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Best Orthodontists in Tucson

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Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Why choose this provider?

CopperMine Dental Studio is a general dentistry practice in Sahuarita that also offers orthodontic services to kids, teens, and adults. The clinic corrects crooked teeth, and it uses traditional metal or clear ceramic cosmetic braces to resolve the issue. The clinic also provides the removable Invisalign® system that aligns the teeth without the discomfort of wearing fixed braces. The practice opened in 2008, and it has served more than 4,000 patients since.

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3.5

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Tucson, AZ 85704

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Orthodontic Specialists of Tucson is a practice in Tucson. The clinic is managed by a husband-and-wife team, Dr. Daniel E. Pearcy and Dr. Mittida Raksanaves, who are both certified Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics. The treatments include common orthodontic corrections in adults and children, and these can involve metal braces or translucent clear ceramic aligners. The office offers various financing options, and it works with patients to maximize their insurance benefits for covered procedures.

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4.9
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4.9 / 5 (238)
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4.8 / 5 (60)
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5.0 / 5 (11)

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Tucson, AZ 85705

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Oracle Modern is a dental practice in Tucson that also provides certain orthodontic services like fixed or removable braces installation. The clinic offers options for braces, including the conventional, self-litigating, and ceramic types. The office is open Mondays though Fridays, and it charges $39 for the first visit that includes dental cleaning, an orthodontic exam, and digital X-rays.

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4.1
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (42)
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4.4 / 5 (10)

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Tucson, AZ 85712

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Leber Orthodontics is a practice in Tucson that helps adults and children with their jaw structure and misaligned teeth problems. The clinic is managed by a father-and-son team, and it provides a range of treatments that can involve metal or ceramic braces, Invisalign® clear aligners, and retainers. The office offers a complimentary initial visit the includes a comprehensive examination, X-ray, and a case assessment to determine the treatment cost and length.

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4.9
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5.0 / 5 (35)
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4.5 / 5 (11)

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Tucson, AZ 85706

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Just Smile is an orthodontics practice in Tucson that deals with teeth and jaw problems of children, adolescents, and adults. The clinic's solutions include early orthodontics, cosmetic jaw surgery, braces installation, and the placement of appliances like retainers and Invisalign® clear aligners. The practice runs the Braces S4L Scholarship that annually awards free orthodontic braces treatments to six deserving patients.

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4.5
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (8)

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Tucson, AZ 85711

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Get It Straight is an orthodontics practice in Tucson that treats patients aged seven to 70. The clinic is managed by a father-and-daughter team, and it provides services like early prevention programs to address harmful oral habits and potential malocclusions, the installation of braces for kids and adults, and retention care. The clinic also performs orthognathic or corrective jaw surgery that corrects facial bone abnormalities. The practice has an out-of-state location in Beverly Hills, California.

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4.9
Google
4.9 / 5 (56)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (1)

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Tucson, AZ 85704

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Kassman 3D Orthodontics is a practice in Tucson that employs modern approaches to treating orthodontic problems. The clinic uses advanced systems like Six Month Smiles® braces and Invisalign® clear aligners, and it offers a 100% complimentary smile assessment that includes a low-dose 3D X-ray, a digital panoramic X-ray, and cancer screening. First-visit patients will receive a complimentary copy of the best-selling book, Stop Hiding Your Smile, authored by Dr. Kassman, the clinic's founder.

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4.6
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (13)

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Tucson, AZ 85711

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Southern Arizona Endodontics is a dental practice in Tucson and Green Valley that specializes in the treatment of the dental pulp. The clinic restores the teeth to full function, and this is by using the latest techniques and state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and manage conditions that require root canal therapy. The practice handles dental emergency situations, including discomforts resulting from orthodontic cases.

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4.5
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (35)

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Tucson, AZ 85712

Why choose this provider?

Dr. Brian Mitchell is a general dentistry practitioner in Tucson, who also provides orthodontic services for children, adolescents, and adults. The clinic offers different options for braces, and these include traditional appliances, accelerated six-month systems, and Invisalign® clear and removable aligners. The office accepts most major credit cards.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (16)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (11)

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Tucson, AZ 85741

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Grinz Orthodontics is a practice in Tucson that treats patients of all ages. The clinic has a range of choices for braces systems, and this includes traditional metal, lingual, and In-Ovation® self-litigating braces. The clinic also provides early prevention consultations, retention care, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The office has two out-of-state locations in North Carolina, and the practice offers complimentary first-visit consultations.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (10)

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Tucson, AZ 85711

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Dr. JAW is an orthodontics practice in Tucson, Oro Valley, and Sahuarita that has 30 years of experience in delivering confident smiles to patients. The clinic's services include adult and child orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, the correction of temporomandibular joint or TMJ disorders, and the placement of braces. The practice is distinguished as Southern Arizona's only Elite Preferred Provider of Invisalign®, a recognition it has held since 2007.

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Facebook
5.0 / 5 (65)
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (33)

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5.0
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Tucson, AZ 85742

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Delio Orthodontics is a practice in Tucson that serves children, adolescent, and adults. The clinic deals with common orthodontic problems, such as crossbites and crowding, and its treatments involve the installation of braces and other appliances. The clinic also provides early prevention programs for kids, to correct any teeth-alignment or jaw problems that could otherwise lead to severe oral conditions. The practice offers an in-office financing with zero interest, and other flexible payment plans.

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Yelp
5.0 / 5 (4)

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Tucson, AZ 85715

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Andrew Rosen Orthodontics is a practice in Tucson and Sierra Vista that handles interceptive orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and dentofacial orthopedics. The clinic uses traditional and advanced corrective systems, using brands like Invisalign®, AcceleDent®, and PROPEL Orthodontics. The founder, Dr. Andrew Rosen, obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery, summa cum laude, and his Certificate in Orthodontics from the Univesity of Texas. Dr. Rosen performs volunteer work through organizations like the Tucson Medical Center Children's Clinic for Rehabilitative Services.

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4.8
Google
4.9 / 5 (139)
Facebook
4.6 / 5 (85)
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (7)

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801 N Wilmot Rd Ste A1, Tucson, AZ 85711

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Doctor Smiles Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice that serves children, teens, and adults. It serves Tucson, Arizona, as well as surrounding areas and specializes in braces, Invisalign, Smile Arc Protection, and facial aesthetics. The dentist of the practice, Dr. Marisela Bedoya, specializes in orthodontics and has received an additional two years of dental training in this area. The practice also offers lingual braces that are placed behind the teeth and clear braces.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (8)

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Tucson, AZ 85704

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Linaker is an orthodontics practice in Tucson and Marana that is managed by a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. The clinic has been serving adult and child patients since 1994, and it provides treatments that usually involve the placement of orthodontic appliances. The practice uses both traditional appliances, such as metal braces and retainers, and advanced systems like Invisalign® clear aligners and In-Ovation® precision braces. The office accepts most major credit cards and insurance plans.

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (83)
Google
5.0 / 5 (46)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (6)

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Tucson, AZ 85704

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Michael LaCorte Pediatric Dentistry is a practice in Tucson that serves children and adolescents, including young individuals with significant medical concerns, mental disabilities, or physical handicaps. The clinic offers orthodontic care and emergency services that include consultations on the proper care of braces and appliances, and quick fixes on situations caused by a loose bracket or a poking wire.

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3.0
Yelp
2.5 / 5 (8)

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4.0
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Oro Valley, AZ 85704

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Del Kyger Orthodontics is a practice in Oro Valley that offers Invisalign® clear aligners and traditional braces for kids, teens, and adults. The clinic also handles retention and jaw surgery. The practice offers the two-phase treatment program for seven-year-olds, who should be checked for potential crowding or bite problems.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Dentistry is a broad type of medical specialty that focuses on the care and treatment of the mouth, gums, throat, and overall oral care. An orthodontist is a type of dentist that specializes in fixing misaligned teeth, jaw alignment, and bite patterns. One way to distinguish between the two is that all orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are orthodontists. In their lifetime, everyone should regularly see a dentist. However, only people with specific dental problems will need to see an orthodontist.

  • What is an orthodontist?

    An orthodontist is a specialty dentist who receives advanced training to diagnose and treat overbites, overcrowded mouths, misaligned teeth and jaws, and occlusions. After diagnosing the issue, an orthodontist will recommend a treatment course that may include surgery, braces, retainers, tooth removal, and more. An orthodontist receives more training than a general dentist to become an expert in their specific field of dentistry.

  • Are orthodontists doctors?

    Yes, all dentists are doctors of oral health. Dentists receive a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree or a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS). As orthodontists are a type of dentist, they qualify as a doctor.

  • What is the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist?

    A dentist treats a wide variety of issues. An orthodontist is a specialist who has received extra training to focus on one aspect of dentistry — teeth and jaw alignment. An orthodontist has all the training the dentist has and could drop orthodontics and practice general dentistry. In comparison, a dentist would need to have the additional education to become an orthodontist. 

  • What does an orthodontist do?

    People go to an orthodontist when they have teeth or jaw abnormalities. An orthodontist treats:

    • Crooked teeth
    • Crowded teeth
    • Overly spaced teeth
    • Bite alignment issues, such as an overbite or an underbite
    • Jaw misalignment
    • Facial symmetry issues
    The orthodontist's objective is to improve the patient's teeth so they have a straight and functioning smile that allows them to speak, eat, and look normal.

  • Do you have to be referred to an orthodontist?

    Most orthodontists today don’t require a referral to book a consultation appointment with a new patient. However, you may wish to get a referral from your dentist to get a recommendation. If you’re hoping to get your orthodontic care covered by insurance, your insurance may require a referral. Contact your insurance provider to confirm your coverage and details.

  • Do orthodontists keep retainer molds?

    People often lose or break their retainer. If that happens, they’ll need to visit their orthodontist and pay for a new retainer. Luckily, since orthodontists know this happens so frequently, most keep retainer molds on file to get a new one made for you immediately.