 4.7★ · 402 reviews

ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website20 services listed

VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026

Andy Yu Dental

4.9(406)·15 km from Scottsdale Downtown

73Smyleee

Unit 113, 6339, East Greenway Road, Paradise Valley Village, Scottsdale, Arizona

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Orthodontics is listed here alongside Braces and Invisalign among 18 documented services in Scottsdale.

More about orthodontics at this clinic

Orthodontic care in both braces and Invisalign formats is offered — braces for cases requiring precise torque and bite correction, Invisalign for adult cases where removability and discretion during treatment are priorities.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalignChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+14 more

Offers Orthodontics4.9★ · 406 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 406 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.9★ · 406 reviews

ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published18 services listed

VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 7, 2026

Seuss Orthodontics

5.0(1.1k)·16 km from Scottsdale Downtown

63Smyleee

Suite 185, 9377, East Bell Road, Healthsouth Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona

Open until 4 PM

Profile in Scottsdale lists Orthodontics alongside Braces and Orthodontics across 2 documented procedures.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 1.1k reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 1,102 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 1.1k reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Owtad Orthodontics

5.0(563)·3.5 km from Scottsdale Downtown

63Smyleee

Suite 105, 2899, North 87th Street, South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona

Closed · Opens Monday at 10 AM

Scottsdale clinic with Orthodontics on file, paired with Braces and Orthodontics across 2 services.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 563 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 563 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 563 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Brigham Orthodontics

5.0(664)·10 km from Scottsdale Downtown

60Smyleee

111, 9301, East Shea Boulevard, Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona

Open until 2 PM

Service list in Scottsdale pairs Orthodontics with Braces and Orthodontics among 2 documented procedures.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 664 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 664 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 664 reviews

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Galati Orthodontics

5.0(247)·17 km from Scottsdale Downtown

61Smyleee

203, 8573, East Princess Drive, North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

Orthodontics appears on this Scottsdale profile, with Braces and Orthodontics also on the 2-service list.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 247 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 247 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 247 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Arizona Orthodontic Studio

5.0(224)·13 km from Scottsdale Downtown

60Smyleee

220, 11144, North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona

Open until 2 PM

In Scottsdale, the 2-service catalog lists Orthodontics with Braces and Orthodontics on file.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 224 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 224 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 224 reviews

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Great Big Smiles Orthodontics

5.0(212)·9.6 km from Scottsdale Downtown

60Smyleee

Suite 100, 7032, East Cochise Road, Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Scottsdale profile documents Orthodontics alongside Braces and Orthodontics within a 2-service catalog.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics5.0★ · 212 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 212 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 5.0★ · 212 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Wait Orthodontic Specialists

4.9(142)·9.9 km from Scottsdale Downtown

59Smyleee

10629, North 71st Place, Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona

Open until 4 PM

Scottsdale-based orthodontics profile, with Braces and Invisalign rounding out 3 documented procedures.

Services:OrthodonticsBracesInvisalign

Offers Orthodontics4.9★ · 142 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 142 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.9★ · 142 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Arctic Smiles Orthodontics

4.9(199)·14 km from Scottsdale Downtown

59Smyleee

12020, East Shea Boulevard, Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Scottsdale-based practice with Orthodontics on file, plus Braces and Orthodontics among 2 documented services.

Services:OrthodonticsBraces

Offers Orthodontics4.9★ · 199 reviews

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Why this ranks

Best forOrthodontics

Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Orthodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 199 verified reviews.

Stands outOffers Orthodontics · 4.9★ · 199 reviews

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VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#	Clinic	Smyleee	Google	Wknd	Ins.	Fin.	Offers Orthodontics
1	Scottsdale Family Dentistry & Orthodontics	87	4.7★(402)	—	—	—	✓
2	Andy Yu Dental	73	4.9★(406)	—	—	—	✓
3	Seuss Orthodontics	63	5.0★(1,102)	—	—	—	✓
4	Owtad Orthodontics	63	5.0★(563)	—	—	—	✓
5	Brigham Orthodontics	60	5.0★(664)	✓	—	—	✓
6	Galati Orthodontics	61	5.0★(247)	—	—	—	✓
7	Arizona Orthodontic Studio	60	5.0★(224)	—	—	—	✓
8	Great Big Smiles Orthodontics	60	5.0★(212)	—	—	—	✓
9	Wait Orthodontic Specialists	59	4.9★(142)	—	—	—	✓
10	Arctic Smiles Orthodontics	59	4.9★(199)	—	—	—	✓

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

Other Top Orthodontics Clinics in Scottsdale - Arizona

8 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

#	Clinic	City	Smyleee	Google	Reviews	Action
#11	Faces Orthodontics	Scottsdale	58.4	4.9★	188	View →
#12	Arcadia Orthodontics	Scottsdale	56.0	4.7★	136	View →
#13	Camelback Orthodontic Studio	Scottsdale	51.7	4.7★	36	View →
#14	Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics - Scottsdale	Scottsdale	90.3	4.9★	212	View →
#15	Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics: Scottsdale & Shea	Scottsdale	89.6	4.9★	392	View →
#16	North Scottsdale Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics	Scottsdale	87.3	4.9★	195	View →
#17	Stieg & Wachtel Orthodontics	Scottsdale	48.3	4.9★	19	View →
#18	Ziehmer Orthodontics	Scottsdale	48.4	4.8★	20	View →

How to Choose a Dentist in Scottsdale - Arizona

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

Orthodontics in Scottsdale is dominated by ABO-certified specialists in purpose-built orthodontic practices whose patient experience, digital workflow, and outcome documentation set the standard for the Phoenix metro area. The Scottsdale orthodontic patient expects an ABO Diplomate or board-eligible specialist, digital treatment records with CBCT imaging for complex case planning, clear aligner and fixed appliance options explained in the context of the specific case rather than offered as a menu choice, and a retention protocol that extends well beyond debond. Several Scottsdale orthodontists maintain national reputations for complex adult case management and open-bite treatment, attracting referrals from across Arizona and the broader Southwest.

Smyleee evaluated Scottsdale orthodontic practices on ABO Diplomate or board-eligible credentials, CBCT case planning capability for complex presentations, direct specialist supervision throughout treatment, digital treatment documentation standard, and patient outcome consistency across adolescent, adult, and complex skeletal discrepancy cases. These ten Scottsdale orthodontists are the practices the data confirmed as delivering the most comprehensively excellent orthodontic care in the Southwest's leading orthodontic market.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale typically range $3,000 – $7,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

Ceramic braces in Scottsdale typically range $4,000 – $8,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

Lingual braces in Scottsdale typically range $8,000 – $13,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

Smyleee ranks Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Arizona 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 Scottsdale 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.

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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