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The Orthodontic Center has provided orthodontic care to the East Bay and beyond since 1987.

About The Orthodontic Center
Dr. Kevin W. Carrington's willingness to take on complex cases other orthodontists turned away, including a severe crossbite, sets this Oakland practice apart.
Reviews frequently mention Dr. Kevin W. Carrington's skill with difficult cases, including one patient with a severe crossbite another orthodontist had declined and another whose misaligned jaw and crowding were corrected together with Invisalign. Several multi-generation families describe bringing siblings and relatives through treatment here, and phase 1 (early) treatment for younger children comes up more often than typical. Scheduling gets specific praise for on-time appointments and early morning slots that fit school and work, and the office is described as clean and modern.
Summary of 96 patient reviews, August 2019–September 2026, updated September 2026
The Orthodontic Center has provided orthodontic care to the East Bay and beyond since 1987.
They offer Invisalign, the Damon System, and traditional braces for children, teens, and adults, with a focus on individualized treatment plans and affordable financing options.
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Who They Treat
The Orthodontic Center provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Kevin W. Carrington, DDS
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Insurance accepted
4 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 8 weeks ago
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| The orthodontist | 54 | 4 |
| Friendly staff | 54 | 3 |
| Clear explanations | 16 | 4 |
| Treatment results | 18 | 1 |
| Great with kids | 14 | 0 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 9 | 4 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 11 | 0 |
| Office & technology | 10 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
I thank Dr Carrington and his wonderful staff for a great experience with Invisalign. Great results! They are the nicest people who have made every one of my visits a truly pleasant experience.
Best Orthodontist in the Region. This is the beginning of my Seventh person getting Braces. I would go to no other office for this special job.
Dr Carrington and his staff are all wonderful. I’m going through almost two years in adult braces and feel very well taken care of, and my teeth have made big progress already!
My daughter has been a patient for nearly two years as she went through her Invisalign process…Dr Carrington and his staff are excellent…they manage the process efficiently and go the extra mile on care…really cant say enough good things about their entire team and practice!
Overall, the process and results were fine. Dr.Carrington himself genuinely cares about the patients and the results. However, there were several expectations set throughout the treatment that missed the mark. This is a lifetime treatment, that should be made clear in the beginning. There is a disconnect between what the staff tells you about the next appointment vs the doctor. This sets expectations for the next appointment. (Patient walks in thinking ok this is my last appointment, or ok this is the appointment where he tells me I only have to wear the trays at night) I left disappointed many times because of the confusing mixed messages I received. My dentist and Dr.Carrington didn’t agree on when the treatment was finished which led to an even longer treatment than initially thought. If I could go back, knowing everything I know now I would have to seriously consider before doing this again.
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