The 13 Best Orthodontists in New York

Unlimited Smiles Orthodontics suits families in southern Brooklyn who want the same orthodontist to oversee every case. Dr. Josh, the practice's board-certified orthodontist, plans and monitors each treatment himself. Options range from metal and clear braces to Invisalign First for young children and Invisalign Teen. The office also uses PROPEL and AcceleDent to help speed treatment, and the first consultation with Dr. Josh is complimentary.

Manhattan EastSide Orthodontics suits Upper East Side families who want several board-certified orthodontists under one roof. Dr. Ashi Hafeez Adamjee, Dr. Gilda Duarte, Dr. Keren Etzion and Dr. Armine Martirosian treat children, teens and adults with metal or clear braces and Invisalign. Early and two-phase treatment is available for younger patients, and impressions are taken with an iTero digital scanner. The first consultation, with an exam and a treatment plan, is complimentary.

House of Orthodontia suits patients who want to shorten their time in braces. Dr. Thomas Lien, a clinical assistant professor at NYU, focuses on accelerated orthodontics with micro-osteoperforation and micro-vibration, and the practice has published a book on the method. It offers metal, ceramic, self-ligating and lingual braces, Invisalign and non-surgical options for some complex bites. Offices are on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn and East 12th Street in Manhattan.

Manhattan Bridge Orthodontics suits families who need weekend appointments, since the office opens every day of the week, Saturday and Sunday included. Four orthodontists trained at UCLA, Columbia and Harvard offer braces and two clear aligner systems, Invisalign and Angel Aligner. The practice also provides growth-guided and airway-focused treatment for children, with arch expansion and Phase 1 care. A second office on Main Street in Flushing serves patients in Queens.

iSmile Orthodontics suits families in Inwood and Washington Heights who want treatment without a trip downtown. The Broadway office offers metal and clear ceramic braces and Invisalign, with programs for children, teens and adults, plus two-phase and accelerated treatment. The group runs further offices in the Bronx, Yonkers, White Plains and Connecticut, which helps if you move within the area. The initial consultation is always free, and Saturday hours run until 2 pm.

Yoon Orthodontics suits adults with jaw or bite problems that need more than standard braces. Dr. Sean Yoon, a board-certified orthodontist on the NYU faculty, offers MARPE palatal expansion for adults, TMJ treatment and surgical orthodontics coordinated with oral surgeons. Patients can also choose metal or ceramic braces, Invisalign or Graphy shape-memory aligners. The Midtown East office on Madison Avenue also takes transfer patients already in treatment.

Gramercy Orthodontics suits patients who want long opening hours and a wide choice of braces. The office near Union Square opens from 8 am to 7 pm on weekdays and until 3 pm on Saturdays. Dr. Barry Elaahi, who is ABO board-certified, and Dr. Jason Berk offer metal, self-ligating ceramic and 3M Incognito lingual braces, Invisalign, and jaw surgery or MARPE for complex bites. Consultations are free, and all PPO orthodontic plans are accepted.

This Park Avenue practice suits adults who want braces nobody can see, because lingual braces bonded behind the teeth are among its options. Dr. Jennifer Salzer, Dr. Marc Lemchen, Dr. Andrew Lemchen and Dr. Bina Park are described as board-certified and also treat children and teens. Treatments include Invisalign with aligners planned in-house, early Phase 1 care and surgical orthodontics. Saturday morning hours help patients who work during the week.

Astoria Family Orthodontics suits teens and adults who want discreet options, including InBrace lingual braces fitted behind the teeth. Led by Dr. Robert Lopatkin, the practice also offers Invisalign, clear ceramic and metal braces, and prepares patients for jaw surgery. It has treated patients from the same Astoria address for decades. The office is one block from the N and W subway, accepts all insurances and offers a free consultation.

Forest Hills Orthodontic Associates suits families who value continuity, since Dr. Emanuel Mizrahi has run the practice on Jewel Avenue since 1992. Children, teens and adults can choose braces, including the Damon system, or Invisalign. The office also lists TMJ care, sleep apnea treatment, surgical orthodontics, mouthguards and whitening. Consultations are free, and an online payment calculator helps estimate monthly costs before the first visit.

Bright Orthodontics Harlem suits families who want Spanish-speaking staff and simple payment terms. Formerly Central Park North Orthodontics, the office is led by Dr. Alice Golden, an NYU-trained orthodontist. It offers metal braces, Invisalign, surgical orthodontics and same-day braces for children, teens and adults. Consultations are free with no referral needed, and treatment can be spread over interest-free monthly payments, which keeps the upfront cost low for families on a budget.

Jackson Heights Orthodontics suits families who want a team of orthodontists near the 74th Street transit hub. Part of the Straight Set Orthodontics group, the office on 77th Street has four doctors, among them board-certified orthodontist Dr. Priscilla Oh. It offers metal or clear braces, Invisalign and whitening for children and adults. New patients can start with a virtual consultation booked online before visiting in person.

Brooklyn Heights Orthodontics suits families looking for a single-doctor practice a short walk from Borough Hall. Dr. Susan Liebman treats crowding, gaps, overbites and underbites with a choice of braces materials or Invisalign. Children can begin with Phase One treatment and palatal expansion, followed by a second phase if needed. The office is on the eighth floor of 185 Montague Street, and consultations are free.