Kind Words

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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)

Andrew Hennigan

Dr. Bates and staff are patient and caring. I’ve got a great smile after lots of work on very crooked

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Linda Petry

Daughter just got braces off. Beautiful teeth. Excellent staff.

Liam The best

Such an awesome environment and staff. Couldn’t have had a better experience with my visit!

Erin Thorn

Let me start by saying the staff here are so amazing! I had braces that were not well taken care

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Queen Ari

Such a professional and great family owned business ❤️

Kaitlyn Troske

Wonderful team and Orthodontist!!

Terry Smith

I have been to a few orthodontist about my concerns with my bite and Dr. Bates is the first to

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Abigail Fulgham

I love the staff so much! They are so kind and knowledgable!!!

Anna Elizabeth Silverthorne Tanner

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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