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Bright, bold and beautiful smiles change lives.
We help shape them at Bates Orthodontics.

Have a great smile

Embrace a brighter future with a more confident smile.

Orthodontic treatment transforms the lives of people of all ages by boosting self confidence and strengthening oral health. With a beautiful healthy smile, you can experience the best life with nothing holding you back.

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Embrace a brighter future with a more confident smile.

Orthodontic treatment transforms the lives of people of all ages by boosting self confidence and strengthening oral health. With a beautiful healthy smile, you can experience the best life with nothing holding you back.

Schedule Consult

Where Special Treatment is the Only Treatment

Personalized Solutions

At Bates Orthodontics, our treatment plans are uniquely tailored to each individual patient. Our customized solutions help empower patients of all ages to look and feel their best with healthy, beautiful smiles.

Healthy Foundation

Good oral health and hygiene is essential to overall wellbeing. We help our patients cultivate great oral health habits through hands-on education and focused orthodontic care.

Caring Approach

Our family practice is founded on the principle of service first. We foster a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where patients feel comfortable and confident. You’ll always be greeted with a smile at Bates Orthodontics.

Flexible Financing

We provide helpful financial resources that enable patients to afford treatment. Through our OrthoFi service, patients can design payment plans that work with their own budget.

Convenient App-Based Access

Through the My Orthodontist App, our patients are able to keep track of their scheduled appointments, view educational videos and connect with our office in one central location for an effortless experience.

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Orthodontic Care Simplified

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Schedule a Consultation

Meet with our team to receive a complete orthodontic examination and evaluate your treatment options.

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Start Treatment

Begin your orthodontic treatment plan and attend regular appointments to stay on track.

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Smile with Confidence

Enjoy a healthy, beautiful smile for life.

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In the Highest Bracket

Bates Orthodontics is actively involved in national orthodontic associations that are shaping the future of the profession. Our team helps educate and equip aspiring orthodontists through ongoing work at educational institutions. Through our teaching and outreach efforts, we hope to further the field of orthodontics and to make quality orthodontic treatment more accessible to the larger population.

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Well Adjusted Treatment Plans Made Just for You

Traditional Braces

Traditional braces straighten teeth safely with wires and brackets and are available in stainless steel or gold finishes.

Clear Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces offer many of the same benefits as traditional braces with a clear, almost invisible appearance.

Clear Aligners

Clear aligners are a flexible solution that helps transform smiles with minimal disruptions to lifestyle and appearance.

Here to Answer Your Questions

  • Why see an orthodontist for braces?
    Orthodontic treatment is a professional, medical service that should be directed and supervised by a licensed orthodontist. There are many risks associated with direct-to-consumer products. If the procedure or treatment is not done correctly, it could lead to extensive damage that may be irreversible. Orthodontists have the proper training, experience and credentials to ensure that patients receive the best medical care and the best smile.
  • What is an orthodontist?
    Orthodontists are dental specialists whose sole focus is to align the teeth and jaws. Through intensive dental school and orthodontic school training, orthodontists are equipped to diagnose, prevent, correct and treat dental and facial irregularities in patients of all ages.
  • What is the appropriate age for braces?
    The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an orthodontic check up around age 7. During this developmental stage, most children have a mix of permanent and baby teeth, which allows orthodontists to evaluate how the face and jaws are growing and to identify existing or developing problems that may require treatment.
  • When Should I Consult an Orthodontist?
    Orthodontic treatment is a long-term solution for many functional and cosmetic dental issues. If you have an overbite, underbite, jaw pain, chewing difficulties, gaps, overcrowding or other common dental concerns, it may be time to schedule a consultation with an orthodontist.
  • Are Braces Affordable?
    At Bates Orthodontics, we offer flexible financing through OrthoFi. This convenient resource allows patients to design payment plans that fit their overall lifestyle and budget.