San Francisco has more than 25 verified orthodontic practices with a concentration of premium boutique specialists. The city drives significant demand for aesthetic and premium orthodontic options.

Treatment costs in San Francisco are the highest in the state, typically ranging from $6,000 to $12,000. Browse San Francisco orthodontists to compare top-rated providers.

San Francisco by the numbers

What this directory lists in San Francisco.

57
Listed practices: 4.8
Average rating: 29
ABO board certified

Also listed: 20 AAO members · 14 named Invisalign providers · 29 with weekend hours · 9 with evening hours · 13 emergency services listed

Sources · CMS NPPES NPI Registry · Registry listing data, Sep 2026

Frequently asked: orthodontists in San Francisco

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How much do braces cost in San Francisco, CA?

Listed offices that published a figure report $5,200–$5,200 for traditional braces in San Francisco, CA, from 1 practice. These are not quotes. Case complexity, insurance, and length of treatment change the price. Invisalign ranges $3,500–$6,200 from 2 reporting practices. 38 of 57 listed practices offer in-house payment plans.

Which San Francisco orthodontists are board certified?

29 of 57 listed practices hold American Board of Orthodontics certification, including Cucalon and Matin Orthodontics: Union Street Location, Lee and Lee Orthodontics, Berkeley Orthodontics. Board certification is voluntary and requires examination after specialty training.

Which insurance plans do San Francisco orthodontists accept?

53 carriers appear across San Francisco listings. The most widely accepted are Renaissance Dental (29), Delta Dental PPO (29), Aetna (27), Humana (26). 4 practices accept Medicaid for medically necessary care. Confirm coverage with the office before a first visit.

Do San Francisco orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 28 of 57 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. 20 San Francisco-area practices are AAO members.

How much do braces cost in San Francisco, CA?

Which San Francisco orthodontists are board certified?

Which insurance plans do San Francisco orthodontists accept?

Do San Francisco orthodontists offer free consultations?

Yes. 28 of 57 listed practices offer a no-cost initial consultation. What is included varies by office.

What does "verified" mean on this registry?

At what age should a child first see an orthodontist?

Nearby: Oakland (33)

Guides: Invisalign cost · Adult braces · Insurance & Medicaid

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What offices in San Francisco report

As of 2026, 57 orthodontic practices are listed in San Francisco, CA. Common insurance includes Renaissance Dental, Delta Dental PPO, Aetna, Humana.

Treatment	Low	High	Practices reporting
Braces	$5,200	$5,200	1
Invisalign	$3,500	$6,200	2

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

Orthodontic care in San Francisco

San Francisco has more than 25 verified orthodontic practices with a concentration of premium boutique specialists. The city drives significant demand for aesthetic and premium orthodontic options.

Treatment costs in San Francisco are the highest in the state, typically ranging from $6,000 to $12,000. Browse San Francisco orthodontists to compare top-rated providers.