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At Bates Orthodontics, we’re reimagining orthodontic care. We are committed to outrageous quality with exceptional service – but don’t just take our word for it.

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These Kind Words Make Our Day

We work hard to make our patients happy and these words affirm the work we put in each day. We hope they show the many different aspects we consider when working with patients including quality care, patient experience, and excellent results.

Average Rating: 5.0 stars (based on 4,194 ratings)

Everyone is very nice and efficient. The whole staff goes above and beyond to my kids feel comfortable and know

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Read Moore “Jessica Parks”

Jessica Parks

Couldn’t be happier with my experience at Bates Orthodontics so far! The staff and Dr. Bates are friendly, knowledgable and

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Read Moore “Peyton Doyle”

Peyton Doyle

The best staff ever!! they treated both me and and my dad, and they’re the best!

Anna Curren

Professional, well-kept, very friendly & personable orthodontics office! Highly recommended.

Charles Monnich

Everyone Was Very Friendly Dr. Bates Took Time To Explain The Work He Was Doing. My Daughter Is Very Pleased

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Read Moore “Tierra S.”

Tierra S.

I had the honor and pleasure of providing a day of training for the team. They were highly engaged because

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Read Moore “Amy Demas (Communicate Excellence)”

Amy Demas (Communicate Excellence)

These people are abosoletly the best! Truly love them!

Sheila Jurcsak

Such a wonderful experience, the staff is very welcoming!!!

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Comparison Point	Traditional Braces	Invisalign	LightForce
Technology & Materials	Metal or ceramic brackets	SmartTrack material	3D printing technology, polycrystalline material
Customization	Standard brackets adjusted manually	Custom-made aligners	Custom-fit brackets
Treatment Process	Periodic adjustments, typically every 6-8 weeks	Series of aligners, check-ups every 10-12+ weeks	Custom brackets, check-ups every 10-12+ weeks
Comfort & Aesthetics	Visible brackets and wires, can cause irritation	Smooth, comfortable, nearly invisible	Custom-fit, clear brackets
Effectiveness & Treatment Time	Effective for all cases, 18-24 months	Effective for wide range, 12-18 months	Precision movements, similar or shorter time
Availability & Provider Experience	Widely available	Widely available	Growing availability
Post-Treatment Maintenance	Retainers required	Vivera retainers	Custom retainers
Adjustability During Treatment	Orthodontist adjusts brackets and wires	Removable aligners, new aligners if needed	Fixed brackets, orthodontist adjustments
Patient Compliance	Fixed, no compliance issues for tooth movement	Requires 20-22 hours per day wear	Fixed, no compliance issues for tooth movement
Lifestyle and Convenience	Some food restrictions, regular cleaning	Removable for eating and special occasions	Fixed, some food restrictions, regular cleaning
Visibility and Social Impact	Visible, may affect speech	Nearly invisible, minimal impact on speech	Clear brackets, less noticeable, minimal impact on speech