Orthodontists in San Diego, CA | Braces & Invisalign

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What offices in San Diego report

As of 2026, 30 orthodontic practices are listed in San Diego, CA. Common insurance includes Humana, Renaissance Dental, Delta Dental PPO, Aetna.

Treatment	Low	High	Practices reporting
Braces	$1,880	$1,880	1
Invisalign	$2,990	$8,840	3

Ranges come only from offices that published a figure. They are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price.

California orthodontics by the numbers

Statewide context for your San Diego search

San Diego vs. statewide

San Diego's 30 listed practices average 4.9 stars across 5,901 reviews.

Credentials in this market

16 of 30 San Diego practices (53%) hold ABO board certification; 14 are AAO members; 10 are named Invisalign providers.

Access

14 practices offer weekend hours, 9 offer evening hours, 13 list emergency orthodontic services.

SOURCES · CMS NPPES NPI REGISTRY · REGISTRY LISTING DATA, SEP 2026

Frequently asked: orthodontists in San Diego

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REVIEWED SEP 2026

How much do braces cost in San Diego, CA?

Listed offices that published a figure report $1,880–$1,880 for traditional braces in San Diego, CA, from 1 practice. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $2,990–$8,840 from 3 reporting practices. 26 of 30 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which San Diego orthodontists are board certified?

16 of 30 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including AlignBar Orthodontics in San Diego, Mullins Orthodontics, Braces San Diego. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do San Diego orthodontists accept?

19 carriers appear across San Diego listings. The most widely accepted are Humana (20), Renaissance Dental (20), Delta Dental PPO (20), Aetna (18). 2 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do San Diego orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 17 of 30 listed practices offer a no-cost initial consultation. What is included varies by office.

What does "verified" mean on this registry?

Every listing is checked against a current license record in the CMS NPPES registry before it appears. That confirms the practice or provider is in the federal record as an orthodontic specialty. It is not a ranking, a board-certification mark, or a paid badge.

At what age should a child first see an orthodontist?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first evaluation by age 7, when enough permanent teeth have erupted to spot bite and spacing problems. 14 San Diego-area practices are AAO members.

How much do braces cost in San Diego, CA?+

Listed offices that published a figure report $1,880–$1,880 for traditional braces in San Diego, CA, from 1 practice. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $2,990–$8,840 from 3 reporting practices. 26 of 30 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which San Diego orthodontists are board certified?+

16 of 30 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including AlignBar Orthodontics in San Diego, Mullins Orthodontics, Braces San Diego. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do San Diego orthodontists accept?+

19 carriers appear across San Diego listings. The most widely accepted are Humana (20), Renaissance Dental (20), Delta Dental PPO (20), Aetna (18). 2 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do San Diego orthodontists offer free consultations?+

Yes. 17 of 30 listed practices offer a no-cost initial consultation. What is included varies by office.

What does "verified" mean on this registry?+

Every listing is checked against a current license record in the CMS NPPES registry before it appears. That confirms the practice or provider is in the federal record as an orthodontic specialty. It is not a ranking, a board-certification mark, or a paid badge.

Nearby: Chula Vista (2) · Coronado (2) · El Cajon (1)

Guides: Invisalign cost · Adult braces · Insurance & Medicaid

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